Raptor Report
September 6, 2023
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
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PIE will have several tables tonight at Open House from 5-5:30PM, please stop by to see us! You will be able to:
* Join, or Renew your PIE Membership
* Link your Harris Teeter VIC Card
* Pick up your membership/sponsorship gift swag
* Pick up your Spirit Store pre-orders
* Purchase the new AMHS gray hoodies and t-shirts
We hope to see you there!
Remember, you can Join PIE or Renew your membership or sponsorship HERE.
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*For 2022-2023 year we had 273 people link their VIC cards and PIE received $2,088.78.
**New Challenge! Let's see if we can't beat these numbers in 2023-2024!! Thank you for your support of PIE! AMHS Code is 4626.
Current Number of Families Linked: 82
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Congratulations to AMHS students, faculty and staff for being named the No. 1 High School in South Carolina and No. 8 in the United States.
Read more here and review the data and methods for the calculations here.
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Freshman Carnival!
September 29, Register Here
Cost is $30, which is all inclusive and can be paid here. The permission slip is due 9/22.
Many thanks to Mr. McCormick for planning this event again!
Parents can sign up here to volunteer or donate prizes and food items.
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Robyn Bagg '26P is this year's International Dinner Chair.
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Families! The AMHS Yearbook Production Staff would love to feature some of the beautiful photos you capture of our AMHS students over the course of the year in our yearbook. We want high-quality images of things like sporting events, volunteer excursions, college visits, internships, and club activities.
Please use this link to submit. If needed, our school code is 25698. You can also submit using the Herff Jones e-Share app available in Apple and Google Play stores for your mobile device.
Thank you for being a part of Magnet history!
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Kona Ice
Thursday, September 7
Faculty and staff get a free Kona Ice.
Student prices start at $3.00.
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If you are interested in starting a new club or continuing your club's activities this school year, please take a look at this Google form. It is also posted at the top of this Canvas page under "Home." The form will be due on September 12, 2023, at 11:59 PM.
For those of you who are planning to start a new club this year, you are required to attend one of Dr. Zerbst's club leadership orientations. These will take place on September 14th and 15th in the lecture hall at lunch.
This year, the club fair will be hosted on September 18th and 19th in the breezeway at lunch. This is a time when club leaders can showcase their club and its activities to prospective members.
Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
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SENIORS!
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The first deadline for early action and early decision applications is October 15th.
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Clemson Honors Deadlines
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USC Honors Deadlines
- Senior Night is tonight at 5 PM in the Lecture Hall!
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Here are some of the college visits listed in Naviance for September and October.
Check Naviance for times, locations and to register to show demonstrated interest. These sessions are open for all grades.
Ms. Mansfield maintains this AMHS College Visit list as well for easy reference.
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Bama in Your Town
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 6:30 PM
SC Aquarium
We invite you to join us to meet your local recruiters and representatives from some of UA's top academic departments, as well as future classmates from your area. Register here.
Learn more about Alabama's 2024 Out-of-State Freshman Automatic Merit Scholarships here.
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Student and Parent Senior Night with School Counselors
Wednesday, September 6, 5 PM, Lecture Hall
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Class of 2024 Fundraiser
The class is selling T-Shirts as a fundraiser. You can purchase them here.
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Senior Parking Spot Painting Days
Friday, September 8 - 3:30-5 PM
Monday, September 11 - 3:30-5 PM
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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.
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We will be voting on the proposed PIE Budget for the 2023-2024 school year at the beginning of Open House this evening. A preview of the budget is available here.
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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.
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AMHS's School Improvement Council will host its first meeting of the academic year on Wednesday, September 13th at 4 PM in room 7235.
The first meeting will be an opportunity to learn more about SIC, determine election dates, review election policies, and start proposing focus areas for the year ahead.
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Join the Booster Club. Learn more here.
Meetings are monthly on Mondays. The next meeting is September 18 at 5:30 Room 7235.
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We need concession volunteers for home football games! 9/15, 10/6 and 10/27
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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.
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The AMHS Student Newspaper. Read it here to "get the word on the birds."
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Sports Updates & Schedules
Stay up to date with Booster Club Info, Forms, Raptor Rosters and Team Schedules on www.amhsraptors.com!
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Coach contact information is here.
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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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Learn more about the AMHS Volunteer Hours
graduation requirement here.
Have an event that could use AMHS volunteers?
Send info and details to 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 5:00 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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2023, No. 8 Ranking
2020-22, No. 2 Ranking
2019, No. 1 Ranking
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