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Raptor Report
February 25, 2026
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
| | PIE Sponsors 'Senior Day' Event at College of Charleston Basketball Game | | Students and staff enjoyed a great College of Charleston basketball victory on Saturday as PIE sponsored this fun event to honor our seniors! Senior students and staff were treated to free tickets and a fabulous game. Other AMHS scholars joined in on the fun as well. Thanks to all who were there! | | Order a Yard Sign to Celebrate Your Senior! | | | | |
Yard signs are available to order NOW to celebrate the upcoming graduation of your senior scholar!
Order by March 20 for delivery by April 25. You may choose from several options.
Order today at the link below!
| | Still Searching for a Few Parents to Join the PIE Team! | | | | |
AMHS Partners in Education (PIE) works to make the AMHS experience the best it can be for students and staff! 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 the Academic Magnet Foundation: For the Love of Magnet, Help our Raptors Take Flight! | | |
Magnet Parents and Families:
WE ARE ALMOST THERE!! We are hovering just under $50K and aiming for $75K! With your help, we know we can meet our goal so that we can continue to provide these critical programs for our students and their success!
By supporting FOR THE LOVE OF MAGNET Campaign, you will make these programs possible:
- ACT/SAT prep classes: 10-week Princeton Review class so every student, regardless of the ability to pay, has access to private test preparation
- Juniors Take Flight: a hands-on workshop with college admission specialists that walks juniors through college applications, essays, resumes and more
- Continuing Education: faculty professional development and teacher appreciation
- Summer Scholars for freshman and transfer students
We need your help, no matter how big or small–every gift is greatly appreciated! If you have questions about donating from your business, please email Ashley Warnock ashleywarnock@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities.
To give online please visit: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/academicmagnetfoundation
THANK YOU!
AMF Board Members and AMHS Student Body
| | Students Needing Service Hours? Volunteer This Weekend! | | | | |
Organizers of the Varsity Boys' Charleston Soccer Shootout Tournament that will be held this weekend are in need of some volunteers for a number of roles from Thursday, Feb. 26 through Sunday, March 1. Sign up at the links below:
| | 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).
| | Limited Yearbooks Remain; Order Soon! | | | | |
We're down to 75 yearbooks that are still available for purchase! Order one today for your student. The price is $75.
Visit yearbookordercenter.com and use our school code: 25698.
| | 2025 Yearbook Receives Honors | | | | |
Congratulations to Ms. Akery and the AMHS yearbook staff! Last year's yearbook was included in Varsity Yearbook’s Portfolio, Vol. 31 publication, as a “best of the best!” Read more about this deserving accolade on the AMHS website: https://amhs.ccsdschools.com/
| | 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 Another Math Contest | | |
Congrats to our Mu Alpha Theta! On Saturday, February 21st, Mu Alpha Theta competed at College of Charleston's Math Meet, which consists of an individual written exam and a number of individual and team competitions throughout the day. The team did fantastically and had the following team and individual wins:
Team Events:
3RD PLACE - Math Relay: Olivia Elko '26, Whitney Gwisc '27, Allison Wang '27, and Dora Wang '28
4TH PLACE - Written Exam Level 1 Team (Geometry and Algebra 1/2): Carter Owens '29, Tongran Xu '29, and Hannah McSwain '29
4TH PLACE - Written Exam Level 3 Team (Calculus): Berkay Sahin '28, Yiqing Ye '26, and Allison Wang '27
Individual Events:
1ST PLACE - Math Marathon: Berkay Sahin '28
1ST PLACE - Statistics Timed Sprint: Suzette Head '27
2ND PLACE - Written Test Level 1: Carter Owens '29
3RD PLACE - Written Test Level 3: Berkay Sahin '28
| | Sophomores Selected for Prestigious Fellowship | | | | |
Congratulations to Dora Wang '28 and James Malm'28, who have been selected for the New Voters 250 Fellowship. The 250 fellowship is a prestigious, year-long program that includes personal mentorship for students, the execution of two student-led voter registration drives, the completion of a 75-hour local organizing project, and a summer summit!
| | AMHS Students Spend a Day at the State House | | | | |
Last week Logan Jordan ‘28 and Luke Nestleroad ‘26 spent the day with AMHS alumna and SC House Representative Spencer Wetmore, an AMHS alumna. During their time at the State House, they witnessed proceedings of the constitutional law subcommittee, sat on the house floor during session, and met a multitude of state representatives and senators. Nice work, Raptors!
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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.
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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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