Good books, fall fun, and CORN DOGS?! Yes, please! ๐๐๐ญ
Iva Elementary recently brought families together for a fun-filled Literacy Night celebrating Fenway and Hattie! ๐ถ
From STEM stations and bookmark making to sack races and hayrides, there was plenty of old-school fall fun for everyone! And of course, lots of BOOKS! ๐
We love seeing our school community come together to celebrate learning and enjoy a little fun along the way!
Iva Elementary recently brought families together for a fun-filled Literacy Night celebrating Fenway and Hattie! ๐ถ
From STEM stations and bookmark making to sack races and hayrides, there was plenty of old-school fall fun for everyone! And of course, lots of BOOKS! ๐
We love seeing our school community come together to celebrate learning and enjoy a little fun along the way!









Our agricultural roots run deep, and our Tigers continue to make us proud! Anderson 3 was WELL represented at this year's SC State Fair! ๐๐๐
We love seeing the next generation carry on our community's rich agricultural heritage and represent with pride!
We love seeing the next generation carry on our community's rich agricultural heritage and represent with pride!

Flat Rock Elementaryโs Beta Club recently presented the Cancer Association of Anderson with a check for $1,414.52 raised through their school-wide Change Wars fundraiser! ๐ฐ
After seeing members of their own Flat Rock family impacted by cancer, these students wanted to turn their compassion into action and give back to an organization helping others right here in our community.
We are SO proud of these Tigers for showing what it means to have a heart for others! ๐๐ฏ
After seeing members of their own Flat Rock family impacted by cancer, these students wanted to turn their compassion into action and give back to an organization helping others right here in our community.
We are SO proud of these Tigers for showing what it means to have a heart for others! ๐๐ฏ




Bosses Day? Ours is pretty legendary. ๐ค
Great things donโt happen by accident. Theyโre Built on Purpose, and weโre thankful for a leader like Mrs. Hipp who helps us build them!
๐Crescent Middle School
Great things donโt happen by accident. Theyโre Built on Purpose, and weโre thankful for a leader like Mrs. Hipp who helps us build them!
๐Crescent Middle School

A royal congratulations to our 2026 Crescent High School Homecoming Queen, Caroline Gray, 1st Runner-Up Kylie Turner, and 2nd Runner-Up Kayleigh Rouse! ๐๐ฏ๐



FLAT ROCK IS SO EXCELLENT! ๐๐ฏ๐
And THEY had to celebrate accordingly! ๐ฅณ
Confetti, cake, and a whole lot of Tiger Pride filled Flat Rock as staff celebrated earning an EXCELLENT rating on the 2026 South Carolina School Report Cards!
Weโre so proud of our Flat Rock family! Excellence is Built on Purpose! ๐๐ค
And THEY had to celebrate accordingly! ๐ฅณ
Confetti, cake, and a whole lot of Tiger Pride filled Flat Rock as staff celebrated earning an EXCELLENT rating on the 2026 South Carolina School Report Cards!
Weโre so proud of our Flat Rock family! Excellence is Built on Purpose! ๐๐ค






Join the Nutrition Services team at Starr! ๐๐ฏ
Apply Now >> bit.ly/A3Jobs ๐๐ค
Apply Now >> bit.ly/A3Jobs ๐๐ค

Flat Rock Elementaryโs first graders had a BIG visit for Community Helpers Day! ๐ง๐
Millers Construction Company stopped by to show students how a articulated dump truck works and talk about the building process, including why every great building starts with a strong, well-prepared foundation.
Thank you to Millers Construction for taking time to visit our students and show them a little more about how things are truly #BuiltOnPurpose! ๐๏ธ๐ฏ
Millers Construction Company stopped by to show students how a articulated dump truck works and talk about the building process, including why every great building starts with a strong, well-prepared foundation.
Thank you to Millers Construction for taking time to visit our students and show them a little more about how things are truly #BuiltOnPurpose! ๐๏ธ๐ฏ





Weโre hiring at Starr-Iva Middle! ๐ฏ๐งน
Anderson 3 has an immediate need for a custodian to join the SIMS team. Help us keep our schools clean, safe, and ready for students each day. ๐ค๐
Apply Now >>> bit.ly/A3Jobs
Anderson 3 has an immediate need for a custodian to join the SIMS team. Help us keep our schools clean, safe, and ready for students each day. ๐ค๐
Apply Now >>> bit.ly/A3Jobs

Our September Core Essential has been Friendship! ๐๐ฏ
Friendship is about choosing to care for others, showing kindness, and being someone others can count on. This month, we have encouraged our Tigers to build strong friendships through respect, encouragement, and simply being there for one another.
The little things matter, and a good friend can make a big difference. ๐
Friendship is about choosing to care for others, showing kindness, and being someone others can count on. This month, we have encouraged our Tigers to build strong friendships through respect, encouragement, and simply being there for one another.
The little things matter, and a good friend can make a big difference. ๐

Fall is finally in the air! Kindergarten students at Flat Rock Elementary celebrated with a Fall Festival where learning was wrapped up in plenty of seasonal fun! From apple picking ๐ to cow judging ๐ and more, our little Tigers had the chance to learn, explore, and enjoy everything that makes fall so special.
Sometimes the best learning doesnโt feel like learning at all! ๐งก๐
Sometimes the best learning doesnโt feel like learning at all! ๐งก๐






At Starr-Iva Middle, technology has a purpose! ๐ป๐
Teachers already work hard to make sure technology is used intentionally when it truly enhances student learning. Tech-Free Week gave everyone a chance to Restart. Refresh. & Reconnect.
For one week, students and teachers traded a little screen time for more paper and pencil, books, conversation, collaboration, and some good old-fashioned instruction. โ๏ธ๐
Teachers already work hard to make sure technology is used intentionally when it truly enhances student learning. Tech-Free Week gave everyone a chance to Restart. Refresh. & Reconnect.
For one week, students and teachers traded a little screen time for more paper and pencil, books, conversation, collaboration, and some good old-fashioned instruction. โ๏ธ๐








Help us welcome another addition to the 2026-2027 #A3TeachingTeam, Mr. Josh Wade! ๐๐๐
Mr. Wade is joining Starr-Iva Middle, where he is teaching Introduction to Business! ๐ป๐
A Fort Mill native, Josh brings more than 14 years of experience teaching and coaching at the high school level. He is also a U.S. Army veteran who completed two tours in Afghanistan before returning home, earning his degree from Anderson University, and beginning his career in education. He spent more than a decade coaching football at BHP and is excited for this new opportunity to teach and coach at the middle school level while spending more time with his wife, Lindsey, and their boys. ๐บ๐ธ
New this year, Introduction to Business will help our middle school students become more confident, efficient, and safe users of technology. Students will develop practical skills with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and other digital tools while learning about digital citizenship, internet safety, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
We are excited to expand these opportunities for our students and thrilled to welcome Mr. Wade to Anderson 3! ๐ฏ๐
Mr. Wade is joining Starr-Iva Middle, where he is teaching Introduction to Business! ๐ป๐
A Fort Mill native, Josh brings more than 14 years of experience teaching and coaching at the high school level. He is also a U.S. Army veteran who completed two tours in Afghanistan before returning home, earning his degree from Anderson University, and beginning his career in education. He spent more than a decade coaching football at BHP and is excited for this new opportunity to teach and coach at the middle school level while spending more time with his wife, Lindsey, and their boys. ๐บ๐ธ
New this year, Introduction to Business will help our middle school students become more confident, efficient, and safe users of technology. Students will develop practical skills with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and other digital tools while learning about digital citizenship, internet safety, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
We are excited to expand these opportunities for our students and thrilled to welcome Mr. Wade to Anderson 3! ๐ฏ๐

A little practice for some future teachers! ๐๐
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Crescent High Teacher Cadets spent time at Flat Rock Elementary reading with students and learning a few tricks of the trade from Librarian Mrs. Krista Gray on how to make a great read-aloud even better.
Crescent High Teacher Cadets spent time at Flat Rock Elementary reading with students and learning a few tricks of the trade from Librarian Mrs. Krista Gray on how to make a great read-aloud even better.




Dr. Adam Coats had the opportunity to present to Clemson Universityโs Senior Teaching Fellows this week! ๐
His presentation, โWanted: Great Teachers - Navigating the Educational Hiring Process from Start to Finish,โ helped prepare these future teachers for what comes next.
Go Tigers! ๐ฏ
His presentation, โWanted: Great Teachers - Navigating the Educational Hiring Process from Start to Finish,โ helped prepare these future teachers for what comes next.
Go Tigers! ๐ฏ

We Remember. โค๏ธ๐ค๐
September 11, 2001.
September 11, 2001.

Tiger 6 is Officially in Service! ๐๐ฏ
We welcomed a brand-new activity bus to the fleet today! T-6 will make its first official trip tomorrow as Mr. Danny Parnell transports Crescent Tiger Football to Seneca! ๐
This new bus was purchased as part of the Districtโs scheduled vehicle replacement plan and was funded through Penny Sales Tax revenue. Weโre excited to put Tiger 6 to work serving our students for many miles to come!
We welcomed a brand-new activity bus to the fleet today! T-6 will make its first official trip tomorrow as Mr. Danny Parnell transports Crescent Tiger Football to Seneca! ๐
This new bus was purchased as part of the Districtโs scheduled vehicle replacement plan and was funded through Penny Sales Tax revenue. Weโre excited to put Tiger 6 to work serving our students for many miles to come!





Rowan Dicce, a first grader at Flat Rock Elementary has been courageously battling Burkitt Lymphoma. After months of treatments, hospital stays, appointments, prayers, and an incredible amount of strength, his family received the news today they have been waiting and praying for:
๐ ROWAN IS CANCER-FREE! ๐
We are so incredibly proud of Rowan and the fight he has shown throughout this journey. Our hearts are rejoicing alongside his family, friends, teachers, and everyone who has been cheering him on.
We cannot wait to have you back at The Rock, Rowan! ๐ฏ๐ช๐๏ธ
๐ ROWAN IS CANCER-FREE! ๐
We are so incredibly proud of Rowan and the fight he has shown throughout this journey. Our hearts are rejoicing alongside his family, friends, teachers, and everyone who has been cheering him on.
We cannot wait to have you back at The Rock, Rowan! ๐ฏ๐ช๐๏ธ

Weโre hiring a Maintenance Engineer!๐ง
Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or general building maintenance is a plus, and certified electricians are especially encouraged to apply!
Apply today to join the A3 Team! ๐ฏ

Happy Friday, Tiger Nation! ๐๐ฏ๐ค
Itโs a great day to be a Tigerโฆ and an even better night for some FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL! ๐๐ฅ
๐ฏ Crescent vs. Abbeville
โฐ 7:30 PM
Letโs go, Tigers! ๐ช
Itโs a great day to be a Tigerโฆ and an even better night for some FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL! ๐๐ฅ
๐ฏ Crescent vs. Abbeville
โฐ 7:30 PM
Letโs go, Tigers! ๐ช


