Ridge News

September 1: Labor Day (School Holiday)

September 3: Quarter 1 Midpoint Date

September 16: Lion Time Begins

September 19: Digital Learning Day

September 27: Homecoming Dance

GCPS Calendar

2027 Teacher of the Year Nominees Katie Raby (picture), Cory Benson (picture), Jessica Brace (picture)

Picture of a smart phone with glasses checking an abacus and giving a thumbs up for good grades.

Quarter 1 Midpoint

The halfway mark for Q1 is on September 3rd, 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 1 will end October 8th.

Required Back-to-School Documents on ParentSquare

Peachtree Ridge and GCPS required back to school documents were emailed or share in the app to families through ParentSquare. Parents will need to make sure they have set up their account in order to sign these important documents.

Directions for activating your ParentSquare Account

More information on the ParentSquare Communcation Tool

Free and Reduced Lunch

You can apply for free or reduced school meals online. The process is quick and easy. Please complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application in order to qualify for Free or Reduced-Priced meal benefits. Confirmed eligibility provides access to many other benefits beyond school meals such as free SAT/ACTs, free college applications, discounted fees for AP tests, and additional technology for schools.

Reasons to complete the Free and Reduced Application - free/reduced meals, additional technology funding, discount fee for college process, and waivers for some testing fees.

Mane Event: Balloons and Online Store

Celebrate with balloons delivered by the school store!

Shop the Mane Event

Underclassman Picture Make-ups

During Lunches

September 15 or 22

All 9-11 grade students who did not take a photo (for any reason) need to take a picture in the Commons during lunch on September 15 or 22. This includes morning Maxwell and Grayson students.

*Pictures can still be ordered using this link.

*These portraits will be used for student IDs, yearbook, and administrative purposes.

Homecoming 2025: Night on the Bayou

Student Council invites you to Homecoming 2025. Be ready to spend a Night on the Bayou!

When: September 27, 2025

Where: PRHS Commons

Time: 8-11pm

Tickets: Early Bird tickets are $30 from August 24-September 20. Tickets are available on www.GoFan.com and the access code is the student's ID number. Two tickets can be purchased under one ID number. Last Chance tickets are $35 from September 21 to at the door at the dance on 9/27.

Guests must be 14-20 years old and all attendees must have ID for entry (driver's license, driver's permit, StudentVue, student ID card are all acceptable forms of ID)

For the dance, the GoFan digital ticket will be used for entry. No screenshots allowed. Please make sure your student has access to the GoFan app/website where the ticket was purchased.

If you have any questions, please email elaine.vernon@gcpsk12.org

PRHS Soccer Parent Interest Meeting

Tuesday, September 16th

PRHS Theater

6:30-7:30pm

This meeting is mandatory for any boy or girl interested in trying out for one of the soccer teams this school year.

Volleyball Fiesta Tailgate

Join us as Peachtree Ridge High School Girls Volleyball takes on Archer High School!

🎉 Hosted by Fiesta Tailgate

📍 Peachtree Ridge High School

📅 Wednesday, September 24

⏰ 4:30 PM

Come out, show your Lion pride, and cheer on our team! 💙🤍

Let’s pack the gym and make it a night to remember!

Same info as above with spanish translations and picture of the girls vollleyball team: JV VOlleyball you been served. Catch the action, don't miss the match.

New Healthcare Lab

Peachtree Ridge has a newly renovated Healthcare Lab off the atrium. This room will train students in the Allied Health & Medicine Pathway.

Several pictures of the healthcare lab showing the new exam tables, skeleton, muscle/organ skeleton, classroom tables, and windows.

2025 Great Southeast Pollinators Census

Dr. Ammons AP Environmental Science Class can be seen collecting data for the 2025 Great Southeast Pollinator Census. 2025 marks the 4th year students have contributed to the Pollinator Census. This project becomes a data source for scientific research across the Southeast United States and beyond. More information about the Great Southeast Pollinator Census can be found at https://gsepc.org/.

Female student holding clipboard looking for pollinators on a flower bush

three students holding clipboard looking for pollinators on a tree

three students holding clipboard looking for pollinators in a raised garden box

Georgia Retired Educators Scholarship- Ms.Trull

Ms. Becky Trull was awarded a scholarship by the Georgia Retired Educators Foundation. Learn more about Ms. Trull and the scholarships offered for teachers to further their own education to support student learning.

Counseling Website (Student Access Only)

Counseling Weekly Newsletter

Fall 2025 PROBE College Fair at Peachtree Ridge High School

When: Thursday, August 28, 2025

Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Where: Peachtree Ridge High School Commons.

Students are requested to register for the college fair using this link.

Phoenix Open House

Interested in learning more about Phoenix High School? During Open House, families will learn about Phoenix High School, our instructional offerings and model, and our engagement opportunities for students.

September 9

6:30-7:00 p.m. &

7:00-7:30 p.m.

501 West Pike Street Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Senior Class Website

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:

Join the PTSA

Let’s Get This School Year Started Off Right!

JOIN PRHS PTSA!!

Follow us on Social Media:

Facebook

Instagram

Join PTSA through Totem

Reflections Art Competition 2025-26

This year’s theme is “I Belong”.

Deadline is Friday, October 10th, 2025

Let's explore the arts in the six categories below and express yourself!

Category Rules:

Entry Form is required with each entry. You may send in multiple entries in one or more categories.

Please note only Photography and Visual Arts 2D & 3D require physical entries to be submitted with the Entry Form attached at the back. In addition, a digital copy of the Entry Form can be emailed as well.

All other category entries can be submitted to peachtreeridgeptsa@gmail.com.

Please ensure subject reads: Reflections Category Grade Student Name

Any question or inquires: peachtreeridgeptsa@gmail.com

Students must be PRHS PTSA Members to participate.

Click this link to join.

PTSA Calendar at a Glance

Here are this year's meeting date and needs for the upcoming year.

Left Column – PTSA Meetings (bold red title with underline): Aug 21 @ 6 p.m. Sept 18 @ 6 p.m. Oct 16 @ 6 p.m. Nov 20 @ 6 p.m. Dec 11 @ 6 p.m. Jan 15 @ 6 p.m. Feb 5 @ 6 p.m. Mar 12 @ 6 p.m. Apr 16 @ 6 p.m. May 7 @ 6 p.m. Right Column – Volunteering and Donations Opportunities (bold red title with underline): Subheading in black text: “more information to come on how to assist.” September 27 – Homecoming (coat check) October 16 – Bus Driver Appreciation October 23 – Trunk of Treat November 17 – American Education Week November 15 – Taste of Ridge December – Faculty Luncheon February 2 – National School Counseling Week March 21 – Prom (coat check) March 27 – Festival of Nations April 16 – Senior Week (cap and gown handout) May 4 – Teacher Appreciation Week May TBD – Baccalaureate A thin vertical black line separates the two lists. The text is mostly black, with headings in bold red.

PRHS Community School Website

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

End Zone

The End Zone offers an after school study space and peer tutoring. You can learn more about the End Zone on the PRHS website. The End Zone is open Monday-Thursday, 2:30-4:30pm. We also have our End Zone Weightlifting program in the Lions' Den.

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.

English Classes

For Adults

Peachtree Ridge High School

Mondays and Wednesdays

5:30-7:30pm

August 13-September 29, 2025

* Registration is on August 13

* $75 plus the book that is available on Amazon

Click for or information in:

Espanol, Vietnamese, Romanian, Arabic, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, French, Ukranian, Urdu

Pre-register Here

470-354-5486

info@caamanoconsultants.com

Caamano Education Services

GCPS Book Mobile 5k

Saturday, Oct. 25th

There is still time to get early-bird registration for the GCPS Book Mobile 5K race! It ends at midnight next Thursday, August 21st. Register and more information is found at www.bookmobile5k.com.

Scholastic Images

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, September 15th.

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.

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.

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