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
💭 Did you know? 💭
Anderson 3 houses Head Start classrooms at Starr and Flat Rock Elementary. Registration is now open, and applications are being accepted for 3 and 4-year-olds. 🚌✏️
🖥️ Visit bit.ly/HeadStartRegis to apply!
☎️ For more information, call 864-233-4128.
Welcome Back, Mr. Rodney Burdette! 🍎🎉🏈
Mr. Burdette is joining the 2023-2024 #A3TeachingTeam as a Special Education Teacher at Crescent High School. Rodney is a 2006 graduate of Crescent. He obtained his teaching degree from Erskine College. Before returning to Anderson 3, Rodney taught and coached at Westside High School. Along with teaching, Mr. Burdette will be coaching Football and Soccer. Rodney and his wife, Makaela, expect their first child in July. Welcome back to Anderson 3!
Early Learning Coordinator Ashlea Hatcher and Elementary Assistant Principals Candace Roberts and Ariel Davis rocked their MTSS presentation at the 2023 SCASA Conference! 🤩🏫👩🏻🏫
#PridePurposePassion #Anderson3
We are now accepting applications for a Science teaching position at Starr-Iva Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year! 🔬🧬👩🏻🏫
Applicants need Middle-Level Science certification, but all certifications will be considered. Interested applicants, please contact Adam Coats, Principal, at coatsa@acsd3.org.
For more details on this position and to apply, visit, https://bit.ly/A3Careers
We are saddened to inform you of the loss of Anderson 3 employee, Mrs. Vickie Gambrell. Mrs. Gambrell was an Iva Elementary Facilities Team member for 17 years. Vickie was a hard worker who cared deeply about her job and always made sure things were done just right. She courageously continued to work as much as she could while battling chemotherapy. She will be greatly missed. 💔
Please join us in keeping Vickie's family, friends, and co-workers in your thoughts and prayers.
Mrs. Gambrell's obituary and service information can be found here: https://bit.ly/432yJQQ
The Anderson 3 Board of Trustees will hold a special called board meeting on Wednesday, June 28, at 10:00 AM at the Anderson 3 District Office.
Come Join Us! ✨
We are currently accepting applications for a Nutrition Services Operator for our District Floater position. For more details on this position and to apply, visit bit.ly/A3Careers 👩🏽🍳🍕
Congratulations to 2023 Retiree, Mrs. Debbie Buchanan! 🍽️🎉
Mrs. Buchanan has retired after 15 years of service to Anderson 3. Debbie was born and raised in Iva, SC, and is a 1978 graduate of Crescent High School. She began subbing in the cafeteria in 2004 before accepting a full-time position at Iva Elementary in 2008. Later, she transferred to Starr Elementary, where she worked as a School Nutrition Operator until her retirement. Debbie and her husband, Terry, have been married for 39 years and have two children, Candace (Brent) and Kelsey (Joseph). They have two grandsons, Hudson and Baylor, with one on the way this summer.
"What will you miss most?"
"I will miss the faculty, staff, and students of Starr Elementary. They are like my family! I also will miss seeing my grandson in the school setting every day. One of my favorite memories was working at Flat Rock during the Covid shutdown, packing bag lunches. I worked with and interacted with people from the district that I do not get to see regularly. It was fun getting to know new people, even during the chaos of the pandemic. Working in the educational setting, no matter what capacity, allows you to watch the students grow and mature from K4 to 5th grade. Seeing their growth throughout the years has been very special to me."
Thank you for your faithful service, Mrs. Debbie! We will miss you at Starr Elementary. 💛
Come join our #A3Team! 👋
We are accepting applications for an ISS Paraprofessional position at Crescent High School! For more details on this position and to apply, visit: http://bit.ly/A3Careers
Mrs. Pinson's Creative Writing students at Crescent High School would like to introduce to you the 2022-2023 edition of Roar! magazine.
The Crescent Tiger family came together and submitted poems, short stories, photography, and artwork to share their stories and experiences, so we can all relate to one another on a deeper level.
And now, presenting Roar! - Welcome to the Jungle 📝📸🐅
https://bit.ly/3NdS5ww
