Upper School Updates

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Please join us in congratulating Sydney P. ’26, Makena B. ’26, and Allison K. ’27, who were honored this past weekend in Columbia through the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT). Sydney earned a National Honorable Mention through NCWIT’s Aspirations in Computing Award, the only student from South Carolina to earn this distinction, while all three students were awarded scholarships for their excellence in computer science. We are very proud of these students for their hard work!

Prom 2026: Light Up the Night
The 2026 Junior & Senior Prom will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 7:30–10 p.m. at The Waverly in downtown Charleston. Students must arrive by 8 p.m. Students who plan to bring a non–Porter-Gaud guest must submit a guest form by Thursday, April 2. Because Spring Break runs from April 3–12, this deadline occurs before the break, so please be sure to complete and submit the form before leaving campus. The guest form can be accessed here: Guest Form Link

Ticket sales run from March 30–April 18.

• March 30 – April 12: $75 (PG students), $85 (guests)
• April 13 – April 18: $85 (PG students), $95 (guests)

We look forward to seeing everyone dressed to impress and ready to Light Up the Night!

Important Dates and Graduation Information for Class of 2026 Families
Senior families recently received emails with dates and information to help them plan for upcoming spring events, as well as information about graduation ticket reservations. Click below to view the emails.

• Important Dates
• Graduation Ticket Reservations

Service Opportunities

• Pet Helpers Shelter Slumber Pawty, Home Edition: Saturday, April 18 at noon until Sunday, April 19 - Pawty Hosts can pick up a shelter pet at the kickoff event, head home for a cozy sleepover, and return the next day. Click here to learn more. Kick Off Location: 1447 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 
• Tutor and Mentor Students at WINGS: Tuesday, April 14 | 3:45–4:20 p.m. - Students will volunteer with WINGS, providing tutoring and mentorship to local students. Through academic support and relationship-building, participants help foster confidence, growth, and long-term success. Location: 265 Fishburne Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Uniform Savings
Lands End is offering 25% off uniform purchases through April 13. Click here for more information. 

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

Updates from the PGPA

• Please mark May 21 on your calendar and save the date for the Closing PGPA General Meeting. We hope to see you there!
• PGPA Concessions Sign Up: Please click here to sign up for shifts and support our athletics teams. No experience necessary!
• Volunteer Opportunities: Click here to learn more about PGPA volunteer opportunities. 

Important Calendar Dates for Planning Purposes

• April 3: Good Friday - School Closed
• April 4-12: Spring Break
• April 18: Prom
• April 26: Spring Arts Festival
• May 1: Senior College T-Shirt Day
• 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