Ridge News
May 8, 2025-2026 Issue 18
Important Dates
May 4-15: AP Exams
May 12&13: Senior Final Exams
May 19&20: Underclassmen Final Exams
May 20: Last Day of School
May 23: Graduation
2026-2027 Dates
July 29: Preview the Ridge
July 31: Open House
July 31: Class of 2027 Parent Meeting
Curriculum Office
9th-11th Students Final Exam Schedule
Students should bring their GCPS issued Chromebook fully charged for final exams. If your student has a damaged or lost Chromebook, please direct them to the Media Center for Chromebook support.
Tuesday 5/19
7:25-9:25: 1st Block Exam
9:25-9:40: class change
9:40-11:40: 2nd Block Exam
Wednesday, 5/20
7:25-9:25: 3rd Block Exam
9:25-9:40: class change
9:40-11:40: 4th Block Exam
Sports eligibility requires student athletes to earn 2.5 credits from the previous semester. If a student has failed a course due to a missed final exam, the final must be made up prior August 1, 2025. If the grade change has not been completed prior to August 5th, showing the student has earned 2.5 credits the previous semester, the student will not be eligible for fall sports even if they have the correct number of credits (Sophomores 5, Juniors 11, and Seniors 17).
Exams cannot be taken early. If a student must miss an exam, make-ups will be May 21st at 9:00AM. Please email Joaquin.Byrd@gcpsk12.org for more details.
Senior Final Exams (Q4/S2)
Seniors will take final exams on May 12th and 13th due to graduation date. We will follow a regular bell schedule for both days. Please see the Senior Newsletter for more information.
Spring Senior Final Exam Exemption Policy
Seniors graduating in the spring graduation ceremony must fulfill one of the options below in order to exempt final exams for Quarter 4/Semester 2:
A. An average of 90 or above in a specific subject (in AP courses this would be BEFORE the 10 points added) will exempt the student from that objective final exam only. Applicable performance exams will still be required and will count its full weight.
B. If a student has Honor Graduate status, meaning the student has an overall average GPA of equal to or greater than 90.000 as of the end of Quarter 2, December 2025. The student may exempt all objective final exams, regardless of their average in the class. Applicable performance exams will still be required and will count its full weight.
Students may NOT exempt Georgia Milestones that are required by the state of Georgia and our local school district. Seniors may only exempt the local and district test given on the final exam date.
Senior final exams are May 12 & 13. A form is available on MyPaymentsPlus for parents complete for any senior exempting an exam. The form will give permission for the student to leave campus early. More information will be available as we draw closer to the end of the school year.
If a student is eligible to exempt an exam, he/she must turn in or pay for lost textbooks, Chromebook and charger to the Media Center by May 15th. Seniors must have cleared all outstanding school-related fines from the Media Center, parking office, cafeteria, sports/clubs, etc. by May 18th.
If a student is eligible to exempt an exam, he/she may still choose to take the exam. If the student decides to take the exam, it will count the same as the final exam for all other students in the class
2026-2027 Information
Next year's student schedules will be viewable to students on July 28th. All students and parents are invited to Open House on July 31st from 1:00 -3:00PM. There will also be a Parent Meeting for the Senior Class of 2027 during Open House.
Rising 9th grade Information
Preview the Ridge- Wednesday, July 29th, 6:00-7:30PM - Peachtree Ridge Commons.
Rising 9th Grade families are invited to come learn more about the Freshman Academy, locate classrooms, explore clubs and athletics, and get tips for a successful at the Ridge.
AP Lions Learning Institute- Thursday, July 30th, 3:00 - 4:30PM - Peachtree Ridge Media Center.
All rising 9th graders registered for AP Human Geography are invited to attend this informational workshop to gain insight into the course, meet the teachers, and review the summer assignment. Please drop off and pick up students by the front office.
General Announcements
The Final Countdown
Peachtree Ridge Dance presents The Final Countdown Dance Show.
Event Schedule:
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Ticket Information:
Cash: $10 at the door
Venmo: $11 to @RIDGEPERFORMINGARTS
2026-2027 Student Parking Permits
Early Bird Registration:
Rising Seniors: May 18 – June 24
Rising Juniors: June 1 – June 24
Regular Registration: Opens July 20 (until sold out).
Fee: $70 for the full year, payable via MyPaymentsPlus under "Events & Activities." Permits are Non-Transferrable and Non-Refundable
Eligibility: Open to students with a valid Driver’s License only (Learner's Permits are not accepted).
Pickup Requirements: To collect your permit, you must bring a copy of the physical documents:
- your Driver’s License
- current insurance card
- payment receipt.
Note: Digital copies will not be accepted!
Permit pickup dates will be announced on the school website in mid-July. All spaces are pre-assigned based on registration date.
Chromebooks
Underclassman, you will be keeping your Chromebooks over the summer. If you have any issues with your chromebook, please click on the picture below to get your Chromebook fixed before final exams.
Leaving Gwinnett or Graduating?
Be sure to download your important files and projects. GCPS will delete your accounts over the summer. Click the flyer below for directions.
Celebrate the Class of 2026 with Senior Letters
Good News to Celebrate
Athletics Lions of the Month
April
Elise Park- Golf
Ceasar Paez-Perez- Baseball
Coach Sutton- Soccer
Positive Athlete Georgia
Senior baseball student-athlete Erik Grunduski has been named the Positive Athlete Georgia – Baseball State Winner for 2026. Out of 1,000s of baseball players across the entire state, Erik was THE baseball student-athlete selected. This is a tremendous honor, as the Positive Athlete organization received over 12,000 nominations.This honor speaks volumes about Erik’s character, leadership, and the environment we strive to cultivate here at Peachtree Ridge High School. He represents our Lions with pride and excellence in everything he does.
Robo Lions Made it to Playoffs at the World Championship
The Robo Lions (Team 1261) competed this past week in Houston where we were up against some of the toughest robots I the entire world! We ended up placing 19th out of 75 teams in our division and ranking I the top 12 in offensive performance. We made it to the playoff rounds and were able to win a match in the playoffs! This is a huge accomplishment!
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam
The following students passed their Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam through the NHA this week. These students have been a part of the healthcare science pathway at PRHS for three years and with the CCMA certification they will be able to begin their healthcare careers after graduation. Please congratulate these students on this outstanding accomplishment!
Benedict Nguyen
Judy Esrawee
Nova Nguyen
Kayla Lee
Oluwademilayo Akinmade
Timothee Shongo
Usman Khan
Alysha Issani
Ella de la Vaux
Sara Sanjak
Iaja Carruth
Paige Banks
Ridaah Mansuri
Armita Bahadori
Girls Golf Headed to State
Girls Golf is headed to the State tournament May 18-19 at the Bentwater Golf Club in Acworth. Please congratulate the following golfers:
Emma Zhou
Elise Park
Lauren Im
Joy Zhou
Track State
Trinity Blakey is headed to the state track meet on Tuesday, May 12th at UGA. She is running the 800 meters.
Coach Muyres on Hall of Fame Ballot
Coach Jeremy Muyres has been nominated for the upcoming 2026 Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame class. Voting takes place in the month of May. According to the AJC, they are targeting May 19th to announce the 32 members that will be selected out of around 100 nominated. Coach Muyres is a role model for students on and off the field as the 2026 Teacher of the Year.
Read more about his high school football accomplishment in this article.
Counseling Office
Upcoming College Visits
Click the button below to see which colleges and military admissions is coming to Peachtree Ridge. See the counseling office for more information.
Summer School
Peachtree Ridge students have several options for summer school this summer. Peachtree Ridge offers school plus and credit recovery over the summer. Gwinnett County offers summer school online through Gwinnett Online Campus or Face to Face at Parkview and Dacula High Schools. See the flyers below for more information.
Class of 2026
Senior 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:
PTSA
PRHS Community School News
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
CARE CLOSET
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.
End Zone
Need tutoring? Use this link to sign up for tutoring in the End Zone.
Want to be an End Zone Tutor? Apply using this link.
Ongoing Items
SAT Prep for HS Students
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
Volleyball Tryouts
Session Times
10th–12th Grade: 3:15 PM – 5:30 PM (May 12 & 13)
Rising 9th Grade: 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM (May 12 & 13)
Invite Only: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM (May 15)
Requirements & Registration
Mandatory: You must have your Rank One documentation completed to participate.
Registration: You can sign up via this Google Form.
Scholastic Images
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, May 4th.
Mane Event: Balloons and Online Store
Celebrate with balloons delivered by the school store!
PRHS Driver's Education
Peachtree Ridge Community School has five different sessions of Driver's Ed schedule for the 25-26 school year. Register on MyPaymentsPlus.com.
GDEC Driver's Education Grant Flyer
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
Driver's Education FAQ
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.