Porter-Gaud School

Porter-Gaud is an Episcopal, coeducational, independent, college preparatory day school.

Operating as usual

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 09/20/2024

Chinese classes celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival this week!

Lower School students made colorful lanterns, Middle Schoolers learned about traditional festival table settings, and Upper School students created a special book about the festival to share with Lower School classes.

09/19/2024

Thank you to our Atlanta alumni for bringing great conversation and Cyclone pride to our alumni event!

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 09/19/2024

Exciting start for ninth-grade students and their families as they kicked off the college process with an engaging and informative presentation from our College Counseling Office, joined by Rick Clark, co-author of The Truth about College Admission.

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 09/18/2024

Lower School students had a wonderful time celebrating summer reading with special guests and co-authors Mary Alice Monroe and Angela May! First and second graders enjoyed an engaging presentation in the library, while third and fourth graders took part in writing workshops in their classrooms.

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 09/16/2024

All three divisions kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with a special performance by LS Spanish Teacher Gretel Salcedo-Fuentes and her dance group. Eloise V. A. '25 also shared her study abroad experience in Chile with the Middle and Upper Schools, while Lower School students presented the names of Hispanic countries.

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 09/16/2024

Varsity football proudly wore Porter Military Academy colors at Friday's game against Augusta Christian. Several PMA alumni came to cheer on the team, and a win was the cherry on top!

09/13/2024

Happy Friday! This first grader is excited to cheer on his senior buddy at tonight's football game! GO CYCLONES!

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 09/12/2024

We celebrated National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week with our third annual breakfast, hosted by Zacora A. '25, Genesis M. '25, and Austin S. '25. A special thank you to everyone who joined us to honor the impact and legacy of HBCUs, including our guest speakers, Mr. Craig Ascue P'25 and Josiah-Jordan James '19!

๐Ÿ“ธ View more photos: https://pictures.portergaud.edu/2024-2025/HBCU-Breakfast

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 09/11/2024

Upper School students reflected on 9/11 this morning and created advisory posters with messages of care, unity, and strength.

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 09/10/2024

Mrs. Tate's Oceanography students took their learning to the shores! The Upper School students tested water quality at Folly Beach and Ripley Light Marina. They will use their data to compare and contrast conditions between the two locations. ๐ŸŒŠ

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 09/09/2024

The Upper School Service Fair showcased service opportunities, with 70 junior and senior leaders sharing their passion with peers. Although service isn't a graduation requirement, 60-70% of our students volunteer each year! We're excited to connect with even more non-profits in Charleston and offer new opportunities to make a difference.

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 09/06/2024

Happy National Read a Book Day! Shout out to our librarians Ms. Wade, Mrs. Daily, and Ms. Benson for creating the best spaces to find and enjoy a good book! ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 09/06/2024

Algebra 2 students applied their linear modeling skills by calculating the ideal number of rubber bands for a thrilling (yet safe!) bungee jump for their Barbie dolls. They then tested their models and reflected on how well their predictions matched reality.

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 09/05/2024

Thank you to all who joined us for the Upper School Back-to-School Night! It was wonderful to connect and share our plans for an incredible year ahead.

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 09/04/2024

Dr. Bauer's Honors Biomedical Science students got hands-on with bacterial culturing by creating art using genetically modified E. coli! This creative approach helped them master basic lab techniques they'll use throughout the year.

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 08/30/2024

Eva Fernandez's French classes recently brought French culture to campus with a game of pรฉtanque, where players toss metal balls to land closest to a small target. After learning the rules, they jumped into action!

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 08/29/2024

Meet the amazing volunteers of the Porter-Gaud Parent Association! From fundraising and event planning to honoring faculty and staff, the PGPA strengthens our programs while building an incredible community. We are grateful for their dedication and impact! โค๏ธ

Learn how you can get involved: https://www.portergaud.edu/pgpa

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 08/29/2024

Thanks to everyone who joined us at Middle School Back-to-School Night!

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 08/28/2024

MS Chaplain Abbie Panuccio shared a powerful lesson on God's love with her sixth and seventh-grade classes. Inspired by her message, students filled the "Throw Kindness Like Confetti" board with shout-outs and uplifting notes, reflecting our mission to build a caring, inclusive community that honors the dignity of every individual. Check it out on the bottom floor of the S&T!

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 08/27/2024

After packaging 20,000+ meals of fortified oatmeal on campus, our seniors โ€” along with faculty and staff chaperones โ€” spent yesterday afternoon giving back across Charleston. The impactful day inspired many to continue volunteering!

๐Ÿ“ธ View the full photo gallery from Senior Day of Caring: https://pictures.portergaud.edu/2024-2025/Senior-Day-of-Caring

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 08/26/2024

The Class of 2025 brought incredible energy for the 16th annual Senior Day of Caring! They packaged over 20,000 meals of fortified oatmeal with Harvest Pack in the morning and served at Habitat for Humanity, Pet Helpers, Fisher House, and more in the afternoon. Thank you to Mrs. Tate and our faculty and staff volunteers for supporting this meaningful day!

๐Ÿ“ธ View more photos: https://pictures.portergaud.edu/2024-2025/Senior-Day-of-Caring

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 08/23/2024

Sweet sounds and even sweeter treats! Solfรจge practice in Ms. White's sixth-grade music class included M&M's to make it extra special. ๐Ÿ˜‹๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿฌ

08/22/2024

The Alumni Association Board just had its retreat, and this passionate group is already working hard to advance our mission and engage the alumni community!

Atlanta and Charlotte, we'd love to see you at our fall events. Click for details and more ways to stay connected: https://www.portergaud.edu/alumni

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 08/22/2024

It was wonderful to see our Lower School families at Back-to-School Night! We hope you enjoyed meeting our rockstar Lower School team!

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 08/22/2024

We were proud to partner with East Cooper Community Outreach and My Sister's House during our used uniform sale, donating old uniform shirts for textile recycling to help them raise funds.

Have old uniforms to donate? Find drop-off locations on their websites. Our service program also accepts khaki shorts and pants, new shirts, sweatshirts, and spirit wear year-round for next year's sale!

Photos from Porter-Gaud School's post 08/21/2024

Porter-Gaud alumni and NBA stars Khris Middleton '09 and Aaron Nesmith '18 returned to their roots, each hosting their own basketball camps for our students and the greater Charleston community this past month. We're grateful for their dedication and can't wait to welcome them back again! ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ€

Photo Credit: Thomas Ross '16, Aaron Nesmith Sharpshooter Camp; Ian Vaughn, Khris Middleton Basketball Camp

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Cyclone Fund "Dear Porter-Gaud"
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300 Albemarle Road
Charleston, SC
29407
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