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Weekly Updates

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year. After a well-earned break, we are happy to have the students back in school. This time away allows us to rest and reflect. As we return to our routines, let's refocus and keep high expectations for the remainder of the year. This is also a time when we have some of the most meaningful growth in students as habits become solidified and their confidence begins to grow. We look forward to building on these gains throughout the remainder of the year.

You’re Invited: Middle School Technology Coffee Talk
Join us for an informative session on technology use in Middle School on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 8:15 - 9 a.m. in Washington Hall. This event is open to all fourth grade and Middle School families. Topics will include: 

• The "Why" and "How" of technology use in Middle School 
• The transition to using technology in fifth grade from fourth grade 
• An overview of the different apps students use

We look forward to seeing you there!

Middle School Spring Sports
The Middle School spring sports season is quickly approaching and will begin on Monday, January 26. If your Middle School student is interested in playing a spring sport, please review the information here, complete the sign-up form, and ensure all required eligibility documents are submitted by January 20.

Upcoming Middle School Service Opportunities

• January 10: Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary, 12-2 p.m. We will assist with general tasks such as weeding, painting, organizing, yard work, and cleaning. And, of course, spend time with the animals. Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/fWRQUaG (If the event is full and you'd like to be on a waitlist, please email jclair@portergaud.edu.)

Spring Preview

• February 28: Charleston Parks Conservancy
• March 7: Lowcountry Food Bank
• April 22 (after school): Earth Day with Grow Food Carolina
• April 26: Picnic For the Parks (Charleston Parks Conservancy)

Parent Webinar on January 13
Please save the date for the upcoming webinar, “Elevating Discipline with the Brain in Mind,” on January 12, 2026, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. This event is being offered as part of The Parent Series, a year-long program offering six one-hour webinars designed for independent school parents and caregivers in all stages of their child’s growth. Click here for additional details on how to register. We also invite parents  in all divisions to join us for a parent coffee on Wednesday, January 21, from 9:15 - 10 a.m. in the Upper School Library to discuss learnings from the webinar. We hope to see you there!

Dining Update from Taher
Click here to view the menu for January 12-16. You can also follow Taher on Instagram (@taherpgdining) or access menus online.

Uniform Savings
Lands End is offering 30% off select warm-weather uniform items and 20% off other uniform items through January 19. Click here for more information. As a reminder, you can access the PE uniform options for grades 1-6 by selecting “PE Uniforms” located at the bottom of the drop down list titled grade/status on the PG store landing page.

Updates from the PGPA

• 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.