Upper School Updates

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Last week, Upper School students took part in our Computer Science Shark Tank, the culmination of a semester-long project where they pitched their virtual reality ideas to judges from various industries and competed for mock currency investments. Congratulations to the winners, Mills B. '27, Allison K. '27, and Haynes W. '27, who earned $500 scholarships from The Office People! Click here to see more photos. 

Updates for Senior Families
Please review these important updates below: 

• Graduation Announcements. For more information about graduation announcements, please click here. The deadline for ordering is December 18. 
• Senior Yearbook Ads. The deadline for senior ads is January 31. If you'd like to purchase a senior yearbook ad, please click here. ​​Prices are as follows:
  • Full-page - $595
  • Half-page - $350
  • Quarter-page - $250

Exam Schedule and Make Up Exams
Below is the exam schedule for Friday, December 19:

• 9:30–11:30 a.m. – G Block
• 1:00–3:00 p.m. – Make-Up Exams

Saturday, December 20

• 9 - 11 a.m. - Make-up Exams
• 12 - 2 p.m. Make-up Exams

Bus Schedule

• December 19: Regular Friday morning schedule, noon return home (Exam make-up day for MS, LS is dismissed at 11:45 a.m.)

Save the Date: Sophomore College Night
Sophomore College Night will take place on Wednesday, January 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. More information will be shared after the break!

Latest Issue of WATCH
Click here to read the latest issue of WATCH magazine. Kudos to our student writers and publishers on another fantastic publication!

Save the Date: Parent Webinar on January 13
Please save the date for the upcoming webinar, “Elevating Discipline with the Brain in Mind” on January 12, 2026, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. This event is being offered as part of The Parent Series, a year-long program offering six one-hour webinars designed for independent school parents and caregivers in all stages of their child’s growth. Click here for additional details on how to register, and keep an eye out for more information about an Parent Coffee event to follow on campus the week after the webinar.  

Dining Update from Taher
Click here to view the menu for January 6-9. You can also follow Taher on Instagram (@taherpgdining) or access menus online.

Updates from the PGPA

• 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. 

Important Calendar Dates for Planning Purposes

• December 19: Upper School Fall Semester Exams G & Make Up Blocks
• December 20-January 4: Christmas Break
• January 5: Faculty Workday
• January 6: Classes Resume for Second Semester
• January 14: Sophomore College Night
• January 19: MLK, Jr. Day - School Closed
• January 24: Semi-Formal
• January 26: Spring Sports Begin
• February 16-17: Winter Break - School Closed
• February 26 - March 1: US Musical
• March 6: Pre-ACT (10th grade) & PSAT 8/9 (9th Grade)
• March 10: Parent coffee 10th-12th grade scheduling
• March 25: Conference Day
• April 3: Good Friday - School Closed
• April 4-12: Spring Break
• April 18: Prom
• April 26: Spring Arts Festival
• May 1: Senior College T-Shirt Day
• May 4 - 15: AP Exams
• May 13-15: Senior Exams
• May 18: Senior Milestone Dinner (6 p.m.)
• May 19: Senior Breakfast, Graduation Practice, Unity Assembly
• May 21: Baccalaureate (5 p.m. - Church of the Holy Communion)
• May 23: Graduation (6:30 p.m.)
• May 26: Upper School Fall Semester Exams G & F Blocks
• May 27: Upper School Fall Semester Exams E & D Blocks
• May 28: Upper School Fall Semester Exams C & B Blocks
• May 29: Upper School Fall Semester Exams A & Make Up Blocks