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Raptor Report
December 17, 2025
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
| | PIE Hosts Holiday Party for AMHS Faculty and Staff | | Last Friday, PIE hosted a holiday party for AMHS faculty and staff at Ms. Rose's in West Ashley. As a special extra treat this year, the faculty and staff were treated to gift cards this holiday season generously provided by Totality Medispa. Our hardworking AMHS all stars can relax with treatment at either Totality Medispa or Totality Men's Health. Many thanks for this generous donation! | | Rho Kappa Welcomes Speaker from Charleston Jewish Federation to Speak About the Holocaust | | The AMHS chapter of Rho Kappa welcomed Dr. Fred Volkman from the Charleston Jewish Federation to speak on his personal familial connections to the Holocaust. The open symposium took place during lunch and was opened to SOA faculty/staff and students. A special thank you to Leah Bagg '26 for her contributions in planning the event and Ms. Orr, Rho Kappa Advisor. | | | Final Days for AMHS "Holidaze"! | | |
As part of the AMHS Holidaze, AMHS Student Council hosted a fantastic Gingerbread House Showdown on Monday, December 15. Thank you! Check out the photos below.
| | Participants Needed for Upcoming Career Symposium | | | | |
Participants are needed for this year's Career Symposium on February 6, 2026! Are you an engineering, medical, or business/finance professional? We'd love you to join us for a morning of engaging with our students who are eager to hear about your career. Thanks to all those who have signed up so far for this special event!
If you are interested in participating, please fill out this Google Interest Form.
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Give a gift that shows up all year!
Our gear is in stock, but popular items sell out quickly. Grab a couple of favorites, like a sweatshirt (with pockets!), hat, or towel, and build a ready-to-wrap spirit set they’ll love.
To order, simply Venmo (@AMHSAthleticBoosterClub or Cash App ($amhsathleticbooster) and note your merch items in the payment comments.
| | 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
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Know someone who is interested in attending Academic Magnet?
Tours for students and families interested in learning more about Academic Magnet and the CCSD School Choice process are invited to tour the school in the new year.
Interested Students Can Sign Up For Tour Dates Here (the first tour has already reached capacity).
| | Buy Senior Ads by 12/31; Weeks Left for Early Bird Yearbook Price | | | Yearbooks are on sale for $65 through December 31. The price increases to $75 on January 1, so now’s a great time to order.
Senior ads are also due by December 31. Make sure your student is included before the deadline!
Visit yearbookordercenter.com and use our school code: 25698
| | 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 | | |
Don't forget that if AMHS students need a hand with their studies, they can request help from an NHS peer tutor! The NHS Tutoring Request form is posted on the school website under students/National Honor Society. Or you can view here at this link.
**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**
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As we finish the last school week of 2025, here's a couple of friendly reminders:
- Friday (12/19) is a Half Day with dismissal taking place at 11:45. Friday's bell schedule is attached.
- The Bonds Wilson Library closes at dismissal time on Half Days. We will be closing at 11:45 am this Friday (12/19). Thanks for making alternate accommodations for the afternoon.
| | Remembering Mr. McCormick and Honoring His Legacy | | |
The AMHS community was saddened with the passing this year of Mr. Tyson McCormick. He 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:
| | 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. | | | | 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. | Please contact Kate Williams at amhspie@gmail.com with any questions. | | |
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. | | |
Congratulations to Academic Magnet's own Louise Martin '26, who is joining 412 athletes in the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal, taking place December 12-20. According to the U.S. Sail Association "the prestigious Youth Worlds competition began in 1971 and has since served as a proving ground for sailing talent on the international stage. The regatta format mirrors the Olympics, bringing together the world’s top youth athletes in male, female, and mixed team categories." Learn more about the Youth Sailing World Championships at at this link. Good luck, Louise and way to represent! (Louise has also committed to continue her education and sailing career next year at Harvard!)
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We are incredibly proud to announce that Academic Magnet High School had an outstanding showing in this year’s Congressional App Challenge!
1st Place: Aydin Zaide & Nathan Taylor
2nd Place: Archer Fanning & Juliette Foster
Aydin and Nathan have been invited to Capitol Hill to showcase their winning app at #HouseOfCode, the most prestigious demo day in student STEM and the new national science fair!
At #HouseOfCode, they’ll:
demo their app to members of Congress;
See their project displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building; and
Connect with other top student coders from across the country.
We are so proud of these talented Raptors for representing Academic Magnet at the national level. Their hard work, creativity, and innovation truly shine!
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The AMHS Student Newspaper. Read it here to "get the word on the birds."
| | What's on the Schedule... | |
Know of an opportunity from which AMHS students might benefit? Share it with the Raptor Report here.
| | 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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