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Raptor Report

September 16, 2026

from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)

Over half of the 30 students named as 2027 CCSD National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists are Academic Magnet High School students. Way to represent, Raptors and congratulations!

From l to r (front): Ms. Gabriella Kuprilis (AMHS Director of School Counseling), Jonathan Mei, Conrad De Arellano, Lane Hawk, Suzette Head, Brooks Traugott, Tennyson Broadhurst, Cullen Reid, Benjamin LeQuire

From l to r (rear): William Barganier, Andrew Flynn, Matthew Baer, Aaron Zhu, Sameen Basunia, Boaz Makowsky, and Principal Barrett Reese

Last Thursday,the Senior Moms stocked the Senior lounge with snacks. Thank you to the parents that donated to the senior lounge snack fund. We are still collecting if you wish to contribute you can Venmo @Meredith-White or @Alana-Sherman-2

Reminders

We are excited for the AMHS International Dinner on Saturday, 10/17!!

Thank you so much to those who have already signed up to cook! 

In order to make this event possible, we still need 10 more food tables! Please sign up here. 

Please click here to view our Amazon Wish List if you're able to donate items to help make this event a success! Purchased items will be delivered directly to the planning committee, who will then deliver them to school.

If you can't volunteer, but would like to attend the event, you can buy your tickets here. 

Please click here for a helpful FAQ sheet and feel free to reach out to 

amhsinternationaldinner@gmail.com with any questions!

Attention Seniors! Essay Writing Workshops and College Application Day info below.

Class Links

Raptor Athletics

Athletic Director: Raymond Knauer or 843.746.6376

Helpful Links

• Click here for past free college planning workshops. Example: Affording College: Accessing free money, scholarships, and paying for higher education 

CTE - Career & Technology Education

Click here for Interview Tips!

Click here for Resume Tips!

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 Michael De Arellano or Ms. GG.

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."

Volunteers Needed – She Tris Triathlon

She Tris hosts beginner-friendly, short distance triathlon events for women and girls. The next event is September 19th in Summerville! Teens and adults are welcome to volunteer — course directional volunteers for the run and bike legs are especially needed. Bring your school forms for volunteer credit! Email sarah@shetris.com with any questions.

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.

2025-26, No. 14

2024, No. 7

2023, No. 8

2020-22, No. 2

2019-, No. 1