NASA astronauts Chris Cassidy and Tom Marshburn are shown during a spacewalk in 2009 on the International Space Station (ISS). The duo was called upon again for a spacewalk last week to repair an ammonia leak on the ISS. (NASA photos)
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Anacapa Announces Date for Live Q&A with the International Space Station

Click here to watch live video of the contact on May 22, 2013 beginning at 10:30 AM PDT / 1:30 PM EDT.

Independent school to connect with NASA Astronaut Chris Cassidy in orbit via Amateur Radio

May 14, 2013 — Santa Barbara, Calif.

Students and faculty of Anacapa School are preparing for a rare event that will allow them to make contact with NASA Astronaut and former Navy SEAL Christopher J. Cassidy. Cassidy is a flight engineer on Expedition 35, … Read more

March Special – Montecito Peak

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March Special is an Anacapa, long-time tradition of taking a day off from classes and doing something together while the auction clean-up is happening on campus. This year’s March Special was an all-school hike up to Montecito Peak! The first group hit the summit just before noon. Once all six groups reached the top we snapped a fantastic group photo and enjoyed a nice leisurely lunch before returning… Read more

Born in the USA is a Show-Stopper

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Anacapa’s Grassroots performance troupe joined forces in January with the Ensemble Music band for a two-night performance of “Born in the USA: A History of American Music” at Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara.  Anacapa’s talented students took a look at American Music through the years with music by Stephen Foster, Scott Joplin, the big band era, Elvis, Motown, disco and more!… Read more