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Raptor Report
May 27, 2026
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
| | TONIGHT: Senior Awards Night at 6 pm | | |
Every senior should attend Senior Awards Night with their family. The attire for this event is more casual than for graduation. We suggest informal to business casual. Additionally, all seniors will receive their bag of honor cords and other senior awards after the program.
Seniors should gather in the lobby of the Black Box (next to the Rose Maree Myers Theatre (RMTT)) at 5:30 pm to walk in together right at 6 pm. Guests should head to the RMTT and be seated. The first few rows are reserved for the Seniors. Seniors should wait in the Black Box lobby area to walk in together at the beginning of the Awards Night.
Also on Wednesday, May 27: MANDATORY graduation practice will be held at the Performing Arts Center at 1:30 pm.
| | Games, Food, Fun, and Music Highlight the AP Picnic | | Students enjoyed the AP picnic on Friday, May 22, with games, food, and great music. Many thanks to the student bands and Mr. Grimshaw who performed and made it an extra special time for everyone! | | Athletics Booster Board Seeks Graphic Design Help | | |
Do you enjoy creating in Canva? AMHS Athletics Booster Club is looking for a design lead to create graphics for Booster Club events and activities. Contact Kat Taylor at 843-296-1996 or taylor1351@gmail.com
| | | AMHS Community Welcomes New Principal, Mr. Reese | | AMHS Girls and Boys Soccer Teams Both Win State Championships | | |
Congratulations to the AMHS Boys' and Girls' Varsity Soccer Teams who, for the second year in a row, won the South Carolina High School League AA State Championships last week on Thursday!
The girls had a dominating 5-0 performance against Andrew Jackson High School. Senior Bridget Lee produced a hat trick. A fourth score was earned by Hannah Collins, and the scoring was capped off by a
perfect strike from Kamya Pham. This season the girls compiled a 22 – 5 record, which is the most wins in a season since 2014 with a total of 141 goals scored and only 14 conceded. This marks four
championships in the course of ten years and eight overall championships for AMHS women’s soccer. The girls' coach is Alister DeLong.
The Raptor boys played Buford High School from the upstate in a physical match. The boys led 1-0 at halftime behind a perfect placed goal from Cesa Ramirez. Buford evened the score 25 seconds into the second half. Our second goal came minutes later on a header by Jaidon Daley from a long throw from Blake Yarborough. The game was sealed on a counter attack in the closing minutes with another goal by Ramirez to secure a 3-1 victory. The boys' team is coached by Dr. Jason Hamil.
Read the full media release on the AMHS website at this link.
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Want to know when you should arrive for Friday's graduation? Or wondering if you need to worry about tickets for yourself and your family? Maybe you have questions about where to park. If you have questions, we've got answers. Check out the latest graduation FAQ document on the AMHS website at this link. A livestream of the event will be made available by CCSD. The link to the district's YouTube page is in the FAQ document.
Please make special attention of the of the clear bag policy at the Performing Arts Center and North Charleston Coliseum. Graduation attendees are strongly encouraged to not bring any types of bags to the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. However, the following bags are permitted per the Coliseum and Performing Arts Center policy:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 14” x 6” x 14”
- One-gallon plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
- Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, not to exceed 4.5” x 6.5”
- Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at designated entrance points.
- Diaper bags will be allowed for families with infants and toddlers. A child must be present.
Graduation guests will continue to be able to carry items allowed into the venues such as non-professional cameras, binoculars, and smartphones as long as they are in their pockets or a clear bag.
Should you have additional questions or concerns, please visit the Coliseum’s website at www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com for more information about their bag policy.
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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.”
| | Newest Raptors Invited to Sign Up for Summer Scholars | | |
The AMHS Class of 2030 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 2030 are encouraged to join the Facebook page at this link.
Links from graphics below:
Freshman Course Request
Summer Scholars Signup
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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.
| | 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.
| | The AMHS Chapter of NHS would like to recognize our "new to AMHS teachers" for the 2025-26 school year through AMHS/NHS social media...here are some slides the welcoming committee made to recognize them from surviving and thriving their first full year at AMHS! | | |
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.
| | CTE - Career & Technology Education | | 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. | | |
Learn more about the AMHS School Improvement Council (SIC) here. Thanks to all the members of our School Improvement Council, the 2025-2026 year-end SIC report has now been finalized and published. The report detailing that group’s great work can be found under the Parents Tab on the AMHS website.
Questions for SIC? Reach out to Chair David Northrup or Ms. GG.
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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!
Website: https://amhsbc.membershiptoolkit.com/
Email: amhssportsinfo@gmail.com
| | 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 Sofia Catindig '26 who earned a coveted Provost Scholarship at Georgia Tech! | | | | |
Congratulations to Yidong Ye '27 who was selected for the prestigious NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth and Space (SEES) Summer Internship hosted by The University of Texas at Austin Center for Space Research.
To read more about Yidong's upcoming opportunity, please see the press release on our website: https://amhs.ccsdschools.com/
| | | | Congratulations to Lillian Patterson '26 and Luke Nestleroad '26 who were named last week as the first two recipients of the Buist Academy Foundation Legacy Scholarship, which is awarded to graduating seniors who were previously students at Buist Academy and honors students who reflect the values of curiosity, community engagement, and appreciation for the experiences and communities that have shaped their growth and learning. Luke and Lillian were selected based on the authenticity of their essays, commitment to community service, and the way their experience at Buist Academy shaped their character and goals. | |
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.
| | Register a Team for Soccer Tournament on June 6 | | |
Raptors, please consider registering a team for the Chuck Dennis Memorial 5v5 Soccer Tournament. It’s a great chance to come together with the Charleston soccer community for a fun day, healthy competition, and a meaningful cause. Play for a purpose and help create opportunities for young athletes through soccer scholarships generated from the tournament. All athletes will receive free tickets to the Charleston Battery match on June 6. Division winners are recognized during half time of the Charleston Battery. Grab your teammates and be part of it: register, volunteer, or donate at charlesdennisfoundation.org.
Volunteer Opportunities: Help is needed in the concession stand and the event is also looking for a field marshal. A field marshal's simple job involves receiving a scorecard from the scorekeeper, taking it to the referee on the field and returning it to the scorekeeper after the game. Here is a link to their Sign Up Genius.
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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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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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