Middle School Updates

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Weekly Updates

Earlier this week, 40 Middle School Youth in Government (YIG) students passed bills and met students from across the state. It was our biggest Middle School delegation to date, and we are proud of their hard work! 

Exam Schedule
Winter exams will take place from Tuesday, December 17, through Friday, December 20. December 17, 18, and 19 will be full school days beginning at 9 a.m. with review sessions in the morning, and exams scheduled both before and after lunch. On Friday, December 20, we will have a make-up day for any students who have missed an exam. Students without make-up exams are not required to attend school on Friday. Please note that any exams missed due to out-of-town family trips cannot be rescheduled. A detailed exam schedule will be released in the coming weeks.

Bus Schedule for Exam Week
Please note the bus schedule for the final week of classes before Christmas Break:

• Monday, December 16: Regular schedule
• Tuesday, December 17: Regular schedule
• Wednesday, December 18: Regular schedule
• Thursday, December 19: Regular schedule
• Friday, December 20: Regular morning bus schedule, 11:45 a.m. return time as final bus run for the semester

Dining Update from Taher
If you weren’t able to complete the survey that was shared a few weeks ago, we want to let you know that Taher plans to open another survey after the holiday break, as well as a third survey in the spring. Taher’s goal is to gain as much insight as possible so that we can improve our dining program. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out dining@portergaud.edu with any questions or feedback. 

To access daily menus, please click here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@taherpgdining).  

Middle School Service Update

• December 7 - PGPA Holiday Festival: We are seeking student volunteers for a variety of shifts throughout the day. Please join us for this on-campus event. Sign up here!
• December 14 - Reindeer Run/Walk: This activity is not chaperoned by Middle School faculty, but we encourage your family to join the Porter-Gaud team using this link.  You can also locate our team by going to www.reindeerrun.org and searching for Porter-Gaud School under Groups/Teams.

French Toast Black Friday Sale
Our uniform vendor, French Toast, will be running a sale from November 25-December 3, and families can save up to 40% on uniform purchases. Click here to learn more.

From Our Chaplains
Click here to read reflections from our chaplains, access recommended resources, and request prayer.

PGPA Holiday Festival
The 2024 Porter-Gaud Parent Association Holiday Festival is on Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fun will include shopping with over 30 local vendors, food, musical performances by the Porter-Gaud choirs, new Porter-Gaud merchandise, play and activities for young children, visits with Santa, and "snow" much more! Click here for more information about the event and volunteer opportunities.

Save the Date: Father’s Night Out on December 11
Enjoy an evening of food and drink with fellow PG dads on Wednesday, December 11, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. More details will be shared after the break. We hope you can join us!

Concessions
Please click here to sign up for shifts and support our Cyclone sports teams.

Important Calendar Dates 

• November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break - School Closed
• December 7: PGPA Holiday Festival
• December 11: Father's Night Out
• December 14: Lessons and Carols (Church of the Holy Communion)
• December 17-20: Middle School Fall Semester Exams
• December 23 - January 3: Christmas Break - No School for Students
• January 6: Faculty Workday - No School for Students
• January 7: Classes resume for the Second Semester