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Raptor Report
October 22, 2025
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
| | Powderpuff, Ice Cream, and PIE! | | |
PIE was busy last week, providing sweet relief in the form of an ice cream social for students to celebrate the end of the first quarter, and then PIE was on hand at the annual Powderpuff game on Friday to hand out Outshine ice pops to students and faculty! The ice pops went so fast on the beautiful sunny day we don't have pictures to share, but enjoy a few from the Powderpuff game down below! The students had a great time!
At the ice cream social on Thursday and Friday, the Food Allergy Awareness Club had a special table set up for students with milk allergies and also for students who wanted a sugar-free treat instead of ice cream. What a great idea thanks to Beatrice McCrary'28 and Molly Janech '28.
| | THIS SATURDAY: Celebrate Culture and Diversity at the International Dinner; Buy Tickets in Advance | | |
The International Dinner will take place on Saturday, October 25th from 6-8pm in the cafeteria! This fun and delicious annual AMHS tradition is a wonderful community-building event and a great way to spend a Saturday evening.
THANK YOU so much to those who generously donated all of the items from our Amazon Wish List!
Please buy tickets here. (Scroll to the bottom of the Spirit Store page to purchase tickets.) Online ticket sales close 10/24. It's best to buy tickets in advance; prices will increase by $5 at the door, and only cash or checks will be accepted the night of the event!
Please click here for a helpful FAQ sheet and feel free to reach out to
amhsinternationaldinner@gmail.com with any questions!
| | Honoring the Memory of Mr. Tyson McCormick | | |
As Mr. Perlmutter shared in a recent email to parents, Mr. Tyson McCormick sadly passed away on Thursday, October 7. He dedicated the last 20 years to Academic Magnet High School, where he led the Summer Scholars freshman orientation program, was the Science Department Head, and organized and managed countless trips abroad. He was a National Board Certified Teacher and AMHS Teacher of the Year - he was a mentor and colleague, and friend to many. His passion for science, travel, and his love for his students, defined a marked career.
He was academically motivated, and very involved with the youth of North Gate Baptist Church and the Boy Scouts of America. A graduate of Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School, Mr. McCormick completed undergraduate studies at the College of Charleston and a graduate degree at The Citadel. He was an educator for 27 years, beginning his career at Schroeder and CE Williams Middle Schools.
A Celebration of Life will take place Monday, November 17, 2025, from 4:30 pm - 7 pm at Founder’s Hall, located within CharlesTowne Landing in Charleston, SC.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider a tax-deductible contribution to fund the Tyson W. McCormick Raptor Explorer Award, a scholarship endowment established with the Academic Magnet Foundation to honor his legacy. Mr. McCormick believed in the transformative power of global experiences and cultural understanding. This fund will support students at Academic Magnet High School by providing financial assistance for participation in school-sponsored international trips. Learn more at www.RaptorExplorerAward.com. Alternatively, you may consider a memorial gift to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX or the National Brain Tumor Society.
The above was excerpted from Mr. McCormick's obituary. Read it in full at this link.
| | AMHS Booster Club Hosting Oyster Roast Nov. 16 | | |
Shuck, Sip, & Support!
The AMHS Athletics Booster Club Oyster Roast is coming up soon! Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 16, 2025, 4–7 pm at Holy City Brewing!
Enjoy oysters and plenty of other great bites, plus drinks and great company, while supporting AMHS Athletics. Tickets are going fast at bit.ly/AMHSOysters Be sure to get yours by October 31!
Don’t miss this fun evening with our Raptor community!
| | AMHS Football Team Hoping to Organize 'Trunk or Treat' Event for Homecoming Game on Halloween | | |
The AMHS Raptor Football team would like to invite all Raptor families to a "Trunk or Treat" before the homecoming game on October 31, Halloween. Please fill out this interest form if you have interested Trunk or Treaters or if you’re interested in setting up a car for the children attending the game.
"Trunk or Treat" events provide a "trick or treating" opportunity for participants by visiting cars in a parking lot. Car owners are invited to decorate their trunks and offer a Halloween treat (or trick!).
| | Registration Open for Senior Class Trip | | It's Time! Order a Yearbook & Create Senior Ads! | | |
Congratulate your Academic Magnet High School senior by surprising them with a message in the 2026 yearbook. Let them know how proud you are of their accomplishments. Secure your ad space now by visiting YearbookOrderCenter.com using order code 25698. Order a 2026 yearbook while you’re there, too! The current price for the yearbook is $65.
CREATE YOUR AD TODAY!
| | Students May Request Student Peer Tutoring from NHS | | |
The following link below is the official Academic Magnet National Honor Society (NHS) internal tutoring request form. Students can fill out the form to request peer tutoring if they need help in any of their classes for the 2025-26 School Year. The form is posted on the school website under students/National Honor Society. Or you can view here at this link.
Completing this form with as many details as possible will allow NHS to match the student with a tutor (an AMHS NHS junior or senior).
Disclaimer from AMHS NHS Tutoring Committeee:
The most important thing to remember when signing up for tutoring is that the National Honor Society Tutoring Committee is completely student-led and student-run. This means that scheduling and availability is entirely up to the committee members. We do our absolute best to make the perfect match for your student as the request comes in, taking into consideration the student's needs and preferences. However, we can not guarantee that all preferences are filled. It is important to understand that because this committee runs on a volunteer basis, hours and the ability to commit to regular tutoring are restricted.
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
How To Prepare for the 2026–27 FAFSA® Form
Prepare now so you can complete the 2026–27 FAFSA form as soon as it’s available. Here are some ways you can get ready:
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Colleges often visit AMHS or the Charleston area. Keep up to date by visiting this document.
October 22: Syracuse University; Rhodes College, Lawrence University (WI), Jacksonville University (FL)
October 23: Davidson College, Rollins College (FL)
October 24: College of the Holy Cross (MA), Vanderbilt University, Denison University (OH)
October 27: Fairfield University
| | Click here for Resume Tips! | | Click here for Interview Tips! | | SAVE THE DATE! CCSD has set graduation dates for 2026 and our 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. | | |
Essay prompts for 2025-26 can be found here.
Learn more about the Common App here and here.
| Early Action Deadlines for Clemson University and the University of South Carolina are TODAY - October 15, 2025! | | 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. | | Show your AMHS pride with t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more! Scan the QR code above or visit this link! | | 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. | |
Next PIE Board Meeting is Thursday, November 20, at 4 pm
AMHS Conference Room #7235
Please contact Kate Williams at amhspie@gmail.com with any questions.
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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. The next meeting is November 10, 2025.
| | 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. | | AMHS Alumna, Air Force Academy Graduate Now in Dental School | | Ruth Middleton '21, a 2025 graduate of United States Air Force Academy is back home in Charleston, SC, pursuing her dream at MUSC's James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine. Upon receiving her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2029, Ruth will serve her country as a dentist in the U.S. Air Force. Her parents shared this news, noting that AMHS provided Ruth with an excellent education for her to Aim High! | |
The AMHS Student Newspaper. Read it here to "get the word on the birds."
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What's on the Schedule... | |
Know of an opportunity from which AMHS students might benefit? Share it with the Raptor Report here.
| | Seniors May Apply for the Lyceum Scholars Program at Clemson | | |
Open to incoming first-year students of any major, the Lyceum Scholars Program uses a great books approach to studying the moral, political and economic foundations of a free society. All Lyceum Scholars receive a $60,000 scholarship disbursed over their four years at Clemson University.
Those interested in becoming Lyceum Scholars must apply first to Clemson University. After submitting an application to Clemson, the Lyceum Scholars Program application will be available in their Clemson admissions portal. The deadline to apply is Dec. 7, 2025.
| | Applications Open for the United States Senate Youth Program | |
The United States Senate Youth Program, established in 1962 by U.S. Senate Resolution, is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. The 64th annual United States Senate Youth Program Washington Week will be in Washington, D.C. March 7 – 14, 2026. The national deadline for all states to submit their delegate selections is December 1, 2025. Two student leaders from each state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity will spend a week in Washington experiencing their national government in action. Students must be actively serving in high-level elected or appointed leadership positions to qualify to apply (see How to Apply).
Student delegates will hear major policy addresses by senators, cabinet members, officials from the Departments of State and Defense and directors of other federal agencies, as well as usually participate in meetings with the president and a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. All transportation, hotel and meal expenses will be provided by The Hearst Foundations. In addition, each delegate will also be awarded a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies, with encouragement to pursue coursework in history and political science. Applications are due prior to December 1. Please inquire to your school counselor.
Learn more: https://ussenateyouth.org/
| | Know a Raptor Interested in Medical Career? | |
Are you interested in a career in the medical field? Ms. Kaley, the AMHS athletic trainer is accepting applications for student aides who are interested in learning more. Please complete this application and reach out to Ms. Kaley at Mixonka@musc.edu with any questions.
| | 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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