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Raptor Report
January 24, 2024
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
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Don't miss this inaugural event! The Magnet Market & Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, January 27, from 8 am-1 pm in the bus loop at the school.
There will be many treasures waiting to be found. Come check it out and support the AMHS Booster Club. Anything not sold will be donated to charity.
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2024 SEMI-FORMAL - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 | |
Non-AMHS Guest Permission Form: For students wishing to bring an outside guest to the Winter Semi-Formal, please be sure to complete the form at this link and submit the completed form to Dr. Zerbst by January 31 (electronically or in person). The link will allow students to make a copy that can filled out electronically or can be printed to complete by hand. Make sure a copy of the school ID photo is included as directed. | | |
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PARENT EVENT
While students are enjoying an Enchanted Night with the Semi-formal on February 3, parents are invited to a gathering at Holy City Brewery.
Please RSVP at this link, or by email to [email protected].
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This Saturday, January 27, at 10 am and 11 am, AMHS, in conjunction with CCSD School Choice, will host a virtual school fair. To RSVP for the event and receive a meeting link, please complete this Parent Registration at this link. | | |
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Last Chance for Senior Ads!
A yearbook ad is the best way to commemorate this big year for your senior. Reserve a space for your child as a special gift for this year and for years to come.
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Visit the Herff Jones Yearbook Order site and use our school code: 25698. Click on "Yearbook Ads" in the top right corner and select the size that's right for your needs.
After you select the size of your ad, choose the option to create your ad through the website. It's easy! Purchase an ad only when you are ready to create it. Please reach out to Yearbook Staffer Lily if you have any questions: [email protected]. The deadline to place an ad for your senior at the current price was Monday, January 15, but the final deadline is Thursday, February 1.
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AMHS Code is 4626
Current Number of Families Linked: 228
Funds raised to date: $864.96
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Let Your Voice be Heard: ELA Textbook Adoption
In an email to parents this week, Principal Perlmutter shared the news about Charleston County School District's current English Language Arts textbook adoption. Families may view samples of the possible textbooks, either in person in the front lobby of the school or online, from now until Wednesday, February 7. For those who wish to provide input after reviewing the textbooks, the district asks that you do so using this Google form.
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AMHS Tours for Prospective Students
A second tour for prospective students (and their parents) to visit AMHS will be held this week. If you know someone who might be intersted, let them know. Sign up here.
The CCSD School Choice Application window opened on January 23, 2024. Find more information at this link (current AMHS students DO NOT need to reapply through this process).
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January 2024
January 24 – Teacher Workday - No students
January 25 – Academic Bowl Competition
January 26 – Early Release Day (out at 1:30 pm)
January 27 – Magnet Market & Rummage Sale - AMHS Bus Loop
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February 2024
February 1 – Academic Bowl Competition
February 3 – AMHS Semi-formal
February 13 – AMHS Prospective Student Tour 3
February 8 – Academic Bowl Competition
February 9 – Dirty Birds, "Light Out Concert"
February 13 – AMHS Prospective Student Tour 4
February 15 – College Rep - Meredith College, 12:30 pm - Cafeteria
February 15 – College Rep - George Mason Univ., 2 pm - Sr. Lounge
February 15 – College Rep - Warren Wilson College, 2 pm - Sr. Lounge
February 15 – DECA State Competition
February 15 – Academic Bowl Competition
February 16 – Career Symposium
February 16 – Early Release Day
February 19 – President's Day - School Closed/Offices Open
February 21 – Outreach Project - Magnet Gives Back
February 23 – Deninufay/Black History Month Performance
February 26 – Progress Reports Distributed this week
February 28 – Freshman Parent Night
February 29 – Academic Bowl Competition
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Dates for college rep visits at AMHS and college rep visits in the Charleston area can be found here.
Register through Naviance to show demonstrated interest. These sessions are open for all grades.
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Ms. Mansfield, the 2023-24 College and Career Specialist, is on the AMHS campus on Wednesdays and Thursdays during school hours.
Her email is [email protected]
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Click here for Resume Tips! | |
Click here for Interview Tips! | |
AMHS enjoys the support of three parent-led, community supported groups and an active SIC group. You can read about each group's mission and get updates below or find out more under the Parent Tab on the School Website.
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If you have any concerns you would like SIC to address in future meetings, please email Jessica Garrett P'25 at [email protected]. | |
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Our Raptor basketball season is underway and the Booster Club is looking for concessions volunteers. Concessions is a great way to earn student service hours, while also supporting your classmates.
Sign up for basketball concessions here. Go Raptors!
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Join the Booster Club. Learn more here. | |
Help spread the good news! Got scoop on a current or former Raptor making their mark in the world? Share it with the Raptor Report here.
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This week's Raptor Athlete-of-the-Week was Gannon Rose '24 of the Raptor varsity wrestling team. In addition to placing 3rd at last weekend's CCSD King of the County in his weight class, Gannon's coaches commented on the important role he serves as a leader and a captain of a growing wrestling team that has done very well this season. | |
The AMHS Student Newspaper. Read it here to "get the word on the birds."
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Please use this link to submit photos to the AMHS Yearbook. If needed, our school code is 25698. You can also submit using the Herff Jones e-Share app available in Apple and Google Play stores for your mobile device.
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Sports Updates & Schedules
Stay up to date with Booster Club Info, Forms, Raptor Rosters and Team Schedules on www.amhsraptors.com!
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AMHS Spring Sports
Information on Spring Sports (including information about sign-ups and tryouts) is available on the Raptor Athletics website at this link.
Spring Sports include lacrosse, baseball/softball, soccer, track and field, golf (men's only) and tennis (men's only).
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Know of an opportunity from which AMHS students might benefit? Share it with the Raptor Report here.
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Raptors & Raptor parents, please check out the Cinderella Project's upcoming boutique and consider donating if you've got dresses, tuxes, and/or suits that no longer fit or you won't wear in the future. | | |
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The Young Filmmakers Project, an annual statewide filmmaking competition offered by the SC Film Commission and Trident Tech, is now open to all high school and middle school students in South Carolina. Deadline for entries is midnight on March 18, 2024.
Learn more at indiegrants.org/young-filmmakers.
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CCSD Winter Hiring Event - January 27, 2024. This event is designed for aspiring educators and school-based support staff who are interested in joining the teaching team. The hiring event will be held at R.B. Stall High School, 3625 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston. From 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, candidates will have the opportunity to meet with school administrators and district leaders to learn about employment opportunities. For additional information, please visit teachincharleston.com.
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Spend Spring Break 2025 in Costa Rica! Raptors are invited to consider this amazing opportunity to explore the ecology of Costa Rica during spring break of 2025. Students will conduct research on leatherback sea turtles AND earn 30 hours of community service. Email Ms. Phillips with any questions. | | |
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Black History Month Essay Contest
The Cynthia Graham Hurd/St. Andrews Library is sponsoring their annual Black History Essay Contest, which is open to all Charleston-area students in grades 6 through 12. Winners will receive a trophy and $50 Amazon gift card. Learn more.
Entries must be postmarked by March 1, 2024.
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Opportunity for the Class of '27!
Kids On Point is teaming up with Charleston Civil Rights and Civics (C3) for the second year to offer an immersive civil rights experience for high school students completing their freshman year. This year's session is scheduled from June 24 to June 28, 2024. Students will explore key sites in the Lowcountry, delving into our region's history of slavery and civil rights. The program will conclude at the Charleston Board of Elections, emphasizing the importance of the election process, voter registration, and will feature a special graduation ceremony.
This week-long experience is entirely free, with transportation and all expenses covered. Learn more and register at this link. Also visit the Kids On Point website, and check out last year's program in this video.
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The Xi Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is sponsoring an oratorical contest on Saturday, February 3, 2024 beginning at 1 pm at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. It is open to ALL middle school and high school students who live within the tricounty (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester) area. Those interested should electronically submit a written/typed copy of their speech on or before Friday, January 26, 2024 via online upload or directly to the chapter’s email at [email protected]. | |
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New Year Discount - $200 off registration! There are still a couple spots open for AMHS students. Join us for an unforgettable 2 weeks in Spain where we will visit and explore Madrid, Sevilla, Malaga and Toledo. Teenagers who want to increase their Spanish skills, looking at minoring or majoring in Spanish or just interested in going with a group of friends this program is for you.
Each student will stay with a host family and siblings while we are in Madrid and then stay in hostels as we travel south to the other cities. You will indulge in traditional Spanish cuisine, see all the must see sights in the capital and other major cities, attend Spanish classes at a local Spanish school as well as master the Escape Room, zip line through the outskirts of Madrid, visit one of the most beautiful beaches in Malaga, explore an underground cave called, “la cueva del Tesoro,” and so much more. Dates are June 12-25. Trip is provided by Barling School and the local coordinator. and the local coordinator. For more information contact Jennie de Diago at [email protected]. Deadline is March 1.
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Here is a comprehensive list of volunteer opportunities.
Learn more about the AMHS Volunteer Hours
graduation requirement here.
Volunteer Hours Form
Have an event that could use AMHS volunteers?
Send info and details to [email protected].
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REMINDER: 30 Hours of Community Service due by May 1
In an email to parents from Principal Perlmutter this week, he shared a midyear reminder that all AMHS students should be working toward their 30 hours of community service which will be due on May 1st. Community Service forms are available on the class canvas pages and all of our Study Hall teachers can answer questions about this important school-wide program.
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Volunteers are needed for the HALOS Oyster Roast on February 25. All proceeds from the event will be used to promote safe and nurturing homes for children in kinship care. The event takes place at Harborside East 28 Bridgeside Blvd. Mount Pleasant SC 29464. Volunteers who want to also attend the Oyster Roast as a guest before or after their shift can purchase a discounted ticket for $20 by emailing [email protected].
Click here to sign up: HALOS Oyster Roast Volunteers
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Volunteer for the Boone Hall Oyster Festival
Sunday, February 4, 2024
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The Raptor Report is published weekly by AMHS PIE on Wednesdays during the school year except for holiday breaks.
Faculty, students, and parents are encouraged to submit articles and/or pictures of AMHS events, honors, and needs.
Please email your information to the Raptor Report Editors by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the Wednesday publication date.
Feedback or suggestions for improvement? Please send an email as well.
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