KEY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Weekly Updates
SCISA Math Meet
Porter-Gaud's fourth-grade math team (pictured above) competed in the 2026 Division 1 SCISA State Math Meet, on Friday in Sumter, S.C. The students participated in a speed round consisting of 10 questions, where quick thinking and accuracy were key, followed by a rigorous 50-question written test. The top scorer for the team was Cam S., who earned a perfect score on the speed round and placed in the top five among all Lower School students. Congratulations to all of our Cyclones for representing Porter-Gaud with pride!
Chapel
You are invited to attend Chapel this Friday, March 27. Please meet your child inside the lobby of Gwynette.
Easter Egg Hunts - Thursday, April 2
We invite all Lower School families to join us for our Easter Egg hunts on Thursday, April 2. Students are welcome to wear festive spring attire and should bring a basket or container to school. Here are the times and locations:
- 1st Grade - The Green at 10 a.m.
- 2nd Grade - Headmaster’s House (with yard games) at 8:30 a.m.
- 3rd Grade - Playground at 2 p.m.
- 4th Grade - Headmaster’s House at 12 p.m.
More information will be shared in the coming weeks by our PGPA grade-level representatives. With the ongoing construction on our campus, please be aware that parking may be challenging. If you plan to attend, we recommend that you arrive early.
April is School Library Month!
Here are some important dates you need to know:
- Wednesday, April 1 – DEAR DAY! Did you know DEAR was referenced in the second chapter of Ramona Quimby, Age 8? Celebrate Beverly Cleary by “Dropping Everything And Reading” from 2:30-2:50 p.m. Imagine how quiet our school will be! Students can come to school in their cozy pajamas and relax while we DEAR!
- Wednesday, April 23 – Book Character Day! Students and faculty can dress up as their favorite fictional book character! Note: third and fourth graders may dress like an idiom or a favorite fictional book character. Teachers will share more with students this month!
This letter and calendar has even more information regarding the reader's oath and ways your cyclone might win prizes!
From the Nurse’s Office: Head Lice
We have seen confirmed cases of head lice in the Lower School this week. Please click here for information regarding the detection, treatment, and prevention of lice. Please check your child very closely as they can be hard to spot and pay particular attention if they are complaining of itching. If you have recently treated or will be treating your child for lice, please inform the nurse’s office by emailing nurse@portergaud.edu. All reports are confidential.
Parenting Tip of the Week: The 7-7-7 Rule - 21 Minutes That Change Everything
The 777 rule of parenting is a mindful approach to daily connection. It’s about spending three separate 7-minute blocks with your child during the day:
- 7 minutes in the morning
- 7 minutes after school or work
- 7 minutes before bedtime
That’s it. Just 21 minutes. But these minutes are intentional, focused, and free from distractions. You're not multitasking. You're not checking your phone. You show up, fully, for your child.
Dismissal Changes in SchoolPass
Please be sure to update SchoolPass with all dismissal changes (even when you call the office for last-minute changes).
Uniform Savings
Lands End is offering 25% off of uniform purchases through April 13. Click here for more information.
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
From the PGPA
- Denim & Diamonds Photos: Click here to view photos from the event. Thank you to everyone for your support!
- Please mark May 21 on your calendar and save the date for the Closing PGPA General Meeting. We hope to see you there!
- 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 Dates - Semester 2
- April 3-12: Spring Break
- April 26: Spring Arts Festival
- May 25: Memorial Day - School Closed
- May 29: Last Day of School
We would love to discuss your place at Porter-Gaud.