KEY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Weekly Updates
Pi Day came early this year, and it got a little messy in the Middle School! Students celebrated by getting the chance to pie a few brave teachers and administrators in the face. The Middle School also wore tropical shirts in memory of former principal Randy Clark, who was known for his love of colorful patterns. Click here for more photos.
Child Abuse Prevention Education in Life 101
Next week, students will participate in our continuing series on Human Growth and Development. As a part of our comprehensive and standard-setting child abuse prevention program approved by the Board of Trustees, we will hold student education sessions on child abuse prevention. The Child Abuse Prevention Education (CAPE) program's mission is to reduce all forms of child abuse, including sexual abuse, by creating and distributing educational, positive, and innovative content and materials across every grade level at Porter-Gaud.
These lessons are age-appropriate and have been vetted by local child abuse professionals. The lessons were developed by the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center, with the goal “to educate children about what to do if they experience abusive behavior, educate them about safe and unsafe touches, and encourage them to go to a parent or another trusted adult for help.” By following the links below, you will have access to the videos and classroom activities that accompany them.
If you would like to speak further or opt out of your child participating, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Wright or Mr. Weaver.
Join Us for the Middle School Musical
Please join us for our Middle School musical, The Little Mermaid, on Thursday, March 12, and Friday, March 13. It is one of the many ways we celebrate the arts at Porter-Gaud. Our students have put in an incredible amount of work preparing for their performances and can’t wait to share it with you! Click here to purchase tickets.
Scheduling Information for Current PG Rising Ninth Graders
Thank you to all the parents and caregivers who attended the Rising Ninth Grade Scheduling Information Session this week. The resources shared during the meetings are linked below:
The guide includes course sequences, offerings, details on Honors and AP enrollment, the appeals process, new courses, and more. These documents will help you and your student prepare for advisor conferences on March 25. These resources are designed to support informed decision-making as you finalize course selections. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, and thank you for partnering with us in your student’s academic planning!
Scheduling Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences
Our students are starting to prepare for their student-led conferences. Conference Day will take place on Wednesday, March 25. You can set up a conference time starting on Monday, March 16, at 9 a.m. We will share additional details and instructions for scheduling conferences tomorrow. In the meantime, please reach out to your student's advisor with any other questions related to conferences. We look forward to meeting with you.
Meeting for Parents and Caregivers of Rising Fifth Graders
We will host a meeting for parents and caregivers of rising fifth graders on Friday, March 20, at 8:15 a.m. in the Middle School Library. Please park in the Lower School parking lot and enter through the Lower School gate. No RSVP is required. We look forward to seeing you!
Middle School Service Opportunities
Mark your calendars for these upcoming service opportunities:
- April 22 (after school): Earth Day with Grow Food Carolina
- April 26: Picnic For the Parks (Charleston Parks Conservancy)
To view project information and access the signups for each event, CLICK HERE.
Unclaimed Bikes
Several bikes have been parked at various locations around campus for several weeks. If any of these are yours and you would like to claim them, please contact Mike Feinberg at mfeinberg@portergaud.edu. If the bikes are not claimed by Friday, March 13, they will be donated.
Dining Update from Taher
To view the menu for next week, click here or access menus online.
Updates from the PGPA
- Virtual Pop-Up Sale: Stock up on your Cyclone gear at this Virtual Pop-Up Sale! Click here for details on how to shop.
- Tickets are Live! Denim & Diamonds Gala and Celebration - Join us for a night filled with live music, delicious food, curated cocktails, and incredible company as families, faculty, alumni, and friends come together to support the mission of Porter-Gaud School and the PGPA on March 20. Click here for additional details.
- Please mark these upcoming dates on your calendar:
- March 27: PG Community Shabbat Dinner
- May 21: Closing PGPA General Meeting
- 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.
We would love to discuss your place at Porter-Gaud.