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Raptor Report
April 15, 2026
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
| | Snack Donations Needed To Fuel Students Through Testing | | |
Every year, PIE coordinates snacks for the students during their AP and Finals Testing break time. As you can imagine, this involves a significant number of students and therefore requires a tremendous amount of snacks. If you are willing to purchase any of the requested items, we would be very grateful for your support!
Sign up to donate snacks at this link.
Please deliver items to Ms. Ryan's office in Room 7111. Please be sure to label the snacks for Testing Snacks.
| | 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 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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Have you ever had an idea that you believe might improve Academic Magnet? Are you interested in working with a team whose goal is to improve this school? If so, come join the only team on campus that involves membership from (and gives an equal voice to):
- Students
- Teachers
- Faculty
- Parents
- Community Members
SIC would love to have you! All people (and ideas) are welcome! Meetings are held monthly for one hour on campus.
If you are interested, please email David Northrup at northrupdavid@gmail.com for more information.
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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
The links to bring a non-AMHS student, to purchase tickets, and to vote for your final Prom court were posted by Ms. Krupilis on the Junior and Senior class Canvas page on Tuesday (4/14)! The form for any Non-AMHS student wishing to attend prom is due to Ms. Krupilis no later than THIS FRIDAY April 17th by the end of school day.
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Raptors, please note that the 2026 Testing Calendar has been revised slightly. The Senior Awards Night will take place in the Rose Maree Meyers Theatre on Wednesday, May 27. The 2026 Testing Calendar can be downloaded and printed on ledger paper at this link.
| | 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.
| | 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 | | |
Last week during Spring Break was Assistant Principals' Day, hooray! We couldn’t run AMHS without Ms. GG and Ms. Johnson, our fearless APs! (above)
The school also celebrated our amazing Bonds Wilson Library Teacher Librarians, Dr. Russell (AMHS) and Ms. Gomez (SOA) for National School Librarian day to kick off April’s School Library Month (below).
| | 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 happened before Spring Break. If you ordered supplies scheduled for delivery to the school before the break, please pick them up in Ms. GG’s office.
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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. | | New Members Inducted Into National English Honor Society | | |
Congratulations to the 2026 National English Honor Society members recently inducted into the Mary Oliver Chapter of the NEHS! Thank you, too, to the chapter's student executives: President Jill Gunn, Vice President Kate Heichelbech, Treasurer Amy Adyaeva, Secretary Chase Broadway, and Public Relations executive Keerthana Samuel, and NEHS co-advisors Mrs. Lankford and Dr. Hay for their work. Way to represent, 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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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.
| | 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 NEEDED!
Multiple organizations are seeking assistance for Charleston’s Blessing of the Fleet (Saturday, 4/26). Consider volunteering with the Lonon Foundation by clicking here or the East Cooper Kiwanis Club by clicking here.
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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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