Class of 2026

🎓 Calling all GCPS Seniors! The 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar Program (USPS) nomination window is now open for recognizing and honoring seniors for their academic achievements.

In May 2026, selected students will receive a presidential medallion commemorating their success. Students can learn more about this program at www.gadoe.org/USPS and apply between September 1 – November 1, 2025, by 5 PM. Please encourage qualifying seniors to apply for this program. Feel free to contact your senior's Counselor with any questions.

Nomination Form: 2026 USPS Nomination Form
Required Verification Forms: Click Here
Student Informational Brochure: Click Here
U.S. Presidential Scholars website: Click Here

Senior Meeting from Open House July 31, 2025 (Recap)

One-Page Senior informational sheet
Senior Parent Meeting presentation slides from July 31, 2025
Student Parent Meeting Presentation (recording)

Parents and Guardians,

The senior year is a critical year for students and families. We are now half way through the quarter! 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!

Semester 1

September 11th: Senior Night (Hosted by Counseling Department)
September 11th: Financial Aid Night (Right after Senior Night Presentation!)
September 15th & 22nd: Yearbook Picture Makeup (3-5:30pm in the HUB)

September 16th - Emory University college visit in Counseling Den at 9am

September 26th - 27th: Homecoming Game & Dance

September 29th: Senior Portrait Submission Deadline
October 7th - 8th: Midterms

October 19th: Senior Ad Purchase/Build Deadline
December: Graduation Date TBD by GCPS
December 18th - 19th: Final Exams

January 31st: Guaranteed Yearbook Purchase Deadline

🎓 Emory University will be in The Counseling Den for a college visit on September 16th at 9am.

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!

Yearbook Proof Selection Deadline: September 29. Click here - for instructions on selecting your proofs.
Yearbook Ad/Build Purchase Deadline: October 19. Please click here to review how you can purchase a yearbook ad for your senior!

Yearbook Order Deadline: January 31 to guarantee a copy. Information to order a yearbook click here.

ALL Seniors must purchase at least Package A

Go to Scholastic Images to review the different Cap & Gown Packages and pay for Senior Dues under the "Senior Dues: Cap & Gown" Icon.

Senior Jerseys, Class Rings Letter Jackets, Grad Annoucements, Swag & More!

Purchase at: Scholastic Images

Theme: Night on the Bayou

Location: PRHS Commons

Date: Saturday, September 27th, 2025

Time: 8:00pm-11:00pm

Dress: Business Casual Wear (shorts and jeans/T-shirts will result in being denied entry)

Cost: $30 until September 20th on GoFan and $35 through day of (NO CASH!)

Tickets: MAX of 1500 tickets being sold this year

$30 Early Bird Homecoming Ticket Sale (until September 20th)
$35 (September 21 - at the door)

Guests: Must be ages 14-20. IDs are required for ALL attendees.

Guest tickets required

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable

ACCESS CODE is the student ID on GoFan!

Spirit Week is Monday 9/22 - Friday 9/26

DO NOT REDEEM YOUR TICKETS! THEY WILL BE REDEEMED AT HOMECOMING BY A FACULTY MEMBER!

(Tickets redeemed by anyone other than a faculty member at the door are invalidated! Once redeemed, a ticket is no longer valid. There are no exceptions!)

Senior Parent Night and Financial Aid Night will be held on Thursday, September 11th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the theater. The counselors will discuss graduation requirements and review the college application process. Mr. Hal Wilkinson from the Georgia Student Finance Commission Office will provide an overview of financial aid information and answer questions.

Thanks to everyone who came out on August 16th for our first senior event of the year: Senior Sunrise! We had about 350+ students who came out to gather on the field to play games, spend time with friends, watch the sun rise and make lasting memories!

Thank you for supporting the 2025 Peachtree Ridge High School College Fair! We had a fantastic turnout this year, with 67 college representatives participating and over 200 students and their families in attendance.