Ridge News

March 6 & 9: Quarter 3 Final Exams

March 8: Daylight Savings Time Begins

March 13: Digital Learning Day #4

March 19: SAT for All (11th grade students)

March 21: Prom

March 27: Festival of Nations

April 6-11: Spring Break

GCPS Calendar

PRHS final exams are half days due to the importance of the assessments and to provide students with ample studying time. Students will arrive at school during regular hours, but they will leave at 11:25. The busses will take them home at this time. Also, we do not serve lunch on these days. Final Exams cannot be given early. Please remind your students that they need to bring their Chromebook fully charged for final exams.

Friday, March 6

1st Block Exams: 7:10 - 9:10

2nd Block Exams: 9:25 - 11:25

Monday, March 9

3rd Block Exams: 7:10 - 9:10

4th Block Exams: 9:25 - 11:25

Tuesday, March 10

Quarter 4 Begins

Please make sure you keep the Ridge News: Updated Special Curriculum Edition handy as your guide to the 2026-2027 Registration Process. This includes all information, dates, and processes of creating a successful 2026-2027 Schedule for your student.

A Tale as Old as Time

• Students can purchase 2 tickets under their PRHS ID number.
• Guests must be between 14-20 years old.

• Questions can be emailed to elaine.vernon@gcpsk12.org

Support our performing arts students this weekend at the Peachtree Ridge Playhouse production of the classic musical, 42nd Street. Tickets are $10 cash at the door or via Venmo @RidgePerformingArts.

Showtimes:

• Friday, March 6 at 7:00pm

• Saturday, March 7 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm

• Sunday, March 8 at 2:00pm

Gemini now offers free, full-length SAT practice tests in partnership with The Princeton Review,

providing students with instant feedback and custom study plans. Students can see what this

looks like on the AI page of the Student 1:1 Support site, bookmarked on their Chromebook

All Juniors will participate in the SAT Exam during the school day on Thursday, March 19th. The test is FREE so bring your Chromebook (fully charged) and charger.

Daylight Saving begins Sunday, March 9th at 2:00 AM. Remember to set your clocks one hour ahead when Daylight Saving Time begins.

🎉🌍 Mark Your Calendars! 🌍🎉

PRHS is throwing a spectacular Festival of Nations on Friday, March 27th from 5-9pm, and you won't want to miss it! ✨

🎭 Calling All Cultures and Talents! 🎶

We're looking for culture booths and amazing talent for our performance lineup! Want to share your heritage, show off some skills, or just be a part of the fun? Sign up now! It’s going to be a night full of music, dance, food, and more from around the globe 🌏!

👉 How to Join

To participate or get more info, head to tinyurl.com/FONINFO2026

🎟️ FREE Admission to Cultural Booths!

And don’t forget, the Cultural Showcase theater tickets are just $5 — grab yours on GoFan!

Come celebrate the vibrant tapestry of cultures that make our community so special. Join us for an unforgettable evening! 💃🎤🍴

March 11: Join the American Nuclear & Chemical Society (ANCS) in Room D222. Start your journey into research and earn volunteer hours!

January

Isis Alston-Bey - Wrestling

Duan Day - Basketball

Coach Zopf - Swimming

We are pleased to recognize our Peachtree Ridge High School seniors who have been named National Merit Finalists. This distinction is awarded to less than one percent of high school seniors nationwide, representing the highest level of academic achievement and potential for university success.

These students were selected based on their exceptional performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, as well as their academic records, leadership abilities, and honors received. Congratulations to these scholars on reaching the final stage of this prestigious national competition.

Elliot D Nguyen

Danielle D Olabisi

Terran J Shen

Brandon L Shin

Hassan A Tai

Aidan J Wang

NINETEEN Peachtree Ridge students have passed a rigorous audition process and been accepted to the 2026 Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Band and Orchestra! There is no higher achievement for student musicians in the state of Georgia. GMEA All-State is March 5-7 in Athens, GA with free performances in the Classic Center Theater on March 7. The full performance schedule is included here if you wish to attend!

All-State Orchestra

Chae, Sujeong

Cho, Simon

Goh, Aiden

Hwang, Claire

Kim, Claire

Kim, Darin

Kim, Jiyu

Kim, Olivia

Mgonella, Adrienne

Oh, Caroline

Pack, Eileen

Pak, Joey

Ross, Samuel

Shu, Eric

Soh, Kailyn

All-State Band

Ahn, Jiho

Iyer, Mamati

Kasuya, Takeshi

Kim, Joelle

Three Peachtree Ridge High School students recently earned state championship titles at the SkillsUSA Georgia competition while representing Maxwell High School of Technology.

SkillsUSA is a national organization that develops technical and leadership skills through rigorous, industry-based competitions. Known as a premier showcase for career and technical education, the program challenges students to meet high professional standards in their chosen fields.

• Wilson Bradbury: 1st Place, Construction Blueprint Reading

• Joselyn Hernandez Argueta: 1st Place, Career Pathways Showcase

• Esther Park: 1st Place, Architectural Design Display

• Joshua Hernandez Argueta: 3rd Place, Firefighting

Our DECA chapter represented with excellence at the DECA State Competition, sending 74 students to compete in a field of over 4,500. We are proud to announce that 42 students finished in the top 20, with 21 earning top 10 honors and securing their spot at the International Competition this April. Additionally, Briyana Kochar was elected as the new DECA State Executive Officer - VP of Career Development, and Ananya Muni earned a $1000 scholarship.

2 - Sports & Entertainment Marketing: Briyana Kochar

2 - International Business Plan: Naga Medha Nagisetty, Annabel Desouza

4 - Quick Service Restaurant Management: Jaida Patel

5 - SBE Competition: Harty Patel

5 - Automotive Services Marketing: Evan Fluery

6 - Principles of Entrepreneurship: Olivia Laverde Rodriguez

7 - Automotive Services Marketing: Arush Seth

7 - Independent Business Plan: Sophia Lin, Linh Ngo

7 - Marketing Management TDM: Aanya Freeman, Noah Harris

7 - Principles of Entrepreneurship: Eli Fssehaie

8 - Entrepreneurship: Jorge Lopez

8 - Food Marketing Series: Kinza Lakhani

8 - Hospitality Services TDM: Carson Johannes, Leo Yoon

8 - Travel & Tourism TDM: Darin Kim, Essa Yoonas

9 - Restaurant & Food Service Management: Ananya Muni

10 - Hotel & Lodging Mgmt: Mehak Kumar

11 - Financial Services TDM: Chidi Omesuh, Andrew Sima

12 - Hospitality & Tourism Operations Research: Megan Lee, Jihu Park, Katie Kim

14 - Community Awareness Project: Matthew Nguyen, Joaquin Hidalgo, Darshil Naik

15 - Automotive Services Marketing: Shaayaan Badruddin

15 - Principles of Hospitality & Tourism: Sarem Melaku

15 - Principles of Marketing: Arjun Narra

15 - Business Finance: Frederick Monslave

17 - Business Finance: Mayan Shah

17 - Start-Up Business Plan: Eileen Makhani, Sadia Nur

18 - Human Resources Management: Janu Katta

19 - Apparel & Accessories: Parinitha Nimmagadda

19 - Business Services Operations: Sharvari Bhusari

19 - Principles of Hospitality & Tourism: Kavya Singh

20 - Apparel & Accessories: Chloe Nguyen

20 - Principles of Finance: Henry Bedard

Click the button below to see which colleges and military admissions is coming to Peachtree Ridge. See the counseling office for more information.

Class of 2026 and their parents, WELCOME to your senior year. To stay up-to-date on all the senior activities and information:

• Check the Senior Website page (button above)
• Read the Monthly Senior Newsletter. Senior Newsletter are sent the first Friday of the Month.
• Join the Class of 2026 Google Classroom (Seniors only)

Senior Newsletters:

• March 2026
• February 2026
• January 2026
• December 2025
• November 2025
• October 2025
• September 2025
• August 2025
• July 2025

JOIN PRHS PTSA!!

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Instagram @prhs_ptsa

Do you have a Question about:

Driver's Education?

SAT/ACT Prep Classes?

Defensive Driving?

ESOL?

Summer PE/Health?

Credit Recovery?

End Zone after-school tutoring?

Facility Rental?

Contact the Community School

Registration is now open on MyPaymentsPlus for our Online Summer Health and PE courses at PRHS. Space is limited, so please sign up ASAP! As a reminder, rising 9th Graders will need to take both Summer Health and PE simultaneously.

The cost is $500. Courses are Monday-Friday, June 1-24 with no classes on June 19. Courses are taught completely online and asynchronously by PRHS instructors. Instructors will communicate with parents and students 1-2 weeks before the course starts to share syllabus, pacing guides, and office hours.

Q: IS THERE AN IN-PERSON REQUIREMENT?

A: These courses are fully online with no in-person requirements, but certified Peachtree Ridge High School instructors are available for virtual support.

Q: WHAT IS THE COST FOR THESE COURSES?

A: The cost is $250 for each course, for a total of $500.

Q: HOW CAN I REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE?

A: You may register and pay on MyPaymentsPlus.

Q: HOW CAN THE STUDENT CONTACT THEIR TEACHER?

A: Instructors are available for virtual support and will share their office hours before the course starts.

Q: WHEN ARE THE COURSES OFFERED?

A: Courses are offered asynchronously from June 1-June 24, with no classes on June 19.

Q: IS IT REQUIRED TO TAKE HEALTH AND PE ONLINE?

A: Rising 9th Graders need to take both Health and PE courses. Taking them online is optional.

Q: HOW IS THIS COURSE DIFFERENT FROM IN-PERSON?

A: Both courses cover the same content as in-person PRHS courses, but these ones are taught fully online in 17 days.

Is your family in need of food or hygiene items?

The Peachtree Ridge CARE Closet is available to our cluster families in need of shelf-stable food and hygiene items. To request a box or bag, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/TgTXip5zFCLc29qg6.

You may also contact the PRHS Community School to request items or donate to our CARE Closet.

Please reach out via email at prhs.communityschool@gcpsk12.org or by phone at 678-512-6041.

The application is open and will close March 31st. CURRENT 9th and 10th grade students who attend Peachtree Ridge HS are eligible to apply and participate. This is a nine month leadership program. Check out their website for details and an application: https://www.suwanee.com/engage/suwanee-youth-leaders

www.scholasticimages.com

Please visit the Scholastic Images website for your custom Class Rings, Letter Jackets, Senior Packages, and Personalized Announcement orders! Click this link for more information.

Scholastic Images will be on campus throughout the year during lunches. The next date is Monday, March 23rd.

Yearbooks can be ordered at yearbookordercenter.com #25659.

Order by January 31 to be guaranteed a copy. After January 31, the final bulk order is placed and books are sold either until we sell out or May 15. Senior yearbooks will be distributed at the Senior Picnic and Underclass books May 4-5 in the Commons during all lunches. Email Natalie Bahun(A112) with questions.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our All Pro Dad Chapter (Ridge Dads) at Peachtree Ridge High School! All Pro Dad is a fun and meaningful program designed to bring dads (or father figures) and their teens together. Through this initiative, families will have opportunities to connect, grow, and build lasting memories. Click the link to learn more and sign up.

Celebrate with balloons delivered by the school store!

Shop the Mane Event

Peachtree Ridge Community School has five different sessions of Driver's Ed schedule for the 25-26 school year. Register on MyPaymentsPlus.com.

The Georgia Driver’s Education Commission offers the Georgia Driver’s Education Grant Scholarship Program to offer driver’s education to Georgia students.

Scholarship info:

May only be applied toward a standard 30/6 driver’s education course (30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction).

The student’s parent/guardian must agree to complete forty (40) hours of supervised driving with the student.

Scholarships must be awarded before a student begins their driver’s education course

WHO CAN APPLY?

Georgia residents, ages 15-17

Must possess a valid Georgia Instructional Permit or Driver’s License

Students enrolling in a 30/6 Driver’s Education Program.

For more information on the GDEC scholarship AND TO APPLY:

https://www.gahighwaysafety.org/gdec-resources/

Email: gdec@gohs.ga.gov
Phone: 404-656-2769

When does class meet?

Session 1 - Oct 15-Nov 3 - Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-8 PM in B206

10/15, 10/20, 10/22, 10/27, 10/29, 11/3

Session 2 - Jan 20-Feb 5 - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-8 PM in B206

1/20, 1/22, 1/27, 1/29, 2/3, 2/5

Session 3 - Mar 11-Apr 1 - Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-8 PM in B206

3/11, 3/16, 3/18, 3/23, 3/30, 4/1

Session 4 - June 1-4- Monday-Wednesday, 8AM-4PM, Thursday, 8AM-2PM, in B206

Session 5 - July 13-16 Monday-Wednesday, 8AM-4PM, Thursday, 8AM-2PM, in B206

Do I need to attend every class to earn credit for Driver's Ed?

YES! You must be present at ALL classes to earn credit.

What should I bring to class?

You will need to bring a pencil, water bottle, and dinner or a snack.

What is the deadline to register?

Please see MPP for each session’s deadlines.

When do I get to practice driving?

Students must complete 30-hours of classroom learning, log 20 hours of driving time with a parent, and be comfortable behind the wheel, BEFORE driving time can be scheduled. Driving times are based on instructor and student availability and are scheduled on a first-response basis. We strive to complete driving with students within 120 days from course completion.

What does the class cost?

$450 - in-person class plus 6 hours driving, $385 - 6 hours driving ONLY

Additional driving time may be scheduled for $65/hour.

What if I have additional questions?

Contact Kim Hunsaker at 678-512-6041 or email prhs.communityschool@gcpsk12.org. Visit our page at https://peachtreeridgehs.gcpsk12.org/directory/community-school/drivers-education.