KEY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
It's been a fun and productive week in the Upper School!
We want to take a moment to thank all the families who joined us for Upper School Back-to-School Night last evening. Having a chance to connect with you was a true joy for our faculty and staff. If you were not able to join us, we will share handouts and resources next week.
Service Fair
Service is central to Porter-Gaud’s mission. On Friday, the Service Fair will introduce students to 26 different projects and the Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy, where students can meet leaders, learn about opportunities, and sign up.
Opportunities include PG Mentorship and Tutoring, WINGS, Miracle League, Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity, Water Mission, PG Meals on Wheels, Pet Helpers, Adopt-a-Highway, Blood Drive, Ronald McDonald House, Elderly Friendships, and many more.
Participation is entirely optional, but we encourage students to explore issues that spark their genuine interest and build meaningful community connections. Weekly service updates and project highlights will be shared throughout the year in the Week Ahead.
Handbook Acknowledgement Form Due Friday
We ask all parents and guardians, as well as students, to review the policies and procedures contained in the Upper School Student-Parent/Guardian Handbook by Friday, September 4.
Each student and their parent(s) or guardian(s) must sign an acknowledgment form after reading the handbook. Parents and guardians can access the form by logging into MyPG and clicking on the yellow banner at the top of the page. Once the student and all parents or guardians sign the form, it will automatically submit, and the yellow banner will disappear.
Academic Travel Applications Due Friday
Applications for this year’s Academic Travel Programs are due Friday, September 4, at 3:30 p.m. Students interested in traveling to Barbados, Honduras, Italy, or France must submit the digital application by the deadline.
College Counseling Newsletter
We are excited to share the most recent edition of our newsletter to keep you informed about updates from our office and the broader college admissions landscape. If there are topics you'd like us to cover in future editions, please let us know.
Dining Update from Taher
Please click here to access menus. You can also follow us on Instagram (@taherpgdining).
From the PGPA
- Fall Meeting: Please join us for our Fall PGPA Meeting on Thursday, September 10, at 8:15 a.m. in Washington Hall. We’ll share our goals for the school year, highlight upcoming events, and review volunteer opportunities. There is truly no shortage of ways to get involved!
- RSVP for Father’s Night Out: Enjoy an evening with fellow PG dads on Wednesday, September 9, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Munkle Brewing Co. (1513 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29405). Click here to RSVP.
- PGPA Concessions Sign Up: PGPA Fall Concessions are underway! Please click here to sign up for shifts and support our athletics teams. No experience necessary!
- Online Spirit Store: Stock up on your Cyclone gear! Our online store is now open with fresh designs for the school year.
Important Calendar Dates for Planning Purposes
- September 7: Labor Day - School Closed
- September 11: Senior Day of Caring
- September 14: Picture Day
- September 14: Ninth Grade College Kickoff
- September 15: Senior Privileges Begin
- September 16: HBCU Breakfast
- September 28-Oct 2: Spirit Week
- October 2: Homecoming Game
- October 3: Homecoming Dance
- October 5: Picture Retakes
- October 9: End of Quarter - No School for Students - Teacher Workday
- October 12-13: Fall Break - School Closed
- October 16: PSAT/NMSQT for 11th grade
- October 19: Founders Day
- October 28: Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students
- November 2: First Day of Winter Sports
- November 16: Junior College Night
- November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break - School Closed
- December 11: Holiday Assembly
- December 12: Lessons and Carols (Church of the Holy Communion)
- December 15: Upper School Fall Semester Exams A & B Blocks
- December 16: Upper School Fall Semester Exams C & D Blocks
- December 17: Upper School Fall Semester Exams E & F Blocks
- December 18: Upper School Fall Semester Exams G & Make Up Blocks
- December 19-January 3: Christmas Break
- January 4: Faculty Workday
- January 5: Classes Resume for Second Semester
- January 13: Sophomore College Night
We would love to discuss your place at Porter-Gaud.