Upper School Updates

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We've had a blast with Spirit Week in the Upper School!  Watch a reel featuring a sampling of today's costumes here. 

Clubs and Service Projects

Our students have had two opportunities this month to explore extracurricular involvement and community engagement. On September 4, students participated in our Service Fair, where they discovered various outreach and volunteer initiatives. This past Monday, we hosted our Club Fair, giving students the chance to connect directly with student leaders and learn more about our wide array of student-led clubs, special interest groups, and dialogue groups.

To help your student build on that momentum and stay involved, please encourage them to log into their ClubHub account. Through ClubHub, students can view the full schedule of upcoming activities, club meetings, and service projects, as well as sign up for any clubs or volunteer opportunities that spark their interest.

Once a student signs up for a club or service project on ClubHub, they will automatically receive direct announcements, updates, and event reminders from that organization. Encouraging your student to log in today is the best way to ensure they stay connected and informed throughout the semester.

World Food Day Collection

The annual celebration of World Food Day is Friday, October 16. The purpose of this day is to increase awareness and understanding of the complex issue of food security for all and the importance of sharing with those who are hungry. Our entire school observes this event by participating in a food collection for Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Center. We ask each grade to bring in a specific food item from October 6-16. Items can be dropped off in homerooms or at home athletic events. 

• Grade 9 – Canned chicken
• Grade 10 – Canned tuna
• Grade 11 – Canned pink salmon
• Grade 12 –  Hearty canned meats (ravioli, beef stew, Vienna sausages)

Service Opportunity

First Fisher House Dinner of the Year: Monday, October 5 | 4:55–5:55 p.m
Students are invited to help with our first Fisher House dinner of the year. Volunteers will meet at the Fisher House shortly before 5 p.m. to cook and prepare dinner for residents. This is a great opportunity for students to serve members of our community in a direct and meaningful way. Location: Fisher House, 150 Wentworth St., Charleston. Students should RSVP through ClubHub.

Student Flu Vaccination Clinics

Porter-Gaud will host two optional flu vaccination clinics this fall:

• Parkwood Pediatrics - Friday, October 2, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 
• Dottie’s Pharmacy - Friday, October 16, 11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.

For additional information, including consent forms and sign-up links, please click here.

Dining Update from Taher

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

From the PGPA

• PGPA Concessions Sign Up: PGPA Fall Concessions are underway! Please click here to sign up for shifts and support our athletics teams. No experience necessary!
• Online Spirit Store: Stock up on your Cyclone gear!  Our online store is now open with fresh designs for the school year. 

Important Calendar Dates for Planning Purposes

• October 9: End of Quarter - No School for Students - Teacher Workday
• October 12-13: Fall Break - School Closed
• October 16: PSAT/NMSQT for 11th grade 
• October 19: Founders Day
• October 28: Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students
• November 2: First Day of Winter Sports
• November 16: Junior College Night
• November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break - School Closed
• December 5 - Holiday Festival 
• December 11: Holiday Assembly
• December 12: Lessons and Carols (Church of the Holy Communion)
• December 15: Upper School Fall Semester Exams A & B Blocks
• December 16: Upper School Fall Semester Exams C & D Blocks
• December 17: Upper School Fall Semester Exams E & F Blocks
• December 18: Upper School Fall Semester Exams G & Make Up Blocks
• December 19-January 3: Christmas Break
• January 4: Faculty Workday
• January 5: Classes Resume for Second Semester
• January 13: Sophomore College Night