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Raptor Report
May 6, 2026
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
| | Class of 2026 Celebrates Their College Decisions! | | Thank you to everyone who made Decision Day a success for the Class of 2026! Seniors were treated to fun and games on the lawn, a delicious lunch from Moe's, AND gift card raffles as they celebrated the end of the school year and their new adventures to come. We are so excited for each of our scholars as they take the next steps in their academic careers! Special thanks to AMHS parent Luke Jarrett for taking photos of the day! | | Teachers and Staff Enjoy a Week Full of Appreciation | | Many thanks to all who contributed to PIE's efforts to honor and celebrate AMHS teachers and staff last week! This year’s cruise-themed celebration was full of events like a beautiful luncheon and a bagel breakfast. Teachers and staff also enjoyed the amazing gift baskets provided by generous parents! | | Calling All Raptor Athletes! | | | | |
RSVP and purchase your tickets for the All Sports Banquet at this link.
Banquet Details:
Tuesday, May 26, 5:30-7:30
AMHS Cafeteria
Athletes are free but need to RSVP by May 15! Families and guests may purchase tickets by May 15. Each guest needs an individual ticket, and family tickets are for sale. Tickets are $25 per person (plus fees); or $55 for a family three-pack. We look forward to celebrating our Raptor athletes for the 2025-2026 year!
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/3570872?schoolId=SC15
| | Yearbooks To Be Distributed May 12-13, 22! | | | | Yearbooks have arrived! Check out the yearbook distribution plan in this graphic. A limited number of yearbooks are available for purchase on Revtrak at this link. | | |
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.”
| | TONIGHT: Open House on May 6 for Newly Admitted Raptors! | | Textbook/Chromebook Return Schedule Revised Slightly | | |
Due to a conflict with the times for AP Picnic on Friday (5/22), we've slightly revised that day's Textbook and Chromebook return times. Students should please take note of the revised times and get your textbooks and Chromebooks back! A couple of friendly reminders:
- Don't turn in your Chromebooks on the day for which you're scheduled IF you have a digital exam ahead,
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Remember to return your Chromebook charger and your case to avoid replacement fees.
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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.
| | 2025-26 Year End SIC Report Now Available | 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. | 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.
| | 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. | | |
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. | |
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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Volunteer Opportunity This Saturday!
There's still plenty of space for student volunteers to help out this Saturday, May 9 from 8am until 1pm at the North Charleston Beautification Plant Swap. If anyone is interested, please share the details and email chanlon@northcharleston.org so she can follow up with further details (where to park, etc.).
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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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