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Raptor Report
May 21, 2025
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
| | Check out the Photos From Decision Day 2025! | | |
Many thanks to AMHS parent Luke Jarrett for the fabulous photos he took of our amazing seniors on Decision Day! Find pictures of your senior to download at this link: 2025 AMHS Decision Day
And congratulations to our brilliant senior scholars for their fantastic college decisions! We wish you the best as you continue your academic careers, and congratulations on your graduation this Friday!
| | It's the Final Countdown for the End of the School Year! | | The Class of 2025 is finished with class and now awaits graduation this coming Friday (May 23)! This week, grades 9-11 have been taking their final exams. Check out the schedule below, along with the "Checkouts" schedule. Summer is coming! | | Important Reminders for the Class of 2025! | | | | |
Seniors are reminded to return their textbooks and Chromebooks (with chargers!), and complete the senior survey.
Don't forget these MANDATORY Senior Events:
- Graduation rehearsal is Wednesday, May 21, at 1:30 pm at the North Charleston PAC.
- The Senior Awards Ceremony is Wednesday evening at 5 pm where they'll pick up their graduation "swag"
- Graduation is Friday at 3 pm (arrive by 2 pm) at the North Charleston PAC
| | Newest Raptors invited to Sign Up for Summer Scholars! | | | | |
The AMHS Class of 2028 is taking shape! Registration is now open for Summer Scholars for ALL new students from July 28-July 30! It's a fun few days that will provide an opportunity to meet other students and learn more about the year ahead! Click the image to sign up.
If you know a new Raptor family, share this email with them and encourage them to subscribe to the Raptor Report! They can also sign up at this link.
Parents of students in the Class of 2029 are encouraged to join the Facebook page at this link.
| | RSVP by Thursday for the All Sports Banquet NEXT WEEK! | | |
RSVP and purchase your tickets for the All Sports Banquet at this link.
Banquet Details:
May 27, 5:30-7:30
AMHS Cafeteria
Athletes are free but need to RSVP by May 22! Families and guests may purchase tickets by May 22. Each guest needs an individual ticket, and family tickets are for sale. Kids 3 and under are free. Tickets are $20 per person. We look forward to celebrating our Raptor athletes for the 2024-2025 year!
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/3570872?schoolId=SC15
| | Check out the 24-25 School Improvement Council Report | | | | Mandated by the state, a School Improvement Council (SIC) serves as a vehicle for teachers, students, parents, administrators, and community representatives to collaborate and help schools across South Carolina reach the goals identified in their five-year school improvement plans (SIPs). The SIC Report for 2024-2025 is now available and has been posted on the AMHS website. Read it at this link. | | Vote by FRIDAY for the 2025-26 PIE Officer Slate | | |
The proposed slate of officers is now available from the Nominating Committee. Each member of PIE may cast one vote. No response will be counted as a "YES."
2025-2026 Officer Slate
Kate Williams - President '25P and '28P
Meredith White - Vice President '27P
Kimberly Steele - Secretary '26P and '28P
Caroline Helems - Treasurer '27P
Alicia Denzel - Member-at-Large '27P
Please email your vote by May 23rd to amhspie@gmail.com with the subject "PIE VOTE."
| | Limited Copies of the Yearbook are Available | | | | |
Travel For Spring 2026 While Earning Service Hours and Conducting Research
Raptors, check it out!! Get more information at this link.
Travel with Mrs. Phillips to Baja to study marine science in 2026.
Email Karla_Phillips@charleston.k12.sc.us with any questions.
| | Limited Spots Available to go to Greece in 2027 | | |
It's official! Grecian Odyssey 2027 is happening! There was a lot of interest, so we opened up some more spots and have 10 left. Visit this link to learn more and enroll: http://www.eftours.com/2853355JW.
| | Read Important Information About End-of-Course exams | | |
The statewide End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) assessment will occur May 1-7 and May 19-22 for students enrolled in Algebra 1, Biology 1, English 2, and/or United States History and the Constitution. The EOCEP encourages instruction in the specific standards for the courses, inspires student achievement, and documents the level of students’ mastery of the academic standards.
Read an important letter from Assistant Principal Flashette Johnson at this link.
| | Handbook Helps Students & Parents Plan for What's Next! | |
Click here for
College Planning Guidance
| | | Click here for Resume Tips! | | Click here for Interview Tips! | | 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. | | |
As was noted above,the proposed slate of officers for the 2025-26 school year is now available from the Nominating Committee. Each member of PIE may cast one vote. No response will be counted as a "YES."
2025-2026 Officer Slate
Kate Williams - President '25 P and 28' P
Meredith White - Vice President '27 P
Kimberly Steele - Secretary '26 P and 28' P
Caroline Helems - Treasurer '27 P
Alicia Denzel - Member-at-Large '27 P
Please email your vote by May 23rd to amhspie@gmail.com with the subject "PIE VOTE."
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Learn more about the AMHS School Improvement Council (SIC) here.
The SIC Report for 2024-2025 is now available and has been posted on the AMHS website.
Read it at this link.
| | 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. | | | | Congratulations to Kimmy Do '25 who was recognized by the SC Law Related Education Division for her "passion, enthusiasm, and experience" with a Mock Trial Scholarship! | |
The AMHS Student Newspaper. Read it here to "get the word on the birds."
| | AMHS Sports Makes a Mark in the SCHSL! | | |
Track & Field Top Finishers at the SCHSL AA Championship
Women's - 7th place overall
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4x800m: Abby Trolley, Natalie Cina, Mia Dewey, Evie Hassid, silver medalists
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1600m: Rhythm Harris, 4th place
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400m hurdles: Priya Cardella, 5th place
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800m: Rhythm Harris, 6th place
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4x400m: Ashlyn Cromwell, Priya Cardella, Natalie Cina, Mia Dewey, 5th place
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Triple jump: Makenzie Wilbourn, gold medalist
Men's - 4th place overall
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4x800m: Brayden Bunt, Everett Landrith, Hunter Kuhnell, C.J. Geiger, silver medalists
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Javelin: Peyton Johnson, 8th place
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1600m: Calvin Volkmann, 4th place & Quinn Swanton, gold medalist (new AMHS record of 4:16.78!)
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800m: Everett Landrith, 4th place
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3200m: Peyton Johnson, 6th place & Quinn Swanton, gold medalist
Soccer Teams Head to State Championships on Thursday!
Men's Varsity Soccer defeated Philip Simmons 2-0 on Friday night to claim the SCHSL AA Lower State Championship. The men's team will play Andrew Jackson in the SCHSL AA Championships this Thursday evening (est. 6:00/6:30 pm).
Women's Varsity Soccer followed suit and defeated Philip Simmons 4-0 on Saturday morning to also claim the SCHSL AA Lower-State Championship. The women's team will play Dixie in the SCHSL AA Championships this Thursday afternoon (est. 4:00 pm).
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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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Apply to AI and Software Development Camp
The Inspirit AI summer program empowers young students to collaborate on AI projects with Ivy League mentors to tackle pressing real-world challenges from disease diagnosis, to exoplanet research, and supporting disaster-management. Please apply here for summer 2025!
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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 2024-25 school year from January - May. Apply now at this link.
| | Community Service + Activities | | Community Service hours were due on May 1! Stay tuned to this area next year for more opportunities to volunteer in the community. Feel free to share any opportunities that are open to students! | | |
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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