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Raptor Report
November 29, 2023
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
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La Bell'Italia: April 11-19
Spring Break 2025
Open to all Grade levels! We will depart for Milan on April 11, and return from Rome on April 19. The tour will include travel to Venice, Florence, Pisa, Assisi, and Rome, centrally located hotels, and breakfast and dinner each day. Please see www.eftours.com/2719140NE for tour details.
If you have any questions, contact, Dr. Altman, Mary_Altman@charleston.k12.sc.us or Mr. McCormick, Tyson_McCormick@charleston.k12.sc.us. You can also join us for an information session on Wednesday, December 6, in room 7110 at 5:30 PM.
Anyone who signs up December 6 - 10, will receive a $200 discount.
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AMHS NEHS Book Drive for Pinehurst Elementary
The AMHS National English Honor Society is holding a holiday book drive for first grade students at Pinehurst Elementary! Our goal is to send EVERY first grader home with a book for the holidays.
To donate a book, students and families can select a title from the Student Council holiday tree or visit bit.ly/nehsbookdrive23. If you would prefer to donate cash, we also welcome donations of any amount! Those who are interested can contribute on the Donations page on RevTrak or by bringing cash to Dr. Hay or Ms. Lankford. We will use any funds received to purchase additional books on the wishlist.
The last day to bring books or donate is Wednesday, 12/13. Thank you for your consideration and support!
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Thank you for considering making a gift to this year's Thanks for Giving Campaign. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, is critical. You can give online here or with the QR code. | |
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Invitation here.
Learn more here and read about our speaker Dr. Deidra M. Ward '15 here.
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The week before Thanksgiving break was a busy one for PIE, which was able to ...
- Show gratitude for teachers and staff with gift cards and bundt cakes
- Provide support for Seniors finishing up Early Action and Early Decision Applications
- Provide popcorn and cookies for the entire school at Powder Puff.
All thanks to those who support PIE with time and/or resources!
Many thanks to Coleen Griffin '25P, Rebecca Martin '26P, Jane Ellen Paraschos '25P, Meredith White '27P, Jennifer Winebrenner '25 and Diana Yarborough '26P for taking the lead on these efforts and all the parents who pitched in to help.
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AMHS Code is 4626
Current Number of Families Linked: 226
Funds raised to date: $580.40
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A yearbook ad is the best way to commemorate this big year for your senior. Reserve a space for your child as a special gift for this year and for years to come.
Visit https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ and use our school code: 25698. Click on "Yearbook Ads" in the top right corner and select the size that's right for your needs.
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There will be a Voter Registration Drive on December 7th in the AMHS Senior Lounge! | |
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Click here for past free college planning workshops.
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Please thank your school counselors for these new grade level planning guides! | |
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Dates for college rep visits at AMHS and college rep visits in the Charleston area can be found here.
Register through Naviance to show demonstrated interest. These sessions are open for all grades.
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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.
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Alright, alright, alright ….
Basketball season is finally here!
Which means, the concession stand is back in business. Our Raptor season opened Nov. 28 and the Booster club is looking for concessions volunteers.
Concessions is a great way to earn student service hours, while also supporting your classmates.
Sign up for basketball concessions here. Go Raptors!
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Join the Booster Club. Learn more here. | |
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.
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The South Carolina Department of Education recognized semifinalists for the U.S. Senate Youth Program at a luncheon in Columbia. Two students will be selected as delegates to represent the state and each will receive a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship.
Congratulations to Harry Ding '24 - one of 10 South Carolina semifinalists.
Learn more about the scholarship here.
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BSA members and the Teacher Cadets had a great time on an AMHS field trip at Charleston School of Law!
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The AMHS Student Newspaper. Read it here to "get the word on the birds."
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Please use this link to submit photos to the AMHS Yearbook. If needed, our school code is 25698. You can also submit using the Herff Jones e-Share app available in Apple and Google Play stores for your mobile device.
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Sports Updates & Schedules
Stay up to date with Booster Club Info, Forms, Raptor Rosters and Team Schedules on www.amhsraptors.com!
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Know of an opportunity from which AMHS students might benefit? Share it with the Raptor Report here.
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The Charleston City Rowing Club Junior’s team is offering its Learn to Row training for spring season on December 2, 3, 9, 10 at Brittlebank Park from 8:30-11:00. New rowers must attend all four sessions to join the team. Sign up at Charlestonrows.org. This is one of the few opportunities on the peninsula for high school students to participate in a D1 sport with great college scholarship opportunities. Plus it is great for physical and mental health and is a lot of fun!
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Join us for an unforgettable 2 weeks in Spain where we will visit and explore Madrid, Sevilla, Malaga and Toledo. Teenagers who want to increase their Spanish skills, looking at minoring or majoring in Spanish or just interested in going with a group of friends this program is for you.
You will stay with a host family with host siblings while we are in Madrid and then stay in hostels as we travel south to the other cities. You will indulge in traditional Spanish cuisine, see all the must see sights in the capital and other major cities, attend spanish classes at a local spanish school as well as master the Escape Room, zip line through the outskirts of Madrid, visit one of the most beautiful beaches in Malaga, explore an underground cave called, “la cueva del Tesoro,” and so much more. Dates are June 12-25. Trip is provided by Barling School and the local coordinator. For more information contact Jennie de Diago at myinternationalprograms@gmail.com. Deadline is March 1.
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The Isle of Palms Environmental Advisory Committee is looking for people in search of community service hours, in order to help with trash clean up in the city. Every other week the Council will host a cleanup in exchange for 3 hours of community service. Anyone living in Isle of Palms or Mount Pleasant is encouraged to come out and help the city.
Please email Jordan Burrell if you are interested
Email: burjor1419@ccsdschools.com
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Here is a comprehensive list of volunteer opportunities.
Learn more about the AMHS Volunteer Hours
graduation requirement here.
Volunteer Hours Form
Have an event that could use AMHS volunteers?
Send info and details to 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 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the Wednesday publication date.
Feedback or suggestions for improvement? Please send an email as well.
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