Ridge News
March 20, 2025-2026 Issue 15
Important Dates
Curriculum Office
The 2026-2027 Course Registration
Please make sure you keep the Ridge News: Updated 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.
General Announcements
Prom This Weekend
A Tale as Old as Time
Saturday, March 21st
Gas South
Questions can be emailed to elaine.vernon@gcpsk12.org
Spring Physicals
This year, Northside will be doing free physicals at only two high schools for all GCPS students.
April 18th at Brookwood or Meadowcreek
May 2nd at Mill Creek or Central Gwinnett
Please see the flyer below for more information. Students can pick either of the dates and either of the sites at multiple time points to fit this event in their schedule. The cost is $25 (plus $2.25 for GoFan's processing fee) and all of the money still comes back to us at PRHS. When an athlete signs up on GoFan, they will choose their school so Northside knows who to send the money to. Athletes MUST sign up for a time, there are no walk-ins. They MUST bring their physical form printed out and the history pages (Pages 1 + 2) filled out to their time slot. There are NO refunds if an athlete misses their time slot.
The Ridge Games
Looking for the perfect way to close out the school year? Meet The Ridge Games — a Hunger Games-themed field day competition hosted at Peachtree Ridge Park on Saturday, April 18th. There's something for everyone, and the whole community is invited!
High school students can register to compete in teams of 6 across six color districts in a classic elimination-style tournament. The games are fun and nostalgic — think sack races, relays, musical chairs, and a final championship game of Capture the Flag to crown the winning district. Athletes and non-athletes alike are welcome — this one is for everyone.
Not competing? No problem. The Spectator Zone is packed with its own activities — tug-of-war, Red Light Green Light (Squid Game style), Ro Sham Bo relay, bounce houses, food trucks, and more. Perfect for siblings, parents, and anyone who just wants to show up and have a great time.
And to top it all off, Main Event is sponsoring the afterparty — the winning district gets FREE VIP tickets and exclusive prizes. Everyone is invited and gets special Ridge Games pricing on activities.
Seniors, this one's for you. Come compete, come cheer, and make one of the best memories as you close out your high school career.
Registration is $20 per competitor at theridgegames.com | IG - @the_ridge_games
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, March 23rd.
Spring Advisory Council Meeting for Counseling Department
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 11am – 12pm, Room E110
Students and parents are encouraged to attend.
Snacks provided
Note: Students must get a pass from the Counseling Office before 3rd block on 4/22.
Festival of Nations
🎉🌍 Mark Your Calendars! 🌍🎉
PRHS is throwing a spectacular Festival of Nations on Friday, March 27th from 5-9pm, and you won't want to miss it! ✨
🎭 Calling All Cultures and Talents! 🎶
We're looking for culture booths and amazing talent for our performance lineup! Want to share your heritage, show off some skills, or just be a part of the fun? Sign up now! It’s going to be a night full of music, dance, food, and more from around the globe 🌏!
👉 How to Join
To participate or get more info, head to tinyurl.com/FONINFO2026
🎟️ FREE Admission to Cultural Booths!
And don’t forget, the Cultural Showcase theater tickets are just $5 — grab yours on GoFan!
Come celebrate the vibrant tapestry of cultures that make our community so special. Join us for an unforgettable evening! 💃🎤🍴
Good News to Celebrate
Athletics Lions of the Month
February
Natalia Amescua - Swimming
Brady Holt - Baseball
Coach Jones - Tennis
Gwinnett County Science and Engineering Fair
53 students and 30 projects competed at the annual Gwinnett County Science and Engineering Fair across various disciplines. The following students have been recognized for their potential, ingenuity, and impact.
Eight of our projects have been selected to advance to the state fair, the highest number that Peachtree Ridge has sent so far. These students will compete against projects from across Georgia for various awards, scholarships, and a potential invitation to the international fair in Arizona.
Beyond that, two of our students have been invited directly to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, the most prestigious and competitive science and engineering fair in the world. These students will present their research on bacterial communication networks (Julia Lee) and reproduction rates in nematodes exposed to environmental toxins (Nova Nguyen) to judges and peers from around the globe.
County Winners
1st Place
Nova Nguyen
Joyce Lee
Ashwika Soundar, Lauren Im, and Harsh Patel
Aaron Vigil and Nikhil Srinivas
Eun Jae Lee
Alex Han and Eric Shu
Alexis Choi
Boris Todorov
2nd Place
Jiahn Kim and Olivia Yoon
Ryan Drobnick
Kanushika Venugopal and Sharvari Bhusari
Shakthi Manickam and Gokula Manickam
3rd Place
Caitlyn Koo
Mamati Iyer and Arna Shah
Linh Pham and Andrew Kim
Mahi Gandhi and Peyton Stough
Elijah Yoo, Ethan Varughese, and Jason Tan
Justine Kim
Claire Choi, Alison Nguyen, and Tiffany Kim
42nd Street Nominated for Shuler Awards
The PRHS theatre program has received multiple nominations for the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Shuler Awards)! Peachtree Ridge was recognized for excellence in Direction, Choreography, Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Ensemble, and Overall Production. Out of over 60 schools statewide, the 42nd Street Musical has also been selected as a semifinalist for the Overall Production Award—the competition's highest honor. This Sunday at 9:00 AM, our cast and crew will head to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre for the Semifinal Audition.
Robo Lions
The Robo Lions place 5th out of 30 teams and made it to the semi finals at their competition at Discovery High School.
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.
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
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
Online Summer Health and PE
Registration is now open on MyPaymentsPlus for our Online Summer Health and PE courses at PRHS. Space is limited, so please sign up ASAP! As a reminder, rising 9th Graders will need to take both Summer Health and PE simultaneously.
The cost is $500. Courses are Monday-Friday, June 1-24 with no classes on June 19. Courses are taught completely online and asynchronously by PRHS instructors. Instructors will communicate with parents and students 1-2 weeks before the course starts to share syllabus, pacing guides, and office hours.
Summer Health & PE FAQs
Q: IS THERE AN IN-PERSON REQUIREMENT?
A: These courses are fully online with no in-person requirements, but certified Peachtree Ridge High School instructors are available for virtual support.
Q: WHAT IS THE COST FOR THESE COURSES?
A: The cost is $250 for each course, for a total of $500.
Q: HOW CAN I REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE?
A: You may register and pay on MyPaymentsPlus.
Q: HOW CAN THE STUDENT CONTACT THEIR TEACHER?
A: Instructors are available for virtual support and will share their office hours before the course starts.
Q: WHEN ARE THE COURSES OFFERED?
A: Courses are offered asynchronously from June 1-June 24, with no classes on June 19.
Q: IS IT REQUIRED TO TAKE HEALTH AND PE ONLINE?
A: Rising 9th Graders need to take both Health and PE courses. Taking them online is optional.
Q: HOW IS THIS COURSE DIFFERENT FROM IN-PERSON?
A: Both courses cover the same content as in-person PRHS courses, but these ones are taught fully online in 17 days.
Suwanee Youth Leaders Program
The application is open and will close March 31st. CURRENT 9th and 10th grade students who attend Peachtree Ridge HS are eligible to apply and participate. This is a nine month leadership program. Check out their website for details and an application: https://www.suwanee.com/engage/suwanee-youth-leaders
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, March 23rd.
Order your Yearbook Now
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.
Peachtree Ridge High School Launches All Pro Dad Chapter (Ridge Dads) – 30 with Dad Series
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.
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.