Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, Welcome to the 2026 - 2027 school year! The following information is to assist you as we prepare for the first day of school on Thursday, August 13th, 2026.
Please take a moment to complete the following checklist to ensure you are ready to go for the 2026 - 2027 school year: ⏹️ Create/Login into your Parent Aeries Portal Account and update/confirm your emergency contact information. - You can start updating Aeries information on Monday, August 3rd, 2026.
- You will need to update/confirm your emergency contact information in order for your student to pick up their schedule, textbooks, and chromebooks.
- If you need assistance updating your information in Aeries, we will have Parent Aeries Portal Support available on the following dates: August 5th and 6th - Paso Robles High School - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, and during Schedule/Textbook Pick Up on August 5th, 6th, and 7th from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm.
⏹️ Pick Up your Chromebooks, Textbooks, Schedules, School Photos, and more: - Freshman (9th) - Either August 6th or 7th from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm (you will receive your orientation date via email at the end of July). Our LINK Crew program provides the structure and connection for freshmen to receive support and guidance from our upperclassmen to ease the transition to a larger school. Complete details about Freshman Orientation can be found online. If you have questions about freshman orientation please contact Mrs. Caffrey, ascaffrey@pasoschools.org.
- Sophomores (10th) - August 5th from 8:00 am - 11:00 am and 12:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Juniors (11th) - August 6th from 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Seniors (12th) - August 7th from 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- New Bearcats: new Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors should attend New Student Orientation on August 7th from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm. Please meet at the flagpole in front of the main office. We will help you pick up your schedules, books and give you a tour of campus.
- New Parents/Guardians: New Parent Information sessions will be held August 6th and 7th from 8:00 am - 9:00 am, and 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Presentations will be held in the Performing Arts Center, Spanish translation will be available.
Come Prepared, Avoid Delays - Make sure your Parent Aeries Portal has been updated.
- Make sure all your Library materials are returned and fines paid.
- The PRHS Library is open from 8:00 am-4:00 pm starting August 3rd. NOTE: The library will be closed during schedule pick up times. Textbooks can be returned anytime in the outdoor book drop located to the left of the library doors.
- Get involved early and don’t miss a single opportunity! ASB Stickers will be available to purchase for $35 and gets you free entry to home sporting events, discounts on dances, Prom, school events and more.
- Driving this year? Get your parking permit! Parking permit applications can be downloaded off our website.
⏹️ Review the 2026/2027 Important School Updates, and Counseling Department Update, found below. |
School Photos
- Students will take school portraits during schedule pick up (See schedule above). Picture make-ups and retakes will take place October 21st, 2026. School Photo order forms can be found online at www.mylifetouch.com (Picture Day ID: EVTJM74X6) or in the PRHS Main Office.
Thank you for taking the time to review this information. The entire Paso Robles High School family is looking forward to a new and successful 2026/2027 school year. Sincerely, The Bearcats |
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 at prhs.pasoschools.org/bell-schedule.
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.
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. The handbook can be found online, and 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 take place 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 us online 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) |
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 - mguffey@pasoschools.org
- D - J Counselor - Alex Thompson - athompson@pasoschools.org
- M-Re Counselor - Jessica Shatwell - jlshatwell@pasoschools.org
- Ri -Z Counselor - Lindsay Soto - lesoto@pasoschools.org
- K - L / Dual Enrollment Counselor - Sadie Pedrin - sepedrin@pasoschools.org
- New comer/ English Language Specialist / Wellness Counselor - Zenaida Mejia-Lowell - zgmejialowell@pasoschools.org
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: Schedule changes will not be made for elective changes or teacher choices. If you are placed in a class that is going to put you off track for graduation or in the wrong level (example: you should be in English 2 and you are placed into English 1), please email your counselor. Website: |
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
Clearing Absences 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 either of the following: - (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.
- 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.
- 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: - Emailing the attendance office at prhsattendance@pasoschools.org at least 1 hour prior to the leave time.
- Sending your student to campus with a signed note and having them check into the attendance office before nutrition.
- 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.
|
|
|
