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Weekly Updates

Congratulations to our Middle School athletes on the girls and boys swim teams for winning State Championship titles this past weekend! 

Halloween Festivities
We are thrilled to announce that Friday, October 25, will be an exciting and event-filled day at Porter-Gaud Middle School! Our students will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities that promise to bring fun, creativity, and school spirit to the forefront as we celebrate Halloween and the fall season.

1. Fifth-Grade Pumpkin Carving Contest - Rules and requirements found here. 
2. Middleween Carnival - This will take place at the end of the day from 1:45 to 3:10 p.m., where Middle School students will have access to the carnival on the practice field after the lower school festivities.
3. Fifth Grade Movie Matinee and Costume Contest (3:30-5:30 p.m.) - The movie matinee is a great opportunity for our fifth graders to enjoy a movie together while showcasing their Halloween spirit through costumes. Costumes should follow our dress code guidelines, avoid any offensive or inappropriate themes, and not include masks or weapons. Hotel Transylvania is the planned matinee movie. 
4. 6th-8th Grade Social Mixer (6-7:30 p.m.) - Students in grades 6-8 are invited to join us for a social mixer in Washington Hall. Students are welcome to wear costumes, provided they are school-appropriate. Costumes should follow our dress code guidelines, avoid any offensive or inappropriate themes, and not include masks or weapons.

Additionally, we are excited to announce a special dress down day where students can show their school spirit by wearing orange and black. Please note that all Porter-Gaud dress code rules will still apply, including no tank tops, strapless tops, or shorts/skirts that are too short. We encourage students to have fun with their outfits while maintaining appropriate attire.

We look forward to a day filled with fun and community spirit! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Wright or Mr. Weaver. 

Thank you for your continued partnership. 

Student-Led Conferences 
Student-led conferences are scheduled for Friday, November 1. Students will begin working on their presentations in advisory so they can share strengths and areas of growth, and set goals. You can set up a conference time starting on Monday, October 21 at 9 a.m. by using this link - Parent Instructions. Additional details can be found here. 

Hurricane Helene Food Drive Extended to October 21
We are extending our food drive to continue supporting those in need. Please take a moment to watch this video message for more information on how you can help. 

Middle School Winter Sports Sign-ups Reminder
Winter sports are around the corner! Click here to review the options. If your child is interested in a winter sport, please fill out the form and make sure you have taken care of all the necessary details so they are eligible to participate. 

Weekly Athletics Email
If you would like to sign up to receive weekly updates about upcoming athletics events, please fill out the form linked here. 

School Pictures Are Ready!
School pictures are now available to view and order online here. 

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Message from the Nurse’s Office: Flu Vaccine Clinic
Porter-Gaud will host one more optional flu vaccination clinic for students:

• October 22: The Department of Public Health (flu shots and flu nasal mist)

Click here for more details and to sign up. 

Families for Cultural & Community Engagement (formerly DIPA) Monthly Coffee Series
Our name has changed but our commitment to supporting families has not! All parents and caregivers are invited to join us for coffee on Friday, October 18 at 8:30 a.m. in the S&T Conference Room. In recognition of World Mental Health Day on October 10, we have invited Liz Boeschen, Dean of Wellness and Upper School Counselor, to facilitate our coffee discussion on family wellness. We will focus on strategies to better support student wellness that include our own personal wellbeing. Upcoming programming and events for families will also be highlighted!

Middle School Service Program
Please encourage your child to sign up for the service program in Quarter 2! Interested fifth and sixth graders should sign up with Mrs. Clair and interested seventh and eighth graders should sign up with Mrs. Flynn. Our work on campus focuses on recycling and gardening. Are you a gardener who would like to volunteer to work with students in our Middle School garden? Please contact Jennifer Clair at jclair@portergaud.edu

• Friday, October 25 help with Fall Festival clean-up 3:15-4 p.m. on the practice fields (7th and 8th graders). Fall Festival sign-up here!
• November 2, Go Miller Go 5K, James Island County Park, 9:30. Proceeds will be donated to NFL Crucial Catch. (This is not a school-sponsored event, so Mrs. Clair and Mrs. Flynn will not be chaperoning a group of students. We encourage your family to sign up via this link)
• November 16, Charleston Parks Conservancy, Magnolia Community Garden, 9-11 a.m. Registration will occur at the end of October and will be sent in this weekly communication. Mrs. Clair and Mrs. Flynn will chaperone a group of students for this service project. All students in grades 5-8 are invited to join, but space is limited so registration is required!
• We also plans to host letter-writing events for our neighbors in Western North Carolina who were impacted by Hurricane Helene. These events will be advertised in morning announcements.

Upper School Preview Event for Current 8th-Grade Parents and Caregivers
On October 31, all parents and caregivers of current 8th-grade students are invited to an Upper School Preview event from 8:45-10 a.m. in the Upper School Library. Click here to view the invitation and to RSVP.  

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

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

From the PGPA

• Fall Festival: We are excited to announce the return of the Fall Festival for Middle School students on Friday, October 25!
  • Click here to volunteer. 
  • Click here to view the wish list.
• Spirit Wear: Visit our online store. Please review the uniform guidelines for your division here for details on when and how these items can be worn to school. 
• Fall Concessions: Please click here to sign up for shifts and support our athletics teams.
• Holiday Festival: Mark your calendars for the Holiday Festival on December 7. More details to come!