KEY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Weekly Updates
Today’s Earth Week Life 101 assembly was a powerful celebration of learning, environmental awareness, and community inspiration. A huge thank you to Mrs. Clair for her leadership in planning our Earth Week programming and to all of our faculty and staff who helped to bring these special opportunities to life.
Carpool and Crosswalk Safety
To help carpool traffic flow more smoothly, we encourage everyone to adhere to our new carpool processes. In addition, all pedestrians crossing Albemarle Road must use the one designated crosswalk between the two signs near the short drive by the construction site. Please remind your students to use this crosswalk. The school is not responsible for students not crossing at the designated location.
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.
ERB Testing for Grades 5-8
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 Middle School students will take place at the start of each school day from Monday, April 28 - Friday, May 2. Click here for more information.
STEM Night
All families are invited to join us for our second annual STEM Night on Wednesday, April 30, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Wendell Center. Middle and Upper School students will present their research and projects from a variety of classes, interdisciplinary seminars, and extracurricular activities. Please RSVP here.
Family Service Opportunity
Celebrate Earth Week by volunteering with the Charleston Parks Conservancy from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26! Click here to learn more. Please note that a Charleston Parks Conservancy waiver must be signed for each minor and for each adult. For PG students, a waiver will also be added to MyPG. Charleston Parks Conservancy waivers can be found here.
8th Grade Photo Request: Submit by Monday, April 28
The 8th-Grade Celebration will take place on Wednesday, May 21, at 9 a.m. in the Wendell Center. In preparation for this event, please send your favorite photo of your child as a baby or toddler along with a recent photo of them to jhawkins@portergaud.edu by Monday, April 28, for our slide show.
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
- April 30: STEM Night
- May 26: Memorial Day - School Closed
- May 30: Last Day of School
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