Ridge News

January 23: Elective Choice Form Closes (9-11 grade students)
February 4: Quarter 3 Mid-Point

February 6: DLD Day 3

February 12-16: Mid-Winter Break (No School)

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.

The halfway mark for Q3 is on February 6th 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 3 Final Exams March 6 and 9.

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.

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.

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.

November

Lyna Elbouadili - Cheerleading

Ryan Nelson - Wrestling

Coach Griffin - Basketball

Peachtree Ridge is proud to announce our Valedictorian Chloe Nguyen and our Salutatorian Oluwademilayo Akinmade for the Class of 2026.

Please congratulate the following students who took part in the Honor Band at JanFest at UGA last weekend.

Aditya Arora

Kenneth Hoang

Mamati Iyer

Julia (Eun Jae) Lee

Jiho Ahn

Takeshi Kasuya

Neelabh Das

Leo Kim

Tiffany Nguyen

Shailen Patel

Nathan Choi

Andrew Pickard

Jaden Cakranata

The following students were accepted to one of the orchestras or named to the GMEA All-State Orchestra. This is the highest individual achievement possible for school orchestra students in Georgia. Please congratulate these students.

9/10 Orchestra 1 - Full Orchestra

Sujeong Chae, violin

Claire Kim, cello

Darin Kim, violin

Olivia Kim, violin

Adrienne Mgonella, viola

9/10 Orchestra 2 - String Orchestra

Simon Cho, violin

Aiden Goh, violin

11/12 Orchestra 1 - Full Orchestra

Claire Hwang, cello

Joey Pak, violin

Samuel Ross, viola

Eric Shu, violin

11/12 Orchestra 2 - String Orchestra

Jiyu Kim, viola

Caroline Oh, violin

Eileen Pack, violin

Kailyn Soh, viola

Alternate

Robinson Le, violin

Peachtree Ridge had 41 out of 60 swimmers qualify individually for the Gwinnett County Swim meet. preliminary rounds started on Wednesday and will conclude this weekend with finals.

The following swimmers have made it past prelims and will be competing in county finals.

Erika Wilson

Lily Okeson

Victoria Saputera

Michelle Carrasco

Jenna Vo

Oliva Mitchell

Emery Daniel

Kelly Baker

Megan Hinh

Isabella Gao
David Jimenez

Isaac Widjaja

Nicholas Tan

Grant Nordman

Ryan Qi

Zac Budihardjo

Josh Dong

Ethan Manurung

Declan Somphone

Brooks Carter

Arkin Luo

Toby Froerer

Jason Tan

Kaden Somphone

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

February 10th

5:00-7:00 PM

Maxwell High School

Click here for more information about Maxwell High School
Maxwell Program Brochure

February 10th

5:30-7:00PM

Grayson High School

Click here for more information about Grayson Tech

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

Mondays and Wednesdays

5:30-7:30pm

January 26- March 9, 2026

New students registration is January 19 & 21

Pre-register here

$75.00 plus the book

Book is available on amazon

470-354-5486

Info@caamanoconsultants.com

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.

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

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.