Middle School Updates

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Weekly Updates

STEM Night
Our third-annual STEM Night was a huge success! Thank you to all who attended. Click here to see more photos.

Class Trips
Next week, students in fifth, sixth, and seventh grade will attend their class trips from Tuesday, May 5 through Friday, May 8. Below we share the departure and arrival times for each trip: 

• Fifth Grade: Camp Timberlake - Students should arrive between 7:15 and 7:30 a.m. Anticipated return to school on May 8 is at 4 p.m.
• Seventh Grade: Washington, D.C. - Students should arrive at 7 a.m. Anticipated return to school on May 8 is at 10 p.m.
• Eighth Grade: Disney - Students should arrive at 5:45 a.m. Anticipated return to school on May 8 at 6:30 p.m.

8th Grade Celebration
We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2030 on Wednesday, May 20, from 10 - 11 a.m. in the Wendell Center. Students are encouraged to wear garden party attire (sundresses, khakis/slacks, and polo or button-down shirts). Family members are invited to attend. Once the ceremony concludes, 8th grade students are dismissed from school for the rest of the day.

Final Exam Schedule (Grades 5-8)
As we prepare for the end of the school year, we want to share the planned schedule for exam week. Since Friday is slated to be a make-up day, students do not report to school on Friday unless they are completing a make-up exam.

Staffing Update
Each year brings changes to our Middle School faculty and staff, and we’d like to share an upcoming transition with our community. Ms. Panuccio will be moving to the Upper School next year. We are deeply grateful for the impact she has made in Middle School and look forward to the contributions she will bring to her new role.

In the coming weeks, we will host candidates on campus as part of our search for a new Middle School chaplain. This process will help ensure we find the right fit for our students, faculty, and staff.

Middle School Service Opportunities
To view project information and access the signups for each event, click here. 

Dining Update from Taher
Click here to view the menu for next week or access menus online.

From the PGPA

• 2026-27 Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities: If you are interested in serving next school year, please click here to learn more. Interest forms are due on May 1.
• Closing Meeting: Please mark May 21 on your calendar and save the date for the Closing PGPA General Meeting. We hope to see you there!
• PGPA Concessions Sign Up: Please click here to sign up for shifts and support our athletics teams. No experience necessary!