In 1998 five of Porter's students won at the county level with one project being placed on display at the Museum of Arts and Sciences during an Energy Exhibit. Top of Page Social Science Fair Fifth grade students participate in Porter's Social Science Fair in January. Subjects have included the Civil War, the Amazon Rainforest and School Uniforms. Best in Show winners are entered into the county Social Science Fair in February. Top of Page Spelling Bee In January, students in grades 4-6 participate in the Annual Spelling Bee.
Students compete in their classrooms to select the class representative.
The winner participates in the county-wide Spelling Bee competing against other Bibb County school winners. Top of Page Staff Recognition Each year staff members choose a Teacher of the Year. Mrs. J. Holmes, fourth-grade teacher, was selected as Teacher of the Year in 1999. In May of each year our Parent-Teacher Organization celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week. Porter's staff also presents the Crystal Apple Award to an outstanding staff member each week.