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Weekly Updates

Last weekend’s Lessons and Carols service was a beautiful way to start the holidays. Thank you to all of the Middle School students who shared their gifts with us and also to Mrs. White for her leadership of our Middle School Choir. Click here for more photos.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 

Exam Week
It has been a productive and busy week, with students working hard to study for and complete their exams and projects. Tomorrow is a make-up day for exams, starting at 9 a.m. Middle School students should only attend school tomorrow if they need to make up an exam.

For those unable to attend tomorrow, two additional make-up days are available:

• Monday, January 6, starting at 8 a.m.
• Tuesday, January 7, which is also the first day back for students.

If your child cannot attend the make-up day tomorrow, please contact Mr. Weaver and your child’s advisor.

Personal Technology Policy
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our in-person information sessions earlier this week. If you have not had a chance to do so, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our new personal technology policy, which will go into effect on Thursday, January 9, 2025. You can view a list of frequently asked questions by clicking here. 

Middle School Service Opportunities 

• Saturday, January 11, 9-11:30 a.m. - Lowcountry Food Bank. Minimum age of 12. We will help package food to be distributed throughout the Lowcountry! Sign up here. (Sign-up is required. Due to the LCB's policies, we must stay within our assigned group size and are unable to accommodate drop-ins.)

Save the Date: Speaker Series with Chris Herren on January 30
Porter-Gaud is excited to host Chris Herren, a former professional basketball player, speaker, and wellness advocate, on Thursday, January 30. He will speak to our Middle and Upper School students during the school day and to parents and caregivers in the evening. Click here to learn more about his program and to RSVP. 

From the PGPA

• Faculty and Staff Appreciation: We want to extend a huge thank you to all of the volunteers who helped distribute holiday meals to PG faculty and staff today.  Click here to see photos.
• Concessions: Please click here to sign up for shifts and support our Cyclone sports teams.

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

From Our Chaplains
Click here to read reflections from our chaplains, access recommended resources, and request prayer. 

Important Dates

• December 23-January 3: Christmas Break - School Closed
• Monday, January 6: Faculty Workday - No School for Students
• Tuesday, January 7: Classes Resume
• Monday, January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - School Closed
• March 22, 2025: PGPA Spring Party at 4 p.m., John Singleton Stadium