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Raptor Report
April 1, 2026
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
NOTE: There will not be a Raptor Report next week during Spring Break. It will return on April 15.
| | Help PIE Give Thanks to AMHS Teachers and Staff | | | | |
Join PIE in celebrating our fabulous teachers and staff for Teacher Appreciation Week, April 27-May 1!
To participate, you can either make a donation that will go toward the week's festivities, or sign up to donate a gift basket for one of the most highly-anticipated appreciation events of the year - The Gift Basket Raffle!
Check out the signup at this link.
| | PIE Stocks the Fridge and Treats Faculty and Staff | | As we "hop into" the homestretch of the school year, PIE stocked the fridge for faculty and staff and provided a table full of special treats to provide a little spring for their steps! Faculty/staff expressed their gratitude for PIE's kindness and support. Thank you to all families who have contributed to PIE through your membership. You make this possible! | | PIE in Search of Board Treasurer | | | | |
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.
| | AMHS Faculty and Staff Represent AMHS in the Cooper River Bridge Run | | |
Congratulations to Ms. Beuk, Ms. Collins, Ms. Callicott, Ms. Do, Ms. Garcia, and Ms. Metzner-Roop! These six exceptional faculty and staff members represented AMHS in the 49th annual Cooper River Bridge Run this past Saturday! Way to "get over it"!
| | 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.
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It's almost time for EOCs, Final Exams, and AP testing season. Please save and print this ledger-sized 2026 Testing Calendar to keep track.
| | 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 | | |
CCSD Superintendent Anita Huggins sent an email to AMHS parents on Monday, March 30, with an important announcement about AMHS Principal Jacob Perlmutter. "After five years of exceptional leadership, Mr. Jacob Perlmutter will be leaving Academic Magnet High School to serve as the next principal of Burke High School in 2026-27," said Huggins. "While we are excited for him and this well-deserved opportunity, we know this news will be bittersweet for many in the AMHS community."
We are grateful to Mr. Perlmutter for his leadership and wish him the best in his new role. Read the full announcement at this link.
| | 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! | | Cap & Gown Distribution will be this Friday, April 3, from 2-2:45 pm in the Lecture Hall Lobby! | | |
Senior parents! Please check out the Graduation 2026 FAQs document, which will provide you with details on the North Charleston Performing Arts Center’s clear bag policy, the recommended arrival time, parking details, and more!
| | 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. | |
The AMHS Student Newspaper. Read it here to "get the word on the birds."
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Know of an opportunity from which AMHS students might benefit? Share it with the Raptor Report here.
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Senior Raptors who are interested in teaching science or pursuing a post-secondary degree in science, please apply to the Leigh Snelgrove Memorial Scholarship, a $2,000 scholarship that goes directly to the school of the awardee. Email Ms. Langley with any questions.
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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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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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