KEY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Weekly Updates
As we approach the end of our first semester, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support. We are honored that you have entrusted us with your children as we continue to learn and grow together. Your children bring joy to our classrooms, endless energy to the playground, and shine brilliantly on stage. They are the heart of our work and the reason we are inspired each day.
Thank you for being our partner and an essential part of what makes Porter-Gaud such a special and thriving community. Have a wonderful holiday season with close friends and family.
Half Day Reminder: Friday, December 20 - Lunch is not served
We will have a regular morning bus schedule on Friday, December 20. Dismissal is at 11:45 a.m., and the bus will depart from school at 12 p.m.
- We will not have Extended Day programs.
- On Friday, children can choose to wear festive attire, instead of their school uniform.
No Chapel on December 19
On Friday, December 19, we will not have Chapel due to our first-grade performance.
Fourth Grade Families: Save the Date for Middle School Coffee and Technology Talk
All fourth grade and Middle School families are invited to an informative session on technology use in Middle School on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 8:15 - 9 a.m. in Washington Hall. Topics will include:
- The "Why" and "How" of technology use in Middle School
- The transition to using technology in fifth grade from fourth grade
- An overview of the different apps students use
Parenting Tip: Savor Moments Together
Take a moment to appreciate the little things. Yes, being a parent can feel overwhelming at times. The school projects, the homework, the endless routines—it's a lot! But in the middle of all that, your child just had a big laugh or shared something special with you. These moments are the ones to cherish. They remind us why we keep going, even when everything else feels hectic.
Lost and Found: Please Check for Missing Items
With the cooler temperatures, our lost and found in the Lower School Office has grown quite full! Please stop by or have your child check to see if any missing items belong to you. Any items remaining when school ends on Friday, December 19, will be donated.
Dismissal Changes in SchoolPass
Please be sure to update SchoolPass with all dismissal changes (even when you call the office for last minute changes).
Dining Update from Taher
Click here to view the menu for January 6-9. You can also follow Taher on Instagram (@taherpgdining) or access menus online.
Grade Level Websites
Please check your child’s class webpage for important information:
Save the Date: Parent Webinar on January 13
Please save the date for the upcoming webinar, “Elevating Discipline with the Brain in Mind” on January 12, 2026, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. This event is being offered as part of The Parent Series, a year-long program offering six one-hour webinars designed for independent school parents and caregivers in all stages of their child’s growth. Click here for additional details on how to register, and keep an eye out for more information about an Parent Coffee event to follow on campus the week after the webinar.
From the PGPA
- PGPA Concessions Sign Up: Please click here to sign up for shifts and support our athletics teams. No experience necessary!
- Volunteer Opportunities: Click here to learn more about PGPA volunteer opportunities.
Important Dates - Semester 1
- Friday, December 19: Half Day - Lower School Dismissal at 11:45 a.m.
- December 22-January 4: Christmas Break - School Closed
- Monday, January 5: Faculty Workday - No School for Students
- Tuesday, January 6: Classes Resume
We would love to discuss your place at Porter-Gaud.