Anderson School District 3

Looks like the Tiger’s been hard at work! 🐯💨❄️

We will operate on a normal schedule for Friday, January 30.

Anderson 3 will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule for Thursday, January 29. ⏰ Bus routes may take slightly longer than normal as drivers safely reroute to avoid areas that remain hazardous. Communication will be shared directly with families whose routes may be affected. 🚌❄️

❄️ Weather Update #2 ❄️

Our Transportation and Operations Teams have worked diligently today to assess road conditions across the Starr, Iva, and Flat Rock communities. While primary roads and highways have improved, many rural secondary roads remain hazardous due to lingering ice. These roadways contain numerous 🚌❄️

Because of these conditions, Anderson 3 will observe an eLearning Day, Wednesday, January 28, to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families. 💻✏️

So thankful for our Anderson 3 Board of Trustees during Board Member Appreciation Month! 💛🐯

Their support of our teachers, staff, and students helps move Anderson 3 forward. These are bold, committed leaders who aren’t just guiding today, but paving the way for the next generation of Anderson 3.

We appreciate your leadership, your heart for this community, and your unwavering commitment to our schools. 👏🍎

❄️ Winter Weather Update ❄️

Due to anticipated winter weather impacts over the weekend, Anderson 3 will observe eLearning Days on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27.

Schools will communicate eLearning information directly with students and families. We understand that winter weather may result in power outages or connectivity issues ⚡📶, and flexibility will be provided as needed. Please be reminded that students have five (5) school days to complete the assigned eLearning work following the date that school operations resume.

For warming center and shelter information, as well as other community resources 🏠🔥, visit https://bit.ly/WinterStorm2026
or call 2️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ ☎️.

“𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓽𝓲𝓶𝓮 𝓲𝓼 𝓪𝓵𝔀𝓪𝔂𝓼 𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝓭𝓸 𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓲𝓼 𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽.”
-𝖣𝗋. 𝖬𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗂𝗇 𝖫𝗎𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝖪𝗂𝗇𝗀, 𝖩𝗋.

Anderson 3 schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
🕊️🤝🤍

Looking for a GREAT place to work? We are hiring a Math Teacher for Starr-Iva Middle for the 2026-2027 School Year!
Apply Now!🐯💛

➡️➡️➡️: bit.ly/A3Jobs

Signed. Sealed. Delivered. ✍️

Please help us welcome Kendel Fortner to the 2026-2027 #A3TeachingTeam as a 5th-grade Teacher at Flat Rock Elementary! 🎉🍎

A 2022 graduate of Crescent High School, Kendel is a proud product of Anderson 3. She graduates this May from Anderson University with a degree in Elementary Education.

Welcome Back, Kendel! 🐯💛🖤

Join Anderson 3 for a Lunch & Learn focused on Vision 2026 and the proposed replacement of Starr-Iva Middle School with Crescent Middle School.
Superintendent Kathy Hipp will be available during lunch to share information, answer questions, and engage in conversation with community members in a relaxed setting at The Gray House.

This is an informational event designed to provide details about the middle school project, listen to community questions, and support transparency as part of the district’s Premier Progress initiative.

📍 Location: The Gray House
🕚 Time: Drop in anytime between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
🍽️ Format: Informal lunch & conversation
👥 Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in learning more about the project
Meals are available for purchase.

As a reminder, Monday, January 5, is a PD Day for staff. Students do not attend. We will return to normal school operations on Tuesday, January 6. We can't wait to welcome you back! 😊🚌🎒

We are incredibly thankful to the Barry White Family Charitable Trust for the generous donation of a new trailer to the Crescent Show Team and Crescent FFA. 🐄🚜 Barry White, a 1985 alumnus of Crescent High School, continues to give back to his community. Support like this is an investment in our students, our programs, and our agricultural roots. Thank you, Barry, for believing in the next generation of Crescent Tigers. 💛🖤

🚨Immediate Opening🚨 Crescent High is looking for a Bookkeeper to join their Tiger Team! 🔗 Apply Now: bit.ly/A3Careers

In Mrs. Johnie Cape’s Gateway to Technology classes, learning truly takes flight as students designed, built, and launched their own rockets. 🚀✨🔥 Mrs. Cape guides students through key concepts of flight, engineering, and design before giving them the opportunity to test their work. 🚀✨

Our 2026-2027 Academic Calendar is here! 🆕🗓️

🎓Crescent Class of 2027 Commencement - May 20, 2027

To download or print visit: https://aptg.co/nCcY3P

Iva Elementary is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to join their Adventurous Teaching Team for the 2026-2027 School Year! 🐯🐾

➡️ Apply Now! bit.ly/A3Careers

🎓 Dr. Adam Coats! 🎓
We are proud to celebrate Adam Coats, our Director of Human Resources, on earning his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi! 🎉

Congratulations, Dr. Coats! 🎉

A big THANK YOU to Eggs Up Grill for sponsoring Christmas gifts for students! We’re grateful for your continued support of Anderson 3 students!🎄🎁💛

Snack-packing mode: activated! 💨🍎 Our Tigers knocked out weekend snack packs like champs! But seriously… who do y’all think is the Fastest Snack-Packer? 🐯

The December 8, 2025, meeting of the Anderson 3 Board of Trustees will be held at Crescent High School at 5:30 PM. 📍⏰