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Raptor Report
February 18, 2026
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
| | PIE Treats Students, Faculty, and Staff for Valentine's Day | | |
During lunch on Thursday, February 12, PIE handed out chocolate covered strawberries and sugar cookies with Valentines' sprinkles to the students (top photos).
Then on Friday, February 13, PIE treated the teachers and staff with a bagel and coffee bar for breakfast. PIE also had fruit and mini cinnamon rolls as part of this Valentine’s Day-themed breakfast! It was fun to share a little love for this special day.
| | Order a Yard Sign to Celebrate Your Senior! | | | | |
Yard signs are available to order NOW to celebrate the upcoming graduation of your senior scholar!
The first ordering deadline is this Friday, February 20 for delivery by March 21. Order by March 20 for delivery by April 25. You may choose from several options.
Order today at this link!
| | Join the PIE Team For the Coming Year! | | | | |
The next PIE meeting is THIS WEEK--Thursday, February 19 at 4 pm in the AMHS Conference Room #7235. If you are interested in taking on an active role in this important school community, come join us!
We are looking for more parents to take on a small role to help us take care of our students and teachers at AMHS!
| | Support AMHS Student Athletes Through the Third Annual Raptors Golf Classic & Silent Auction | | |
Only 20 spots remaining for the Raptors Golf Classic on February 24 at The Links at Stono Ferry! Sign up today: https://givebutter.com/c/RaptorClassic2026
All are invited! Money goes toward supporting all Raptor Athletes!
Secure your spot today:
- Single Player – $170
- Twosome– $325
- Foursome – $650
Don’t miss your chance to hit the greens, enjoy great company, and support a fantastic cause: your Raptor student-athletes. Grab your tickets now before they sell out! In addition to the golf event, there's a silent auction from February 20-24, 2026.
| | National Honor Society Students Offer Peer Mentoring | | | | |
Does your student need help with time management and effective studying? You can now request peer help and mentorship in time management and workflow assistance through the National Honor Society at AMHS.
Students can find the Google Request Form through Canvas or at this link or watch the video at this link for more information (both links only work for AMHS students).
| | Let's go to South Korea in Summer 2028! Enroll now and check out the trip details here: www.eftours.com/3003258WX. | Sign Up for this Fabulous Trip to Portugal & Spain by Feb. 25 | | Limited Yearbooks Remain; Order Soon! | | | | |
We're down to 100 yearbooks that are still available for purchase! Order one today for your student. The price is now $75.
Visit yearbookordercenter.com and use our school code: 25698.
| | Students May Request Student Peer Tutoring from NHS | |
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Does your scholar need to make an Override Request for next year's class schedule?
Please use this form to request a course override for the upcoming school year. Override forms are requests to be CONSIDERED for placement in a class that is not offered or for which you do not currently qualify.
The LAST DAY to make override requests will be February 27, 2026.
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SENIORS: Click here for
College Planning Guidance
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Financial aid looks different for everyone. Explore what’s available—and how it can help you pay for college—then start your application at https://bit.ly/DoTheFAFSAired contributor on your form.
| | Click here for Resume Tips! | | Click here for Interview Tips! | | |
Check out the updated AMHS College Planning Handbook--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!
| | 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
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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.
| | 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. | | AMHS Mu Alpha Theta Competes at Math Contest | | |
On Saturday, February 7th, Mu Alpha Theta competed at the 39th University of South Carolina High School Math Contest. The contest consists of an individual written exam as well as a separate written team exam. On the individual exam, three students--Berkay Sahin '28, Rebecca Xu '29, and Aaron Zhu '26--placed in the top 16 overall out of around 100 students and were awarded medals. The team also placed 3rd overall based on their score on the team exam and the top three students' individual scores and were awarded a trophy.
The team will compete again on Saturday, February 21st at College of Charleston and on Friday, February 27th at Coastal Carolina University. Congrats on your successes thus far, Mu Alpha Theta and Coach Frazier, and good luck on the next leg of your academic adventures!
| | Robotics Teams Are Three for Three (Tournaments) | | |
Kudos to our VEX Robotics Teams and Coach Lovering. The Robotics Teams competed this past weekend at the Bengal Bowl II at Blythewood High School, where team 40040M took home the Design Award. This makes them 3 for 3 at tournaments this year as they previously received the Excellence Award, immediately qualifying them for the state competition, and received the Innovate Award at Clemson University in January.
Magnet's second team (40040Z) has only been to two competitions this year (Clemson and Blythewood) and are steadily improving their skills and ranking. They are hoping to qualify for the state competition at Gregg Middle School in Summerville on February 21. Good luck!
| | VFW Post Recognizes AMHS Senior for 'Voice of Democracy' | | | | |
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12102 recognized Luke Nestleroad '26 through the Voice of Democracy program.
During their awards meeting, Luke got to deliver his audio essay with this year’s theme “How are you showing patriotism and support for our country.”
With the skills gained through Mrs. Bortz' speech class, Luke was able to deliver a thoughtful audio essay describing his involvement with local community and local politics and the importance in youth participation.
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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.
| | The Presidential 1776 Award is part of a national civics competition that challenges high school students who have an interest in history around the founding of America and the ideas that shaped this country. The competition focuses on the Founders, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitutional Convention, and the key battles and soldiers of the American Revolutionary War. Register by 2/21. Learn more at this link. | | |
The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund provides up to $10,000 per year in college scholarships for high-achieving South Carolina students with a demonstrated financial need (who will be attending an eligible South Carolina college/university).
We're accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-26 school year from January - May. Learn more and apply now at this link.
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CCSD is once again offering Summer 2026 internships for rising seniors!
Internships will be offered in 15+ CCSD departments. Students who are interested should apply before February 27th.
FULL LIST & APPLY 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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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is hosting the 2026 Walk MS on Saturday, April 11th at the James Island County Park, Wappoo Shelter. Volunteers are needed!
Learn about all the opportunties to volunteer at this link.
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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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