Middle School Updates

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Weekly Updates

8th Grade Interactive Periodic Table Project
Mrs. Flynn's and Mrs. Garcia's 8th-grade students spent a good portion of the fall learning about the periodic table. Each student researched at least one element and created a Google Slide presentation as the final product. All of the slides are linked to a choiceboard period table. We invite all parents and caregivers to view the project here. Please click on an element to view the presentations. We are so proud of all of their hard work! 

Re-enrollment for the 2026-27 School Year
Re-enrollment contracts will be sent to all eligible families on the afternoon of Monday, February 2, along with information about the contract timeline and schedule, withdrawal procedures, re-enrollment eligibility, and tuition refund and payment plan options. The re-enrollment window will be open from February 2-13. If your student plans to attend a new school in the fall or if you are considering other school options, please email Ken Hyde at khyde@portergaud.edu.

Middle School Technology Coffee Rescheduled
The Middle School Technology Coffee Talk originally scheduled for Thursday, January 22, will now take place on Thursday, February 12, at 8:15 a.m. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. This session will provide an opportunity for conversation around technology in the Middle School years, and participation is encouraged from parents and caregivers with students in grades 4-8. 

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
We are pleased to welcome Taher Chef Council member, Chef Benny, to campus this week. He is serving up delicious Italian dishes! Today, he showed us how traditional Cacio e Pepe is made.  Be sure to visit Taher on Instagram (@taherpgdining) to see some of the fantastic dishes we enjoyed in Washington Hall. Click here to view the menu for next week or access menus online.

Updates from the PGPA

• Virtual Pop-Up Sale: Stock up on your Cyclone gear at this Virtual Pop-Up Sale! Click here for details on how to shop. 
• Tickets are Live! Denim & Diamonds Gala and Celebration - Join us for a night filled with live music, delicious food, curated cocktails, and incredible company as families, faculty, alumni, and friends come together to support the mission of Porter-Gaud School and the PGPA on March 20. Click here for additional details. 
• Please mark these upcoming dates on your calendar:
  • 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.