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Raptor Report
January 28, 2026
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
| | Teacher/Staff Luncheon Appreciation Luncheon Tomorrow | | |
Many thanks to all who have committed to sending in soups, salads, and other items for the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon tomorrow. Please make sure all items are brought to the front office by 9:30 am.
There's still a spot on the signup for ONE more soup if anyone would like to provide a crockpot full of a warm, winter soup! Sign up at this link.
| | Mingle with Parents During the AMHS Semi-Formal | | |
The AMHS Semi-formal will be held on Saturday, January 31 at 7 pm in the school gym. The theme this year is "Golden Hour."
Purchase tickets at this link
During the Semi-formal, AMHS Partners in Education (PIE) will host a Parent Social at Southern Roots Smokehouse in Park Circle (1033 East Montague Avenue). Drop off your student and come mix and mingle with other parents until pick-up time! We hope to see you there.
| | Parent Volunteers Still Needed for Career Symposium | | | | AMHS Parents! The biennial Career Symposium is right around the corner on the morning of Friday, February 6th. PIE could use some help with greeting guests as well as setting up, serving, and clean-up of breakfast and lunch. Check out the volunteer opportunties at this link. | | The next PIE meeting will be Thursday, February 19 at 4 pm in the AMHS Conference Room #7235. If you are interested in taking on an active role in this important school community, come join us! | | | | |
Know someone who is interested in attending Academic Magnet?
Tours for students and families interested in learning more about Academic Magnet and the CCSD School Choice process are invited to tour the school in the new year. The first THREE dates are now full, but there are still spaces in the final tour.
Interested Students Can Sign Up For Tour Dates Here. All questions related to tours can be directed to amhstours@charleston.k12.sc.us
| | AP Research Student Seeks Physicians for Online Survey | | |
For her AP Research class, Anna Cook '26 is seeking doctors who are willing to respond to a brief survey about gender differences when interacting with patients. The estimated time for the survey is 4 minutes. This study aims to better understand how male and female doctors are portrayed in the popular medical drama, Grey's Anatomy, and how those differences relate to practicing physicians. The survey will focus on everyday interactions, such as asking and answering patient questions, using verbal/nonverbal empathy, eye contact, and other interpersonal actions, and how they compare to those portrayed in Grey's Anatomy. The survey is available at this link. Thank you in advance for your participation.
| | Limited Yearbooks Remain; Order Soon! | | | | |
Even though Early Bird Pricing has ended, there's still time to order your student an AMHS Yearbook. The price is now $75.
Visit yearbookordercenter.com and use our school code: 25698
Senior ads were due by December 31.
| | Students May Request Student Peer Tutoring from NHS | | |
Don't forget that if AMHS students need a hand with their studies, they can request help from an NHS peer tutor! The NHS Tutoring Request form is posted on the school website under students/National Honor Society. Or you can view here at this link.
**Please allow 3 to 5 days for AMHS NHS to respond to your tutoring request. We will try to make a pairing as quickly as possible, but submitting a request in advance gives us ample time to fulfill the request properly. For example, if you have a test on a Thursday, notify us by Monday or sooner that you would like to schedule a tutoring session. If you have a test on Monday, notify us by Wednesday of the previous week or sooner**
| | Lockdown Drill Planned on Campus for Thursday, January 29 | |
Principal Perlmutter has shared the following announcement:
As part of our ongoing commitment to school safety, we will conduct a scheduled lockdown drill (also known as an armed intruder drill) on Thursday, January 29. This drill will allow students and staff to practice safety procedures and will incorporate alerts from our newly installed Centegix Security System. We appreciate your support as we continue to prioritize the safety and preparedness of our school community.
Additional efforts to maintain a safe and secure campus include CCSD's random weapons screenings. Linked here is the list of items which CCSD prohibits students from possessing on campus; if found during random weapons screenings, these items will be confiscated and disciplinary action will be taken per the CCSD Student Code of Conduct.
| AMHS Director of Counseling Monica Vallejo Honored as CCSD 'Unsung Educator of the Week' | |
- Charleston County School District has honored Monica Vallejo, Director of Counseling, as their "Unsung Educator of the Week."
The citation said: "Ms. Vallejo is a true leader and advocate for students. She makes decisions for the counseling department based on students' needs, always putting students first. Ms. Vallejo has worked in the district for 29+ years, advocating for students in the counseling departments at Northwoods Middle School and Academic Magnet High School.
Ms. Vallejo works well with her teammates and collaborates during meetings, always with the students in mind. Students seek out Ms. Vallejo for support and conversations, and parents respect her input. Ms. Vallejo is a joy to work with and her coworkers turn to her for suggestions and solutions to difficult situations." -- nominated by a colleague
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SENIORS: Click here for
College Planning Guidance
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Financial aid looks different for everyone. Explore what’s available—and how it can help you pay for college—then start your application at https://bit.ly/DoTheFAFSAired contributor on your form.
| | Click here for Resume Tips! | | Click here for Interview Tips! | | |
SAVE THE DATE! AMHS seniors will walk across the stage on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 3 pm. Graduation will be held at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.
College Decisions! Follow along as AMHS Seniors announce their college plans on the AMHS Decisions page on Instagram at instagram.com/amhsdecisions
Congratulations to all of our amazing AMHS Seniors, and good luck to each of you as you make these exciting decisions!
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Check out the updated AMHS College Planning Handbook--an essential resource for students and parents navigating college applications, featuring new articles on financial aid offers, college tours, admissions interviews, and supplemental essay tips.
Find it online at this link!
| | 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. | | | | Raptor Parents - Do you have a business or service that PIE might be able to partner with when looking for vendors for special events? Please let us know! Email us at: amhspie@gmail.com | | Haven't joined yet? Memberships and sponsorships are still welcome even though the official campaign has ended!!! Join PIE or renew your membership or sponsorship HERE. | Please contact Kate Williams at amhspie@gmail.com with any questions. | | |
Learn more about the AMHS School Improvement Council (SIC) here.
Questions for SIC? Reach out to Chair David Northrup or Ms. GG.
The SIC Report for 2024-2025 can be found on the AMHS website. Read it at this link.
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We support Raptor Athletes through membership and sponsorships.
All funding serves a variety of needs: Team Allotments, Hudl Sports Video Performance Platform, Scholarship Awards, All-Sports Banquet and Awards Ceremony, Sports Events and festivities, Senior Athlete Posters, Team Needs as requested, and MORE!
It's never too late to join, just click here.
Website: https://amhsbc.membershiptoolkit.com/
Email: amhssportsinfo@gmail.com
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Our gear is in stock, but popular items sell out quickly. Grab a couple of favorites, like a sweatshirt (with pockets!), hat, or towel, and build a ready-to-wrap spirit set they’ll love.
To order, simply Venmo (@AMHSAthleticBoosterClub or Cash App ($amhsathleticbooster) and note your merch items in the payment comments.
| | 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. | |
The AMHS Student Newspaper. Read it here to "get the word on the birds."
| | What's on the Schedule... | |
Know of an opportunity from which AMHS students might benefit? Share it with the Raptor Report here.
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AMHS students are invited to apply to a AI and Scientific Discovery Intensive by Stanford Academics. Inspirit AI is a 25-hour live online research program taught by Stanford academics that allows students to learn and apply Generative AI to tackle topical challenges in climate systems, biomedicine, and astrophysics. Applications are due by January 31st.
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The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund provides up to $10,000 per year in college scholarships for high-achieving South Carolina students with a demonstrated financial need (who will be attending an eligible South Carolina college/university).
We're accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-26 school year from January - May. Learn more and apply now at this link.
| | Community Service + Activities | | |
Guidance counselors will regularly post opportunities for service on students' Canvas page and those are also sometimes shared on AMHS social media accounts. Students are encouraged to find opportunities for service in their own communities. Additional opportunties that are shared with the Raptor Report are listed below.
Have a service opportunity to share? Email raptorreporteditor@gmail.com.
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Volunteers are needed for the annual Walk for Autism on Saturday April 25th, 2026 from 7 am to 1:30 pm. Any students wishing to volunteer can come for part of the hours or all. If interested in volunteering please contact Rose O'Neal at 843.553.1316 or rrzoneal@hotmail.com. Volunteers will be needed in several tasks: setting up tables and tents, manning jump castles, food stations, silent auction tables, merchandise table, ticket sales and at the end of the event breaking down tables and tents along with clean up.
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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 pm on the Monday preceding the Wednesday publication date.
Feedback or suggestions for improvement? Please send an email as well.
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