Upper School Updates

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A big thank you to Rob Fowler from Storm Team 2 for helping our Oceanography students wrap up their hurricane unit and explore the powerful connection between the ocean and atmosphere. We were honored to host him on campus! Click here for more photos. 

PSAT/NMSQT Reminders for Class of 2027 
All Porter-Gaud juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT on the morning of Friday, October 17. All juniors should arrive on campus no later than 7:30 a.m. Room assignments will be sent to students the afternoon before the test. The exam is fully digital, so students must bring a fully charged PG laptop. They may also bring a water bottle, calculator, and pens and pencils for scratch work. 

Senior Nights
We love celebrating our senior athletes! Visit our athletics landing page to see photos of our senior night recognitions for swim, volleyball, tennis, and golf. 

Register for Upper School Winter Athletics by October 10
If your child is interested in playing a winter sport, please click here for additional information. 

World Food Day Collection
The annual celebration of World Food Day is on Thursday, October 16. The purpose of this day is to increase awareness and understanding of the complex issue of food security for all and the importance of sharing with those who are hungry. Our entire school observes this event by participating in a food collection for Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Center. We ask each grade to bring in a specific food item from October 6-16. Items can be dropped off in homerooms or at home athletic events.  If you prefer to make a monetary contribution, please Venmo @Porter-Gaud with the memo “WORLD.” 

• Grade 9 - Fruit Juice
• Grade 10 - Canned Vegetables (especially green beans and corn)
• Grade 11 - Soup
• Grade 12 - Canned meats

 If you prefer to make a monetary contribution, please Venmo @Porter-Gaud with the memo “WORLD.” 

Dress-Down Day for PG Service
Please save the date for a school-wide dress-down day in recognition of the food drive effort and World Food Day on Thursday, October 16.

Upper School Fall Play
The Upper School Fall Play, Clue, will run on Saturday, November 1, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 2, at 3 p.m. in Gwynette Auditorium. You can purchase tickets here. Everyone is encouraged to come and enjoy the show! Upper School students can earn a PG Engage credit for attending. 

Upcoming Service Projects

• Saturday, October 18 - Therapeutic Riding Fall Festival at Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding - 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, October 19 - Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry Buddy Walk in Etiwan Park needs volunteers from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

From the Nurse’s Office

• Flu Vaccination Clinic: There will be an on-site flu vaccine clinic hosted by Dottie’s Pharmacy on Thursday, October 17, from 12 - 3:30 p.m. Click here to sign up and access the consent form. 

Lands End Fall Savings
One of our uniform vendors, Lands End, will be offering 25% off all fall uniform styles until October 13 with the code EXPLORE25. Click here to learn more.

Dining Update from Taher
All families are invited to participate in a short survey about school lunch here. Thank you for participating! 

Please click here to see the menu for the upcoming week. Next Friday, we will enjoy a power bowl featuring a menu created by an Upper School history class based on their studies about Gullah Culture, called the LowCountry Layers Bowl. Kudos to Owen, Elliott, and Elle! You can also follow Taher on Instagram (@taherpgdining) or access menus online.

Updates from the PGPA

• Holiday Festival Committee: Parents and caregivers in all divisions are needed for the Holiday Festival Committee, which assists with the Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 6, and decorating the campus on Sunday, November 30. All are welcome to attend the first drop-in meeting in Washington Hall on Wednesday, October 22, between 8:15 - 9:30 a.m. to learn more! Click here for more information. 
• PG Prayer Circle: On October 17 at 8:45 a.m., join fellow parents at the pavilion near the stadium to meet the chaplains, enjoy coffee, and pray over the school. 
• RSVP for Fusion Fest by October 10! Celebrate the rich diversity and flavors of Asia on Wednesday, October 22, from 5-7 p.m. on the Green. Click here to learn more and to RSVP. Please note that Upper School students can receive a PG Engage credit for attending. 
• 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!
• Volunteer Opportunities: Click here to learn more about PGPA Volunteer Opportunities. 

Important Calendar Dates for Planning Purposes

• October 10: End of Quarter - No School for Students - Teacher Workday
• October 13-14: Fall Break - School Closed
• October 17: PSAT/NMSQT for 11th grade 
• October 31: Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students
• November 1-2: Fall Play
• November 3: First Day of Winter Sports
• November 10: Junior College Night
• November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break - School Closed
• December 13: Lessons and Carols (Church of the Holy Communion)
• December 16: Upper School Fall Semester Exams A & B Blocks
• December 17: Upper School Fall Semester Exams C & D Blocks
• December 18: Upper School Fall Semester Exams E & F Blocks
• December 19: Upper School Fall Semester Exams G & Make Up Blocks
• December 20-January 4: Christmas Break
• January 5: Faculty Workday
• January 6: Classes Resume for Second Semester
• January 14: Sophomore College Night