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Raptor Report
October 8, 2025
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
| | THREE More Tables Needed at the International Dinner | | |
The International Dinner is less than three weeks away! This fun and delicious annual AMHS tradition is a wonderful community-building event and a great way to spend a Saturday evening. We need your help to make this year a success!
We still need parent and student volunteers to help with set-up (10/24) and break down (10/25). We also need THREE more country tables! Please sign up here.
THANK YOU so much to those who have already generously donated items from our Amazon Wish List! We need a few more things - please click here if you're able to donate items to help make this event a success. Please have items sent directly to Robyn Bagg, who will deliver them to the school.
If you can't volunteer, but would like to attend the event, you can 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!
Please click here for a helpful FAQ sheet and feel free to reach out to
amhsinternationaldinner@gmail.com with any questions!
| | Senior & Staff/Faculty Lounges Stocked with Snacks | | | | |
The Senior Mom Team of PIE stocked the Senior Lounge recently with snacks and drinks. Thanks so much to all of the senior parents who chipped in to help make it possible!
Also, earlier this week, PIE "stocked the pantry" for AMHS faculty and staff. Check out those photos below.
Thanks to all PIE members who make this support of teachers, staff, and students possible!
| | 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 | | | | |
Friday, October 10
is a half day for students.
Dismissal will be at 11:45 am.
| | College Admissions Event Tonight at AMHS | | |
The Coast-to-Coast College Tour is a joint travel partnership bringing together admissions representatives from Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, Princeton University, University of Southern California, and Vanderbilt University. We travel together because each of our institutions practices a holistic admissions process in a highly selective environment. This program will provide you with the opportunity to learn about each individual institution, and receive insight on navigating the selective admissions process.
This event will be hosted at AMHS on Wednesday, October 8 from 7-9 pm. Register at this link.
Meant as a brief introduction to the signature aspects of each institution, we'll spend the bulk of our time sharing application advice, financial aid insights, and answering questions submitted by students in advance.
| | AMHS Booster Club Hosting Oyster Roast Nov. 16 | | | | |
Meet. Mingle. Enjoy.
The AMHS Athletics Booster Club invites you to an Oyster Roast on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 4–7 pm at Holy City Brewing.
This is the perfect chance to meet other AMHS parents, catch up with friends, and relax over great food and drinks—all while supporting our Raptors!
Tickets are available now: bit.ly/AMHSOysters Don’t miss this fun, casual evening together—we can’t wait to see you there!
| | Registration Open for Senior Class Trip | | It's Not Too Late: Support the AMHS Booster Club! | | | | |
It's not too late to join or be a sponsor of the AMHS Athletics Booster Club! Support our athletes! bit.ly/AMHSBoosterClub
Our primary means to support Raptor Athletes is through your membership and sponsorships. Your donation supports:
- Team Allotments
- Hudl Sports Video Performance Platform
- Scholarship Awards
- All Sports Banquet and Awards Ceremony
- Sports Events & Festivities
- Senior Athlete Posters
- Team Needs as requested
- And MORE!
| | 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.
| | Donate Sports Equipment at Home Football Games | | | | Sports teach invaluable life lessons, yet many kids miss out on this opportunity due to the rising costs of sports equipment. Help reduce this inequality by donating new or gently used sports equipment. Two donation boxes will be set up at the entrance of D4 Stadium to collect any donations at all home games this season. There will be a collection at Ravenel Stadium at the game against Timberland on 10/10. All collected equipment will be donated to the local nonprofit organization, Kids on Point, for disadvantaged kids around South Carolina. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tyler Perez at 854-202-5098. | | |
Mr. Perlmutter has announced two new Academic Magnet colleagues: Ms. Raven Bailey and Ms. Sarah MacDonald. Ms. Bailey joins the staff as a School General Clerk for the 2025-26 school year. Ms. MacDonald will serve as the school's Media Clerk for the 2025-26 academic year, joining the Bonds-Wilson Library team alongside Teacher Librarian Dr. Lara Russell.
Read more about these new staff additions at the news releases linked below:
| | Gratitude for a Successful Freshman Carnival | | |
On behalf of the class of 2029, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our parent volunteers, families, and P.I.E who contributed donations for the carnival!
Your generosity of time, energy, and support made the event a wonderful success, and we are truly grateful for everything you did to help create such a fun experience for our students.
Regards,
Flashette S. Johnson, M.Ed.
Academic Magnet High School
9th & 10th Grade Assistant Principal
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Please contact your counselor if you have any questions about your schedule or what seniors need to do to prepare for the new year (an email was sent to all senior families about Xello, the Common App, and more!).
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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 8: Northeastern University and Duke University
October 14: Centre College (KY)
October 15: University of Richmond (VA)
October 16: Furman University, Mercer University (GA), and Boston University
October 17: University of Notre Dame
October 20: St. John's University (NY), Auburn University, Eckerd College, University of the South: Sewanee (TN)
October 21: Wake Forest University, Queens University (NC), Roanoke College (VA), University of Florida
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)
| | 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.
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Application Guide for First Time Applicants/Rising Seniors.
The Common App opened August 1 and seniors can begin their college application process in full swing! Please see recent emails from our counseling staff about how to connect your counselor to your student's Common App!
| | 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. | | 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, October 16, 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.
| | 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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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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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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