Visitor Parking Permits

Starting this week, visitors who come to Pacific Ridge between 8:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. will receive temporary parking permits from the security guard on duty. The permits, which will help us more effectively manage campus parking, security and attendance, should be placed on your vehicle's dashboard. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Host Families Needed for Shanghai Exchange Students 

From January 28th to February 3rd, Pacific Ridge will welcome 36 students from China's Shanghai Shidong High School to our campus and into our community. To accommodate the large group, we are in need of twenty Pacific Ridge host families willing to provide food, board and transportation to campus for one or two students during the week of the exchange. If you are interested in hosting or have questions about the opportunity, please contact Shirley Chu at schu@pacificridge.org. 

Pacific Ridge Hosts Robotics Tournament December 7th

Come support young engineers as they display their hard work, creativity and innovation during a FIRST Robotics FTC Qualifying Tournament. Student teams will lead their robots through a variety of pre-programmed and driver-controlled skills related to this year's theme, Cascade Effects. Admission is free.

Date: Sunday, December 7th

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Place: Athletic Center

Parking: On-campus parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged.

Middle School Winter Wonderland Dance December 12th

Middle school students are invited to dress in white for a winter wonderland dance on December 12th. The event is hosted by Upper School Service Learning group New Haven Night Shelter, and all proceeds will go toward the South African homeless shelter of the same name. Pizza and snacks will be provided. 

Date: Friday, December 12th 

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 

Place: Middle School Workroom and Commons 

Cost: $5 for students wearing white; otherwise, $7   

Alumni Family Reception on December 17th

All Pacific Ridge alumni and their families are invited to a winter reception on Wednesday, December 17th, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on the Pacific Ridge campus. This is a wonderful time for alumni to reconnect with one another and celebrate the holiday. Dinner and dessert will be provided. An Evite will be sent to all alumni and families shortly.

Date: Wednesday, December 17th

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

R.S.V.P: Email Nisa Conway at nconway@pacificridge.org 

No School on January 5th: It's Move-In Day!

Pacific Ridge students can enjoy an extra vacation day this holiday season. On Monday, January 5th, faculty and staff will be moving into classrooms and offices in the new Middle School building. Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 6th, for regular classes and a student, faculty and staff ribbon-cutting ceremony - as well as the start of the countdown until the opening of the Arts & Technology Center.

Families interested in Pacific Ridge School are encouraged to visit the Open House scheduled for Saturday, January 10th, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. To RSVP, please contact Admissions Assistant Tiffany Murphy at 760-448-9841, or tmurphy@pacificridge.org. Click here for all Open House dates and more information about the application process. 

Save the Date for Pippin!

Before you make plans for your February vacation, make note of Pacific Ridge's 7th annual musical production! Show dates for Pippin are Thursday through Saturday, February 5th - 7th. Performance times are 7:30 p.m., with an additional matinee at 2:00 p.m. on the 7th. You won't want to miss this action-packed, insightful and entertaining story about a young man's search for a purposeful life. There will be soaring singing, blazing dance numbers, ardent romance, thrilling battle scenes and more - all set in a tantalizing high tech wonderland. Tickets go on sale in January.

Holiday Shop at The Bird's Nest!

Give the gift of Firebird spirit this holiday season! Pacific Ridge blankets, sweatshirts, hats, license plate holders and more are available for purchase on the Bird's Nest website. Items will be delivered to school, where they will be available for pickup at your convenience.