Ridge News

November 9 -13: GA Apply for College Week

November 10: Gwinnett Rights Exam

November 12: 9th and 10th Grade Parent Night

November 16: Quarter 2 Midpoint

November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break

The halfway mark for Q2 is on November 16th, please check on your student's course progress. Please make sure you are checking grades in your parent portal account or your student's portal account.

Quarter 2/Semester 1 will end December 18.

The 2026-2027 GCPS Career Guide is now available online on the College and Career Development website! The guide helps students and families explore CTAE and Computer Science pathways, learn about enrollment opportunities, and discover programs available through Maxwell HS of Technology and Grayson Technical Program.

Digital versions are available on the GCPS website in English, Spanish, Korean, and Vietnamese.

A big thank you to the Peachtree Ridge staff and students for making this year's Trunk or Treat a huge success. The school could not host such a large event without the help of our community providing "trunks", candy, and student volunteers. Trunk or Treat really embodies the idea of One Ridge. The turnout was amazing, and it truly felt like the entire cluster was there. Seeing so many families, students, and staff enjoying the evening was a reminder of what makes our community so special.

Trunk or Treat Pictures

Project Hail Mary
Saturday, Nov. 14

Doors open at 6:00 PM

Ticket sale includes small popcorn/candy bag. Meal ticket combo includes movie ticket + Meal combo of sliders, mac n' cheese, chips and drink!

Tuesday, December 8

6:30 PM

PRHS Commons

Parents and Students interested in joining Track and Field

September

Erika Wilson - Cross Country

Braxton Palmer - Football

Coach Tiabo - Cheerleading

Congratulations to the Peachtree Ridge One Act team for their outstanding performance of Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy, "Little Shop of Horrors" earning them the title of Region 7 Runner-Up.

The production also received several individual honors:

• Best Actor: Carson Shelton

• All Star Cast: Manya Gautam and Michael Hill

• Technical Award: LA Autrey for amazing Puppeteer

Please congratulate the following students for earning spots in our GMEA District 13 Honor Chorus. These students spent last weekend at The Classic Center in Athens rehearsing alongside other top singers from our district and learning from outstanding conductors that have been invited in for this event.

EJ Burris, Philip Moon, William Marks, Liam Lindblad, Mia Simo, Kimora Roundtree, Natalie Tuka, Kaylie Hurff, Elizabeth Banh, Yulim Shin, Chloe Chao, Jane Sun, Tamaraare Edwin Biayeibo, Asha Raina, Shreya Gangaram, Carla Suarez, McKayla Longo, Amelia Marler, Alexandra Samayoa, Sharvari Bhusari, Elaine Varughese, Shannon Renjy, Vaneeza Khetani, Nicholas Piper, Jacob Park, David Yang, Ron Harper, Samuel Wynn

Please congratulate the Peachtree Ridge Orchestra students who are advancing to the statewide GMEA All-State Orchestra audition in January! These students either passed the district audition on Saturday or advance to the statewide audition after earning a place in the GMEA All-State Orchestra last year. Bravo tutti!

Violin: Sujeong Chae, Ethan Chen, Simon Cho, Aiden Goh, Darin Kim, Olivia Kim, Robinson Le, Caroline Oh, Lena Park, Eric Shu

Viola: Mathis Hahn, Adrienne Mgonella, Linh Pham, Samuel Ross, Nathan Shin, Kailyn Soh, Lydia Yoon

Cello: Sun Choi, Claire Kim, Luke Lee, Jared Luna Ortiz, Joshua Park, Aston Penders

Last weekend Ridge beat South, Central, and Meadowcreek in the Season Opener. The Lions had 23 individual county qualifiers including 3 divers. There were also 9 individual state qualifiers and both the boys and girls 200 Medley and 200 free relays qualified for state.

On Saturday, October 24th, Peachtree Ridge High School NJROTC competed in an Area 9 competition with 16 highly competitive drill teams. Ridge ROTC came away with 13 trophies, placed in all 10 events, and won overall 1st place. This qualifies them for the A9 championship in December and for another chance for their 4th national drill championship.

Click the button below to see which colleges and military admissions are coming to Peachtree Ridge. Colleges are constantly adding visits, so be sure to click the link to see the most up-to-date list. See the counseling office for more information.

Seniors, mark your calendars for GA Apply to College Week, November 9–13! We have a week packed with resources to help you take the next steps in your post-secondary journey:

• Monday (Nov. 9): College Essay Editing with ELA teachers

• Tuesday (Nov. 10): HBCU College Fair with admissions reps

• Wednesday (Nov. 11): College Fair en Español & UWG Instant Decision Day

• Thursday (Nov. 12): GA Apply to College Day in the media lab

• Friday (Nov. 13): Dress Up Day! Wear your favorite college gear to the counseling office for a photo op!

Note: Sign-ups in advance are required to receive a pass for weekday sessions. Click this link to secure your spot!

November 12

6:30pm

PRHS Theater

November 10

4:00-6:00 PM

Contact us for more information! Call us at (770) 554-7097 or email Matea Tarver at Matea.Tarver@gcpsk12.org

Class of 2027 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 Newsletters are sent the first Friday of the Month.
• Join and check the Class of 2027 Google Classroom (Seniors only)

Senior Newsletters:

• August 2026
• September 2026
• October 2026
• November 2026
  
  Senior Yearbook Ads are Due October 31st. See the bottom of the newsletter for more information.

Peachtree Ridge High School’s Ridge Recovery program provides multiple options for students to earn back lost course credits. Sessions are offered multiple times throughout the year. School Plus is an after-school online supplementary class for all grade levels (9–12) to recover academic courses needed for graduation, and registration opens soon!

Designed exclusively for SENIORS who need to make up credit from a previously failed course. This after-school online program allows students to recover credit in just one month, helping them stay on track for graduation.

Peachtree Ridge High School’s PTSA has transitioned to PTSO (Parent Teacher Student Organization)! This change will help us build an even more inclusive and connected organization, bringing together parents, teachers, and students to support and strengthen our school community.

Join PTSO Today!

Please join PTSO through MyPaymentsPlus and become part of our growing school community.

📧 New PTSO Email: Peachtreeridgeptso@gmail.com

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

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.

Peachtree Ridge Community School has five different sessions of Driver's Ed schedule for the 26-27 school year. Register on MyPaymentsPlus.com.

When does class meet?

Session 2 - Jan 19 - Feb 4 - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-8 PM in B206

Session 3 - Mar 15 - 31 - Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-8 PM in B206

Session 4 - June 14 - 17 - Monday-Wednesday, 8AM-4PM, Thursday, 8AM-2PM, in B206

Session 5 - July 12 - 15 - 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.

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

Who’s eligible for scholarships from BigFuture?

Students in the classes of 2027, 2028, and 2029 are eligible for BigFuture Scholarships. They must have a College Board account and attend public or private high school or be enrolled in a home school in the United States, Puerto Rico, or any other U.S. territory. U.S. citizens and residents attending Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) schools are also eligible. When students complete one or more qualifying steps on their BigFuture dashboard, they’ll be automatically entered into monthly drawings for $500 or $40,000 until their senior year. BigFuture is administered by the College Board.

Learn More on the Big Future website.

Peachtree Ridge is opening up 40 parking spots for Sophomores. This is first come first serve on MyPaymentsPlus. See Ms. Kim Hunsaker (Kim.Hunsaker@gcpsk12.org) in the front office if you have any questions.

Student Eligibility:

You must have a valid Driver's License LEARNERS PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTED!

Parking Fee:

$70 for the School Year- Register and Pay on MyPaymentsPlus under Events & Activities.

Permits are Non-Transferable and Non-Refundable!

Documents Required: DIGITAL COPIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED!

Copy of Driver's License Card/Temporary Paper DL

Copy of Current Automobile Insurance Card

Copy of MyPaymentsPlus Payment Receipt

www.scholasticimages.com

Please visit the Scholastic Images website for your custom Class Rings, Letter Jackets, Senior Packages, and Personalized Announcement orders!

Scholastic Images will be on campus throughout the year during lunches. The next date is Wednesday, December 9th.

Celebrate with balloons delivered by the school store!

Shop the Mane Event

Don't miss out on capturing this school year's unforgettable memories! Secure your copy of the Peachtree Ridge High School yearbook early— guarantee your order by purchasing by January 31 before quantities become limited.

• How to Order: Visit YearbookOrderCenter.com and enter school code 25659 (or scan the QR code on the flyer).

• Note: Purchasing a senior ad does NOT automatically include a yearbook, so be sure to order both!