January is designated as Board Member Recognition Month. In Anderson 3, we are extremely thankful for the dedication of our board of trustees! Thank you for your service to the students and staff of Anderson School District 3!
From Left: Curtis Wiles, Marty Watt, Larry Holbrook, Tripp Bouknight, and Danny Owens.
Anderson School District Three will continue to participate in the USDA Summer Food Service Program, January 2021 - June 2021. A nutritious breakfast and lunch meal will be provided to all students attending Anderson 3 Schools.
Monday, January 18, Anderson 3 schools and offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
We will resume normal operations on Tuesday.
Last week in STEAM, Starr Elementary students created Snow out of baking soda and hair conditioner! Doesn't this look SNOW much fun?❄️⛄
We are proud to introduce you to our January Artists of the Month! These students will have their art displayed at the A3 District Office for January and displayed during the January Board of Trustees Meeting! 🎨
Emery Belle Strickland - Iva Elementary
Mckenzie Millholland - Flat Rock Elementary
Kayslee Loftis - Starr Elementary
Rosalie Millican - Starr-Iva Middle
Hailey Patterson - Crescent High
*View their pieces in our News section!
Dirt is on the move at Crescent High School! View the Track & Field Complex update here: https://youtu.be/EdzRVju4S0U
Anderson 3 will operate on a normal schedule for Friday, January 8th.
Welcome, Allison Kennedy!
Ms. Kennedy has joined the Anderson 3 Transportation Department! Allison was born and raised in North Carolina but recently moved to the Lake Secession area from Mt. Pleasant. After working in management, she left in search of doing something more meaningful and enjoyable. For Allison, taking children to and from school with a break in her day is just that! She says, "Their smiles and sweet comments make my day happier EVERY day!". Allison has four adult children and a miniature poodle! She enjoys kayaking, bicycle riding, boating, antiquing, and spending time with her partner and friends.
Welcome to the Anderson 3 Family, Ms. Kennedy! We are happy to have you!
Thank you, Foothills Community Foundation, for donating $4,750 to assist students experiencing homelessness in Anderson 3! The Donation was part of the Brighter Christmas Fund, which has been an Anderson tradition since 1975. Pictured on each end are Billy Wilkes and Butch Hughes of Foothills Community Foundation and Susan Brown, Anderson 3 McKinney-Vento Contact, in the center. Thank you for your generosity!
Meet this week's #A3AllStar!
Read more about Crescent Math Teacher, Candace Madden, here: http://bit.ly/3ngoQdL
Welcome, Tiffany O'Barr!
Mrs. O'Barr has joined the Nutritional Services team at Iva Elementary! Tiffany is a Starr native and a proud product of Anderson 3. She and her husband Kameron have been married for 13 years and have three kids; Khloe, Kase, and Karter. Tiffany enjoys doing crafts and spending time outside with her kids and family!
Welcome to the Anderson 3 Family!
We are excited to Welcome Back our students on Monday, January 4th! All Anderson 3 operations will resume as normal. As a reminder, free lunch for students through the USDA has been extended through the end of the 2020-21 school year. If your child attends virtual and would like to receive breakfast and lunch, please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/3hjxsNq
Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays! 🎄🎁❄️
-The Anderson 3 Family
Ebenezer Scrooge and the Grinch made a surprise visit to the bus office today to deliver coal (and hoodies) for the transportation staff! The Grinch was later spotted lurking around the bus lot attempting to steal gifts. We are no longer aware of his current whereabouts...🎁😂
Welcome, Beth Davis!
Mrs. Davis has joined the Starr-Iva Middle School SPED Team! Beth and her high school sweetheart John, live on a small farm in Starr, SC. They have been married for 15 years and have two boys, Harbin and Jennings. Mrs. Davis is the church pianist at Shiloh Baptist Church, where her husband has been Pastor for ten years. In her free time, she enjoys working out, working on their family farm, taking care of all of their animals, and being outdoors. She also enjoys camping and Clemson football. Say hello to Mrs. Davis! We are happy to have you on the Anderson 3 Team!
Crescent and Starr-Iva are finishing the year with holiday cheer! 🎄🎅
Please be reminded of DHEC's Drive-Thru Flu Clinic being held TODAY (Dec. 15) at Starr Elementary from 3-5 PM . If you are unable to attend today, a clinic will also be held on Dec. 17 at Flat Rock Elementary from 3-5 PM.
All Google services are now operational. If you continue to experience technology issues, please call your student's school for assistance.
Google services are currently down worldwide. This includes Youtube, Gmail, Drive, Meet, Classroom, etc. We will update you with more information when it becomes available.