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August 28, Issue 2

Ridge News August 28, Issue 2
RidgeNewsAugust 28, Issue 2

Important Dates Important Dates

September 7: Labor Day (No School)

September 8: Quarter 1 Midpoint

September 10: Senior Night

September 18: Digital Learning Day

September 19: Homecoming Dance

September 29&30: Underclassman Pictures (1st Block)

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Curriculum Office Curriculum Office

Teacher of the Year Finalist

We are proud to announce the Peachtree Ridge High School 2027 Teacher of the Year Finalists.
Graphic announcing the Peachtree Ridge High School 2027 Teacher of the Year Finalists: Katie Raby (Social Studies), Jessica Brace (Science), and Arpan Bosmia ( Career & Tech Education). Includes headshots of each teacher against a blue background with falling confetti.
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Animated 3D smartphone character wearing black glasses and holding a wooden abacus. The screen displays the text "Check your grades."
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Quarter 1 Midpoint

The halfway mark for Q1 is on September 8th, 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 6th.

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General Announcements General Announcements

Underclassman Picture Day

* Fall Portraits will be taken on Tuesday, September 29 and Wednesday, September 30 during 1st Block for 9-11 graders.

*Preorder at Magicmomentphotography.com using code 25659

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

*Please note the light gray background to be used (see example picture below).

*Underclass Makeups are October 8 in the Commons during all lunches.

Flyer for 2026 Peachtree Ridge High School Fall Portraits with Magic Moment Photography on Tuesday, September 29th and Wednesday, September 30th. Includes ordering details, a QR code, notes on portrait usage for student IDs and yearbooks, and a photo sample with a mottled grey background.
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Homecoming

Homecoming Football Game: Friday, September 18

Homecoming Dance: Saturday, September 19

Theme: Old Hollywood

Early Bird Tickets now on sale on GoFan

Promotional graphic for PRHS Homecoming "Old Hollywood" taking place on September 19, 2026. Details an Early Bird ticket sale running from August 24 to September 12 on GoFan using Student ID as the access code, set against a red carpet and velvet curtain backdrop.
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Listening and Learning Tour

Join Dr. Alexandra Estrella’s Listening and Learning Tour and be part of the conversation shaping the future of Gwinnett County Public Schools. Dr. Estrella is meeting with students, families, staff, and community members across Gwinnett County to hear what is working well and identify opportunities for growth. Learn More about the Listening and Learning Tour.


Scan the QR code or visit this link to register for an upcoming Listening and Learning Session and join the conversation in person or online.

Educational flyer titled "Parent Alert: Talk to Your Child About What NOT to Bring or Do at School" from Gwinnett County Public Schools. A central red section lists strictly prohibited items and behaviors: Weapons of Any Kind: Guns, knives, toy look-alike weapons, or anything that could cause harm. Drugs, Alcohol, or Vaping Products: Illegal substances, prescription drugs without documentation, and tobacco/vape products. Fighting or Aggressive Behavior: Physical or verbal fights, bullying, threats, or intimidation. Terroristic Threats: Verbal, written, or electronic threats to harm others or disrupt safety. Policy Statement: Notes GCPS maintains a zero-tolerance policy for these violations, which carry serious disciplinary consequences, potential tribunals, and law enforcement referrals.
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Scholastic Images

www.scholasticimages.com

Please visit the Scholastic Images website for your custom Class Rings, Letter Jackets, Senior Packages, and Personalized Announcement orders!


Scholastic Images will be on campus throughout the year during lunches. The next date is Wednesday, September 2nd.

Scholastic Images 2026-2027 order flyer for Peachtree Ridge High School showing on-campus lunch order dates from September 2nd through May 5th for letter jackets, class rings, cap & gowns, and graduation items.
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Promotional graphic for Code Ridge at Peachtree Ridge High School. Text reads: "Code Ridge — Make Friends, Learn to Code. Fridays 2:15 – 3:15 PM in Room E104." Styled with neon cyan and pink coding brackets.
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Good News to Celebrate Good News to Celebrate

Athletics Lions of the Month

April

Elise Park- Golf

Ceasar Paez-Perez- Baseball

Coach Sutton- Soccer

Portrait of Elise Park, the Peachtree Ridge High School Female Athlete of the Month.
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Portrait of Ceasar Paez-Perez, the Peachtree Ridge High School Male Athlete of the Month.
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Portrait of Coach Soccer
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2026 Great Southeast Pollinators Census

Dr. Ammons AP Environmental Science Class can be seen collecting data for the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census. 2026 marks the 5th 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/.

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Counseling Office Counseling Office

Counseling Website (Student Access Only)
Counseling Weekly Newsletter

Upcoming College Visits

Click the button below to see which colleges and military admissions is coming to Peachtree Ridge. Colleges are constantly adding visits, so be sure to click the link to see the most up-to-date list. See the counseling office for more information.

Upcoming College Visits
Promotional schedule for PRHS Counseling Office Fall Semester College Visits in the Media Center, featuring visits from UGA, Cornell, Binghamton, Hamilton, Yale, UPenn, and Toccoa Falls between August 26 and December 8. Notes that students must obtain a pass from the counseling office in advance.
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Senior Night: Senior Year Success & Financing Your Future

September 10

6:00- 8:00 pm

PRHS Theater

Promotional graphic for Senior Night on September 10, 2026, at the PRHS Theater. Features two sessions: "Session 1: Senior Year Success" from 6:00 – 7:00 PM and "Session 2: Financing Your Future" from 7:05 – 8:00 PM, set against a backdrop of graduation caps, diplomas, and floating dollar bills.
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Junior Night

October 27

6:30pm

PRHS Theater

Promotional flyer from the PRHS Counseling Department inviting Class of 2028 students and parents to Junior Night on October 27th at 6:30 PM in the PRHS Theater. Covers graduation requirements, post-secondary planning, and more.
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Class of 2027 Class of 2027

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 and check the Class of 2027 Google Classroom (Seniors only)


Senior Newsletters:

  • August 2026
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Ridge Recovery Ridge Recovery

School Plus

Peachtree Ridge High School’s Ridge Recovery program provides multiple options for students to earn back lost course credits. Sessions are offered multiple times throughout the year. School Plus is an after-school online supplementary class for all grade levels (9–12) to recover academic courses needed for graduation, and registration opens soon!

Registration for School Plus(Session 2): September 7, 2026 – October 4, 2026 Start Date: October 8, 2026 (in-person orientation session) - location A104/A105 (2:30-4:30pm) End Date: December 1, 2026 (all coursework must be completed) In-Person Final Exam Dates: December 2, 2026 (Math & Social Studies) - location E104/E105 (2:30-4:30pm) December 3, 2026 (Language Arts & Science & Electives) - location E104/E105 (2:30-4:30)
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Credit Recovery (Seniors)

Designed exclusively for SENIORS who need to make up credit from a previously failed course. This after-school online program allows students to recover credit in just one month, helping them stay on track for graduation.

Peachtree Ridge High School’s Ridge Recovery program provides multiple options for students to earn back lost course credits. Sessions are offered multiple times throughout the year. Credit Recovery: Designed exclusively for SENIORS who need to make up credit from a previously failed course. This after-school online program allows students to recover credit in just one month, helping them stay on track for graduation. Session 2 Registration: September 8, 2026 – September 23, 2026 Start Date: September 29, 2026 In-Person Lab Help Days: September 29, 2026 – October 1, 2026 (Media Lab) (2:30-4:30pm) Final Exam in person: October 29, 2026 (Media Lab) (2:30-5:00pm)
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PTSO PTSO

Peachtree Ridge High School PTSA Is Now PTSO Peachtree Ridge High School PTSA Is Now PTSO

Peachtree Ridge High School’s PTSA is excited to announce that we have transitioned to PTSO (Parent Teacher Student Organization)! This change will help us build an even more inclusive and connected organization, bringing together parents, teachers, and students to support and strengthen our school community.


Join PTSO Today!

Please join PTSO through MyPaymentsPlus and become part of our growing school community.


📅 First PTSO Meeting

Thursday, September 17
6:00–7:00 PM
The Hub

Come meet fellow parents, learn more about PTSO, and find out how you can get involved!


📧 New PTSO Email: Peachtreeridgepto@gmail.com

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PRHS Community School News PRHS Community School News

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

Peachtree Ridge Care Closet with logo red word Care with the A as a ribbon. With a QR code (lined) scan the code to request food or hygiene items from the care closet.
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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

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. End Zone opens Monday, August 17th.

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.
End Zone Tutoring in the Media Center The End Zone is a quiet place for students to study, work quietly in small groups, or receive tutoring after school. MONDAY-THURSDAY, 2:30-4:30, includesQR codes to same links as above QUESTIONS? Email nina.hidalgo@gcpsk12.org
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End Zone Weightlifting in the Lions’ Den End Zone Weight Lifting gives students access to weight-lifting and exercise equipment after-school in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. MONDAY-THURSDAY, 2:30-4:30 QUESTIONS? Email jeremy.muyres@gcpsk12.org
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Recruitment flyer for End Zone Tutors reading "We Need You! Interested in being a tutor?" Includes a QR code to sign up, notes that tutors for all subjects are needed, and highlights the opportunity to earn service hours. Features a hand holding a megaphone and the PRHS Lion mascot logo.
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PRHS Driver's Education

Peachtree Ridge Community School has five different sessions of Driver's Ed schedule for the 26-27 school year. Register on MyPaymentsPlus.com.

Driver’s Education registration flyer featuring a smiling young woman holding up a driver’s license in a car. Displays $450 cost, registration via MyPaymentsPlus, and session dates running from October through July.
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GDEC Scholarship Flyer

Driver's Education FAQ

When does class meet?

Session 1 - Oct 19- Nov 4 - Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-8 PM in B206

Session 2 - Jan 19- Feb 4 - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-8 PM in B206

Session 3 - Mar 15- Mar 31- Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-8 PM in B206

Session 4 - June 14-17- Monday-Wednesday, 8AM-4PM, Thursday, 8AM-2PM, in B206

Session 5 - July 12-15 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.

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

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Ongoing Items Ongoing Items

Order Your 2026–2027 PRHS Yearbook

Don't miss out on capturing this school year's unforgettable memories! Secure your copy of the Peachtree Ridge High School yearbook early— guarantee your order by purchasing by January 31 before quantities become limited.


Seniors parents, you can also celebrate your graduate with a dedicated Senior Ad! Ads must be created and purchased by October 31.


  • How to Order: Visit YearbookOrderCenter.com and enter school code 25659 (or scan the QR code on the flyer).

  • Note: Purchasing a senior ad does NOT automatically include a yearbook, so be sure to order both!

Two-page flyer for the 2026-2027 Peachtree Ridge High School Yearbook. Features instructions to order a yearbook at YearbookOrderCenter.com using school code 25659, with deadline details to buy a yearbook by January 31 and purchase a Senior Ad by October 31.
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Mane Event: Balloons and Online Store

Celebrate with balloons delivered by the school store!

Shop the Mane Event

Shop the Mane Event Online- Apparel, Balloons, Hats, & Accessories link goes to online orders
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Peachtree Ridge High School
www.peachtreeridge.org
1555 Old Peachtree Road Northwest

Suwanee, GA

(678) 957-3100

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