Upper School Updates

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Safe Driving Education
Yesterday, Drive to Zero visited campus, giving some of our Upper School students the opportunity to experience what it is like to drive impaired or distracted behind the wheel. Tomorrow, we will continue learning about safe driving during an Upper School assembly with Think Fast Interactive, an evidence-based educational program focused on teen driving safety awareness.  

Math Research Summer Camp Opportunity
The 2026 Math Research Experience for Lowcountry High School Students and Teachers will be held July 20-24 at The Citadel. During this week-long camp, students will solve math problems in groups of three with a teacher and/or Citadel faculty mentor. Click here to learn more. 

Interdisciplinary Seminars for the 2026-27 School Year
The Porter-Gaud Interdisciplinary Seminar program is designed to foster curiosity in students and provide them with the opportunity to further develop these transferable skills by engaging in rigorous, cross-disciplinary learning and exploring real-world applications in areas that interest them. We are currently accepting seminar applications for the 2026-27 school year. For more details, please click here. Applications must be submitted prior to August 14 by 9 a.m. 

College Shirt Donations
As our seniors make their final college decisions, you may have some college gear you purchased on college visits that your student won’t be bringing to college. If so, we would love to pass these shirts and sweatshirts along to the rising senior class to wear next year! Students can bring any unwanted college gear to the College Counseling Office, and we will share it with the Class of 2027 this fall. Click here for more information. 

Book, Technology, and Uniform Returns – Upper School
As we approach the close of the school year, we encourage students to return items, including library books, technology (if necessary), and athletic uniforms. Seniors must return all items by May 15, and underclassmen must return items by Friday, May 29. Report cards and final transcripts will be held if items are not returned or if accounts are not paid in full.

Online Version of WATCH Magazine
Click here to read the latest issue of WATCH magazine. Kudos to our student writers and publishers on an amazing publication!  

WATCH Magazine Applications
Watch Magazine is now accepting applications for writers, publishers, and leadership positions for the 2026–2027 school year. Students should see Ms. Romano in US 205 to pick up an application. Completed applications are due no later than Friday, May 22.

Service Opportunities

• Extended Day Helpers: Every day - Support younger students during Extended Day by helping with lunch and activities while building leadership skills. Location: Washington Dining Hall
• Charleston Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday, June 20 - Porter-Gaud students are invited to participate as a group in the Charleston Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday, June 20, at the North Charleston Coliseum. Organized by rising senior LJ LeVeen, this meaningful service opportunity honors the 412 first responders who lost their lives on September 11, with each climber receiving an ID tag representing one of those individuals. Registration is $58, and students should register by May 23 to guarantee their shirt size; interested students should register individually and note Porter-Gaud as their group.

French Toast Back-to-School Sale
From June 8-22, French Toast will host a back-to-school uniform sale, with a 25% discount on embroidery and a 30% discount on merchandise.

Carpool Reminder
During carpool, please keep entrances to the businesses adjacent to our campus clear so their staff and customers can easily enter and exit without interruption. Please also refrain from parking in any parking lots of surrounding businesses. Thank you for your cooperation and partnership. 

Dining Update from Taher
Click here to view the menu for next week or access menus online. 

Updates from the PGPA

• Closing Meeting: Please join us on May 21 at 8:15 a.m. in Washington Hall for the Closing PGPA General Meeting. We hope to see you there! 

Important Calendar Dates for Planning Purposes

• May 4 - 15: AP Exams
• May 13-15: Senior Exams
• May 18: Senior Milestone Dinner (6 p.m.)
• May 19: Senior Breakfast, Graduation Practice, Unity Assembly
• May 21: Baccalaureate (5 p.m. - Church of the Holy Communion)
• May 23: Graduation (6:30 p.m.)
• May 26: Upper School Spring Semester Exams G & F Blocks
• May 27: Upper School Spring Semester Exams E & D Blocks
• May 28: Upper School Spring Semester Exams C & B Blocks
• May 29: Upper School Spring Semester Exams A & Make Up Blocks