Raptor Report

December 13, 2023

from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)

Empower your child's education: Join the Thanks for Giving Campaign Today!

 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/academic magnet foundation

AMHS' School Improvement Committee is reaching out to AMHS parents to gather feedback about your family's interest in and experiences with college and career counseling, including what's offered at school and services you have taken advantage of outside school. Our goal is to discover new opportunities for growth for our students. 

Click the button to take the survey. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!

Your Magnet student isn't dreaming of sugarplum fairies...they're dreaming of spirit wear!! PIE is ready to check items off your gift-giving list through our spirit wear store. All orders received by 5:00pm on Thursday, December 14 will be ready for pickup by lunch on Friday, December 15. Bags will be secured so that there will be no peeking! 

You can always pick your items up yourself, or reach out to me for other arrangements. clmonteith@gmail.com



Happy holidays!!

AMHS NEHS Book Drive for Pinehurst Elementary

The AMHS National English Honor Societyis 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!

AMHS Code is 4626

Current Number of Families Linked: 226

Funds raised to date: $698.53

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 the site 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.

After you select the size of your ad, choose the option to create your ad through the website. It's easy! Purchase an ad only when you are ready to create it. Please reach out to Yearbook Staffer Lily if you have any questions: tholil0090@ccsdschools.com.

Calling all CCSD parents, apply to join our Parent & Community Advisory Council! 

Application Link: https://bit.ly/CCSDPAC

Reach out to the Booster Club for more information.

Jan / Feb sign ups are open here. Support your Raptors and earn volunteer hours.

January 2024



January 3rd – School Resumes

January 4/5th – Lecture Series

January 8th – FT to Gibbes Museum

January 9th – PreACT Testing

January 9th – Mu Alpha Theta Induction Ceremony

January 10th – Viola Question - Yale Improv Workshop and Performance

January 10th – Coach Limbert Memorial and Dedication

January 10th – College Rep - Charleston Southern University, 12:30 Cafeteria

January 12th – AMHS Prospective Student Tour 1

January  12th - 14th – JKC North Carolina College Tours Field Trip

January 15th – Martin Luther King Day - School and Offices Closed

January 17th – AMHS Prospective Student Tour 2

January 17th – Sophomore Parent (and Student) Night, Lecture Hall, 6-7 PM

January 18th – Academic Bowl Competition

January 23rd – End of Second Quarter

January 24th – Teacher Workday 

January 25th – Academic Bowl Competition

January 26th – Early Release Day (out at 1:30 pm)

[Dear AMHS PIE],

Thank you so much for an amazing AMHS [Faculty and Staff] Holiday party [at Kickin' Chicken last week]!

With gratitude,

Mr. Perlmutter

Sign up here.

Reminder to Seniors!

Big changes are coming to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)!

The new and improved FAFSA will be available by December 31, so be sure to apply early for federal student aid and need-based scholarships at www.studentaid.gov. 

Questions? Reach out to the financial aid offices at the schools to which you are applying or your school counselors.

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

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. 

Ms. Mansfield, the 2023-24 College and Career Specialist, is on the AMHS campus on Wednesdays and Thursdays during school hours.

Her email is rhiannon_mansfield@charleston.k12.sc.us 

Click here for Resume Tips!

Click here for Interview Tips!

If you have any concerns you would like SIC to address in future meetings, please email Jessica Garrett P'25 at jessicakelleygarrett@gmail.com.

Alright, alright, alright ….

Basketball season is finally here!

Which means, the concession stand is back in business. Our Raptor season underway 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!

Join the Booster Club. Learn more here.

Last week's Raptor Athlete-of-the-Week is Grace Reuben '24.

"Her intensity and enthusiasm fuels the energy of her teammates and coaches. Off the court, Grace is a kind and polite young lady. She goes throughout the day with a smile on her face and greets her coaches and teammates with a smile. On the court, she turns into a rebounding beast, going after every rebound and loose ball with fierce tenacity."

- Coach Jones

Thank you to all the many hands who made for a truly meaningful and stunning National Honor Society Induction on Saturday, 12/09/23 - particularly, AMHS alumna and guest speaker, Dr. Deidra Ward and NHS Advisor, Ms. Carrie Renes! Congratulations to our newest NHS scholars!

Learn more about Mr. Grimshaw and The Dirty Birds here.

Raptors Sailing Wraps up the Fall Season. Read more here.

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. 

Athletic Director: Raymond Knauer or 843.746.6376

Assistant Athletic Director: Stevie Jones

Trainer: Marty Travis

Coach contact information is here.

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.

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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