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.
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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
Welcome, Ms. Jennifer Baker! 🍎📚🎉
Ms. Baker is joining our 2023-2024 #A3TeachingTeam as an English Teacher at Crescent High School. Jennifer has a Bachelor's in Education from Clemson and a Master's in Education from Hamline University. Before coming to Crescent, she taught English at Beck Academy in Greenville. Welcome to Anderson 3!
Crescent High School's Teacher Cadet program allows students to get classroom experience in Anderson 3 Schools. The Teacher Cadet and Educational Psychology courses also give cadets college credits. Here is a look at this year's Teacher Cadets impacting our schools! 🍎👩🏻🏫✏️
Public Notice of Anderson 3 General Fund Budget Meeting for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Meet 2023 Retiree, Mrs. Jennifer Christenbury! 🍎🎉
Mrs. Christenbury has retired after 33 years of service to Anderson 3. Jennifer is originally from West Columbia, SC, where she graduated from Brookland Cayce High School. Jennifer obtained a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Winthrop and later completed a master's in Elementary Curriculum and Assessment from Southern Wesleyan. She began teaching Special Education at Iva Elementary and later transferred her classroom to Flat Rock Elementary upon opening.
Jennifer and her husband, Mike, have been married for 30 years. Together they have a son Graylyn, and two daughters, Kaitlyn and Amberlyn.
"What will you miss most?"
"The relationships are what I will miss most. I have taught my students for multiple years. The student I have taught the longest is 16 years. I know their families, and they know mine. We go through the ups and downs of life together. The connection is different than any other in education because of the years we work together to educate and care for their children with special needs. My favorite memory would be when a student's parents nominated me for the Golden Apple Award. This is a special memory because these parents were hesitant to send their special needs child to school. I was able to reassure them that she would be treated like she was mine, and we have a special bond through caring for the child's best interest."
Mrs. Christenbury, you have blessed so many for 33 years. Thank you for loving the children of Anderson 3 like your own. We wish you a wonderful retirement! 💛
Congratulations to recent #TigerAlumni Emily Blackwell! She has been named the SCCAWS 3A Softball Player of the Year! 🎉🥎
Meet 2023 Retiree, Mrs. Patricia Wooten! 🍎🎉
Mrs. Wooten has retired after 30 years of service to Anderson 3. Tricia is a 1989 graduate of Crescent High School. After obtaining her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Erskine College, she began her career teaching at Starr-Iva Middle School. Most of her teaching years were spent in 3rd and 4th grade at Starr Elementary before finishing out teaching 5th Grade at Flat Rock Elementary.
Patricia and her husband, Scott, have been married for 24 years. Together they have one daughter, Hannah.
"What will you miss most?"
"I will miss the relationships with my students and co-workers. I will also miss those moments of student success, whether it be understanding a new skill or reaching a goal. My favorite memories come from the bonds established with the students, the funny things they say or do, and the many ways they show how much they appreciate me as their teacher. Being an educator is a calling. You have to be dedicated and, even on your worst day, give the students your best."
Thank you, Mrs. Wooten, for devoting 30 years to educating, inspiring, and loving the children of Anderson 3. We wish you a wonderful retirement! 💛
This year's STEAM Camp was a success! Students spent the week "Blowing Off STEAM" with fun, engaging activities that tested their creativity and critical thinking skills! They ended their week with a trip to downtown Anderson! 🎨😎🎶
Thank you, Bosch, for supporting #A3Students!
Come join our #A3Team! 👋
We are accepting applications for a Custodial position at Crescent High School! For more details on this position and to apply, visit: http://bit.ly/A3Careers
Welcome Back, Hannah Smith! 👋🎉
Ms. Smith is rejoining our #A3TeachingTeam as an 8th Grade English Teacher at Starr-Iva Middle School. Hannah has a bachelor's degree from North Greenville University and will soon graduate with her MFA. Before returning to SIMS, Ms. Smith taught at Wright Middle. We are excited to welcome Hannah back to Anderson 3!
#TigerProud of our Graduates! 🎓🐯
Thank you to Emily Shunkwiler Photography for capturing our ceremony so well! Download photos https://galleries.page.link/zjaVt
Hats off to Crescent High School's 2023 Val and Sal! 🎓
🥇: Emily Blackwell - Valedictorian
🥈: Caleb Beggs - Salutatorian
Welcome, Alex Green! 👋🎶🥳
Mr. Green joins our 2023-2024 #A3TeachingTeam as Starr-Iva Middle School's Band Director. Alex recently received a bachelor's in Music Education from North Greenville University. We are excited for Mr. Green to join us! 🎺🎹🥁
Drive the Bus with Us! 💛🚌
Anderson 3 is accepting applications for School Bus Drivers for the 2023-2024 School Year. Visit https://bit.ly/A3Careers to apply!
💵 $17.28 - Starting Hourly Rate for 2023-2024
🚨RARE OPENING🚨
Starr-Iva Middle School is currently seeking a School Nurse for the 2023-2024 school year. For more details on this position and to apply, visit bit.ly/A3Careers 🩺🐯
