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Raptor Report
January 7, 2026
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
| | New Mural at Academic Magnet Honors the Memory of Mr. Tyson McCormick | | |
During the teacher workday on Monday, a tribute event was held as the Academic Magnet teachers and staff remembered Tyson McCormick, a beloved party of their AMHS family who passed away last year after a courageous battle with cancer. The event was an opportunity to remember Mr. McCormick and view the new mural painted in the science hall entrance of building 7 to honor his memory.
A warm thank you to artist, Matteo Miles for designing and painting this amazing piece of art! You can check out more of Mr. Miles' art on his website: https://www.matteom.com/, and also check out this short time-lapse video of his work on the mural. The mural reflects the memory of the many biology field trips to Florida that Mr. McCormick led each year with the freshman class at AMHS that provided an opportunity to explore the wonders of the ocean and marine life.
As a reminder, a scholarship for students seeking to participate in educational travel abroad that the Academic Magnet Foundation is managing in his honor. Learn more and find out how to donate here: Raptor Explorer Award
| | A Sweet Treat From PIE Before the Holiday Break | | Before the holiday break began, PIE's Student Life Committee provided a table full of sugar cookies and other goodies for students during lunch on December 18. It was a sweet way to share some holiday love after the students finished up the semester! | | Updates from PIE: Save the Dates! | | |
As we begin the new year, PIE is looking forward to a few upcoming events. Please save the dates and look for more information soon!
Semi-Formal & Parent Open House: AMHS Semi-formal will be held on January 31, and on that night PIE will host a Parent Open House. The location is being finalized and should be announced next week. Stay tuned!
Soup & Salad Appreciation Event: This teacher-favorite event will be held January 28! Parents should stay tuned and be on the lookout for the Sign-up Genius for this annual PIE-sponsored event. Do you have a favorite soup or delicious salad recipe? Warm up that crockpot for this beloved event!
Career Symposium - February 6: Many thanks to the parents who have volunteered for this annual event! We have a full roster of speakers available and we know our students are looking forward to this informative event!
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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 two dates are now full, but two dates remain.
Interested Students Can Sign Up For Tour Dates Here. All questions related to tours can be directed to amhstours@charleston.k12.sc.us
| | Don't Forget to Order a Yearbook! | | | | |
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.
| | College Planning Handbook Now Updated! | | |
The updated AMHS College Planning Handbook is now available. This is 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!
| | 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**
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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!
| | 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. | | |
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.
| | | | 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
| | 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. | | |
Suguri Yamaguchi ’26 has been once again selected as a player for United States Youth Futsal (USYF) International Team (U19) two years in a row. The team represents the country and went for 10 days after Christmas to Manchester and London, UK to play international matches against the elite Futsal Teams in England. As one of 10 players in the team, Suguri got a lot of great experiences to play futsal with highly skilled players gathered from throughout the nation and showed his Raptor Spirits in England.
He also started Futsal Club in AMHS this school year. Students with any level of skills are welcome to play for fun! Please ask Suguri Yamaguchi for the details.
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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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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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