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Weekly Updates

Week of March 23, 2023

 

Congratulations to our Upper School students who competed in a regional National History Day competition this past weekend. Elizabeth Kulka and Lauren Wilder took the top two spots and have advanced to the state competition. Read more here

For all who observe, we would also like to wish you a wonderful Ramadan and a blessed Eid.

Dining Update
This week, we featured a Market Fare Vegetarian PrimaVera, and we celebrated National Spinach Day with house-roasted turkey and creamed spinach. Next week, we look forward to celebrating National Nutrition Month with a menu that features all the colors of the rainbow, and we will feature our Veg Edge with roasted BBQ cauliflower. Check out our menu online or email us at dining@portergaud.edu

PGPA Family Wellness Night
The PGPA Family Wellness Committee invites all parents and caregivers to a Family Wellness Night on Tuesday, March 28 at 6 p.m. Learn more and RSVP here

Diversity and Inclusion Parent Alliance Coffee on March 29
Join the Diversity and Inclusion Parent Alliance (DIPA) for coffee and trivia on Wednesday, March 29, from 8:45-10 a.m. in the Middle School conference room. 

Thursday Student Programming Block Schedule, 8–9 a.m. 

  • Thursday, March 30: Interdisciplinary Seminars
  • Thursday, April 13
    • 12th Grade: Life After PG
    • 10th Grade: Dee Norton
  • Thursday, April 20: Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Thursday, April 27
    • 9th and 10th Grade - PG Engage: Indigo Dyeing Workshop
    • 11th and 12th Grade - Dee Norton
  • Thursday, May 5
    • 9th and 10th Grade - PG Engage: Yoga

Important Calendar Dates for Planning Purposes

  • March 28: PGPA Family Wellness Night
  • April 3-10: Spring Break
  • April 11: Classes Resume
  • April 21: Cum Laude Ceremony
  • April 22: Prom
  • April 28: Senior T-shirt Day
  • May 1-12: AP Exams

 

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Contact


SILVIA DAVIS
Head of Upper School
843.402.4838
sdavis@portergaud.edu

BRENT HILPERT
Assistant Head of Upper School & Dean of Students
843.402.4707
bhilpert@portergaud.edu

FRAN RIDGELL
Upper School Counselor
843.402.4824
fridgell@portergaud.edu

PALMER KENNEDYHead/Upper School Chaplain
843.402.4689
pkennedy@portergaud.edu

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