Great Day Blog Posts
Math Basketball. What is it? How do you play?
Dive in to the 20+ year tradition in Chris Burnett's Fifth Grade classroom to learn how to play and how the game has evolved. Burnett and his students deliver this master class in the PC classic.
Great Day 2021
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The PC community raised an incredible $660,000+ for the Annual Fund.
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Symphonic Band is back in a big way.
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Ford cheers Great Day strength for today and his excitement for the future in a video message.
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PC surprised the newest members of the AHS on Zoom calls.
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Watch the video message. We are halfway through the day and this community has raised over $116,000 from more than 200 donors so far. Thank you!
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Join Director of Facilities Ansley Cox as she leads a series of PC faculty and staff through the construction site of the Graham Athletics & Wellness Center.
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Students help you travel the world - right from your couch!
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Bhelly Bagbonon delivers a short introduction to a new course coming Fall 2021.
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Remember to RSVP for virtual choir rehearsal with Fitz!
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Do you know how to play Math Basketball? Learn from the experts!