Middle School Updates

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Weekly Updates

Our Middle School students spent this past Saturday at Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary. They helped clean dog enclosures and other areas of the property. We are grateful for these compassionate student volunteers! Click here for more photos.

Life 101/Clubs
For next week’s Life 101, we are honored to host a Holocaust Remembrance Assembly featuring guest speaker Joseph Rotstein. Through his engaging and powerful presentation, students will be encouraged to reflect on the importance of remembrance, resilience, and the courage to stand against injustice. The assembly will also include a special performance by The Leading Tones.

You’re Invited: Middle School Technology Coffee Talk
Join us for an informative session on technology use in Middle School on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 8:15 - 9 a.m. in Washington Hall. This event is open to all fourth grade and Middle School families. Topics will include: 

• The "Why" and "How" of technology use in Middle School 
• The transition to using technology in fifth grade from fourth grade 
• An overview of the different apps students use

We look forward to seeing you there!

Middle School Spring Sports
We are excited about the upcoming spring athletics season, which officially begins on Monday, January 26. Please review the details regarding our spring offerings here. If you have any questions, please reach out to the head coach or Al Wilson at awilson@portergaud.edu. 

Parent Coffee on January 21
Porter-Gaud will host a Parent Coffee on Wednesday, January 21, from 9:15 - 10 a.m. in the Upper School Library for parents and caregivers in all divisions to discuss the recent webinar, “Elevating Discipline with the Brain in Mind." Click here for additional details on how to access the recording and register for future webinars.

Lost Bike
This bike has been parked at the stadium for several weeks. If it is yours and you would like to claim it, please contact Mike Feinberg at mfeinberg@portergaud.edu. If it is not claimed by Friday, January 23, it will be donated.

Upcoming Middle School Service Opportunities
Mark your calendars for these upcoming service opportunities: 

• February 28: Charleston Parks Conservancy
• March 7: Lowcountry Food Bank
• April 22 (after school): Earth Day with Grow Food Carolina
• April 26: Picnic For the Parks (Charleston Parks Conservancy)

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

Uniform Savings
Lands End is offering 30% off select warm-weather uniform items and 20% off other uniform items through January 19. Click here for more information. As a reminder, you can access the PE uniform options for grades 1-6 by selecting “PE Uniforms” located at the bottom of the drop down list titled grade/status on the PG store landing page.

Updates from the PGPA

• Please mark these upcoming dates on your calendar: 
  • January 20: Tickets go LIVE for Denim & Diamonds PGPA Spring Gala 
  • March 20: Denim & Diamonds PGPA Spring Gala
  • March 27: PG Community Shabbat Dinner
  • May 21: Closing PGPA General Meeting
• 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.