KEY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Congratulations to Citlali Avila Sanchez ’25 for being named a national award winner by the National Center for Women & Information Technology! She is one of just 40 recipients selected from over 3,700 high school applicants nationwide. Citlali is also one of only four South Carolina students to receive the Brady-Wolfe Scholarship, which honors students creating meaningful change through tech-focused projects.
We also want to recognize 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, and several students also had strong individual results in the high school competition: William B. ’25 (third place) and Lucia S. ’26 (ninth place). Click here to see photos.
Appeal Process for Honors and AP Courses
Students who did not meet all of a department’s criteria and were not initially recommended for an Honors or AP course have the option to go through a formal appeal process to pursue enrollment. A successful appeal is one in which the student provides additional information that was not previously available or demonstrates significant improvement in one or more of the required criteria. Students appealing a recommendation should:
- Complete the appeals form provided by the department chair, advisor, or subject area teacher. Appeals forms will be available on April 7.
- Submit the form by April 10 (late submissions will not be considered).
- Demonstrate meaningful academic improvement or provide new information that strengthens their case for enrollment.
Once a student has submitted the request, the following steps will be taken:
- The appeal will be reviewed by the department members, including the Department Chair.
- Students may be asked to include additional information, such as a writing sample, or take a placement exam.
- Students will be notified by the Department Chair of the decision via official notes in Blackbaud.
- Final decisions could be made anytime up to the end of the school year if the department wishes to review final grades and the final exam.
From the College Counseling Office: Princeton Review Event
College Counseling will host an evening program with Princeton Review about the ACT and SAT on Wednesday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m. in Gwynette Auditorium for students and families in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade who want to know more about standardized testing. Click here to learn more and here to RSVP. We hope you can join us!
Scholarship Roundup
Please click below to view a list of scholarships that students can apply for. If you have any questions, please contact Emily Wingfield, Administrative Assistant to College Counseling/Registrar, at ewingfield@portergaud.edu.
Save the Date: 2025 Junior-Senior Prom
The Junior-Senior Prom will be held on Saturday, April 26, at the Wonderer Charleston from 7:30 - 10 p.m. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and students must arrive by 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale on April 10 and can be purchased online through HomeTown Ticketing. There will be three levels of tickets:
- Blitz Tickets - $65 (April 10-11),
- Early Bird - $75 (April 12-20),
- Regular - $85 (April 21-26)
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 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.
- 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 on campus, and how to get involved.
Important Calendar Dates for Planning Purposes
- March 31 - April 4: Spring Break
- April 18: School Closed (Good Friday)
- April 21: School Closed (Easter Monday)
- April 26: Prom
- April 27: Spring Arts Festival
- May 6-16: 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.