Get Your Tickets for Picnic!

Picture a sleepy little Kansas town in the 1950's. Everyone knows each other, and social roles are well-defined. Then, someone comes along and stirs the pot... Pacific Ridge's Upper School Spring play, William Inge's Pulitzer Prize-winning Picnic, explores the timeless themes of young adulthood, self-discovery and societal judgments and expectations. Tickets are now on sale and can be ordered here. 

Dates: Friday and Saturday, April 19th and 20th

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Place: Athletic Center

9th and 10th-Grade Travel Night on April 23rd

Two information sessions on April 23rd will give 9th and 10th-grade students and their families an opportunity to learn more about the upcoming China and Sierra wilderness trips. Excited about your trip? Have questions about itineraries, packing and other preparations? Pacific Ridge faculty chaperones and a representative from Adventures Cross-Country, the company that arranges and leads the trips, will be on hand to provide answers.

Date: Tuesday, April 23rd

Time: 9th grade session - 5:45 to 7:00 p.m., 10th grade session - 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Place: Upper School

R.S.V.P. for the Spring Arts Festival on April 26th

Pacific Ridge family members are warmly invited to campus on Friday, April 26th from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. for the Spring Arts Festival. Students and faculty will be singing, dancing, acting, playing music and creating art in various venues across campus. A special community-wide celebration honoring Dr. Mullady will take place from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity to live and breathe the arts at Pacific Ridge School! R.S.V.P. to Monique Benjamin at prsfirebirds@gmail.com. 

Date: Friday, April 26th

Time: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Place: Pacific Ridge campus

Parking: 2765 Loker Avenue - Shuttles will be provided

Juniors and Seniors: It's Prom Time!

Pacific Ridge's Prom takes place on Saturday, April 27th. The dance, themed "Fire and Ice," will be held in the award-winning architectural spaces of the New Children's Museum in downtown San Diego. All attendees will be transported to and from school for the event. Tickets are $55 per person and can be purchased by cash or check at lunch in the Upper School Town Square. Juniors and seniors are welcome to bring high school students or Pacific Ridge graduates as guests. Formal attire required.

Date: Saturday, April 27th

Time: Buses leave campus at 6:00 p.m., return by 11:45 p.m.

Place: New Children's Museum (meet at Pacific Ridge)

Summer Programs and Sports Camps at Pacific Ridge

From June 24th to August 2nd, Pacific Ridge will be offering a number of summer programs available to all students in San Diego's North County:

Firebird Summer Program for Rising 5th, 6th & 7th Graders

Morning activities at this full-day program will focus on project-based learning in the arts, engineering, academic enrichment and entrepreneurship. Afternoons will include fun, physical activities with an emphasis on team-building and character development. Come be a Pacific Ridge Firebird!

Academic Workshops for Middle and High School Students

One or two-week workshops will be offered in areas such as creative and non-fiction writing, photography, silk screening, mosaics, applied geometry, music improvisation, study skills and SAT preparation.

Athletic Camps for Middle and High School Students

Several four-day camp sessions will be offered in numerous sports, as well as strength and conditioning. A one-week coed Nike Basketball camp will also be offered.

For more information and to register, please visit Pacificridge.org and select "Pacific Ridge Summer Programs" at the bottom of the page.

Middlebury Summer Language Academy at Pacific Ridge

Local area students entering grades 5 to 8 can enroll in a two-week intensive language program in Spanish, French or Mandarin Chinese from June 16th-29th. For more information and to register, click here.