Seniors Treated to Special Commencement Ceremony at Petco Park

On Friday, June 5, Pacific Ridge School came together to celebrate 101 seniors from the Class of 2020. Faculty, students and their families gathered at Petco Park in downtown San Diego for a unique, socially distanced, drive-in style ceremony. Commencement kicked off with a welcome message from Head of Upper School, Allegra Molineaux followed by speeches from Anne Levin, Senior Class President, Sarah Footer, Student Body Vice President and Sofia Hart, Student Body President. Dr. Ogle then addressed the students and was followed by a fantastic performance of “September” by members of the senior class. Diplomas were presented, Senior Statements were given, the “Irish Blessing” was performed and the ceremony was closed by Alfie Hobbs, Assistant Head of Upper School. Throughout, the Class of 2020 displayed its signature spirit and sense of community. Congratulations, graduates! Click here to check out all the photos from the exciting day!

Eighth Graders Celebrate Promotion to Upper School in a Special Way

The last day of school, Friday, June 5, was marked by an important rite of passage, as Pacific Ridge eighth graders were promoted to the upper school in an online ceremony followed by a special car parade on campus. In addition to words of congratulations from Middle School Head Luke Michel and Assistant Middle School Head Sarah Peeden, student council president Nate Kuhns discussed major events from the school year and Pacific Ridge teachers shared messages of encouragement and well wishes. Class of 20204, welcome to high school! Click here to see more photos on our Facebook page!

Summer Programs Available On Campus Starting July 6!

Both remote and on-campus programs are being offered, with remote classes starting as early as next week. All camp fees are fully refundable with at least one week notice.

Learn to Play the Ukulele!

Join music teacher, Mrs. Hansen, for this easy breezy summer ukulele camp - only one hour per day! Students will spend a week learning basic chords and strumming patterns, and by the end of the week, you’ll have everything you need to to play some songs and impress your friends and family around the campfire or at the beach. Don’t have a ukulele? Pacific Ridge has one you can borrow!

For more information about all Summer Programs, click   here .

Face Shields for Seniors by BIOS

Students Grace Qin and Camella St-Pierre are part of a service learning group at Pacific Ridge School named BIOS (Bilingualism in Our Schools). They strive to spread bilingualism throughout San Diego, as well as raise awareness about the benefits of being bilingual. Especially during these unprecedented times, they hope to do their part by aiding local businesses in their efforts to reopen, as well as supporting senior centers, by supplying them with face shields. However to do so, they must first raise the money needed to make the face shields. Each one only costs about $1 so even a small donation has a lasting impact. To help their cause, please donate to their GoFundMe page.

Service Learning Group Starts Newsletter

North County Poverty Review produces a newsletter covering poverty in north San Diego County. Their initial post focuses on the novel coronavirus and how it has been affecting the impoverished in San Diego County. Click here to take a look at their first newsletter.

Rachel Farris '18 Awarded 2020 Cal Poly’s Most Influential Women Award!

30 Under 30 is Cal Poly's Women in Business Association’s annual recognition of the most influential, inspiring and determined female leaders on Cal Poly’s campus. Each year, the association honors 30 women under the age of 30 that go above and beyond their job descriptions to positively impact their campus, their community and the world. 2018 Pacific Ridge Alumna Rachel Farris was recognized this year! Read more here.

Help Give Back to Your Community

As a school committed to teaching and modeling ethical responsibility, we find ourselves in a situation ripe with opportunity; there are so many ways to support our community in this crisis. Please visit our  How You Can Help page to see how you can contribute and please reach out if you have projects we can share!

HandsOn San Diego & United Way Volunteer Hub

The Volunteer Hub is a “one-stop-shop” where San Diegans can find ways to help other San Diegans get through the pandemic crisis together. Among the MANY opportunities to help, you will find ways to: donate in-kind goods, roll up your sleeves and volunteer in-person, help from the comfort of your own home, and lend your professional skills to organizations in need.

Coach Wheel's Workouts of the Week

Coach Wheel sends you into summer with his final favorite workout of the week. If you are looking for detailed workouts to do at home, check out Coach Wheel's remote fitness plan ranging from bodyweight workouts to full equipment plans to flexibility sessions!

Class of 2020: Final Transcripts will be submitted to colleges before June 15. Final transcripts will automatically be sent to the one college that is indicated in Naviance. If you have accepted a waitlist offer and need to update the college you are attending, please contact your lead counselor.

Class of 2021: Resources from all Camp College sessions have been added to your My Drive folder in SCOIR. All juniors can expect an email from their lead counselor by June 19 with an update of summer hours and your summer survey.

All-School programming options go virtual! 

College admission offices are hosting online events that are open to curious students/families in all grades. A list of some of these programs can be found on our PowerSchool Learning Page, linked below, or directly on a college’s website. Advanced registration is required for most of these events.

As always, up-to- date information and College Guidance resources for all Pacific Ridge families can be found on our PowerSchool Learning page here . Remember, all grade-specific documents are posted to the SCOIR My Drive or to Naviance for seniors.

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