October 2019-2020
Issue 4
WHAT'S HAPPENING NEXT??
PSAT EXAM
The PSAT will be administered October 16th, 2019. All 10th graders at PRHS will be automatically registered, but registration is open to any 9th and 11th grade students who may wish to take the PSAT (space is limited) at a cost of $25; late registration is open through October 9, 2019 while supplies last. More information about the PSAT can be found on the PRHS Assessment Office website or at
Peachtree Ridge vs. Duluth
October 18 at 7:30 pm
Homecoming Week October 15-18
Join us at the football game on Friday night to honor the court, and we'll see you at the dance on Saturday night, the 19th. Tickets for the dance on sale now for $20 on My Payments Plus

Remember to dress the theme all week!

Homecoming Week Themes:
10/15 Tuesday- Duo Day
10/16 Wednesday- Meme Day
10/17 Thursday- Throwback
10/18 Friday- Battle of the Classes
Trunk or Treat - October 29
Mark your calendars and get those costumes ready! Stay tuned for more info.
PERFORMING ARTS
PRHS PLAYHOUSE
PRESENTS
The story of  The Yellow Boat  is a glorious affirmation of a child's life and the strength and courage of all children. This dramatization is based on the true story of David and Sonja Saar's son, Benjamin, who was born with congenital hemophilia and died in 1987 at the age of 8 of AIDS-related
complications.

October 5, 2019 at 7:00 pm
October 6, 2019 at 4:00 pm
Advanced tickets are $7.00 at
$10.00 at the door
The Clock is Ticking!
Parents of AP Students
MyPaymentsPlus is open
for AP Exam Registration.

 Registering for one AP Exam will be $10 and subsequent Exams will be $94 (except for AP Seminar & AP Research which are $142). 

The deadline for AP Exam Registration is  November 1, 2019 .

Last Chance
Senior Portraits

The final Senior Portrait photo opportunity will be October 5 at Mountain View High School from 10-2. You must be in the door by 2. Sitting fees still apply and proofs for yearbook selection are not guaranteed. 
PTSA NEWS
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
2019-2020
PRHS
School Council Members


Parent Members:
Cliff Bray
Jerome Hall
Carl Jenkins
Stephanie Stewart
Jennifer Thigpen
Lakesia Toomer
Melanie Walter

Teacher Members :
Leslie Plunkett
Christopher Smith


Final Yearbooks
Sales
Finally, Yearbooks are currently $80 on MyPaymentsPlus . The price goes up on October 15. Anyone wishing to pay with cash or check throughout the year can do so in A112. 
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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.
Senior Ads - Deadline October 14
Attention Parents of a Graduating Senior! Time is running out for your Senior Ad in the yearbook!

This year PRHS is offering Senior Ads in 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, and full-size pages. Prices vary by size but all purchases must be made by October 14 on MyPaymentsPlus (Columbus Day).

Senior Ads are a wonderful way to support your Senior and give them a tangible memory they can hold onto forever.

Each year the Senior Ads reflect the theme and style of the yearbook and are made completely in house by two Senior Editors. Please see the attached forms with information on how to submit text, forms, and all content to the Yearbook staff.
 More questions? The Yearbook page on the PRHS website is constantly updated with new info on all things Yearbook. If you have specific questions, contact our Yearbook Adviser, Natalie Bahun, at

Note: Yearbooks and Senior Ads are sold separately. Don't forget to purchase your yearbook on MyPaymentsPlus when you buy your ad ($80 until October 14). If you wish to purchase a yearbook or Senior Ad with cash or check, reach out to Mrs. Bahun first.
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.
Financial Aid Night
Financial Aid Night will be on November 12th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the PRHS theater. Mr. Wilkinson will discuss State Aid (HOPE/Zell) and FAFSA. Ms. Gibbons will discuss loans and scholarships. In addition, time will be allotted for Q&A.
Peachtree Ridge High School
1555 Old Peachtree Rd. Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 957-3100