November 2019-2020
Issue 7
WHAT'S HAPPENING NEXT??
2nd Annual Taste of Gwinnett
The 2nd annual Taste of Gwinnett will be held November 16, 2019 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm at Infinite Energy Center. All proceeds from the event are donated to Relay for Life, as we hope to bring the Gwinnett and Metro Atlanta community together through food in the fight against cancer. Mention Peachtree Ridge at checkout!

Check out more info on our website




Popular Author Visit our Media Center
Nic Stone , a graduate of Norcross High, will be coming November 18 during 3rd block (10:30-12:30) to speak with some of our LA classes. Interested? Stop by prior to the event to get a lunch pass to attend this event. Check out  her website for info on her best selling books  Dear Martin ,  Odd One Out and Jackpot.  We will have a drawing for some of her books at this event, but students can also bring their own copies to get autographed.  
BLUE PRIDE
TRAVELS TO THE
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Congratulations to our Varsity Blue Pride team for placing 6th at the Coed Sectionals (hosted at our very own PRHS). With this 6th place finish, Blue Pride qualified for an entry into the State Championships this Friday (the 15th) at the Columbus Civic Center. The state championships start at 7:00 pm. Please come down and cheer on your seven time state champions! 

PERFORMING ARTS



 Come out and support
the PRHS cluster chorus students.
Ridge Dance
Congratulations to the Ridge Dance Department for an amazing show last week.
PTSA NEWS
Reflections Winners!
PRHS Winners Moving On to the 
State PTA Reflections Competition in December

 9th grade Literature - Katharine Wang
11th grade Literature - Erica Bacon
9th grade Visual Arts - Celine Park
10th grade Visual Arts - Janice Park
9th grade SP Visual Arts & Photography - Anusha Suddala  


Congratulations Everyone!
GO LIONS! GOOD LUCK!

Congratulations to these PRHS winners!

Tytianna Sanderson - 10th grade Photography
Celine Park - 9th grade Visual Arts  
Janice Park - 10th grade Visual Arts 
Yein Seo - 11th grade Visual Arts
Katharine Wang - 9th grade Literature
Aminah Muhammad - 10th grade Literature  
Erica Bacon - 11th grade Literature
Anusha Suddala - 9th grade SP Photography 
Anusha Suddala - 9th grade SP Literature
Joshua Latimore - 9th grade Visual Arts
Katie Cheng - 10th grade Visual Arts
Elizabeth Antonetti - 11th grade Visual Arts
Ambri Hurston - 11th grade Literature


Next year's theme will be "I Matter Because..."
Members and
Membership Cards
Thank you for purchasing your PTSA membership. If you would like to receive your membership card, please email us at 
peachtreeridgeptsa@gmail.com  with your request. We will send your membership card electronically.
Your Donations and Memberships Help PRHS
Last year, thanks to our members and donors, we had a surplus of funds totaling $3,325.00. PTSA donated those funds so this year, our high school is able to make improvements in the library and front lobby. 
To make a donation or purchase a membership to the PTSA, please go to My Payments Plus . Every dollar that is not used by PTSA this year will go directly to Peachtree Ridge High School. Your support counts and every dollar helps! Thank you.
Volunteering at PRHS
If you would like to be included on our volunteer email list for this school year, send us your name and
email address to  peachtreeridgeptsa@gmail.com. Right around the corner is Homecoming, we will need volunteers to work the coat check for our students. 
PTSA - Contact Us
Our email address is  peachtreeridgeptsa@gmail.com
 How do you join PTSA? 
Parent/Student Memberships are only $10! Business Memberships are $20.
You may join PTSA through  My Payments Plus .
(Once in My Payments Plus, you will need to choose the PTSA option)
CLUBS/ACTIVITIES & SPORTS NEWS
Clubs & Activities
STAY UP TO DATE
Attention Seniors! GCPS Foundation Scholarships:

Each year the GCPS Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to help GCPS seniors pay for college.
Check out the complete scholarship catalog
Deadline to apply is
December 6 at 5:00pm)

December 19 & 20
Stay tuned for
exam schedule
and dismissal times

NO EXAMS WILL BE
GIVEN EARLY
COUNSELING NEWS
Extra, Extra Read All About It!
Catch up on all the latest information (scholarships, information on LOTS of upcoming college visits, transcripts, and more!) from our Counseling Office with their  newsletter, updated weekly!

The Counseling Office is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 am until 3:00 pm. 678-512-6070
SENIOR NEWS- CLASS OF 2020
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Check out our  Senior Class Website .

Please direct all emails regarding senior questions/concerns to Mrs. Plunkett.
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?
PRHS DRESS CODE
Peachtree Ridge HS administration and staff would like the cooperation of both students and parents in reviewing the student’s dress each day (before the student comes to school) to ensure it meets our dress code guidelines.

GCPS Newsletter
Check out the District's latest community
e-newsletter.
Peachtree Ridge High School
1555 Old Peachtree Rd. Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 957-3100