Lower School Updates

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Weekly Updates

Congratulations to our Porter-Gaud math teams for earning top honors at the SCISA Math Meet last week! Teams from all three divisions placed in the top three of their respective competitions.

Several students also had strong individual results in SCISA’s lower school division, which includes fifth-grade competitors, including Cillian G. (3rd place) and Lake S. ’32 (6th place). Go Cyclones!

As we head into Spring Break, we want to wish you all a restful and joyful time with your loved ones. With warmer days and blooming flowers comes a refreshing sense of renewal and possibility. The final two months of school are always a special time, filled with joyful learning, meaningful growth, and memorable events that bring our year to a close in the most wonderful way.

Enjoy the break, and we look forward to seeing everyone refreshed and ready for an exciting finish to the year.

Below are important updates and key information for the weeks ahead.

Lost Clothing – Help Us Help You!
We continue to face a significant challenge with lost and unclaimed clothing. To help us return items quickly, please write your child’s name on all outerwear. Our team works diligently to encourage responsibility, yet we still find an overwhelming number of misplaced items across campus.

💡 Labeled items are always returned to their owners!

All other unclaimed clothing is currently placed on the table outside the Lower School office. We encourage you to check for any missing belongings at your earliest convenience. A simple name label can make all the difference—thank you for your help!

Student Wellness Survey for Grades 4-6
From April 7 - 11, we will administer the Children’s Resilience Survey to students in grades 4-6. This short, anonymous survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and will inform our future wellness programming. Click here for more information.

Easter Egg Hunts - Thursday, April 17

We invite all Lower School families to join us for our Easter Egg hunts on Thursday, April 17.  Students are welcome to wear festive spring attire and should bring a basket or container to school. Here are the times and locations: 

• 1st Grade - The Green at 1:20 p.m.
• 2nd Grade - Headmaster’s House (with yard games) at 8:30 a.m.
• 3rd Grade - Playground at 2 p.m.
• 4th Grade - Headmaster’s House at 12 p.m.

More information will be shared in the coming weeks by our amazing PGPA grade-level representatives.  

Dining Update from Taher
We invite you to follow Taher on Instagram (@taherpgdining) to see the latest offerings in Washington Hall and email dining@portergaud.edu with any questions or feedback. To access daily menus, please click here. 

From Our Chaplains
Click here to read reflections from our chaplains, access recommended resources, and request prayer. 

From the PGPA

• Spring Party Photos: The PGPA Spring Party was a fun-filled evening of pickleball, food, and community! Thanks to everyone who joined us. You can view photos from the event here.
• Spring Concessions: The spring sports season is in full swing and we need your help! Please click here to sign up for shifts and support our Cyclone sports teams.
• PGPA Virtual Pop-Up Sale: Stock up on your Cyclone gear at this Virtual Pop-Up Sale! Click here for details on how to shop. 
• PGPA Faith: All parents and caregivers are invited to meet Lowcountry FCA staff member, Johnathan Game on Tuesday, April 15, from 8:30-9 a.m. in Washington Hall. This will be an opportunity to learn about Lowcountry FCA, a student-led club in the MS and US, and how to get involved.

Important Dates 

• March 31 - April 4: Spring Break
• April 18: Good Friday - School Closed
• April 21: Easter Monday - School Closed
• April 27: Spring Arts Festival
• May 12 - 16:  ERB Testing - Grades 3 & 4
• May 26: Memorial Day - School Closed
• May 30: Last Day of School (Half Day)