Parents and other visitors are encouraged to share their occupations with our students. Sixth grade students participate in Shadow Day. The D.A.R.E. program at Porter School is provided by the Macon Police Department. Each spring Porter students participate in Field Day. The Physical Education Department organizes outdoor activities for the majority of the day.
Students form teams and compete in various activities.
All participating students receive ribbons. The day ends with the traditional volleyball game between the staff and the sixth grade. Top of Page Georgia Book Award Students in grades 1-6 participate by reading from the nominated books list. This is a voluntary program, and once students have voted on their favorite books, the votes are tabulated at the state level. Each year Red Ribbon Week is held in October.