KEY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Weekly Updates
Our School Library Month celebration kept the fun going yesterday in the Lower School! Students showed off their creativity by dressing as their favorite book characters and idioms. Click here to see more photos and here to view the letter and calendar for the month.
Lower School Carpool Timing
To help avoid traffic congestion at the intersection of Albemarle Road and Albemarle Point during afternoon carpool, we strongly encourage families to arrive earlier for pickup. Please plan to arrive and queue between 2:40 and 2:55 p.m. to ensure a smooth and efficient dismissal process. We anticipate that this adjusted timing will remain necessary through next school year, due to the ongoing chapel construction project.
We understand that this represents a change in routine and may present challenges for some families. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work together to make dismissal as safe and seamless as possible.
Spring Arts Festival - Sunday, April 27
The Fine Arts Department is hosting our Spring Arts Festival on Sunday, April 27, at 1 p.m. in the Wendell Center. Our Lower School choir will perform, and student artwork will be displayed. We encourage you to join us to enjoy the artistic talents of our students.
ERB Testing for Grades 3 & 4
Each spring, Porter-Gaud administers the ERB (Educational Records Bureau) Comprehensive Testing Program to all students in grades 3 through 8. This year, testing for third and fourth-grade students will take place at the start of each school day during the week of May 12-16. Click here for more information.
Soccer Futures Night
All Lower School students are invited to join us for Soccer Futures Night on Tuesday, April 29. The girls game starts at 5 p.m. and the boys game begins at 7 p.m. Participants will be invited to stand on the sideline during announcements and play in a small-sided game during halftime.
Our soccer teams will also greet students during carpool on the morning of April 29.
Save the Date: Fourth Grade Celebration
If you have a fourth-grade student, please save the date for our Fourth Grade Celebration on May 29 at 8:30 a.m. in Gwynette Auditorium. Please also complete this form with your child's t-shirt size by Friday, May 2. If you have questions, please contact Anna McCubrey at amccubrey@portergaud.edu.
PG Computer Science Event: Dino Game Jam
The Upper School Computer Science Honor Society will host “Dino Game Jam,” a free on-campus event for students in grades 2-8 on Sunday, May 4, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. The day will include Minecraft builds and prizes for winning teams. A pizza lunch will be served. Space is limited. Click the links below to learn more and register.
Parenting Tip Of The Week: Make warm memories.
Your children will probably not remember anything that you say to them, but they will recall the family rituals—like bedtimes and game night—that you do together.
From Our Chaplains
If you’d like to read reflections from our chaplains, access recommended resources, or request prayer, please click here.
Dining Update from Taher
We invite you to follow Taher on Instagram (@taherpgdining) to see the latest offerings in Washington Hall and email dining@portergaud.edu with any questions or feedback. To access daily menus, please click here.
From the PGPA
- 2025-2026 Volunteer Opportunities and All-Parent Meeting: Calling all parents and caregivers to volunteer! There are many ways to be a part of the PGPA, including participating in events, joining committees, and serving on the PGPA Board. Click here to learn more and sign up by Friday, April 25. The new 2025-2026 PGPA Slate, grade reps, and committees will be presented for a vote at the PGPA Spring End-of-Year Meeting on May 13 at 8:15 a.m. in Washington Hall.
- Father’s Night Out: Enjoy an evening with fellow PG dads on Wednesday, May 7, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Munkle Brewing Co. (1513 Meeting Street Rd, Charleston, SC 29405). Click here to learn more and RSVP.
- Spring Concessions: The spring sports season is in full swing and we need your help! Please click here to sign up for shifts and support our Cyclone sports teams.
- Virtual Pop-Up Sale: Stock up on your Cyclone gear at this Virtual Pop-Up Sale! Click here for details on how to shop.
Important Dates
- April 27: Spring Arts Festival
- May 12 - 16: ERB Testing - Grades 3 & 4
- May 26: Memorial Day - School Closed
- May 30: Last Day of School - Field Day/Half Day
We would love to discuss your place at Porter-Gaud.