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Weekly Updates

The end of the year always brings mixed emotions as we celebrate our accomplishments and look ahead to new beginnings. The energy of our students this week has been as high as it’s been all year, a fitting crescendo to months of learning, growth, and camaraderie. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the parents, caregivers, students, faculty, and staff for making this a truly wonderful school year. Whether learning about ancient civilizations in 5th grade, dissecting frogs in 6th, navigating the complexities of 7th-grade history, or constructing model homes in 8th, our students have worked diligently and shown resilience. Most importantly, they have supported one another through the highs and lows of Middle School life and consistently modeled a growth mindset. I could not be more proud of them.

As we part for summer, I’ll leave you with these words from Mary Oliver’s poem, The Summer Day “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” May the months ahead be filled with wonder, reflection, and the kind of unstructured joy that fuels both curiosity and courage. I hope this summer brings your children time to rest, dream, and wander a bit — and return with hearts ready for the next chapter.

Summer Work and Supply Lists for the 2025-2026 School Year
Summer work and supply lists will be posted on the school website in June. 

Athletics for the 2025-2026 School Year
If your student is interested in playing a sport during the 2025-2026 school year, we will share links and details for the upcoming season in early June.

Book, Badge, Technology, and Athletic Uniform Returns
All 8th graders and students not returning to Porter-Gaud should bring their iPad (and charger) to the Middle School library following their last exam on either May 29 or 30. Returning students in 5th-7th grades will keep their iPads over the summer. 

All library books, school badges, and athletic uniforms must be returned before or on the last day of exams. Report cards and final transcripts will be held if items are not returned or if accounts are not paid in full. 

Lost & Found
We have a large quantity of lost and found items that have not been claimed. We will organize all lost and found items and place them in the S&T foyer where they can be retrieved until the end of June. We will donate any remaining items to charity.

Make-Up Exam and Bus Schedule (Grades 5-8)
Friday, May 30 is a make-up exam day. Students do not report to school on Friday unless they are completing a make-up exam. On Friday, the bus will run an adjusted schedule with a regular morning route and a 12 p.m. afternoon departure as the final route for the year.

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
  • June 9-23: School Logo Sale (25% off) 
• Lands End Uniform Store
  • May 22 - June 1: $75 off orders of $250 or more with code LONGWKND

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

• We want to extend a sincere thank you to each of you who, at some point, found a way to uphold the PGPA mission, looking to support and better our school community. We couldn’t have done it without you! We wish each PG family a restful and joyful summer. 

Important Dates

• June 9: Report Cards Published