Back to School Information

2026 - 2027 Back to School Night -  Please join us for Back to School Night on September 3rd, 2026, 5:30-7:00 pm.  Come see the campus, meet your student’s teachers, and explore some of the amazing parent/guardian opportunities to get involved here at PRHS.

2026 - 2027 Bell Schedule - School starts each day at 8:30 am. Mondays are early release days ending at 2:42 pm. Tuesday-Friday, students are released at 3:30 pm. Detailed bell schedules including zero period, seventh period, minimum day schedules, assembly schedules, and finals week schedules can be found online.

Student Parking Lot - Students who intend to drive to school and park on campus must obtain a parking permit at orientation, or through our safety office. Please bring a copy of your license, registration, and insurance along with the parking permit application. Permits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. Parking permit applications can be downloaded from prhs.pasoschools.org/parkingpermits.

Cars parked without proper permits will be towed. Student drivers must only park in the parking lot west of Bearcat Lane. In addition, the parking lot is off limits during the instructional day and during lunch and nutrition. Students who do not abide by the parking contract and the parking lot policy may be subject to progressive school discipline.

PRHS Policy Handbook - This handbook provides a comprehensive outline of the policies and procedures for Paso Robles High School. All students, parents, guardians, staff, and faculty should be familiar with the PRHS Handbook. A copy can also be obtained in the PRHS Main Office or PRHS Counseling Office.

Student Pictures - School Photos will occur during Schedule and Textbook Pick Up on August 5th, 6th, and 7th.  Picture make-ups and retakes will be held on October 21st, 2026.

Updated PRHS Phone Directory - Get the assistance you need quicker by using the updated PRHS Phone Directory.

Paso Robles High School

Main Phone Line (805) 769-1500

Attendance Office (805) 769-1510

Español (805) 769-1520

Counseling Office (805) 769-1532

Transcripts (805) 769-1540

Safety Office (805) 769-1550

Administration (805) 769-1560

Athletic Office (805) 769-1570

Library (805) 769-1580

Summer School (805) 769-1590

Stay in Touch with the Bearcats - We are looking forward to a positive 2026/2027 school year and to growing and building relationships with our parents and community. In an effort to streamline communication with students, parents, faculty, staff, and the community, please see the following helpful tips for staying in touch with PRHS for the 2026/2027 School Year!

• Official Communications - All official PRHS Communication will be sent through ParentSquare. This includes communication with your student’s teachers, coaches, and emergency communication.
• ParentSquare - Please make sure that your current mobile phone number and email address is up to date in Aeries through the Aeries Parent Portal. This number will be used for ParentSquare updates delivered right to your phone and email.
• Bearcat Public Event Calendar - Don’t miss out on your favorite Bearcat Events. Visit the home page of our website and click on the Calendar Link toward the bottom of the page.
• Student Announcements:  Bearcat Connection -  Students will want to stay up to date with the weekly Bearcat Connection.

Student Accountability Report - Participation Eligibility - We recognize and encourage students to be involved in co-curricular and extracurricular activities at PRHS, as this creates a positive connection to peers and our Bearcat community. However, students need to maintain and meet the eligibility requirements to participate as their primary focus is to earn passing grades that will promote them towards graduation. To be eligible for participation students must maintain:

• 90% Attendance Record (no uncleared cuts)
• 2.0 GPA (total non weighed each grading period) - Probation available for GPA 1.50-2.00
• No more than 1 failing grade
• No fines or fees (ASB, Athletics, Library) - Can be cleared once paid or payment plan completed.
• No ongoing discipline issues including site contracts, district contracts
• No Unserved Detention - Can be cleared once served
• Be on track for graduation (Seniors after 3rd Quarter Grades)

For detailed information regarding co-curricular and extracurricular eligibility can be found online.

Welcome back Bearcats! The PRHS Counseling team is excited to continue to support you in achieving your goals.  We are here to help with social emotional needs, academic needs, and college and career exploration and planning.  Please reach out to your counselor for more information.
 

• A - C  Counselor - Megen Guffey
• D - J  Counselor - Alex Thompson
• M-Re  Counselor   -  Jessica Shatwell
• Ri -Z Counselor  -  Lindsay Soto
• K - L / Dual Enrollment Counselor - Sadie Pedrin
• New comer/ English Language  Specialist / Wellness Counselor - Zenaida Mejia-Lowell

 
Appointments
At this time we are not able to accommodate drop in appointments. Please make sure to schedule an appointment with the counseling secretary, if you would like to meet with your counselor  805-769-1532.
 
Schedule Changes

Google Form to request schedule changes

Student requests to change classes are granted in the following order:

1. Error or mistake in the schedule (an example of this would include, but is not limited to, a missing class, two classes scheduled in the same period, mismatched first/second semester teachers, being scheduled for the wrong level course, etc). All these requests take first priority over any others and are fixed immediately.
2. Students requesting a level change (for example, up into/down out of an Honors/AP course). All these requests take second priority and are adjusted when there is available space in the desired course. These requests must be completed by the 6th week of school; 
3. Students requesting an elective change/upper level math or science change. These requests take third priority, are only adjusted when there is available space in the desired course, and without impacting other classes. All requests must be submitted to counseling utilizing a google form by the end of the first full week of school (or the first week upon return from winter break).

Website
Check the College and Career website for updated information on College Admissions as well as Cuesta enrollment procedures.

Be Here, On Time, All Day, Every Day

Attendance is a vital and important part of our everyday mission. Most importantly, the best way for your student to access the high quality programs and expertise of our faculty and staff is to be at school each day. However, the importance of accurate and timely attendance also ensures that our school is safe, students are accounted for, and ultimately attendance is how our school is funded. Please take a moment to review the following important attendance policies. This will help ensure the accuracy of our records and reduce frustration this school year.

Remember Bearcats: Be Here, On Time, All Day, Every Day!
 
Edia is our new attendance system to improve communication with families regarding student attendance and absences, maximize timely intervention and improve accuracy of absence reasons. Parents will receive truancy letters through email and text messages from Edia. Edia is a two-way communication system in which parents can communicate the reason for student absences. Parents can respond to the text message they receive to clear their student’s absence for that day.

With the addition of Edia, notifications of absences and tardies will be handled by Edia, and consequences notifications for tardies will be handled by Minga. Consequences can include detention and/or Saturday school.                                                  

Attendance Office Contact Information: (805) 769-1510, prhsattendance@pasoschools.org

Please clear any absences the DAY of the absence. Absences can only be cleared up to 48 hours following the absence after which they will be changed to a truancy and can only be cleared by attending Saturday School. Excused Absences can only include illness, medical appointments, death of an immediate family member, jury duty or court appearance, or a religious ceremony or retreat. Illness that lasts more than 3 days requires a doctor's note. All doctors' notes require a signature and stamp. All other absences are considered unexcused.

Absences can be cleared by anyof the following:

1. (PREFERRED) Email the attendance office at prhsattendance@pasoschools.org. Please include in your message  your student’s name, your name, and the reason for the absence. We verify email addresses with the address listed in Aeries and will call with any questions.
2. Call the attendance office at (805) 769-1510. Please leave a message with your student’s name, your name, and the reason for the absence. We do our best to answer the phone each time it rings, but if we miss your call please leave a message. Attendance voicemails are delivered to our computer and are processed throughout the day.
3. When you receive a phone call  informing you of your student’s absence, stay on the line and you can leave a message for our Attendance Office.

Campus Permits must be requested in a timely manner in order for the Attendance Office to have the time to verify the validity of the requests. 

Please request an Off-Campus Request by:

1. Emailing the attendance office at prhsattendance@pasoschools.org no less than 1 hour prior to the leave time. 
2. Sending your student to campus with a signed note and having them check into the attendance office before nutrition.
3. Calling the attendance office no less than 1 hour prior to the leave time. 805-769-1510.
4. Off-Campus Requests should include the following information: student’s name, date leaving, time leaving, time returning, reason for absence and signature of parent/guardian with a phone number where they can be reached on the day of the off-campus request.

Please note:

• Students who leave campus without obtaining an off-campus permit will be considered TRUANT, which may result in disciplinary action.
• In the event that a student leaves campus without first checking out through the Attendance Office, parents/guardians CANNOT excuse the absence after-the-fact.
• Off Campus Permits for medical/dental reasons must be returned to the Attendance Office with doctor’s/dentist’s verification to receive proper attendance coding.
• Parents are not permitted to go directly to the classroom to get a student. Security personnel will escort the student to the Attendance Office.