Ridge News

November 10-14: Georgia Apply to College Week

November 12: Quarter 2

November 13: 9th & 10th Grade Parent Night

November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break

GCPS Calendar

The halfway mark for Q2 is on November 12th, 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 2/Semester 1 will end December 19.

Georgia Apply to College Week at PRHS will be 11/10/25 - 11/14/25. During this week there will be several events scheduled to encourage students to explore college opportunities. These events include a Mini College Fair, Spanish Translation of the College Application Process, College Application Essay Assistance, Career Fair, Apply to College Day, and College Trivia.

Ridge Performing Arts will dance "Frozen: A Tale of the Ice Queen" on the following dates and times:

• Friday, November 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM

• Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM

• Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM

Ticket Pricing: Tickets are $10 if paid by cash at the door, or $11 if paid via Venmo to @RIDGEPERFORMINGARTS. All are welcome to attend.

Peachtree Ridge Bands Present: Taste of the Ridge at PRHS

November 15th

11am-2pm

Tickets are $10 - Buy a ticket from a band student to show your support!

Find more information at: www.tasteoftheridge.com

The next Ridge Dads meeting is Wednesday 11/19 at 6:20 AM in the media center, you and your student are invited.

There is an interest meeting for parents and student for those interested in the upcoming Track and Field Season.

Wednesday, November 19

6:00PM

PRHS Theater

• Prom is Saturday, March 21st at Gas South
• Tickets are sold on GoFan for $75 until December 31. On January 1, the price will increase.
• 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

September

Allison Cuttle - Softball

Seyon Bell - Football

Coach Boroff - Football

Congratulations to the Peachtree Ridge One Act team for their outstanding performance of Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy, "The Importance of being Earnest," earning them the title of Region 7 Runner-Up.

The production also received several individual honors:

• Best Actor: Michael Hill

• Best Supporting Actress: Isabel Thompson

• All-Star Cast: Olivia Noel and Rehani Wijeratne

On November 1st 2025,the PRHS NJROTC (Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps) competed against 12 teams in the Georgia NJROTC state drill championships. Lions Battalion won 13 events and overall 1st place and will be traveling to Navy Nationals in Pensacola, FL in March to compete against the top 27 Navy ROTCs in the nation.

The PRHS Marching Band traveled down to Savannah, GA/Richmond Hill Saturday 10/25 to compete at Richmond Hill High School's South Georgia Marching Band Competition. The Band placed 2nd over all classifications.

The girls cross country team will be competing in the GHSA AAAAAA State Meet on Saturday, November 8th in Carrollton, GA at 11:45 AM after their performance at Sectionals led by captains Temperance Parham and Erika Wilson.

Peachtree Ridge Football secured a playoff birth with a 3rd place region finish. The team will start the post season by playing at Newton high school for the first round on November 14th.

Please congratulate the following Reflection winners for PRHS. They will be moving on the the Area competition.

Literature

9th Grade - 1st Place- Arjun Narra

11th Grade - 1st Place- Emily Han

Photography

11th Grade - 1st Place - Emily Han

Visual Arts

10th Grade - 1st Place - Joy Chen

11th Grade - 1st Place- Sophia Lin

11th Grade - 2nd Place- Tiffany Kim

12th Grade - 1st Place- Ellen Haein Jeong

Visual Arts 3D

12th Grade - 1st Place- Sage Thomas

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

Apply to College Day is Thursday, November 13th. Students can sign-up to apply to college during the school day.

Do you need an overview of College Admissions Process explained in Spanish? PRHS will be hosting a Spanish session during Apply to College Week on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 10:30 to 11:30 in Room I110. Please register to attend session.

9th and 10th Grade Parents: Please mark your calendar for this important event. 9th and 10th Grade Student/Parent Night - Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. The presentation will be held in the PRHS Theater.

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:

• November 2025
• October 2025
• September 2025
• August 2025
• July 2025

Ridge Recovery is an online credit recovery program for seniors needing to make up credit from a previously failed course. The Registration Window is October 29 - November 3, closing at 11:59 p.m. on November 3rd. Eligibility: 12th Grade. Fee: $40 payable on MPP. Only one full credit or two .5 credits can be recovered. Credit Recovery Lab is November 11-14, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center Lab. Course Completion Deadline is December 18, 2025. In-Person Final Exam Proctoring Dates are November 14 and December 18, 2025. Note: "NCAA NOT APPROVED FOR STUDENT ATHLETES."

JOIN PRHS PTSA!!

Follow us on Social Media:

Facebook @PRHS PTSA

Instagram @prhs_ptsa

• $15 Haircuts for all Peachtree Ridge students and staff.

• $1 Donated to the Peachtree Ridge PTSA for every haircut redeemed.

• Requirements

• Students and staff must show their school ID.

• PTSA members must show their membership card.

• Parents only receive the discount if they accompany a student getting a haircut.

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

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.

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, December 8th.

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.