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Nov 10

Nov 11

Veteran's Day - School is Closed

Nov 12

Nov 13

STARS Lunch Event (Popcorn) [In-person]

Time: 12:37 PM – 1:07 PM

Location: Porter Quad

Nov 27

Dec 25

Parents and families are invited to join focused conversations about how technology supports student learning, creativity, and balance.
These smaller, topic-based meetings bring together parent groups, families, and
LAUSD community to share insights, experiences, and ideas that help shape the District's vision for equitable and meaningful educational technology. See flyer for meeting dates & times. Meetings are held on Zoom, see flyer for link.

Regional EdTech Listening Sessions Thursday November 20, 5 - 6 PM on Zoom

Join us for an open conversation about how educational technology can best support your child's learning. Parents and families are invited to share their perspectives on educational technology and digital learning. Select Region North session to register. See flyer for Zoom link.

Harvest Fest PTSA Donations & Volunteer Request

Porter PTSA needs your assistance with the Harvest Fest. Please see flyer for details.

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.

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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.