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Raptor Report
April 22, 2026
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
| | NEXT WEEK: 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.
| | Donate Gift Cards for Senior Class Decision Day | | | | Hey Senior Parents of the Class of 2026! Decision Day is almost here, and we need your help to make it amazing for our seniors! We’re looking donations of gift cards for raffle prizes (you can Venmo @Rossana-Guimaraes if that’s easiest!). The day will be packed with lunch, dessert, games, photos, and lots of fun prizes! We can’t do this without you—please check the available slots in the sign-up linked here. Thank you so much! | | 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.
| | A Word of Thanks to AMHS National Honor Society | | | | Academic Magnet Partners in Education (PIE) just wants to send a special "thank you" to members of the AMHS National Honor Society for their thoughtful gift of appreciation. We are touched by your kindness! | | Join the Athletics Booster Board | | |
Magnet's Athletics Booster Club is looking for parent leaders! Good with money? Have some great ideas? Join us!
Contact Kat Taylor: taylor1351@gmail.com or at 843.296.1996.
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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 This Saturday; Tickets On Sale Through April 23! | | | | |
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 deadline has passed for approval of non-AMHS guests.
| | Students Visit Marine Lab in the Keys; Remember Beloved Teacher | | |
Last week Ms. Phillips, Ms. Langley, Ms. Metzner-Roop, Ms. Sellers and Mr. Floyd took a group of students to the Marine Lab Environmental Education Center in the Florida Keys, where they got to observe the manatees, explore coral reefs, and commemorate Mr. Tyson McCormick! Donations made to the center in his memory were used to purchase new tables and benches around their campus (including one dedicated to Mr. McCormick), and the other half is funding scholarships to the experience.
Thanks to all who contributed and made this trip possible.
| | AMHS Hosts Morningside Middle Students | | |
Last week, AMHS had the great pleasure of hosting 30 6th and 7th grade students from Morningside Middle School! NHS tutors and Raptor guides did a phenomenal job acquainting the students to AMHS and the Morningside students looked eager to pursue all the great things that Magnet has to offer.
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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! | | Parents/Guardians Asked to Complete Residency Verifcation for Next School Year | | |
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. | | | | |
On Saturday, March 28, Yiqing Ye '26 and Yidong Ye '27 presented their research on Mitochondrial-ER Stress Pathways as Therapeutic Targets for Smoking-Induced Intervertebral Disc Calcification at the South Carolina Junior Academy of Science annual competition at Furman University.
In the Cell and Molecular Biology category they won first place for their written paper and third place for their oral presentation out of hundreds of students across South Carolina.
AMHS is proud of our amazing Research Raptors! (pictured: Yidong left, Yiqing right)
| | | | Caroline Sessoms ‘26 earned the prestigious Teaching Fellows Scholarship, and it could not be more well deserved! As shared by Teacher Cadet leader Mr. Martin, “Caroline has consistently shown a deep commitment to learning, reflection, and the kind of care for others that defines great educators . She brings thoughtfulness, purpose, and a genuine desire to make a difference in every space she enters. …This honor speaks not just to her academic success, but to her character and future impact. Caroline, we are so proud of you and excited for all that lies ahead.” | | | | Selena Owens '26 and Carson Clark '26 were selected by the SC Department of Education to be part of the SC Seal of Biliteracy Promotional Video, with their submission beating out applicants from all over the state. This significant achievement would not be possible without Sr. Barba’s great advocacy for the CCSD World Languages Department. | |
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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Check out this local summer opportunity for AMHS Math Students: the 2026 Math Research Experience for Lowcountry High School Students and Teachers. It will be held July 20-24 at The Citadel. Students will solve math problems in groups of three with a teacher and/or Citadel faculty mentor. Mr. Rappa was a teacher last year for the camp. Mrs. Renes attended final presentations. They are seeking students excited about math with a background in algebra (or more).
If interested, you must apply. See this flyer and the website for more information. Many AMHS students have been attending this experience the last few years and have had very positive experiences.
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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 STILL NEEDED for event THIS WEEKEND!
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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