Middle School Updates

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Weekly Updates

Class Trips
Our students in grades 6-8 are having a fantastic time on their class trips! The anticipated return times for each trip are as follows: 

• Sixth Grade: Williamsburg: Midnight
• Seventh Grade: Washington, D.C. - 10 p.m.
• Eighth Grade: Atlanta - 3:30 p.m. 

Please note these times are subject to change and chaperones will be in contact via Remind while on the road. If you have not had a chance to sign up for the Remind groups to get updates, click below: 

• Sixth Grade (Williamsburg 2025)
• Seventh Grade (Washington, DC)
• Eighth Grade (Atlanta)

The fifth-grade students leave for their class trip to Green River Preserve from Tuesday, May, 13 through Friday, May 16. Students should arrive at school on May 13 at 6:30 a.m. and will return to school around 4 p.m. on May 16. Once the buses are on the road and returning to school, we will send a communication to families for specific return times.

Teacher Appreciation: Thank You!
On behalf of our entire faculty, thank you for your generosity and support during Teacher Appreciation Week. From the delicious treats to the thoughtful surprises, everything was very much appreciated. We’re grateful for all you did to make the week enjoyable!

Field Day Photos
Middle School Field Day was a blast! Students had so much fun last Friday playing field games and spending quality time together. Click here to see a photo album.

Exam Week (Grades 5-8)
As we prepare for the end of the school year, we want to share the planned schedule for exam week. Since Friday is slated to be a make-up day, students do not report to school on Friday unless they are completing a make-up exam.

Bus Schedule for Exam Week

• Tuesday, May 27 - Regular school day schedule 
• Wednesday, May 28 -  Regular school day schedule 
• Thursday, May 29 - Regular school day schedule 
• Friday, May 30 - Adjusted schedule with regular morning route and a 12 p.m. afternoon departure as the final route for the year

8th Grade Celebration
We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2029 on Wednesday, May 21 from 9-10 a.m. in the Wendell Center. Students are encouraged to wear garden party attire (sundresses, khakis/slacks, and polo or button-down shirts). Family members are invited to attend. Once the ceremony concludes, students are dismissed from school for the rest of the day.

Meet the Dean Event for Rising 9th Grade Families
Parents and caregivers of rising 9th-grade students are invited to meet Jana Bruton, who will serve as the Dean of the Class of 2029, on Friday, May 23 at 8:15 a.m. Click here to learn more and RSVP.

Uniform Updates and Upcoming Sales
Next school year, families will have the choice of purchasing uniforms from two approved vendors: French Toast and Lands End. Links to both online stores are below. Please click here to access uniform guidelines and an FAQ. 

• French Toast Uniform Store
  • May 23-28: 30% Off Sitewide
  • June 9-23: School Logo Sale (25% off) 
• Lands End Uniform Store
  • Stay tuned for summer promotion dates!

Book, Technology, and Uniform Returns
As we move toward the close of the school year, we encourage you to return items, including library books, technology (if necessary), and athletic uniforms by May 29. Report cards and final transcripts will be held if items are not returned or if accounts are not paid in full. 

Dining Update from Taher
We invite you to follow Taher on Instagram (@taherpgdining) to see the latest offerings in Washington Hall. You can also email dining@portergaud.edu with any questions or feedback. To access daily menus, please click here. 

From Our Chaplains
If you’d like to read reflections from our chaplains, access recommended resources, or request prayer, please click here.

From the PGPA

• All-Parent Meeting: All parents and caregivers are invited to attend the Spring End-of-Year Meeting on May 13 at 8:15 a.m. in Washington Hall.
• 7th Grade End-of-Year Bash : All seventh graders are invited to let loose and kick off summer in style at an End-of-Year Party at MIX hosted by their PGPA Reps.
  • Location: MIX, 730 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC
  • Date/Time: Thursday, May 29, 4-6 p.m.
  • Please see the Sign-Up Here for more information, to RSVP and assist.

Important Dates 

• May 21: 8th Grade Celebration, 9-10 a.m.
• May 22: Middle School Awards Ceremony, 9:30 a.m.
• ​May 26: Memorial Day - School Closed
• May 30: Last Day of School