๐ฏ Weโre Looking for an ACE! โ ๏ธ
Starr-Iva Middle is seeking a Math Teacher to join our team immediately!๐โ๏ธ
Apply Now! โก๏ธ bit.ly/A3Careers
Starr-Iva Middle is seeking a Math Teacher to join our team immediately!๐โ๏ธ
Apply Now! โก๏ธ bit.ly/A3Careers
Anderson 3โs agricultural pride was on full display at the SC State Fair! Our Tigers represented BIG TIME! ๐๐
GO TIGERS! ๐๐๐
GO TIGERS! ๐๐๐
Crescent High School Band finished 4th in the state at the South Carolina 2A Marching Band Championship, with a RECORD-BREAKING score!๐ถ๐โ๏ธ
Their show, โUnder the Umbrella,โ was a stunning display of talent and creativity, featuring striking choreography, umbrellas in motion, and high-energy performances that lit up the field! ๐๐ค
We are incredibly proud of our Tiger Band for earning their highest-ever score, an Uncommon accomplishment that reflects months of blood, sweat, and teamwork.
Join us in cheering them on for GREAT results! ๐ฏ๐บ๐
Their show, โUnder the Umbrella,โ was a stunning display of talent and creativity, featuring striking choreography, umbrellas in motion, and high-energy performances that lit up the field! ๐๐ค
We are incredibly proud of our Tiger Band for earning their highest-ever score, an Uncommon accomplishment that reflects months of blood, sweat, and teamwork.
Join us in cheering them on for GREAT results! ๐ฏ๐บ๐
One of the most Uncommon things about Anderson 3 is our strong agricultural heritage, which is a legacy that continues to thrive through Crescent FFA and our dedicated Show Team members. ๐พ๐
Last week, our Tigers took on the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia, SC! We were proud to see many of our Crescent and Anderson 3 students hard at work, including a current South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe student we still proudly consider a Tiger. ๐
The commitment, discipline, and passion these students and their advisors show in caring for and exhibiting their animals reflect the very best of Anderson 3. Their efforts honor a staple tradition that has long defined our rural community and continues to make us Uncommon. ๐ค๐ฎ๐
#CrescentFFA #TigersTogether #A3Uncommon
Grab your blankets, favorite book, and a friendโitโs time for Boo! Books & Blankets on the Ballfield! ๐โจ
Join us for a cozy night of fall fun under the lights at the Crescent football stadium! ๐๐
Join us for a cozy night of fall fun under the lights at the Crescent football stadium! ๐๐
When the power went out this week for a short period at Crescent and Starr-Iva Middle, our schools didnโt miss a beat!
Starr-Iva Middleโs Librarian, Mrs. Amy Russell, moved her Media Productions students next to the window to read! ๐โ๏ธ
Thank you, Little River Electric Cooperative Inc., for getting the Issue fixed so quickly.
Since joining the #A3TeachingTeam at Starr Elementary, Mrs. Vickery has been a breath of fresh air, bringing joy, rhythm, and harmony to the halls through her passion for Music Education. Her steady presence, true musical knowledge, and creativity have already made a lasting impact on both students and staff! ๐ต๐
Mrs. Vickery began her teaching journey in 1992 at Union High School. After moving to Anderson in 1994, she taught in Anderson 4 and Anderson 5, serving at Townville Elementary, Riverside Middle, Varennes, Whitehall, McLees, and, most recently, Centerville Elementary, where she spent 12 wonderful years before joining Anderson 3.
Originally from Oklahoma, Mrs. Vickery has called many places home, including Texas, Tennessee, and Florida, before settling in South Carolina to attend Newberry College, where she earned her Bachelor of Music Education. She and her husband, Shane, have two grown daughters: Holly, who lives in Pennsylvania, and Anslie, who lives in Atlanta.
When sheโs not inspiring the next generation of musicians, Mrs. Vickery enjoys singing with the GAMAC Chorale, traveling to visit her daughters, hiking to find waterfalls, and relaxing in her backyard with her three dachshunds.
Weโre so thankful for the energy, heart, and harmony Mrs. Vickery brings to Starr Elementary! She truly makes music fun, meaningful, and uncommon! ๐ถ ๐ฏ
Mrs. Vickery began her teaching journey in 1992 at Union High School. After moving to Anderson in 1994, she taught in Anderson 4 and Anderson 5, serving at Townville Elementary, Riverside Middle, Varennes, Whitehall, McLees, and, most recently, Centerville Elementary, where she spent 12 wonderful years before joining Anderson 3.
Originally from Oklahoma, Mrs. Vickery has called many places home, including Texas, Tennessee, and Florida, before settling in South Carolina to attend Newberry College, where she earned her Bachelor of Music Education. She and her husband, Shane, have two grown daughters: Holly, who lives in Pennsylvania, and Anslie, who lives in Atlanta.
When sheโs not inspiring the next generation of musicians, Mrs. Vickery enjoys singing with the GAMAC Chorale, traveling to visit her daughters, hiking to find waterfalls, and relaxing in her backyard with her three dachshunds.
Weโre so thankful for the energy, heart, and harmony Mrs. Vickery brings to Starr Elementary! She truly makes music fun, meaningful, and uncommon! ๐ถ ๐ฏ
Congratulations to Ms. Amanda McGuire, our Anderson 3 Bus Driver of the Month for August 2025! ๐
Ms. McGuire was nominated for the calm and caring way she handled a recent medical issue on her bus, ensuring that her student received the proper care and support. Her quick thinking and steady presence remind us just how vital our bus drivers are to student safety and well-being every single day. ๐
Thank you, Ms. McGuire, for going above and beyond for your students and for representing Anderson 3 with excellence! ๐ฏ
Ms. McGuire was nominated for the calm and caring way she handled a recent medical issue on her bus, ensuring that her student received the proper care and support. Her quick thinking and steady presence remind us just how vital our bus drivers are to student safety and well-being every single day. ๐
Thank you, Ms. McGuire, for going above and beyond for your students and for representing Anderson 3 with excellence! ๐ฏ
Welcome Ms. Savannah Chambers, our new Financial Coordinator! ๐
Savannah is a proud Crescent grad who grew up right here in Iva. After earning her a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Accounting from North Greenville University in 2024. She just recently completed her Master's in Professional Accountancy from Clemson University! ๐๐
Outside of work, Savannah enjoys spending time with her family, serving at Iva First Baptist Church, and coaching with the Crescent softball team. We are so excited to welcome her back home to serve Anderson 3 in this important role! ๐๐ค
Ms. Pujolsโ 8th grade math students at Starr-Iva Middle explored transformations by ROTATING shapes on the coordinate plane! ๐ โจ๐
Using graph paper, plotting points, and different colored pencils, they watched their shapes turn through 90ยฐ, 180ยฐ, and 270ยฐ. ๐โ๏ธ
Through this activity, students practiced describing how figures move and change when rotated, all by tracking the coordinates of each point.
We are grateful to the Generostee Baptist Church Missionary Ministry for their $300 donation and to the Morgan Horne Memorial Fund and the Sol Flowers Fund for a $1,000 donation in memory of Morgan Horne.
Both gifts will directly support our homeless student population, providing much-needed care and resources.
Thank you to all who give so that our students can thrive! ๐
We are proud to celebrate Ms. Lawanda Mullinax-Howard as Anderson 3โs Bus Driver of the Year for the 2025-2026 school year! ๐๐
For the past 10 years, Ms. Lawanda has been so much more than a bus driver; sheโs been a steady source of comfort, care, and consistency for our students and families. From her warm smile in the mornings to her reassuring presence in the afternoons, she has left a lasting mark on our school community.
Lawanda embodies everything we value in our bus drivers: responsibility, patience, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to student safety and well-being. She truly is the heart behind the wheel.
Congratulations, Ms. Lawanda! Anderson 3 is so grateful for you. ๐
Join us in welcoming Ms. Carolina Moffatt to our 2025-2026 #A3TeachingTeam! ๐๐โจ
Ms. Moffatt has joined the 1st Grade Team at Iva Elementary. She is a recent graduate of Erskine College, where she earned a bachelorโs degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Business Administration. During her time at Erskine, she also played collegiate beach volleyball, continuing a sport sheโs loved since childhood. She completed her student teaching in 1st grade with Mrs. Davis at Iva Elementary, where she discovered her passion for teaching first graders, loving how they balance their independence with their eagerness to learn.
Originally from Florida, Ms. Moffatt grew up in a big family as one of six children. Before transferring to Erskine, she earned her associate degree from the State College of Florida while competing in beach volleyball at the collegiate level.
Welcome to Anderson 3, Ms. Moffatt! ๐๐
Ms. Moffatt has joined the 1st Grade Team at Iva Elementary. She is a recent graduate of Erskine College, where she earned a bachelorโs degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Business Administration. During her time at Erskine, she also played collegiate beach volleyball, continuing a sport sheโs loved since childhood. She completed her student teaching in 1st grade with Mrs. Davis at Iva Elementary, where she discovered her passion for teaching first graders, loving how they balance their independence with their eagerness to learn.
Originally from Florida, Ms. Moffatt grew up in a big family as one of six children. Before transferring to Erskine, she earned her associate degree from the State College of Florida while competing in beach volleyball at the collegiate level.
Welcome to Anderson 3, Ms. Moffatt! ๐๐
Iva Elementary launched One School, One Book with Real Men Read! A huge thank you to the incredible men from our community who read and officially introduced ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ก๐ฎ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ to every classroom. Your time and encouragement remind our students that reading is powerful and fun! ๐๐๐ #RealMenRead #OneSchoolOneBook #IvaElementary
๐ง Slippery Slopes Ahead! ๐ง
Christy Upton, Anderson 3โs Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator, recently talked with students at Starr-Iva Middle about slippery slopes like friends, bullying, attendance, dating, drama, and social media. Her reminders were simple: choose good influences, be a good influence, donโt bully others, date slowly, avoid drama, and stay off social media.
Thank you, Mrs. Upton, for helping our Tigers make positive choices every day! ๐๐ค
Christy Upton, Anderson 3โs Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator, recently talked with students at Starr-Iva Middle about slippery slopes like friends, bullying, attendance, dating, drama, and social media. Her reminders were simple: choose good influences, be a good influence, donโt bully others, date slowly, avoid drama, and stay off social media.
Thank you, Mrs. Upton, for helping our Tigers make positive choices every day! ๐๐ค
Welcome to the #A3TeachingTeam, Ms. Amber Magyari! ๐๐
Ms. Magyari has joined the 6th Grade Team at Starr-Iva Middle as a Math teacher! Amberโs journey in education began in Anderson 5, where she taught for the past two years at Whitehall Elementary. Before pursuing a degree in Education, she served Anderson 3 as a Bus Driver and Nutrition Services Operator.
A proud Starr native, Amber loves being part of the Anderson 3 family once again. Outside of school, youโll often find her kayaking, tackling creative projects, and spending time with her close-knit family and friends.
Welcome back, Ms. Magyari! ๐พโ๏ธ
Ms. Magyari has joined the 6th Grade Team at Starr-Iva Middle as a Math teacher! Amberโs journey in education began in Anderson 5, where she taught for the past two years at Whitehall Elementary. Before pursuing a degree in Education, she served Anderson 3 as a Bus Driver and Nutrition Services Operator.
A proud Starr native, Amber loves being part of the Anderson 3 family once again. Outside of school, youโll often find her kayaking, tackling creative projects, and spending time with her close-knit family and friends.
Welcome back, Ms. Magyari! ๐พโ๏ธ
Anderson 3 is proud to partner with local emergency services for our annual school safety walkthroughs. Representatives from Anderson County Emergency Management, Anderson County Fire, including surrounding volunteer fire stations, Anderson County EMS, Iva Police Department, and Anderson County Technical Services, toured our campuses this week with district leaders. Together, they reviewed changes, noted strengths, and identified ways to further strengthen our crisis plans and safety measures. ๐๐๐
What makes Anderson 3 unique is our commitment to inviting emergency personnel into our schools to provide direct feedback on our procedures. This collaboration has become a yearly practice and continues to shape how we refine and improve safety across the district.
This yearโs walkthrough highlighted the addition of even more safety cameras, fencing, equipment and other improvements. Dr. Nixon, Deputy Superintendent, mentioned this year's application for state Building Safety Grant Funds included ballistic film for exterior windows and doors.
We are grateful for the expertise and dedication of our community partners as we work together to keep our students and staff safe. ๐ซ๐
What makes Anderson 3 unique is our commitment to inviting emergency personnel into our schools to provide direct feedback on our procedures. This collaboration has become a yearly practice and continues to shape how we refine and improve safety across the district.
This yearโs walkthrough highlighted the addition of even more safety cameras, fencing, equipment and other improvements. Dr. Nixon, Deputy Superintendent, mentioned this year's application for state Building Safety Grant Funds included ballistic film for exterior windows and doors.
We are grateful for the expertise and dedication of our community partners as we work together to keep our students and staff safe. ๐ซ๐
Anderson 3 is proud to launch our third LETRS Cohort! ๐โจ๐ง
Over the past two years, Anderson 3 K-6 and SPED teachers completed the Science of Reading courses, and now a new group of teachers is beginning their journey, led by Mrs. Carly Herron, Reading Coach at Flat Rock Elementary.
LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) is so comprehensive that teachers earn credit equal to two college courses. We are already seeing incredible gains from this training as our teachers are better equipped than ever to understand how students learn to read, strengthen ELA knowledge, and support lifelong literacy growth. ๐๐ฏ #TigersTogether #A3Uncommon #LETRS
Over the past two years, Anderson 3 K-6 and SPED teachers completed the Science of Reading courses, and now a new group of teachers is beginning their journey, led by Mrs. Carly Herron, Reading Coach at Flat Rock Elementary.
LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) is so comprehensive that teachers earn credit equal to two college courses. We are already seeing incredible gains from this training as our teachers are better equipped than ever to understand how students learn to read, strengthen ELA knowledge, and support lifelong literacy growth. ๐๐ฏ #TigersTogether #A3Uncommon #LETRS
Congratulations to Dr. Caci Kostik on earning her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction from Capella University! ๐๐ ๐ฅผ
Dr. Kostik, who has taught Science at Crescent High School for six years (and has nine years of experience in education), completed her dissertation on using AI to differentiate instruction and assessments. Her research reflects her passion for innovation and her commitment to creating meaningful learning experiences for all students.
We are proud to celebrate this incredible accomplishment with her! ๐ฏ๐
Dr. Kostik, who has taught Science at Crescent High School for six years (and has nine years of experience in education), completed her dissertation on using AI to differentiate instruction and assessments. Her research reflects her passion for innovation and her commitment to creating meaningful learning experiences for all students.
We are proud to celebrate this incredible accomplishment with her! ๐ฏ๐
It was a pleasure to welcome State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver to Anderson Institute of Technology! โจ
She heard firsthand from Dr. Tiffany Estes, students, and staff about how AIT is transforming students by offering career and technical training, real-world experiences, and on-site internships.
We are proud of the incredible opportunities AIT provides for students in Anderson 3, 4, & 5! ๐ฏ
She heard firsthand from Dr. Tiffany Estes, students, and staff about how AIT is transforming students by offering career and technical training, real-world experiences, and on-site internships.
We are proud of the incredible opportunities AIT provides for students in Anderson 3, 4, & 5! ๐ฏ
