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Nov 4

Nov 5

Parent Workshop: Emotional Intelligence

Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Location: Parent Center & Zoom

Nov 10

Nov 11

Veteran's Day - School is Closed

Nov 27

Dec 25

News & Announcements

PIN Required for Lunch Starting November 3, 2025

Beginning Monday, November 3rd, students are required to enter their PIN to get free lunch in the cafeteria.

Porter MS Harvest Festival Thursday 11/13/25 4-6 PM

Porter students and their families are invited to this wonderful opportunity to build community as we celebrate the fall season with fun games, music, food, prizes and more!

Student Body Government

Students, are you interested in running for Student Body Government? See flyer for more information!

We Are One

Visit LAUSD’s We Are One website if you or your family need assistance or resources including information on virtual school options, transportation, immigration, health, wellness, food, or housing.

Parent Workshops Fall 2025

Join us in the parent center or on Zoom for a variety of parent workshops. See flyer for details.

Accessing On-demand Tutoring

Please see attached flyer for instructions on how to access on-demand tutoring.

Porter STARS Lunch Events

We are so excited to announce the first Porter STARS event of the year! See flyer for details.

Students are invited to join us for free drop-in tutoring every Monday and Wednesday from 3:15–4:15 PM in the library, starting September 15, 2025. Tutoring is supported by Porter teachers and provides extra help with classwork, homework, and study skills. No sign-up required—just drop in!

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At A Glance

Concert Band, String Orchestra, and Percussion Music Electives
4 High School Ready Courses (A-G Requirements)
Over 30 Clubs
Beyond the Bell League Champions
1110 Student Population
Spanish 1 & 2 (Biliteracy Pathway)

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Our Mission

About Us

George K. Porter MS has several instructional programs to meet the needs of our diverse student body. This includes our residential school, School for Advanced Studies, Gifted and High Ability Magnet, and our new magnet program for all students, the Magnet for Innovative Thinking.

Our Mission

In a safe environment and through a rigorous accelerated program, students from George K. Porter Gifted/High Achieving Magnet Middle School will work toward mastery of content area standards and develop academic and social skills that will enable them to become productive members of our ever-changing multiculturally diverse, technologically advancing society.