Class of 2027
Monthly News & Info for the Class of 2027 π

November 2026 Edition
Senior Meetings
πSave the Date!
Semester 1
- November 9-13th: Apply to College Week
- November 9th: Sign up for College Essay support with LA Teachers after school
- November 10th: HBCU College Fair
- November 10th: Workshop - How NOT to Write a College Essay
- November 11th: Spanish Translation for College Application Process
- November 12th: GA Apply to College Day
- November 13th: College Gear Dress Up Day!
- November 30th: Pay Senior Dues by 11/30 get a TREAT (12/4)
- December 4th: Senior Treat at all Lunches @ Senior Office! If you paid dues by 11/30.
- December 9th: Scholastic Images on Campus (Cap & Gown, Class Ring, Class Jerseys, etc..)
- December 17-18th: Final Exams
- January 31st: Last day to buy a Yearbook guaranteed
- February 1st: $25 Late Fee added to Senior Dues
- March 2nd: ASVAB Testing
- March 27th: Prom @ The Carlos Center Ballroom
- May 26th: Graduation Day @ Gas South at 8pm
Where to find information:
β’ Senior Google Classroom (internal)
β’ Senior Class Website (from PRHS website)
β’ Senior Class Instagram (@ridge_2027)
β’ Talk to your Senior and look at the Senior Google Site together!
Who to contact:
β’ Elaine Vernon - Senior Class Sponsor (elaine.vernon@gcpsk12.org)
β’ Darlene Richardson - Senior Assistant Principal (darlene.richardson@gcpsk12.org)
To do list:
β’ Pay Senior Dues (www.scholasticimages.com, late fee starts Feb 1)
π Graduation: May 26 @ 8pm
Graduation Date Announced!
May 26th @ 8pm will be YOUR DAY TO SHINE! Gas South Arena - click here for schedule
π Graduation Tickets: Number of tickets per senior are dependent on the size of the Senior Class and it will announced at the beginning of the 4th Quarter in March. IMPORTANT: Please make sure you pay any outstanding fees in your MPP account to avoid delays on receiving your graduation tickets.
What is purchased where?
- Senior Dues - www.scholasticimages.com
- Yearbook - www.yearbookordercenter.com
- Senior Portraits/Cap & Gown Pictures - www.magicmomentphotography.com
- Prom Tickets - www.gofan.co
- School Fees & Fines - www.mypaymentsplus.com
Scholastic Images - Senior Dues, Cap, Gown & More!
ALL Seniors must purchase at least Package A - $190.
Dues include Graduation Activity Cost, Cap, Gown, Tassel & Stole, Diploma/Cover, Custom PRHS shirt, Senior Sunrise, Senior Sunset, Senior Week (breakfast, picnic, ice cream social & gift) & snacks for the early birds (dues paid before Nov 1).
Go to www.scholasticimages.com to review the different Cap & Gown Packages and pay for Senior Dues under the "Senior Dues: Cap & Gown" Icon.
Scholastic Images has MOVED - Their NEW office address is 355 Brogdon Road, Suite 103, Suwanee, GA 30024
Senior Jerseys, Class Rings Letter Jackets, Grad Announcements, Swag & More!
Purchase at: Scholastic Images
Senior Yearbook Information
Don't Miss A Memory! Yearbooks are treasure-troves of memories -- people, events, clothes, trends, and more! PRHS students will cherish their yearbooks for all time. They'll be excited to receive their yearbooks this May, and as they grow older, the value of their yearbooks will grow, too!
Senior Portraits: Magicmomentphotography.com
- Yearbook Order Deadline: January 31 to guarantee a copy. Information to order a yearbook: yearbookordercenter.com Enter School #25659
Counselor Corner
12th Grade Counselors
A-FO: Abbey Youngblood
FP-LL: Kelly Byrd
LM-RI: Jessica Leddin
RJ-Z: Aubrey Banks
College Admissions
Early Action (EA)
Non-binding: You are not required to attend if you are accepted.
Multiple Schools: You can apply EA to multiple colleges.
Flexibility: This plan allows you to keep your options open and compare offers from different schools.
Early Decision: You will still receive a decision earlier than with regular decision, but you have until the national May 1 deadline to decide.
π The Finish Line is Within Sight!
Check out this Senior Checklist from GA Futures to help you and your senior stay on track with all the college planning deadlines.
All presentations and voiceovers are located in the Counseling Office Google Site under β12th Gradeβ.
Seniors must bring in a copy of their Social Security Card to be eligible for the HOPE/Zelle Miller Scholarship.
For questions regarding transcript requests, please refer to the Senior Core Curriculum Presentation Voiceover in the Counseling Office Google Site under β12th Gradeβ.
Senior Information Sheets must be completed and submitted to the counselors at least 2 weeks in advance of the application deadline for required letters of recommendation.
Regularly check your school email for counselor updates.
How NOT to write a College Essay
Learn the common pitfalls that sink strong applications, and sharpen your lens as an admissions reader.
When: Tuesday (11/10) from 7:00 pm -7:45 pm ET
Register: Here
More info: Diana Ha - DH@DianaHa.org
Fall Semester College Visits - Located in the PRHS Media Center
- Students must obtain an official pass ahead of time from the counseling office.
ASVAB Testing
This is not a commitment to the military but it will provide them with alternative options to review with their parents. Bring your Chromebook fully charged.
When: March 2, 2027 @ 7:20am in E110 (HUB)
Register by: March 1st 11am.
Prom Tickets
π Prom 2027 Tickets
- Prom is Saturday, March 27th at Carlos Center Ballroom
- Tickets are sold on GoFan.
- 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
π Supporting and Monitoring Your Senior!
Parents and Guardians,
The senior year is a critical year for students and families. As August is underway, please continue to monitor your senior's grades and attendance using the ParentVue App. In ParentVue, you can review student assignments, absences, and tardies.
For help with ParentVUE click here!
Ridge Recovery
Peachtree Ridge High Schoolβs Ridge Recovery Program offers students flexible opportunities to recover lost course credits throughout the school year. For more information click here!
Credit Recovery
Session 4 Registration: January 5, 2027 β January 11, 2027
Start Date: January 19, 2027
In-Person Lab Help Days: January 19, 2027 - January 22, 2027 (Media Lab) (2:30-4:30pm)
Final Exam in person: February 23, 2027 (Media Lab) (2:30-4:30pm)
School Plus
Session 3 Registration: November 30, 2026 β January 3, 2027
Start Date: January 6, 2027 (in-person orientation session) - location HUB (2:30-4:30pm)
End Date: March 2, 2027 (all coursework must be completed)
In-Person Final Exam Dates (times adjusted for late release, report to location at dismissal):
- March 3, 2027 (Math & Social Studies) - location E104/E105 (2:30-5:00pm)
- March 4, 2027 (Language Arts & Science & Electives)- location E104/E105 (2:30-5:00pm)