Ridge News
February 20, 2025-2026 Issue 13
Important Dates
February 26: FAFSA Assistance Night
March 4 & 5: Delayed Dismissal
March 6 & 9: Quarter 3 Final Exams
March 13: Digital Learning Day
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. The Course Change Request form will close on Saturday 2/21 at 11:59 pm.
Quarter 3 Final Exams
PRHS final exams are half days due to the importance of the assessments and to provide students with ample studying time. Students will arrive at school during regular hours, but they will leave at 11:25. The busses will take them home at this time. Also, we do not serve lunch on these days. Final Exams cannot be given early. Please remind your students that they need to bring their Chromebook fully charged for final exams.
Friday, March 6
1st Block Exams: 7:10 - 9:10
2nd Block Exams: 9:25 - 11:25
Monday, March 9
3rd Block Exams: 7:10 - 9:10
4th Block Exams: 9:25 - 11:25
Tuesday, March 10
Quarter 4 Begins
General Announcements
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
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. Please see the Community School section below for more information.
Community Engagement Opportunity
A community engagement meeting will be held on Thursday, February 26, at 6:00 p.m. in Room I-110 at Peachtree Ridge High School to share information about the proposed installation of a cellular tower on the school campus. The addition of the tower is intended to enhance cellular service throughout the surrounding school community and region, improving overall safety.
The proposed tower location is near the existing high school softball field. During the meeting, attendees will receive an overview of the project and have an opportunity to ask questions and share feedback. Representatives from the Gwinnett County Public Schools Facilities and Operations team, along with members of the installation vendor team, will be present to provide information and address community inquiries.
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! 💃🎤🍴
Delayed Dismissal Wednesday 3/4 and Thursday 3/5
Peachtree Ridge High School will have a delayed dismissal in order to accommodate the elementary and middle schools’ early release on Wednesday and Thursday. Please plan for students to arrive home later than usual as they will be dismissed at approximately 2:30pm on Wednesday (3/4) and Thursday(3/5).
FAFSA Assistance Night
February 26, 6:00-7:30 PM
Media Center Lab
Representatives from the GSFC and colleges will help seniors and families complete the 2025-26 FAFSA. It notes that a FSA ID must be created prior to the event.
RSVP Here
GCPS Educational Effectiveness Survey
Each year, GCPS collects feedback from our families about their children's school as part of our commitment to improvement. The Educational Effectiveness Surveys (EES) for Families allows families to provide feedback on nine characteristics of high-performing schools. As a parent or caregiver, you should take one EES Family Survey for each school in which you have a child enrolled. You can find the links of the survey in your ParentVUE or in an email from February 2nd. As an employee, if you also have a child in GCPS, you should take the EES Staff Survey in addition to the Family Survey. The survey will be available for you to complete through Friday, March 6. We hope you will lend your voice to making Gwinnett County Public Schools the best it can be for our students.
American Nuclear & Chemical Society Meeting
March 11: Join the American Nuclear & Chemical Society (ANCS) in Room D222. Start your journey into research and earn volunteer hours!
Good News to Celebrate
Athletics Lions of the Month
November
Isis Alston-Bey - Wrestling
Duan Day - Basketball
Coach Zopf - Swimming
Wrestling State Meet
Peachtree Ridge earned individual qualification for the GHSA State Wrestling Meet. The following wrestlers competed in the State Competition.
- Isis Alston-Bey
- Ryan Nelson
- Spence Chandler
- Payton Bank (placed 5th)
- Jude Pritt (placed 5th)
Georgia All-State Chorus
The following students made it through a rigorous audition process to earn spots in the Georgia All-State Chorus! They will spend the three days in Athens rehearsing with other top students around the state directed by nationally acclaimed choral conductors. Their concert will be Saturday night at The Classic Center in Athens.
- Sarah Banh
Chloe Chao
Maya Sandro
Asha Raina
Jacob Park
Chelsy Do
Swim State Champion
Natalia Amescua is the AAAAAA 200m Individual Medley State Champion for the second year in a row. She also placed 2nd in the 100m backstroke.
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.
Maxwell Applications
Maxwell High School
Click here for more information about Maxwell High School
Maxwell Program Brochure
Applications close on February 20th
Grayson Tech Applications
Grayson High School
Click here for more information about Grayson Tech
Applications close on February 20th
Ridge Recovery and School Plus
School Plus Session 4 Registration is from Feb. 9-March 1.
Seniors: Ridge Recovery Session 5 Registration opens Feb. 25-March 2.
See the Ridge Recovery website for more information on how to sign up.
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
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.
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
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
Semester 2 AP Exam Registration Open
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.
PromTickets
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
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 Friday, February 27th.
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.