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Raptor Report
December 3, 2025
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
| | PIE Gives Thanks for AMHS Student Scholars! | | On the Friday before Thanksgiving, PIE sent our hardworking students off for the break with a special popcorn treat during lunch. The students were quite appreciative and PIE was delighted, as usual, to hear all of the "thank yous" and words of gratitude! | | AMHS "Holidaze" Begins Next Week | | 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
| | | | Support Student-led Fundraiser for 180 Place | | 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 | | |
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. | | | | 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 Monday, December 15, 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."
| | 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.
| | 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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