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Raptor Report
November 19, 2025
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
Special Note: School is closed next week for the Fall Break and the Thanksgiving holiday, and the Raptor Report will be on a break, too. The next edition will be Wednesday, December 3.
Happy Thanksgiving!
| | Gifts of Gratitude for AMHS Faculty and Staff Made Possible Through Support of AMHS PIE! | | |
Many thanks to all of the AMHS parents who contributed to PIE's annual efforts to show our collective gratitude for AMHS teachers and staff. With your help, we were able to provide delicious treats along with a gift card and personal note for EACH of the teachers and staff members!
Just as we are all grateful for the people who make AMHS a wonderful place for our scholars to learn and grow, we are grateful to the families who supported this effort! May everyone have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
| | Participants Needed for Upcoming Career Symposium | | | | |
PIE is hosting our biennial AMHS Career Symposium on February 6, 2026. We're looking for professionals who are interested in speaking with AMHS students about their career paths.
If you are interested in participating, please fill out this Google Interest Form.
| | Support AMHS Cross Country in Honoring the Memory of Beloved Coach | | |
The Academic Magnet Boys Cross Country Team is planning a special run this December 21–23 in honor of Coach Brian Johnson. Ten current and former Magnet team runners will join together for a relay from Furman University in Greenville to Charleston Southern University, Brian’s alma maters.
The goal of this relay is to celebrate Brian’s life and raise funds from sponsors to give back to the communities that meant so much to him. All funds raised will be donated to three organizations that were meaningful to Brian:
- The Lonon Foundation
- Mount Pleasant Track Club
- Academic Magnet Boys Cross Country Team
The team created a website with full details about the event, the running route, and sponsorship opportunities:
www.milesforcoachj.com/home
WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS EFFORT:
- Share the website through your social media or newsletter channels
- Become an event sponsor (details available on the Sponsor page)
- Any other way you would like to support these young men who are focused on celebrating a coach that meant so much to so many people
| | | | Place Your Order by SUNDAY, November 23! | | |
Charleston County School District has organized a food drive to help provide food to students and their families in need through the 19 schools that now operate food pantries. Students may drop off nonperishable food donations to Ms. Ryan. When donating canned goods, consider ones with pop tops that do not require a can opener.
Members of the public may also bring donations to the following libraries:
- Wando Mount Pleasant, 1400 Carolina Park Blvd.
- Mount Pleasant Library, 1133 Mathis Ferry Road
- Bees Ferry West Ashley, 3035 Sanders Road
- Main Library, 68 Calhoun Street
| | Buy Senior Ads by 12/31; Weeks Left for Early Bird Yearbook Price | | |
The new year will be here before we know it. Purchase senior ads and the yearbook before December 31st. You will design your ad on the website with your purchase. 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!
| | 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 | | |
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.
| | Remembering Mr. McCormick and Honoring His Legacy | | |
The Celebration of Life for former AMHS teacher, Mr. Tyson McCormick, was held on Monday. Mr. McCormick dedicated the last 20 years to Academic Magnet, where he led the Summer Scholars freshman orientation program, was the Science Department Head, and organized and managed countless trips abroad. His passion for science, travel, and his love for his students, defined a marked career.
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 and find out how to donate at www.RaptorExplorerAward.com.
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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.
November 20: Agnes Scott College (Georgia)
| | 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. | | |
Essay prompts for 2025-26 can be found here.
Learn more about the Common App here and here.
| | 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.
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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. | |
The AMHS Student Newspaper. Read it here to "get the word on the birds."
| | AMHS Cross Country Teams Finish Strong at State Championships | | |
The men's team finished 2nd overall, narrowly missing 1st place, earning the SCHSL AA Men's XC runner-up trophy. Dylan Johnson '29, Andrew Amani '29, Samuel Fletcher '27, and Brayden Bunt '26 earned all-state honors for finishing in the top 15 overall. Brayden was also the men's individual runner-up, earning a 2nd place overall finish, and moving up to #4 in the all-time-AMHS men's XC records.
| | The women's team finished 3rd overall, with Rhythm Harris '29 earning all-state honors for finishing in the top 15 overall. | | 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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