Welcome, Mr. Kail Howell! 🍎🎉
Mr. Howell is joining our 2023-2024 #A3TeachingTeam as a 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Starr-Iva Middle School. Kail is currently completing his Masters Degree in Education from Clemson University. He and his wife have one son. Welcome to Anderson 3, Mr. Howell! 💛
Our schools recently received Wellness Awards from MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness for participating in the MUSC BCCW School-Based Wellness Initiative.💧🍇🏃🏻♀️
-$3000 Grand Prize Wellness Winner ($1,000 Wellness Award + $2,000 Grand Prize): Flat Rock Elementary
-$1000 Wellness Award Winners:
Crescent High, Starr-Iva Middle, Starr Elementary, Iva Elementary
Anderson Institute of Technology is accepting applications for a Mechatronics teaching position for the upcoming school year. 👩🏻💻⚙️
For more information on this position and to apply, visit https://bit.ly/3O8I44f
Welcome, Ms. Mabry Boyle! 🍎🎶🎉
Ms. Boyle is joining our 2023-2024 #A3TeachingTeam as a Music Teacher at Flat Rock Elementary School. Mabry recently received her bachelor's in Music Education from Anderson University. She is originally from Columbia, SC. Welcome to Anderson 3, Ms. Boyle! 💛
Meet Our 2023 Teacher Induction Class! 👩🏻🏫👋🍎
#PridePurposePassion #Anderson3
Welcome, Mrs. Vickie McComas! 🍎🇪🇸🎉
Señora McComas is joining our 2023-2024 #A3TeachingTeam as a Spanish Teacher at Crescent High School! Vickie recently retired after teaching Spanish in Pennsylvania for 30 years. She and her husband, Eric, have been married for 26 years and have two children. ¡Bienvenida a Anderson 3, Señora McComas! 💛
This summer, Phase I of a 2.8 Million Dollar HVAC Project began with the replacement of 51 HVAC units at Starr-Iva Middle. The main goal of this capital project was to improve air quality within the school by replacing old units. ESSER (COVID-19) funds supported the project. 🏫❄️
The massive task has been challenging due to the shortened summer timeline. Thanks to the hard work of the US&S Facility Services Team, 75% of the school is now complete and operational. Over the weekend, the SIMS facilities team and backup from other schools worked to wax floors and prepare the school. Thanks to their hard work, Starr-Iva Middle will now be able to host their 6th Grade Tiger Camp at SIMS on Tuesday!
While this project has been challenging, we are thankful for our team pulling together to prepare the school for students, staff, and families. 🤩🎉
District and School Admin had a fantastic time in Downtown Anderson today for the annual Admin Retreat. We will let you guess which team escaped from @exit4anderson the fastest…. 👀🧩🔓
We can’t wait to kick off a Premier year in Anderson 3! 🖤🐯💛
Congratulations to 2023 Retiree, Mrs. Lisa Craft! 🍎🎉
Mrs. Craft has retired after almost 40 years of teaching! Lisa joined Anderson 3 five years ago as a Special Education Teacher. Before joining Anderson 3, she taught for 34 years in Anderson 5. Mrs. Craft was born and raised in Bethlehem, PA. She graduated from Presbyterian College and received her Masters degree from Clemson University. Lisa and her husband, Tommy, have been married for 34 years. They have two daughters, Carolyn and Anna, one Son in Law, and two Grand-dogs. Upon retiring, the Crafts plan to sail up and down the Eastern Coast!
"I have 39 years of memories, but my best memories are at the Elementary school. I love how excited the students get at holidays. You can feel the excitement at every holiday, especially Christmas. I am definitely going to miss the students! It is going to be an adjustment not seeing those wonderful smiles and receiving hugs daily."
Thank you for being a great teacher and friend to so many, Mrs. Craft. We will miss you! 💛
Welcome, Ms. Kaleigh Lollis! 🍎📚🎉
Ms. Lollis is joining our 2023-2024 #A3TeachingTeam as a 4th Grade Teacher at Flat Rock Elementary. Kaleigh obtained a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Lander University. Welcome to Anderson 3, Ms. Lollis! 💛
Congratulations to 2023 Retiree, Mrs. Cynthia Ginn! 🍎📖🎉
Mrs. Ginn has retired after 20 years of service to Anderson 3. "Cindy" began her career in education as a kindergarten teacher at Iva Elementary before later transferring to Flat Rock upon its opening. More recently, after teaching Reading Intervention for 5 years, she decided she wanted to complete her teaching career as a grade-level teacher, so she returned to 1st grade one last time. Mrs. Ginn and her husband, Dennis, have been married for 48 years. They have two adult children, Leigh and Jeffrey, and five grandchildren ranging from 4 to 14.
"Working in education extends across a wide range of experiences and feelings. At times you are elated when the children are successful and excited about learning. At other times you are concerned and even worried about children who are striving to do well but really struggle. Teaching can also be frustrating when it seems that there is so much to do but so little time. BUT, above all, teaching is very rewarding! Over my 20 years as a teacher in the same district, I've been blessed to see the success of students who may have struggled at first but then excelled and to know that I had a small part in that success."
Thank you for your dedicated service to the students of Anderson 3, Mrs. Ginn. You will be missed! 💛
Welcome, Mr. Wesley Carwile! 🍎🧮🎉
Mr. Carwile is joining our 2023-2024 #A3TeachingTeam as an 8th Grade Math Teacher at Starr-Iva Middle School. Wesley obtained a bachelor's in Elementary Education from Clemson University and a master's in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina. Wesley and his wife have one daughter. Together they reside in the Antreville Community. Welcome to Anderson 3, Mr. Carwile! 👋
Online Returning Student Registration is Now Open! 🖥️🏫
Returning students were active in an Anderson 3 school, including 4K, on the last school day for the school year 22-23.
Online registration for returning students is accessed through PowerSchool Parent Portal here https://bit.ly/A3Online. Students new to our district must complete in-person registration. Please contact your student's school for assistance.
Real Men Read!💪🏾📖📚
Looking back at our favorite moments from 22-23, we thank our local community members for supporting reading in our schools! #Anderson3 #RealMenRead
Congratulations to 2023 Retiree, Mrs. Gayle Sinclaire! 🚌🎉
Mrs. Sinclaire has retired after 30 years of service to Anderson 3. Gayle began driving a school bus as a student at Wren High School in 1966. She would later join the Anderson 3 Transportation team in 1982, where she would drive part-time for several years before becoming a full-time driver. Gayle and her husband, Bill, and their daughter Abby have all driven school buses in Anderson 3! Gayle is also the proud grandma to two grandchildren, Quaid and Elliott.
"What is your favorite memory?"
"Back in the '80s, I drove a kindergarten route. I used to have so much fun with those kids. We used to haul all sorts of things in the back of our buses. Those were the "good ole days!"
Thank you for being YOU, Mrs. Sinclair. Your Anderson 3 family will greatly miss you. Happy Retirement! 💛
🥳🎈 Happy Birthday, Mrs. Hipp! 🥳🎈
We hope you have a fabulous day!
Welcome, Ms. Katelin Craft! 🍎📚🎉
Ms. Craft is joining our 2023-2024 #A3TeachingTeam as a Kindergarten Teacher at Flat Rock Elementary. Katelin obtained a Master's in Early Childhood Education from Clemson University. She and her fiancee recently welcomed a baby boy named Brooks! Welcome to Anderson 3! 💛
Congratulations to 2023 Retiree, Mrs. Beverly Arthur! 🍎🎉
Mrs. Arthur has retired after 23 years of service to Anderson 3. Beverly began her career at Starr-Iva Middle School, where she taught most of her career. She finished this year as a 5th Grade Teacher at Flat Rock Elementary. Mrs. Arthur and her husband have three children and five grandchildren.
"What will you miss most, and what is your favorite memory?"
"I will miss the students the most. One of my favorite activities was making Newton's Laws of Motion videos with my 8th-grade Science students. I so enjoyed the kids at Flat Rock and Iva when I was able to teach Apple Science there for a couple of years. I have also really enjoyed getting to work with the children of former students. In my other career paths, I made money. In education, I made a difference."
Thank you for your service, Mrs. Arthur! Enjoy your retirement! 💛
Crescent Beta recently traveled to Louisville, KY, for the 2023 National Beta Club Convention. Recent alumni and club president Sydney Broadwell placed 7th in Division II Painting, 2nd in Division II Mixed Media, and 1st in Division II Fiber Arts! Congrats! #betacon23 #A3Students
The flag unfurls, a silent plea,
A symbol of freedom for all to see.
In vibrant hues, it proudly waves,
A testament to the land it saves.
It whispers stories of battles won,
Of heroes standing, united as one.
Through the darkest nights and bravest fights,
It silently represents our rights.
Each stripe a mark of unity,
A nation's strength, diversity.
The stars above, a shining light,
Guiding us through the darkest night.
It waves with grace in gentle breeze,
A symbol of hope that never ceases.
For in its threads, the spirit lies,
A promise of freedom that never dies.
So let it soar, on skies up high,
A beacon of truth, it will never lie.
The spirit of the flag, steadfast and strong,
Silently representing freedom's song.
🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
📸: Ken Ruinard
