Ridge News

January 14-15: Elective Fair During Students' Lunch (9-11 grade students)
January 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (School Holiday)

January 22: Spring Curriculum Night

January 23: Elective Choice Form Closes (9-11 grade students)

GCPS Calendar

Please make sure you keep the Ridge News: 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.

You can visit the PRHS Curriculum & Instruction Course Offerings Handbook to learn about the options and opportunities students have for the 2026-2027 school year to start discussing future academic goals with your students so you can make informed course choices.

Elective Fair

The PRHST Elective Fair will take place during lunch on January 14 and 15, offering students an opportunity to meet with teachers and explore the wide variety of academic, fine arts, and technical electives available to Peachtree Ridge students. This event is a valuable resource for students to learn about different programs before the elective selection registration window officially closes on January 23.

Final Transcripts for Semester 1/Quarter 2 Final Exams will be available in StudentVUE/ParentVUE on Wednesday, January 14th under the documents tab. You may need to toggle your Parent Portal Gradebook to see your student's semester 1 and quarter 2 grades.

The ParentVUE App has a new look and a few new features! Look for the updated purple logo to keep you up-to-date. After initial install, the application has a detailed New Features summary walk-through. Go the GCPS ParentVUE webpage to learn more.

When looking at your student's grades you may need to use the carrot to change between semester and quarter grades. Peachtree Ridge is currently in Semester 2 and Quarter 3.

Parents, mark your calendars for our Spring Curriculum Registration Information Night on January 22. Specific topics will include Dual Enrollment, Career and Technical Education Industry Certifications, Gifted/AP Information, and New Math Curriculum, and more. Registration Information Night will not include a Meet the Teacher section.

Students who are taking a new AP exam in the Spring Semester, registration is open on MyPaymentsPlus. Registration and payments for Semester 2 AP Exams will be open through February 28th.

A Tale as Old as Time

• Prom is Saturday, March 21st at Gas South
• Tickets are sold on GoFan for $90 until March 7.
• 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

November

Lyna Elbouadili - Cheerleading

Ryan Nelson - Wrestling

Coach Griffin - Basketball

To learn more on this great honor, please see the press release from the organization.

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

Maxwell High School is coming to visit on January 14th during lunches in the Commons. Please look at the Maxwell Website to learn more.

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:

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

JOIN PRHS PTSA!!

Follow us on Social Media:

Facebook @PRHS PTSA

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

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.

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, January 26th.

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.