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Raptor Report
April 29, 2026
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
| | Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is Underway! | | Many thanks to all who have contributed to PIE's efforts to honor and celebrate AMHS teachers and staff this week! The pictures above were taken on Monday. This year’s cruise-themed celebration promises lots of fun as our hardworking teachers set sail for the week starting with a breakfast bar featuring yogurt, granola and toppings, quiche and fresh fruit! | | Juniors and Seniors Enjoy the Night at Prom 2026 | | |
Prom was a magnificent success! Please see just a few images from this past Saturday above. Thank you, Ms. Krupilis and all the teachers and staff who made this event so very successful.
| | It's Time to Celebrate our Seniors! | | 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.
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Elect Your PIE Board Members for the 2026-2027 School Year
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The proposed slate of new officers is now available from the Nominating Committee. Each member of PIE may cast one vote. No response will be counted as a “YES.”
Proposed PIE Board Members 2026-2027
President: Erin Kaloupek ‘29P
Vice President: Ashley Earl ‘29P
Treasurer: Laney Cowan ‘29P
Secretary: Octavia Barrett ‘29P
Member-at-Large: Kate Williams ‘25P and ‘28P
Please email your vote by June 1 to amhspie@gmail.com with the subject “PIE VOTE.”
| | Open House on May 6 for Newly Admitted Raptors! | | | | |
Attention to all newly admitted Raptors who have accepted your seat at AMHS:
First, congratulations! We are excited to welcome you to the nest.
Second, please save the date; our New Raptor Night, for incoming students and their parents, will be taking place Wednesday, May 6th (5 - 7 pm).
Learn more on the AMHS website or check out this flyer.
Again, welcome to Academic Magnet High School. We look forward to seeing you Wednesday, May 6th!
| | Important Tips for Upcoming AP Testing! | | |
Raptor parents & guardians - Please encourage your learners to do the following this week in preparation for upcoming AP testing at AMHS:
- Locate and bring in their school-issued Chromebook and charger.
- Memorize their College Board username and password as they won’t be able to bring in scrap paper or use a saved username/password.
- Access their lockers, where they will need to leave their backpacks on testing days. ***If a learner needs a reminder of their combination, they should see Mr. Orr.
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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.
| | 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.
| | | 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. | | AMHS Seniors Earn Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships | | |
Please help us in congratulating seniors Chase Broadway, Francesco Hamilton, and Steven Moody, who earned National Merit Scholarship Corporation corporate-sponsored scholarships this year! Charleston County School District (CCSD) has a long tradition of being one of the leading districts in South Carolina with students earning National Merit Scholarships. That tradition continued last week, as the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced a state-best five CCSD students from a total of three schools won corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarships this year. Only 13 students in South Carolina received this honor in 2026.
“I'm sure this is just the beginning of the National Merit winners for our school this year,” said Jacob Perlmutter, principal of Academic Magnet. “We can continue to expect great accomplishments from Chase, Francesco, and Steven. They have been amazing leaders at
Academic Magnet, and I know they will continue to make important contributions in their fields of study.”
Read the full press release on our website, https://amhs.ccsdschools.com/ or at this link.
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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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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 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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