Middle School Miner Merge
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024
6th Grade: 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. (Pizza to be provided for lunch)
- K8 Commons
7th & 8th Grade: 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
- K8 Main Entrance
Optional locker setup: 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Parents/Guardians welcome)
This event is for all 6th graders, as well as 7th and 8th graders who are new to PRA. This event gives new middle schoolers an opportunity to meet fellow students, staff and become acquainted with the building.
● Drop Off for 6th: Follow the normal driveline drop off process, which is to drop off students at the gate of the K8 Commons area.
● Drop off for 7th and 8th new to PRA: Drop off students at the K8 main entrance
● Supplies: Students should plan to bring all supplies to Miner Merge: community supplies in one bag and personal supplies in their backpack
● Lockers: All Miner Merge students will be assigned their lockers during the event. They may bring locker decorations to Miner Merge. MS students must provide their own locks
● Planners, homework folders, and class schedules will also be handed out during Miner Merge.
● Photos: Students will have their photo taken as part of the Miner Merge Rotations. To pre-order student photos, click here.
● School-issued Chromebooks: IT will be assigning students their Chromebook, going over care and use expectations, and receiving login information.
● 6th graders will be paired with their 8th grade WEB leader.
● Pick up for 6th graders, new 7th and 8th graders: Students will be dismissed at 2:30 p.m. and they can opt to stay until 3:00 p.m. if they need additional time to set up their locker. Students can arrange to have their parents/guardians come in to help them with locker set up if they'd like.
Attention Parents: Miner Merge is a student orientation event meant for students only. Families of students in Miner Merge are welcome to attend Monday’s Check-in Fair (Aug. 12) to drop off medication, pay fees and learn more about volunteering opportunities.
High School Miner Merge
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (games on the field until 12:30 p.m.)
HS Commons
This event is for all incoming 9th graders, as well as 10th, 11th and 12th graders who are new to PRA. This event gives new high schoolers an opportunity to meet fellow students and staff and become acquainted with the building.
● Miner Merge attendees will visit the high school gym to have their photo IDs taken, pick up their class schedules, receive their locker assignments, and to drop off community supplies as one of the rotations during the event.
● As part of Miner Merge this year, students will make Peak spirit wear. PRA will provide a T-shirt for each student, but you can help us have the right size for your student by filling out this form for your incoming high schooler. Students who don’t provide information will be given a medium-sized shirt.
● Students will be led by their high school student ambassador to learn how to navigate the HS building at PRA.
● Parents can pick up students between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.