Ridge News

August 20 & 22: Fall Portraits for 9-11 graders

August 26: Curriculum Night

August 28: Probe College Fair at PRHS

September 1: Labor Day (School Holiday)

Fall Curriculum Night, August 26th

Curriculum Night will be Tuesday, August 26th from 5:30-7:15 PM. We will have several sessions and you will have the opportunity to attend three of them. There will be an Dual Enrollment Meeting from 5:30-6:00pm in the theatre for those interested.

Then beginning at 6:00, Parents/Guardians can choose 3 sessions to attend from following options:

High School Planning (9 &10th Grade)
Post-Secondary Planning (11 & 12 Grade)
Advanced Placement
Multi-Language Learners and Newcomers
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (Academic Interventions)
Tech Tips for Parents and Guardians
Career and Technology Education (CTE Pathways)
NCAA Parent Information Session

Required Back-to-School Documents on ParentSquare

Peachtree Ridge and GCPS required back to school documents were emailed or share in the app to families through ParentSquare. Parents will need to make sure they have set up their account in order to sign these important documents.

Directions for activating your ParentSquare Account

More information on the ParentSquare Communcation Tool

Underclassman Picture Day

* Fall Portraits will be taken on Wednesday, August 20th and Friday, August 22nd during 1st Block for 9-11 graders.

*Bring check or cash on picture day or Pre-order online using this link.

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

* When choosing an outfit, please keep the background color in mind. The background in the picture below will be the actual background for photos.

Homecoming 2025: Night on the Bayou

Student Council invites you to Homecoming 2025. Be ready to spend a Night on the Bayou!

When: September 27, 2025

Where: PRHS Commons

Time: 8-11pm

Tickets: Flash Sale tickets are $20 from August 17-23. Tickets are available on GoFan and the access code is the student's ID number. Two tickets can be purchased under one ID number. Early Bird tickets are $30 from August 24-September 20.

Guests must be 14-20 years old and all attendees must have ID for entry (driver's license, driver's permit, StudentVue, student ID card are all acceptable forms of ID)

For the dance, the GoFan digital ticket will be used for entry. No screenshots allowed. Please make sure your student has access to the GoFan app/website where the ticket was purchased.

If you have any questions, please email elaine.vernon@gcpsk12.org

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 and Driver's Education FAQ can be found in the "Ongoing Items" section at the bottom of the newsletter.

Reflections Art Competition 2025-26

This year’s theme is “I Belong”.

Let's explore the arts in the six categories below and express yourself!

Category Rules:

Entry Form is required with each entry. You may send in multiple entries in one or more categories.

Deadline is Friday, October 10th, 2025

Please note only Photography and Visual Arts 2D & 3D require physical entries to be submitted with the Entry Form attached at the back. In addition, a digital copy of the Entry Form can be emailed as well.

All other category entries can be submitted to peachtreeridgeptsa@gmail.com. Please ensure subject reads: Reflections Category Grade Student Name

Any question or inquires: peachtreeridgeptsa@gmail.com

HoPe: Hispanic Organization Promoting Education

You Belong Here. Always Have. Always Will.

Kickoff Meeting

August 21- E110- 2:30 PM

GCPS Book Mobile 5k

Saturday, Oct. 25th

There is still time to get early-bird registration for the GCPS Book Mobile 5K race! It ends at midnight next Thursday, August 21st. Register and more information is found at www.bookmobile5k.com.

Cross Country Cluster Time Trial

Last weekend the Cross Country team hosted a Cluster Time Trial for the Peachtree Ridge, Northbrook, and Hull teams.it was a great way to support One Ridge and watch these athletes compete.

Various pictures of different races from the cluster cross country time trial.

Counseling Website (Student Access Only)

Counseling Weekly Newsletter

Fall 2025 PROBE College Fair at Peachtree Ridge High School

When: Thursday, August 28, 2025

Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Where: Peachtree Ridge High School Commons.

Students are requested to register for the college fair using this link.

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 (see below)
Join the Class of 2026 Google Classroom (Seniors only)

Senior Newsletters:

2026 Senior Yearbook Info

Senior Portrait Makeups: September 15 and 22 in the Hub after school

Senior Portrait Submission Deadline: September 29

Senior Ad Purchase/Build Deadline: October 19

Guaranteed Yearbook Purchase Deadline: January 31

same information as above but with a picture of the speaker.

Join the PTSA

Let’s Get This School Year Started Off Right!

JOIN PRHS PTSA!!

1st Join PTSA via TOTEM

2nd Sign Up for the Drawing (PRIZE JBL Flip 5-Portable Waterproof Speaker)

YOU MUST BE A CURRENT 2025-2026 PTSA MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE.

The winner will be notified August 29 via email and phone. If there is no response, the winner will be

rescinded and we will draw again. LAST DAY FOR MEMBERSHIP TO BE PART OF THIS DRAWING IS

TUESDAY, Aug 26.

PTSA Calendar at a Glance

Here are this year's meeting date and needs for the upcoming year.

Left Column – PTSA Meetings (bold red title with underline): Aug 21 @ 6 p.m. Sept 18 @ 6 p.m. Oct 16 @ 6 p.m. Nov 20 @ 6 p.m. Dec 11 @ 6 p.m. Jan 15 @ 6 p.m. Feb 5 @ 6 p.m. Mar 12 @ 6 p.m. Apr 16 @ 6 p.m. May 7 @ 6 p.m. Right Column – Volunteering and Donations Opportunities (bold red title with underline): Subheading in black text: “more information to come on how to assist.” September 27 – Homecoming (coat check) October 16 – Bus Driver Appreciation October 23 – Trunk of Treat November 17 – American Education Week November 15 – Taste of Ridge December – Faculty Luncheon February 2 – National School Counseling Week March 21 – Prom (coat check) March 27 – Festival of Nations April 16 – Senior Week (cap and gown handout) May 4 – Teacher Appreciation Week May TBD – Baccalaureate A thin vertical black line separates the two lists. The text is mostly black, with headings in bold red.

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

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.

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.

English Classes

For Adults

Peachtree Ridge High School

Mondays and Wednesdays

5:30-7:30pm

August 13-September 29, 2025

* Registration is on August 13

* $75 plus the book that is available on Amazon

Click for or information in:

Espanol, Vietnamese, Romanian, Arabic, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, French, Ukranian, Urdu

Pre-register Here

470-354-5486

info@caamanoconsultants.com

Caamano Education Services

Scholastic Images

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, September 15th.

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.

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