The PCS Week Ahead
PCS Week Ahead, August 17th - 23rd
Preschool
Aug 18-22
Preschool encourages families to Read Bible Stories with their children.
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025: Come join us for Chapel at 8:30am in the Preschool Big Room!
Friday, Aug. 22, 2025: Fun Friday! Music, Movement and Fun! Preschool Big Room 8:30am-9:00am.
Lower School
📅 Important Upcoming Dates
- Aug 19th: Bible Bowl practice @ 3:15pm and Tippi Toes @ 3:15pm
- Aug 21st: Student picture retakes
- Aug 22nd: Opening Lower School Chapel at 8:00am
- Aug 26th: Lower School Parent Night 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Upper School
📅 Important Upcoming Dates
August 18, 2025 - MAP Reading (6th - 11th grades)
August 19, 2025 - MAP Reading (6th - 11th grades)
August 19, 2025 - Open House at 5:45 PM in the Chapel OPEN HOUSE
August 20, 2025 - US Opening Chapel
August 21, 2025 - MAP Language Usage (6th - 11th grades)
August 22, 2025 - MAP Language Usage (6th - 11th grades)
August 21-22, 2025 - Senior Retreat at Country Lake Christian Retreat : Depart PCS at 8:15 AM. HERE
August 29, 2025 - Freshman Retreat at Country Lake Christian Retreat: Depart PCS at 8:15 AM and Return to PCS at 3:15 PM
Athletics
Monday, August 18
MS Girls Soccer @ KCD
Tuesday, August 19
HS JV and Varsity Volleyball @ KCD
MS "A" and "B" Volleyball @ KCD
HS Varsity Soccer @ Ballard
Thursday, August 21
HS Varsity Volleyball @ Rock Creek
HS Varsity Soccer @ Rock Creek
MS Boys Soccer vs Rock Creek (@ PCS)
MS "A" and "B" Volleyball vs Anchorage (@ PCS)
Friday, August 22
MS Boys Soccer @ Francis Parker
Saturday, August 23
HS Cross Country @Trimble County Park
EL & MS Volleyball Games (@ PCS)
EL Soccer Games (@ Whitefield)
Reminders:
Spirit wear store is open 24/7. You can order here
Password is pcs123
Typically takes 7-10 days to complete the order and will be dropped off with your child to bring home. Lower school will have them delivered to their home room. Upper school will be available for pickup in Mr. Kelley's room.
Athletic fundraising calendar: Please turn in your calendars and envelopes to the front office when completed. Deadline is October 15th for incentives.
Spiritual Life
2026 Mission Trip Info Meeting – Join Us!
When: August 19, immediately following Parent Night in the auditorium
Who: Upper School Parents
What: Explore this year’s mission trip options for March 2026 during PCS Missions Week
Bible Bowl Club (Lower School)
Who Can Join: Rising 3rd–5th grade students, Sign up here!
Meeting Details:
When: Tuesday afternoons, from August 12 to October 28
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Bible Bowl Club (Upper School)
Who Can Join: Upper School students (Grades 6–12), Sign up here!
Schedule:
When: Tuesdays, August 19 – December 2
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Baptism Class (Lower School)
Who is this for? Lower School students (designed for 3-5th Grades) and their parents who are interested in learning more about what it means to follow Jesus and be baptiszed, sign up here!
When: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 (Tuesday after Fall Break)
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Chapel Crew (Upper School & Lower School)
Chapel Crew is a vibrant before-school club designed for students eager to explore what it means to be a servant leader by serving in Chapel.
Lower School - 4th & 5th grade students can sign up and we still have a few spots left open for our Christmas Crew!
Upper School - We still have a few spaces open for high school students for Sessions 1 & 2. Sign up here!
Counselors Corner
Operation Parent Webinars
Register for Operation Parent Webinars Here: Operation Parent Webinars
Contact Our School Counselors
Back to School Bash - Aug 29th
Use the link below to RSVP and to volunteer for this year's Back to School Bash:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F0444AAA722A2F85-pcsback
PTF Volunteer Form
Sign-up to serve with us! (Includes Lower School room parents)
Lower School Lunchroom Volunteer Sign Up
Lower School lunchroom volunteer dates:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f0444aaa722a2f85-lunch
Development Office - Upcoming events!
Join us for an unforgettable fall at Portland Christian School with two exciting events!
- On September 17, participate in the inaugural Clay Breakers, a sporting clay fundraising competition at The Sporting Club at the Farm in New Albany.
- Then, on October 18, celebrate the annual Portland Christian Fall Festival featuring live music from Kentucky’s own JD Shelburne, unique artisan vendors, delicious food, and family-friendly activities. Reach out to the Development team at development@portlandchristian.org if you have any questions, would like to be a vendor, or want to see how you can get involved!
Help us design the Fall Festival shirt!
Upper school students are invited to design the Fall Festival 2025 t-shirt! Students, be on the lookout for an email from Development with further instructions. Designs are due by September 1st. Submit a file of your design and recommended t-shirt color to development@portlandchristian.org for your chance to be featured!
School Calendar - Stay Up to Date
PCS Social Media Accounts
PCS Business Directory
PCS Spirit Store
Now Open 24/7
Password: pcs123
When checking out, please write your child's name and grade in the notes section so it can be delivered to your child at school.
Give to PCS
Development Director Eric Howard & Development Coordinator Annie Ruth