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Raptor Report
January 29, 2025
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
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Teacher/Staff Luncheon Postponed to Feb. 13 Due to Weather | |
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The third time is the charm! Our rescheduled time last week didn't work out, so the Soup & Salad Lunch for our teachers and staff has been moved to Thursday, February 13th. If you previously offered to bring in items, you are still on the signup. If you are no longer able for the new date, please remove yourself. There are also openings for anyone else who wishes to contribute soups, salads, utensils, bread, and more at this link.
We are especially in need of families to donate your delicious soups! Thank you for any help you can provide!
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Attention Sophomore Students and Parents! | |
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The Sophomore Class Trip is scheduled for March 21-22, 2025. The package price of $469 per person is based on having at least 40 paid travelers. As of January 27th, only 14 students have signed up for this trip! The trip to Atlanta will include a visit to the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Medieval Times dinner show, and Zoo Atlanta. It should be a great time!
Friday, January 31st will be the last day for sign-ups! If you have questions or concerns, please contact mary_lankford@charleston.k12.sc.us or flashette_johnson@charleston.k12.sc.us
Trip Details and Sign-up Information
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Parent Chaperones Needed for Winter Semi-Formal on Feb. 8 | |
Parents Invited to Social Event During Semi-Formal | | |
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Come and meet other AMHS parents at Holy City Brewing after dropping your child at the Semi-Formal dance on February 8. The AMHS Parent Social is sponsored by PIE. Light hors d'oeuvres will be provided.
Holy City Brewing is located at 1021 Aragon Avenue in North Charleston. We look forward to seeing you there!
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We've Got Spirit! First 2025 Spirit Week is Underway! | |
Space Limited for Senior Ads; Order a Yearbook | |
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Recognize your Senior While There is Still Space!
Don't miss the chance to purchase a senior ad for your senior. SPACE IS CURRENTLY LIMITED. You can purchase and design your ad at yearbookordercenter.com. School code: 25698.
If you create an account, you can save your progress on the ad. Deadline is February 28th.
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Families can now pre-order yearbooks & purchase senior ads. The yearbook price is now $70.
Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use our school code: 25698.
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Save the Date: 2nd Annual Raptors Golf Classic & Silent Auction | |
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The AMHS Booster Club hopes you will save the date and make plans to attend the Second Annual Raptors Golf Classic & Silent Auction on March 18, 2025, as we come together to support our incredible Raptor Student Athletes!
The Booster Club is currently looking for sponsors and donated items to make this event an even bigger success. Whether you’re a business, community member, or just a fan of the Raptors, this is your chance to make a difference!
For sponsorship opportunities or to donate auction items, visit https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/2025-raptors-golf-classic
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Raptors, the yearbook is seeking YOUR great photos of sporting events, special events, competitions, field trips, and all-around fun.
To submit your photos for consideration, please use the QR code in the image or use this link: https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/home?code=25698
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AMHS Tours for Prospective Students in Progress - This Week's Rescheduled
Do you know a potential Raptor? Let them and their families know about the upcoming options to tour Academic Magnet High School.
Please save the date and sign up for one of the upcoming tours as soon as possible to save your spot. Sign up at this link.
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Check Out and Order Student Photos Online | |
Handbook Helps Students & Parents Plan for What's Next! | |
Click here for
College Planning Guidance
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Colleges often visit AMHS or the Charleston area. Keep up to date by visiting this document. There are a few visits planned for the next two weeks:
February 4: University of Alabama - 12:30 pm, Cafeteria
February 6: Winthrop University - 12:30 pm, Cafeteria
February 6: University of Alabama-Birmingham, 2 pm, Sr. Lounge
Register through Naviance to show demonstrated interest. These sessions are open for all grades.
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Click here for Resume Tips! | |
Click here for Interview Tips! | |
Graduation Date: Save the Date! CCSD has set the date for AMHS graduation as Friday, May 23, 2025 at 3 pm. Graduation is held at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. | | |
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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/DoTheFAFSA | |
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. | |
The next PIE meeting is Thursday, February 20 at 4 pm. Please contact Kate Williams at amhspie@gmail.com with any questions about PIE (Partners in Education). | |
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Learn more about SIC here. If you have any concerns you would like SIC to address in future meetings, please email Meg Manuel '22P and '24P at megkmanuel@gmail.com. The SIC administrative contact is Ms. Gerideau-Grant, who can be reached at kylene_grant@charleston.k12.sc.us.
The SIC met on Monday. The next meeting is scheduled for February 10, Room 7235, Building 7, at 4 PM.
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Join the Booster Club for the 2024-25 year. 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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Congratulations to Coach Carl Garris and his History Bowl
competitors, Roger Shi '27, Finn Hayes '25, and Lucas Oppelt '25, on their team’s first place win at the 2024 South Carolina Fall History Bee and Bowl in Columbia, SC this past December! Mr. Garris and his team’s victory qualified them for the National Championships to take place in Arlington, Virginia in April 2025. Read more on the AMHS website at this link.
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The AMHS Student Newspaper. Read it here to "get the word on the birds."
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Support our Raptors at Winter Sports events. Check out the full season schedules below! | |
Know of an opportunity from which AMHS students might benefit? Share it with the Raptor Report here.
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The 2025 EngineerGirl Writing Contest is currently accepting entries. The theme this year is “Innovating Smarter” and interested students can submit a piece of writing, choosing a common object they would make “smart” and by describing what it would do, how it would help people, and what could go wrong. The contest is open to all students, of any gender, in grades 3-12 and the deadline is February 1, 2025. The prize for first place in each of three grade categories is $1,000. There is also a note for educators and tips for using the contest in a classroom on the EngineerGirl website. For more information, please contact: Mary Mathias, National Academy of Engineering Program Officer, mmathias@nae.edu. | |
Raptors, please check out this amazing scholarship opportunity sponsored by the S.C. Governors Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities - FOUR years tuition and fees included! | |
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One80 Place, a facility that provides support, shelter, food, and resources for homeless people in the community, is seeking student involvement in a new program called Students Striving To End Homelessness! Students Striving To End Homelessness is a dynamic leadership and community engagement program that will allow high school students to advocate for One80 Place and its mission to end homelessness while gaining leadership skills, community service hours, college/career readiness and so much more. Learn more at this link and with this document.
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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 2024-25 school year from January - May. Apply now at this link.
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Community Service + Activities | |
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Ms. McCall and Ms. Krupilus 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.
The graduation requirement for all students at AMHS is for 90 hours of community service (adjustments for late enrollees and pandemic).
Volunteer Hours Form
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First of all, what is Camp Saint Christopher? We are an Episcopal Summer Camp located on beautiful Seabrook Island, South Carolina. All are welcome regardless of your spiritual or religious background! With 314 acres of barrier island property, there’s always an adventure to be had! Perhaps you’ll sail or swim on the beach or launch a kayak into the marsh. Maybe you’ll lead a hike on one of our trails (we have 5 miles to choose from!) or host a campfire under the stars. And at the end of the day, you can watch the sunset from the boardwalk or from one of our beachfront cabins with all your new camp friends. Consider joining the team for a fun and rewarding summer leadership opportunity that will also help you reach your volunteer service hour requirements! Learn more at this link! | |
Volunteers are needed for the Walk for Autism on April 26, 2025 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 assist 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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Our Lady of Mercy offers volunteer opportunities with various community events, a clothing closet, Downtown soup kitchen, food pantry and after school activities. There are two locations that are welcoming volunteers, one is Downtown on America Street and the other is the primary campus located at 1684 Brownswood Road on John Island. All volunteers have orientation sessions and additional online training if they are working with the afterschool programs. The minimum age required to volunteer is 16.
Interested students can go to this link to learn more and complete a volunteer application: https://www.olmoutreach.org/volunteer. Volunteer Services Manager is Sydni Auvil and she can be reached at 843.559.4109 ext. 100 or via email at sydni.auvil@olmoutreach.org.
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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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