Upper School Updates

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Last weekend’s Lessons and Carols service was a beautiful way to start the holidays. Thank you to all of the Upper School students who shared your gifts with us and also to Dr. Castellone, Mr. Norton, Mr. Knight, Ms. Roule, Father Kennedy, and Father Rowe for their leadership. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Click here for more photos. 

Computer science students pitched their virtual reality projects to a panel of judges in a Shark Tank-inspired event from December 10-12. The top competitors received $500 scholarships courtesy of The Office People. Click here for more photos. 

Personal Technology Policy
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our in-person information sessions earlier this week. If you have not had a chance to do so, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our new personal technology policy, which will go into effect on Thursday, January 9, 2025. You can view a list of frequently asked questions by clicking here. 

Senior Yearbook Ads
If you'd like to purchase a senior yearbook ad, please click here. Ads can still be purchased until January 31, 2025. Prices are as follows.

• Full-page $595
• Half-page $350
• Quarter-page $250

Save the Date: Speaker Series with Chris Herren on January 30
Porter-Gaud is excited to host Chris Herren, a former professional basketball player, speaker, and wellness advocate, on Thursday, January 30. He will speak to our Middle and Upper School students during the school day and to parents and caregivers in the evening. Click here to learn more about his program and to RSVP.

College Counseling Update: Service Academy Information Session
The College Counseling Office will host a Service Academy Information Session on Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30 p.m. Since the application process for service academies begins during a student's 11th-grade year, students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade who are considering applying to the service academies are encouraged to attend our information session with their families. Click here for more information. 

Dining Update from Taher
Follow Taher on Instagram (@taherpgdining) to see the latest offerings in Washington Hall. You are also welcome to 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. 

Bus Schedule for Exam Week
Please note the bus schedule for tomorrow:

• Friday, December 20: Regular morning bus schedule, 11:45 a.m. return time as final bus run for the semester

From the PGPA

• Faculty and Staff Appreciation: We want to extend a huge thank you to all of the volunteers who helped distribute holiday meals to PG faculty and staff today.  Click here to see photos.
• Concessions: Please click here to sign up for shifts and support our Cyclone sports teams.

Important Calendar Dates for Planning Purposes

• December 20: G Block & Make up Exams
• December 23 - January 3: Christmas Break - No School for Students
• January 6: Faculty Workday - No School for Students
• January 7: Classes resume for the Second Semester 
• January 15: Sophomore College Night
• January 20: MLK, Jr. Day - School Closed
• January 22: Service Academy Information Session, 6:30 p.m.
• January 25: Semi-Formal
• February 27-March 2: US Musical
• February 28: Pre-ACT (10th Grade)
• March 7: PSAT 8/9 (9th Grade)
• March 22, 2025: PGPA Spring Party, 4 p.m., John Singleton Stadium
• March 31 - April 4: Spring Break
• April 26: Prom