Porter eUpdate - 12/13/24
U.S. News & World Report has named Porter Traditional School the fourth-best middle school in Virginia. The ranking highlights the school’s academic achievements in mathematics and reading, setting it apart from other middle schools in the state.
The annual rankings are based on a comprehensive analysis of performance indicators, including mathematics and reading proficiency. U.S. News & World Report evaluates schools by comparing students’ performance on state assessments to its modeled expectations. This model accounts for various factors to determine how effectively a school is supporting its students' academic growth.
The Porter Library will be hosting it's annual USED BOOK SALE from December 16th - 20th. Students will be able to purchase gently used books for a very small (25 cents to $3) amount throughout the week. Most books will only be 25-50 cents.
We have hundreds of books for sale and will even have special wrapped book bundles and trinkets that are great for gift giving. Our goal is to have every student who visits go home with 2 or 3 books for winter break reading at home!!
The MS BASKETBALL INTEREST MEETING has been rescheduled for Monday!
December 16, 2024 @ 7:00pm
ZOOM LINK: https://pwcs-zm-edu.zoom.us/j/85972446489?pwd=8WE1F8Nk6emxwj3pLT89pMZ4vwIp1V.1
Meeting ID: 859 7244 6489 and Passcode: 173521
TRYOUTS WILL BE: Tuesday, Dec. 17th AND Thursday, Dec. 19th @ 7-8:30pm in the Porter gym.
PWCS implements CODE ORANGE DAYS when weather conditions are marginal and impact road or sidewalk safety conditions, but are not so severe as to cause substantial impacts. CODE ORANGE DAYS will be used as a VIRTUAL LEARNING DAY for students to work synchronously with their teachers.
CODE ORANGE may also be used in lieu of a delayed opening. PWCS will continue to have “Code Red” days (closing all schools and operations) for significant weather impacts.
For more CODE ORANGE information and what it means for Porter students, please use this link: https://porter.pwcs.edu/code_orange_day
More information regarding PWCS Inclement Weather plans and practices, use the link below:
ALL current VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTIES can be found on the "Volunteer Opportunities" page under the VOLUNTEER tab on the Porter website.
⭐⭐VOLUNTEERS and DONATIONS are STILL NEEDED for Day of the Arts, Dec. 19th ⭐⭐ Help us make this day a success! Please use the PTO VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP LINK to sign up.
✅ FRONT DESK GREETER 2.0....Sitting in the front vestibule/foyer area to direct visitors to the front office, once they walk through the EVOLV screener. The monthly sign-ups can be found on the Porter website under the VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES page.
✅ The PTO VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP link is continuously updated with new volunteer opportunities.
✅ Front Office VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES...we've created a VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP for any miscellaneous volunteer work we have for the front office. We will keep it updated as opportunities come up...so, be sure to look at it periodically.
✅ The CAFETERIA is always available for volunteers, any day between 11am - 1:45pm. Just come into the front office, sign in, and get your 'volunteer' sticker. We do ask that you work at least 1 hour.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
PWC Public Library (13 and older)....https://www.pwcva.gov/department/library/volunteer-and-internship-opportunities
Sorter for ACTS Retail store: https://www.actspwc.org/volunteer#How