KEY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
The past week has been filled with several exciting celebrations and milestones:
- Senior T-Shirt Day: Our seniors gathered to celebrate the many places they will matriculate next year: 51 colleges and universities in 22 states and Washington, D.C.! Click here to see photos.
- Athletics Award Assembly: More than 50 Middle and Upper School students who were recognized at our Spring Sports Awards Assembly. Click here for photos.
- Signing Day: Today we celebrated two student-athletes who will continue their athletic careers at the college level: John-Michael Jenkins - Francis Marion University (basketball) and Rachel Blais - Oxford College of Emory University (tennis). Click here for photos.
- National History Day: Two of our ninth-grade students who competed in the statewide contest will advance to the national competition in June. Congratulations!
- AP Exams: Over the next two weeks, 226 students will take a total of 611 exams across 21 subjects. Best of luck to everyone taking exams!
Senior Night Recognitions
To see photos from our most recent Spring Sports Senior Night recognitions, click the links below.
Interdisciplinary Seminars for the 2025-2026 School Year
Now more than ever, universities and employers are looking for individuals who seize opportunities for intellectual exploration and can apply transferable skills such as leadership, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking to develop innovative ways to solve problems. 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 2025-2026 school year. For more details, please click here.
Applications must be submitted prior to August 15 by 9 a.m.
Advisor Change Requests
Advisor request forms will be sent to students early next week. Any student whose advisor is leaving the Upper School or who would like to make a change for the 2025-2026 school year must complete the advisor change request form and indicate their top six choices from the list of advisors for their class by Friday, May 23. Please contact Mr. Hilpert at bhilpert@portergaud.edu with any questions about advisor selection.
Spring Exam Schedule: Grades 9-11
Tuesday, May 27
- 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. – G Block
- 12:00 - 12:30 – Lunch
- 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – F Block
Wednesday, May 28
- 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. - E Block
- 12:00 - 12:30 – Lunch
- 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. - D Block
Thursday, May 29
- 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. - C Block
- 12:00 - 12:30 – Lunch
- 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. - B Block
Friday, May 30
- 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. - A Block
- 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. - Make Up Exams
Each block has a dedicated time and day for an exam, a cumulative project, or a unit test. All classes except for study halls and free periods will meet during their assigned exam block. Students are not permitted to leave for lunch in between exams unless they are free the next block. If they have a free period or a study hall for the afternoon block, they can leave and go home. If they have a free period or study hall during the first block of the day, they may arrive in time for the afternoon block. Students must remain in their classroom or under the supervision of their teacher for the duration of the period to not disturb others. Students are encouraged to bring a book to read or other non-computer work to do while they wait for the end of the exam period.
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
- May 23-28: 30% Off Sitewide
- June 9-23: School Logo Sale (25% off)
- Lands End Uniform Store
- Stay tuned for summer promotion dates!
Book, Technology, Youndr Pouch, and Uniform Returns
As we approach the close of the school year, we encourage you to return items, including library books, technology (if necessary), Youndr pouches, and athletic uniforms. Seniors must return all items by Friday, May 16. They received an email from Mr. Zaubi this week with more information. Underclassmen must return library books, athletic uniforms, and Youndr pouches by May 30. Report cards and final transcripts will be held if items are not returned or if accounts are not paid in full.
From Our Chaplains
If you’d like to read reflections from our chaplains, access recommended resources, or request prayer, please click here.
Dining Update from Taher
We invite you to follow Taher on Instagram (@taherpgdining) to see the latest offerings in Washington Hall. You can also email dining@portergaud.edu with any questions or feedback. To access daily menus, please click here.
From the PGPA
- All-Parent Meeting: All parents and caregivers are invited to attend the Spring End-of-Year Meeting on May 13 at 8:15 a.m. in Washington Hall.
Important Calendar Dates for Planning Purposes
- May 5-16: AP Exams
- May 13: Last Day of Senior Classes
- May 14-16: Senior Exams
- May 19: Senior Milestone Dinner
- May 22: Baccalaureate
- May 24: Graduation
- May 26: School Closed (Memorial Day)
- May 27 - 30: US Exams
- May 27: G & F Block
- May 28: E & D Block
- May 29: C & B Block
- May 30: A Block & Make Up Exams
We would love to discuss your place at Porter-Gaud.