KEY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Weekly Updates
Tuesday’s Unity Assembly brought the Porter-Gaud community together one final time to celebrate the Class of 2026 and the bonds formed across every division of the school. The assembly ended with our first graders saying goodbye to their senior buddies during one of their final moments on campus before graduation.
Chapel
There is no chapel this week due to the fourth grade play.
End-of-Year Library Information
As we approach the end of the year, please note that the last day to check out books was May 16. All library books need to be returned by Thursday, May 28. Report cards will be held if items are not returned before the end of the school year.
Fourth Grade Celebration
If you have a fourth-grade student, join us for our Fourth Grade Celebration on May 28 at 8:30 a.m. in Gwynette Auditorium.
Lost Clothing and Uniforms
As we approach the end of the school year, please take a moment to check our Lost and Found for any missing items. All unclaimed Porter-Gaud clothing and uniform items will be collected for the Used Uniform Sale. Any remaining non-Porter-Gaud items will be donated to a local nonprofit after the school year concludes. We appreciate your attention to this and encourage families to retrieve any lost belongings before the deadline.
Parenting Tip Of The Week: Play With Your Children
Play with your children. Let them choose the activity, and don't worry about rules. Just go with the flow and have fun. That's the name of the game.
Student Medications
Any student medications that were kept in the nurse’s office will be sent home next week.
SchoolDoc for the 2026-27 School Year
It is time to complete all new and returning student health profiles for the 2026-27 school year. To access SchoolDoc, log into the MyPG parent portal, navigate to the Resources tab, and click on the SchoolDoc icon. Families are expected to complete all health profiles before the first day of school on August 13, 2026.
If you have a rising fifth grader who is playing a sport next year, please keep an eye out for additional information about completing athletic health forms.
Bus Service for the 2026-27 School Year
Ride It Out, LLC is proud to be providing its sixth year of bus service to Porter-Gaud East Cooper Families for the 2026-2027 school year. Due to increased operational costs and fuel costs, they will be increasing prices slightly for the 2026-2027 school year. Prices are as follows:
- Round-Trip for One Child: $315 per month (annual cost $3,150.00). If paid in full by 7/1/2026, a one-month discount will be applied, and the annual cost will be $2,992.
- One Way: $255 per month (annual cost $2,550.00). If paid in full by July 1, 2026, a one-month discount will be applied, and the annual cost will be $2,422.
- Round-Trip for 2nd Child: $255 per month (annual cost $2,550). There is no one-time payment discount beyond the reduced rate for a second Child.
Please click here to view route information and to complete the sign up form. Once they receive your submission, Ride It Out will contact you to confirm your registration and share their ridership contract. For new families using bus service, please note that parents will be entering into contracts directly with the bus company, and issues that occur with bus transportation should be handled directly with Ride It Out. Porter-Gaud is merely facilitating the stop locations on our campuses and initial communications to parents. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sandy Shelter, Ride It Out Office Manager, at info@justrideitout.com or 843-849-7433.
Dismissal Changes in SchoolPass
Please be sure to update SchoolPass with all dismissal changes (even when you call the office for last-minute changes).
Dining Update from Taher
Click here to view the menu for next week or access menus online.
Grade Level Websites: Please check your child’s class webpage for important information
French Toast Promotion
From June 8-22, French Toast will host a back-to-school uniform sale, with a 25% discount on embroidery and a 30% discount on merchandise.
Important Dates - Semester 2
- May 25: Memorial Day - School Closed
- May 29: Half Day/Field Day/ Last Day of School
- Carpool Dismissal at 11:45 a.m.
- Buses dismiss at 12 p.m.
We would love to discuss your place at Porter-Gaud.