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Raptor Report

October 28, 2026

from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)

Thanksgiving is almost here, and we're feeling grateful for the educators who make Academic Magnet extraordinary every single day. They pour their hearts into our kids all year long, so this season, let's send our gratitude back to them! 

Each year, AMHS PIE gathers donations from our families to give every teachers and staff members a gift card and a handwritten thank-you note. Any amount helps, and every contribution adds a little extra warmth to their week.

Here's the link to the Teacher Appreciation Thanksgiving Gift Card Drive if you'd like to make a donation.

Join us in passing the gratitude and showing our teachers just how much they mean to us. We will be gifting the Teachers & Staff a special holiday treat with their gift cards on Tuesday, November 17th so our collections will end on Saturday, November, 14, 2026.  

Please help us in recognizing Emmett Townsend, Chelsea Luu, Coraline Goodall, Hannah McSwain, Jeric Rodriguez, and Neva Malloy of the AMHS Peace Corps club who volunteered at the Lowcountry Buddy Walk on October 18.

The Lowcountry Buddy Walk raises awareness and celebrates individuals with Down Syndrome while supporting families throughout the Charleston area.

"Mr. Garris has always kept his room open and just has always been able to share more information about history. I remember one time I asked him about Nordic vs. Scandinavian and he gave me an answer, but at like 8 PM at night he emailed me an essay about how he was wrong earlier and the actual true answer. It just raised my respect for him so much and he's kind of just the GOAT for me."

- Graham Owens, 11th Grade

Watch the Ceremony Live!

AMHS YouTube Livestream Channel



We are especially honored to welcome Dr. Andrew T. Hsu, President of the College of Charleston, as this year's distinguished guest speaker. Dr. Hsu is also a former AMHS parent, making his participation particularly meaningful to our school community. His remarkable personal and professional journey reflects the kind of purposeful ambition we hope to inspire in our students. You're encouraged to take a moment to read his biography and learn more about the experiences and accomplishments that make him such an inspiring role model for our students.

This year's theme, Ambition, invites our students to look beyond personal achievement and consider how their talents, opportunities, and aspirations can serve a greater purpose. Throughout the ceremony, we will explore how ambition, when guided by integrity, character, and a sense of responsibility to others, can become a powerful force not only for individual success but also for making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Class Links

Raptor Athletics

Athletic Director: Raymond Knauer or 843.746.6376

Helpful Links

• Click here for past free college planning workshops. Example: Affording College: Accessing free money, scholarships, and paying for higher education 

CTE - Career & Technology Education

Click here for Interview Tips!

Click here for Resume Tips!

Learn more about the AMHS School Improvement Council (SIC) here. Thanks to all the members of our School Improvement Council, the 2025-2026 year-end SIC report has now been finalized and published. The report detailing that group’s great work can be found under the Parents Tab on the AMHS website.

Questions for SIC? Reach out to Chair Michael De Arellano or Ms. GG.

If you missed AMHS alumnus Zac Butler ('25) singing alongside Princeton University's Old NasSoul R&B and Soul A Cappella group, do yourselves a favor and check out a couple of their songs at the link below (also available on our website). They are phenomenal!

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."

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