Raptor Report August 23, 2023 from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)

Community News

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Current Number of Families Linked: 23

Welcome back Raptor Families!! AMHS PIE is looking forward to a fantastic year and we are already busy! Did you know? *PIE pays for the AMHS JSTOR subscription that gives our students access to a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources for research?  *PIE volunteers operate the AMHS Spirit Store - and new sweatshirts are in! Please support your PTSO for the 2023-2024 school year!   You can Join PIE or Renew your membership or sponsorship HERE.

PIE Spiritwear Store

Jennifer Winebrenner '25P and Jane Ellen Paraschos '25P set up a lovely "Back to School" lunch from PIE for AMHS Faculty and Staff. Your support of PIE helps makes events like this possible! Thank you!

Last week, AMHS Faculty and Staff gathered to honor and celebrate Ms. Lucy E. Pinckney.

Save The Date! AMHS Open House Wednesday, September 6th  5:30pm-7:30pm Details to Follow

Many thanks to Coach Johnson, AD Knauer, Blue Sky Endurance, Citadel Track + Field, all those who helped bring back the "Magnet Mile" last Saturday and those who showed up to support it!

Great start to 2023-24!

AD Knauer + Crew

Seniors!

Administrative News

(L to R) Dr. Zerbst, Ms. Gerideau-Grant and Mr. Perlmutter with members of the the Liberty Hill Neighborhood Association after their presentation last week to AMHS faculty and staff.

Raptors, if you're planning on using your own laptop this school year, please make sure to bring your device the first three days of school. If you're unable to access the Guest WiFi using these directions (https://sites.google.com/charleston.../ccsdguestnetwork/home), CCSD's IT department will be available to assist you.

AMHS Student ID Policy Students are allowed to receive four free temporary ID's in the absence of their permanent ID. On their fifth forgetful day, the student is required to purchase a hard copy ID for $5.00 at the ID kiosk, located outside Dr. Zerbst's office. If the student does not have $5.00, the cost will be denoted as a debit in the student's Powerschool account. The process then resets and the student is again allotted four temp IDs at no charge with the fifth forgotten ID a mandatory hard copy purchase.

Get cleared to volunteer at AMHS! Sign up here. The clearance process can take up to 10 days. When you are prompted to select a school, please know that SOA and AMHS are listed as “Bonds Wilson Campus.” Please contact Ms. Ryan at debra_ryan@charleston.k12.sc.us with any questions.

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2023-24 Bell Schedule

AB Schedule Letters Home Open Positions Routes to AMHS

Official Website School Calendar Athletic Links + Socials Pay Fees on RevTrak

School Counseling News

College Entrance Assessment Choice Form

Juniors and Seniors need to fill out the choice form and return it to their school counselor by the stated deadlines.

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2023-24 SAT / ACT DATES

SENIORS! Please complete the AMHS Senior Profile via Naviance ASAP. This is extremely important for the counselors to start writing your college recommendations.  The Common Application opened up on August 1st. How to Complete the Common Application Please add your counselor to your CommonApp as soon as you start your applications (Instructions Here).  The first deadline for early action and early decision applications is October 15th. You will meet with your counselor for your IGP before October. If you are submitting scores, it takes time for scores to be sent to meet application deadlines.

NACAC Guide to College Admissions Click above for more college counseling resources for students.

Scholarship List

Upcoming College Visits

Check your Naviance account for College Visit Information. Here are some of the college visits listed in Naviance for September and October. Check Naviance for times and locations and to register. These sessions are open for all grades.

Class Updates

AMHS StuCo Instagram Page

2024

AMHS Graduation, June 7, 3:00 PM North Charleston Performing Arts Center More information here.

Parent Boards

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.

AMHS PIE

Help AMHS PIE support AMHS students and teachers when you shop! Re-link your Harris Teeter VIC card today. Click here. AMHS Code is 4626. Questions regarding PIE grocery and store partnerships?  Email Jen Mathis '26P at jqmathis24@gmail.com. She is happy to sign you up for HT TIE and explain all the ways in which your shopping can support AMHS PIE's work for students and staff.

PIE is still looking for volunteers to help with: -Career Symposium** -Membership/Fundraising -Nominating These committees have chairs for 2023-24, but PIE is looking for people to learn the ropes this year to take over for 2024-25. Please email amhspie@gmail.com if you are interested or want to learn more.

Email: amhspie@gmail.com

PIE Funding Request Form

AMHS SIC

Have a question for the AMHS Student Improvement Council? Email Jessica Garrett '25P at jessicakelleygarrett@gmail.com. Meetings are monthly on the Second Wednesday at 4:00 pm starting September 13th.

AMHS Booster

Join the Booster Club. Learn more here and check out donor gift levels and shirts for sale this year. Meetings are monthly. The next meeting is September 18 at 5:30 Room 7235.

We need concession volunteers for home football games! 8/25, 9/15, 10/6 and 10/27. If you are new to AMHS, then this is a great way to meet other parents. Sign up here.

Email: amhssportsinfo@gmail.com

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Raptors of Distinction

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.

Clubs, Arts + Academics

The AMHS Student Newspaper. Read it here to "get the word on the birds."

Raptor Athletics

Sports Updates & Schedules Stay up to date with Booster Club Info, Forms, Raptor Rosters and Team Schedules on www.amhsraptors.com!

Athletic Director: Raymond Knauer or 843-746-6416 Spring Assistant Athletic Director: Stevie Jones Trainer: Marty Travis Coach contact information is here.

Click here for more info on All Sports Passes

Sports Calendar

Athletic Links + Socials

Opportunities

Know of an opportunity from which AMHS students might benefit? Share it with the Raptor Report here.

Community Service + Activities

Here is a comprehensive list of volunteer opportunities. Learn more about the AMHS Volunteer Hours graduation requirement here. Volunteer Hours Form Have an event that could use AMHS volunteers? Send info and details to raptorreporteditor@gmail.com.

One Last Thing ...

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 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the Wednesday publication date. Feedback or suggestions for improvement? Please send an email as well.

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