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What a great first full week of school! The students are falling into a groove and adapting well to the new routines and flow of the school year. On Monday, Middle School students led the procession at our Convocation ceremony.  We’re excited for all that’s ahead! 

Winterim
Today during Life 101, we had an assembly about our Winterim program. Winterim is a true highlight of the Porter-Gaud Middle School experience. For a few days in February, students leave the traditional classroom and take part in opportunities designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and create lasting memories. Whether they are traveling somewhere new, exploring a new interest, or taking on an adventure outside their comfort zone, Winterim gives students the chance to learn by doing and experiencing our school’s mission of service, learning, and purpose in action.

Key Notes for 2026 - 2027 

• Winterim is a required part of the Middle School program for all students and counts as instructional days.
• Students who do not participate in Winterim will be considered absent from school.
• Winterim spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Seventh and eighth-grade students are the only grades eligible for overnight travel (Canada, Puerto Rico, and New York City).
• All fifth-grade students automatically participate in the Fifth Grade Winterim (no registration required).
• Each program requires minimum enrollment and available chaperones to run.

For many students, Winterim becomes one of the memories they cherish most from their Middle School years—the new experience they tried, the friend they made, the place they explored, or the challenge they discovered they were capable of overcoming. We are excited to once again offer a diverse range of experiences that will encourage our students to get out of their comfort zones, try something new, and make memories together.

This year’s local Winterim program will take place Wednesday, February 17, through Friday, February 19, 2027, except for our three travel options available to seventh- and eighth-graders. The Canada and Puerto Rico travel programs will run Monday, February 15, through Saturday, February 20, 2027. The New York City Program will run Tuesday, February 16, through Friday, February 19, 2027. 

We are incredibly excited about what is in store for our students this year and hope you will encourage your child to approach Winterim with an open mind and a sense of adventure. Tomorrow, we will send a follow-up communication about Winterim, including the link to register your child's choice. A final note on Winterim: student selections are due Friday, September 4, at 5 p.m. Placement is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Carpool Reminders
Below are a few reminders to help ensure a safe and efficient carpool experience: 

• Please refrain from cell phone use during morning and afternoon carpool and stay alert to prevent unnecessary delays. 
• Due to limited space for early arrivals in the afternoon, please do not arrive before 3 p.m. for Middle School carpool or before 3:15 p.m. for Upper School carpool. 
• Please pull forward to ensure we are using the entire carpool loop.
• Ensure your child is loaded into the car from the curb side only.
• Get students loaded quickly so the vehicles can leave in a timely manner.
• Be ready to depart when student(s) are loaded/unloaded.
• Please do not drop off or pick up in any nearby parking lots or on the road.  

SchoolPass
Please remember to use SchoolPass for all attendance-related information, including absences and early dismissals. SchoolPass notifies all faculty of any updates, so it is not necessary to email teachers separately or call the front office. Please note that Middle School students do not need to log updates for changes to dismissal plans, including athletics or enrichment programs. To reset your password, click here. For additional assistance, please contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@portergaud.edu. 

Back-to-School Night
We invite all Middle School parents and caregivers to Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, August 26, from 5 - 7 p.m. The event will begin in the Gwynette Auditorium, and then parents and caregivers will visit their child’s classroom teachers. To be good stewards of the environment and avoid wasting paper, we will not print your child’s schedule. We ask that you please pull up your child’s schedule via MyPG, which will allow you to visit each teacher your child has. Ms. Campbell, Ms. Dogan, Ms. White, Ms. Daily, Coach Neighbors, Coach Hendricks, and Coach Walters will all be available in the Middle School Library. We will share more information about the parking plan early next week.

Uniform Savings
French Toast is offering the following discounts: 

• August 20 | 30% OFF Select Styles + 20% OFF Merchandise
• August 25-30 | 30% OFF Merchandise

Click here to access the PG store on the French Toast site. 

Lands End is offering the following discounts: 

• 25% off select school uniform styles through August 25. 
• 20% starting on September 2 .

Click here to access the PG store on the Lands' End site. 

Dining Update from Taher
Please click here to access menus. You can also follow us on Instagram (@taherpgdining).  

Updates from the PGPA

• Fall Meeting: Please join us for our Fall PGPA Meeting on Thursday, September 10, at 8:15 a.m. in Washington Hall. We’ll share our goals for the school year, highlight upcoming events, and review volunteer opportunities. There is truly no shortage of ways to get involved!
• Online Spirit Store: Stock up on your Cyclone gear! Our online store is now open with fresh designs for the school year. PG spirit wear will also be available for purchase at Cyclonetown.
• Save the Date – Father’s Night Out: Enjoy an evening with fellow PG dads on Wednesday, September 9, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Munkle Brewing Co. (1513 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29405). 
• PGPA Concessions Sign-Up: Fall Concessions are underway! Please click here to sign up for shifts and support our athletics teams. No experience necessary!

Important Calendar Dates for Planning Purposes

• August 21: CycloneTown, 3:30-5:30 p.m. 
• August 26: Middle School Back-to-School Night
• September 7: Labor Day - School Closed
• September 14: Picture Day
• September 16: HBCU Breakfast
• October 5: Picture Retakes
• October 9: End of Quarter - No School for Students - Teacher Workday
• October 12-13: Fall Break - School Closed
• October 19: Founders Day
• October 28: Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students
• November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break - School Closed
• December 12: Lessons and Carols (Church of the Holy Communion)
• December 19-January 3: Christmas Break
• January 4: Faculty Workday
• January 5: Classes Resume for Second Semester