Student Life

This is a close-knit and diverse community that feels like home.

Students walk on a sunny path in front of a large brick and white academic building with tall windows. Some trees with green leaves are visible, and the sky is clear.

Welcome to a campus where you’re invited to embrace what makes you truly you—and encouraged to always show up as your most authentic self.

Step onto the Porter’s campus and you’ll find yourself immersed in a vibrant community where students are encouraged to take risks, innovate and expand their horizons. Inside and outside the classroom, we respect and celebrate differences, fostering an open-minded and engaged environment where everyone feels they truly belong. Porter’s is a welcoming campus where every student finds the confidence to discover their unique voice and unlock their full potential.

A group of young women in white dresses and flower crowns smile and pose outdoors, with one waving at the camera. Trees and a building are visible in the background.

Three girls sit at a desk near a bowl and bottles. One girl smiles and talks to another, while a third girl behind them leans on the table, looking tired or distracted.

So Many Ways To Get Involved

Porter’s is brimming with energy and connection. From robust afternoon program offerings to movie and game nights and a wide array of weekend activities, Porter’s organizes a daily lineup of on- and off-campus experiences and activities open to all students. At Porter’s, you’ll find countless opportunities for fun, relaxation and community.

A group of teens exercise outdoors on a field, performing lunges in front of blue cones under the sun, with trees and a fence in the background.

Afternoon program activities include:

Arts Workshop
Dance
Music Enrichment
Strength and Conditioning
Team Sports
Theater
TIE iLab and Robotics
Winter Running
Yoga

Traditions That Span Generations

Four young women pose and smile outdoors in front of an inflatable slide and palm tree decoration on a sunny day. — We kick off each new school year with Fall Welcome, where we celebrate our latest class of New Girls, welcoming them to their new home in Farmington.

A group of smiling teens wearing colorful clothes and face paint pose together at a lively event, some with peace signs and arms around each other, enjoying the festive atmosphere. — Honoring tradition doesn’t mean staying stuck in the past. At Porter’s, we evolve old traditions and create new ones to make sure they remain engaging and meaningful for today’s students.

A group of seven women smile and pose together around a table with food in a bright, busy dining hall filled with other people. — Our students and faculty come together for regular Sit-Down Dinners. These formal family-style meals are a chance to connect and celebrate the diversity of our community.

A person places a ring on anothers finger in a close-up, with a blurred group of people in the background suggesting a social gathering or celebration. — As graduation nears, students take part in time-honored Porter’s traditions such as Singing in the Garden and Little Meeting.

Connect Off Campus

When you’re ready to venture beyond campus, our weekend activity shuttles offer trips to places such as local shopping centers, movie theaters, museums and restaurants. Porter’s also belongs to a consortium of area schools that host joint events like socials, performances, carnivals, concerts and local trips. As a Porter’s student, you’ll find that Farmington is a small town with big opportunities.