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Raptor Report
March 25, 2026
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
| | AMHS Quiz Bowl Team Earns First State Championship | | |
For the first time ever, Academic Magnet High School’s Quiz Bowl team has won the South Carolina state championship title, beating 24 of the best quiz bowl teams from across the state. Congratulations to the A team members, who secured this hard-fought victory for the school: Cameron Erde '26, Liam Rohrbacher '26, Aaron Zhu '27, and James Oliver '28 and for the B team, who also competed impressively, finishing 3-5 in the tournament (Samuel Foppe '28, Ethan Wang '29, Tobias Wilson '29, and Hillary Chang '29).
None of this would be possible without the hard work of Quiz Bowl co-advisors, Ms. Ije Etikerentse and Ms. Kristin Vann. Asked to reflect on their team’s success, Ms. Etikerentse shared “These students thoroughly impress us at every turn. The level, breath, and depth of their knowledge, their competitive spirit, their joie de vivre all combine to make them the exceptional team that they are. We are so privileged to be a part of their collective journey. Go Raptors!
To learn more about this well-deserved honor, please read the press release on the AMHS website (https://amhs.ccsdschools.com/).
| | Juniors Take Flight This Friday | | |
Thanks to the support and the funds raised by The Academic Magnet Foundation, this coming Friday, March 27, the Class of 2027 Raptors will prepare to leave the nest with Juniors Take Flight, a full-day of engaging, interactive instruction providing a bird’s eye view of the college application process. You won’t need to wing it with your essay and Common Application after this day with The College Coaches, an experienced team of college counselors. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided by the Foundation.
Juniors, please bring a charged laptop and meet in the Lecture Hall no later than 8:30 am on Friday. The presentation will be emailed out after the event.
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Attention Freshman and Sophomore Parents: Do you have a knack for numbers and would you like to volunteer your time for this board position? The PIE Board is seeking a candidate to serve a two-year term as treasurer!
Please email Kate Williams at amhspie@gmail.com.
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Prom Tickets Now On Sale! | | | | |
It's almost time to "Let it Glow!"
The AMHS Prom will be held on April 25, from 7:30-11 pm at the Music Farm. Tickets are on sale now through April 23rd and can be purchased at the following link.
1 Ticket- $70 | 2 Tickets $130.
| | Raptors Volunteer at Local Elementary School | | Shoutout to our awesome volunteer Raptors who helped North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School during their PBIS celebration last week! They jumped right in supporting bounce house supervision, playing games with students and face painting! Thank you to Mr. Orr and Ms. Scully for accompanying the students and to Mr. Perlmutter swinging by to celebrate, too! | | College Planning Handbook Updated For Next Year | | | | |
Check out the newly updated 2026-2027 College Planning Handbook available on the AMHS website from the Students Page and the College Preparation Resources page of the School Counseling Department’s website (or at this link). This resource provides a plethora of useful hints ranging from planning for college to writing effective college essays.
| | Raptors Perform at 25th Annual Talent Show | | Last Thursday, our Raptors performed in the 25th annual Talent Show in the Rose Maree Myers Theatre. Thank you, Mr. Grimshaw for your hard work on making the talent show a success year after year! Look for photos of that event on our Facebook and Instagram pages. The Facebook post is at this link. | | The Career Explorer Contest has begun! Students can enter by completing the Google Form sent via email on Thursday, March 19. To be eligible, students must have participated in a Job Shadow on or after Dec. 19 & submit the completed form. Each week, Ms. Mansfield will randomly draw five winners for a chance to receive a prize. Winners will be notified via email by Ms. Wolf. | | 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.
Want to learn more? Watch the video at this link.
| | Yearbooks are Going Fast! Don't Miss Out! | | | | |
Fewer than 30 yearbooks remain available for purchase! Order one today for your student. The price is $75.
Visit yearbookordercenter.com and use our school code: 25698.
| | Students May Request Student Peer Tutoring from NHS | | |
Ms. Rhiannon Mansfield, our Career Specialist, was featured as “the ultimate event planning powerhouse” in the CCSD CTE Career Specialists Team newsletter. AMHS knows this to be true from her dedication to pulling off the annual AMHS Career Symposium, which took place last month. As a dedicated 7 year Career Specialist veteran, Ms. Mansfield shines for her unwavering commitment and her willingness to say "Yes" anytime a need is expressed. We are lucky to have her guiding our Raptors towards their career goals and identifying specialities to fit their interests. Check out our AMHS Counseling page here and the most requested CTE links below:
Website | Facebook | Instagram
| | Parents/Guardians Asked to Complete School Survey for the SC Department of Education | | |
The South Carolina Department of Education partners with the Education Oversight Committee to deliver a parent survey. The response to this survey helps school and district leaders understand how parents feel about the school. A link to this survey has been sent to the parent/guardian of every student at AMHS.
Who should complete the parent survey? Parents of all K-12 students can complete one survey for each of their children attending your school. Parents of Pre-K students do not need to respond to the survey. Any parent/guardian/family member with Parent Portal access associated with a student may respond to the parent survey, but only one response per student will be accepted. For families without internet or computer access, schools should provide access to a computer or mobile device.
How can parents access the survey? Parent surveys will be administered through Powerschool Parent Portal or QR Codes. The QUICK DIRECTIONS provide information about each method of administration.
The parent survey should be completed by April 17, 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! | | This week, Ms. Gerideau-Grant sent to senior parents a document of Frequently Asked Questions about graduation. Check it out 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
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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 Students Excel at SC Technology Student Association Conference | | |
Academic Magnet High School is proud to congratulate the 54 Raptors who placed as winners at the South Carolina Technology Student Association Conference on Saturday, March 21st. We are equally honored to have hosted the 2026 conference, welcoming students from across South Carolina.
To read more about the 54 winners (who will be participating in the TSA National Conference in Washington, D.C. from June 22nd - 26th) and learn how our TSA chapter advisors Mr. Lovering and Ms. Beuk were honored, please read the press release on the AMHS website (https://amhs.ccsdschools.com/) or directly at this link).
| | Raptors Compete in Speech Contest | | |
Congratulations to the AMHS speech students who competed last week in the Optimist Club International Speech contest. The topic was: “The Moment I Realized I Belonged — My Definition of Community."
Participants included Phinneas Funk '28, Benjamin LeQuire '27, Jack Herzke '27, Jacob Lipschutz '26.
Congratulations to these students and their Speech teacher, Ms. Bortz!
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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.
| | 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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