REMINDER: Monday, September 1, is a district holiday. Schools and offices will be closed. 🇺🇸🗓️
🌿🦁 Adventure Awaits!🦒✨
The Nutrition Services Team at Iva Elementary is looking for an adventurous, passionate person ready to make a difference. 🌍💛
Start your journey here 👉 bit.ly/A3Careers
The Nutrition Services Team at Iva Elementary is looking for an adventurous, passionate person ready to make a difference. 🌍💛
Start your journey here 👉 bit.ly/A3Careers
Crescent High is looking for a Long‑Term Math Sub for November through January to fill in for Maternity Leave! 📚✏️
If you love helping students succeed in Algebra & Geometry and can commit for three months, we’d love to hear from you!
➡️ Contact Amanda Taylor, Assistant Principal of Instruction: tayloram@acsd3.org
If you love helping students succeed in Algebra & Geometry and can commit for three months, we’d love to hear from you!
➡️ Contact Amanda Taylor, Assistant Principal of Instruction: tayloram@acsd3.org
The Pearl McLees Circle of Roberts Presbyterian Church hosted a church-wide book bag drive to support elementary students in the district. 🎒
Thanks to the generosity of church members, 22 book bags filled with school supplies were collected and presented by Peggy Dickerson, Missions Committee Chair, and members of the Missions Committee to Superintendent Kathy Hipp and Deputy Superintendent David Nixon.
We are grateful for the continued partnership and support from our community! 💛📚✏️
Congratulations to 2025 Retiree Mrs. Lindy Shaw! 💛🎊
After 29 years of dedicated service, Lindy is retiring from her position as Payroll Administrative Assistant. Her journey to Anderson 3 began when she sought a better balance for her young family after long hours in manufacturing. She called the opportunity to join A3 “an answer to our prayers,” and it soon became a career marked by meaningful contributions and lifelong friendships.
Over the years, Lindy has left an indelible mark on Anderson 3. She established the Support Staff of the Year Award, writing the original guidelines so that classified employees could be celebrated alongside teachers. She also partnered with AnMed and Rebecca Watt to bring the Mammography Coach to Anderson 3 four times a year, a program that has led to several early detections of breast cancer and provided peace of mind to countless employees. In addition, she served on the board of the South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (SCAEOP) for six years, representing A3 with pride.
Raised in the Ebenezer community, Lindy is married to Gary Shaw of Starr. Together they have two sons, Reese (Leann) and Jake (Harley), and four beloved grandchildren—Ava, Connor, Baylor, and Charlie. She looks forward to more time reading, gardening, canning, and enjoying the beach in her retirement.
“I will miss my job and my coworkers,” Lindy shares. “I enjoyed helping everyone and loved working in the district where my children, and now my grandchildren, attend.”
Lindy, thank you for nearly three decades of faithful service to Anderson 3. Your compassion, dedication, and advocacy have touched the lives of so many, and your legacy will continue to shine through the programs and traditions you helped build. Wishing you joy and rest in this next chapter! 🌊📚🌸
After 29 years of dedicated service, Lindy is retiring from her position as Payroll Administrative Assistant. Her journey to Anderson 3 began when she sought a better balance for her young family after long hours in manufacturing. She called the opportunity to join A3 “an answer to our prayers,” and it soon became a career marked by meaningful contributions and lifelong friendships.
Over the years, Lindy has left an indelible mark on Anderson 3. She established the Support Staff of the Year Award, writing the original guidelines so that classified employees could be celebrated alongside teachers. She also partnered with AnMed and Rebecca Watt to bring the Mammography Coach to Anderson 3 four times a year, a program that has led to several early detections of breast cancer and provided peace of mind to countless employees. In addition, she served on the board of the South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (SCAEOP) for six years, representing A3 with pride.
Raised in the Ebenezer community, Lindy is married to Gary Shaw of Starr. Together they have two sons, Reese (Leann) and Jake (Harley), and four beloved grandchildren—Ava, Connor, Baylor, and Charlie. She looks forward to more time reading, gardening, canning, and enjoying the beach in her retirement.
“I will miss my job and my coworkers,” Lindy shares. “I enjoyed helping everyone and loved working in the district where my children, and now my grandchildren, attend.”
Lindy, thank you for nearly three decades of faithful service to Anderson 3. Your compassion, dedication, and advocacy have touched the lives of so many, and your legacy will continue to shine through the programs and traditions you helped build. Wishing you joy and rest in this next chapter! 🌊📚🌸
From Ms. Schwieckhardt to Mrs. Eddy! 💍✨
A 3rd Grade teacher at Starr Elementary, Mrs. Eddy, had her students’ creativity on display on her big day. ➕📝💕
Her students shared honeymoon ideas, wedding day tips, and even music suggestions that became part of the centerpieces! 🐯💛
A 3rd Grade teacher at Starr Elementary, Mrs. Eddy, had her students’ creativity on display on her big day. ➕📝💕
Her students shared honeymoon ideas, wedding day tips, and even music suggestions that became part of the centerpieces! 🐯💛
🎉 Congratulations to Anderson 3’s 2025–2026 District Teacher & Support Staff of the Year! 💛
🎨 Teacher of the Year – Mrs. Martina Zinn, Art Teacher @ Starr-Iva Middle
🍎 Support Staff of the Year – Mrs. Kelly Brown, Paraprofessional @ Starr Elementary
These amazing women inspire, serve, and go above and beyond for our students every single day. We are blessed to have them on the #A3Team! 🫶 #A3Uncommon
🎨 Teacher of the Year – Mrs. Martina Zinn, Art Teacher @ Starr-Iva Middle
🍎 Support Staff of the Year – Mrs. Kelly Brown, Paraprofessional @ Starr Elementary
These amazing women inspire, serve, and go above and beyond for our students every single day. We are blessed to have them on the #A3Team! 🫶 #A3Uncommon
We’re Excited to Welcome Ms. Annie Erbacher to the 2025-2026 #A3TeachingTeam! 🍎💛🎉
Annie is teaching World History and U.S. History at Crescent High School this year. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History and Secondary Education and a Master of Arts in Teaching.
Originally from Buffalo, New York, Annie comes from a big, close-knit family and enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and reading.
During her time in the Clemson Teacher Residency program, she completed her placement at Crescent and quickly fell in love with Anderson 3! Last year, she also helped coach the SIMS girls' basketball team and hopes to do so again. 🐯🏀
We’re thrilled to have you at Crescent, Annie! 🤩
Annie is teaching World History and U.S. History at Crescent High School this year. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History and Secondary Education and a Master of Arts in Teaching.
Originally from Buffalo, New York, Annie comes from a big, close-knit family and enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and reading.
During her time in the Clemson Teacher Residency program, she completed her placement at Crescent and quickly fell in love with Anderson 3! Last year, she also helped coach the SIMS girls' basketball team and hopes to do so again. 🐯🏀
We’re thrilled to have you at Crescent, Annie! 🤩
One of the many things that makes Anderson 3 Uncommon is our team of dedicated staff members who choose to serve our #A3Students year after year!
During our 2025 Opening Ceremony, we honored Melissa Davis, who has served Anderson 3 for an incredible 35 years. Mrs. Davis began as a 1st grade teacher at Iva Elementary, led Starr Elementary as principal for 15 years, and now continues to impact students as our Early Learning Coordinator.
Kudos to our 30-year service award recipients who also deserve all the extra praise: Susan Bryant - Starr Elementary Bookkeeper, Dawn Moore - Starr Elementary Librarian, Heather Smith - Elementary Multi-Lingual Learners Specialist, and Lisa Parks - Starr-Iva Middle School Secretary.
Congratulations to all of our 2025 Years of Service Award recipients, and thank you for the uncommon dedication you show to our students every single day! 🎉💜🏆
During our 2025 Opening Ceremony, we honored Melissa Davis, who has served Anderson 3 for an incredible 35 years. Mrs. Davis began as a 1st grade teacher at Iva Elementary, led Starr Elementary as principal for 15 years, and now continues to impact students as our Early Learning Coordinator.
Kudos to our 30-year service award recipients who also deserve all the extra praise: Susan Bryant - Starr Elementary Bookkeeper, Dawn Moore - Starr Elementary Librarian, Heather Smith - Elementary Multi-Lingual Learners Specialist, and Lisa Parks - Starr-Iva Middle School Secretary.
Congratulations to all of our 2025 Years of Service Award recipients, and thank you for the uncommon dedication you show to our students every single day! 🎉💜🏆
Join Our Tiger Transportation Team!🚍
Anderson 3 is hiring Substitute Bus Drivers, with the potential to move into a full-time floater driver position! 🐅
If you have a heart for kids, a safe driving record, and a passion for serving our schools, we’d love to have you behind the wheel!
➡️ bit.ly/A3Careers
💰$18.97 Starting Hourly Rate
📩 Apply today and help us keep our Tigers moving!
Anderson 3 is hiring Substitute Bus Drivers, with the potential to move into a full-time floater driver position! 🐅
If you have a heart for kids, a safe driving record, and a passion for serving our schools, we’d love to have you behind the wheel!
➡️ bit.ly/A3Careers
💰$18.97 Starting Hourly Rate
📩 Apply today and help us keep our Tigers moving!
We’re excited to officially welcome Mr. Drew Parnell to our 2025-2026 #A3TeachingTeam! 🍎💛🎉
Mr. Parnell has joined the 4th Grade Team at Iva Elementary as a Math Teacher. A proud product of Anderson 3, Drew graduated from Charleston Southern University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and began his teaching career in Berkeley County, where he taught 3rd grade for two years.
Growing up in Starr, Drew is grateful to be giving back to the same community that shaped him. Education is a family calling as his parents, Michelle and Danny Parnell, also serve in Anderson 3! 🐯
Welcome home, Drew! We’re thrilled you’re here! 🥳
Mr. Parnell has joined the 4th Grade Team at Iva Elementary as a Math Teacher. A proud product of Anderson 3, Drew graduated from Charleston Southern University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and began his teaching career in Berkeley County, where he taught 3rd grade for two years.
Growing up in Starr, Drew is grateful to be giving back to the same community that shaped him. Education is a family calling as his parents, Michelle and Danny Parnell, also serve in Anderson 3! 🐯
Welcome home, Drew! We’re thrilled you’re here! 🥳
A great #A3FirstDay! 🤩🎉
The first day of school is here! 🎒🥳
Remember to use #A3FirstDay and tag us so we can see your first-day photos! 📸
Stay safe in the rain! ☔
One less thing to worry about! 🥪🍎
As a reminder, all Anderson 3 students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch for the 2025-2026 School Year through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, and we are so thankful we are able to offer this for our students! 🎉
📣 Elementary parents: Students will return to eating in the cafeteria this year, so arrive early and eat well!
As a reminder, all Anderson 3 students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch for the 2025-2026 School Year through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, and we are so thankful we are able to offer this for our students! 🎉
📣 Elementary parents: Students will return to eating in the cafeteria this year, so arrive early and eat well!
🎉 Our #A3TeachingTeam continues to grow! Please help us welcome Dr. Ashlyn Cann to Starr Elementary, where she’ll be teaching 5th grade! 🍎📚
Dr. Cann brings 12 years of teaching experience across grades 4–7 and holds degrees from Erskine College, Southern Wesleyan University, and a Doctorate from Liberty University. 🎓👏
Originally from South Carolina, Dr. Cann is mom to 8-year-old Averi, and together they enjoy traveling, sports, and making memories with friends and family. We’re excited she’s starting her next adventure with us in Anderson 3!
Welcome to the family, Dr. Cann! 💛🐅
Dr. Cann brings 12 years of teaching experience across grades 4–7 and holds degrees from Erskine College, Southern Wesleyan University, and a Doctorate from Liberty University. 🎓👏
Originally from South Carolina, Dr. Cann is mom to 8-year-old Averi, and together they enjoy traveling, sports, and making memories with friends and family. We’re excited she’s starting her next adventure with us in Anderson 3!
Welcome to the family, Dr. Cann! 💛🐅
Meet Ms. Kennedy Cobb, the newest addition to the #A3TeachingTeam at Flat Rock Elementary School! 🍎🐯🎉
Ms. Cobb will be teaching 3rd-grade math and is thrilled to join the Tiger family. She graduated this May from Anderson University with a degree in Elementary Education with an add-on in Early Childhood Education. During her student teaching experience in 3rd-grade math, she fell in love with both the grade level and the subject, and says receiving this position felt like a God wink! 🙌
Originally from Belton, SC and a proud Belton-Honea Path alumna, Kennedy met her fiancé in high school, and the two will be tying the knot this November! 💍💐
Welcome to Anderson 3, Ms. Cobb! ✨
Ms. Cobb will be teaching 3rd-grade math and is thrilled to join the Tiger family. She graduated this May from Anderson University with a degree in Elementary Education with an add-on in Early Childhood Education. During her student teaching experience in 3rd-grade math, she fell in love with both the grade level and the subject, and says receiving this position felt like a God wink! 🙌
Originally from Belton, SC and a proud Belton-Honea Path alumna, Kennedy met her fiancé in high school, and the two will be tying the knot this November! 💍💐
Welcome to Anderson 3, Ms. Cobb! ✨
The #A3TeachingTeam is hitting all the right notes with Ms. Cassidy Clark! 🎤✨🎶
Cassidy is joining us as the Chorale Director / Music Teacher at Crescent High and Starr-Iva Middle!
A proud 2021 Crescent graduate, Ms. Clark is no stranger to Anderson 3. She grew up in Starr and recently earned her bachelor’s degree in Vocal Music Education from Anderson University. While in college, she was the lead singer in a country music band, fueling her passion for performance.
When she’s not teaching, Cassidy enjoys traveling, concerts, and spending time with friends and loved ones. She’s thrilled to return home and inspire the next generation of Tiger musicians! 🐅🎼
Welcome back, Ms. Clark! 👋🤩
Cassidy is joining us as the Chorale Director / Music Teacher at Crescent High and Starr-Iva Middle!
A proud 2021 Crescent graduate, Ms. Clark is no stranger to Anderson 3. She grew up in Starr and recently earned her bachelor’s degree in Vocal Music Education from Anderson University. While in college, she was the lead singer in a country music band, fueling her passion for performance.
When she’s not teaching, Cassidy enjoys traveling, concerts, and spending time with friends and loved ones. She’s thrilled to return home and inspire the next generation of Tiger musicians! 🐅🎼
Welcome back, Ms. Clark! 👋🤩
Popsicles with the Principals at Iva Elementary was a sweet success! 🍦😋🍧
Principal Austin Powell and Assistant Principal Hanna West welcomed current and future Iva Tigers for a fun afternoon of treats, games, and connections before the new school year begins. We loved seeing so many smiling faces ready to ROAR into the new school year! 🐯💛 #IvaTigers #BackToSchool2025 #PopsiclesWithThePrincipals
Principal Austin Powell and Assistant Principal Hanna West welcomed current and future Iva Tigers for a fun afternoon of treats, games, and connections before the new school year begins. We loved seeing so many smiling faces ready to ROAR into the new school year! 🐯💛 #IvaTigers #BackToSchool2025 #PopsiclesWithThePrincipals
Welcome to the #A3TeachingTeam, Mrs. Carrie Caldwell! 📢🌱🐯
We're thrilled to announce that Mrs. Caldwell will be restarting the Agriculture Program at Starr-Iva Middle for the 2025-2026 school year! 🌾📚
Carrie is no stranger to Anderson 3 as she has been a paraprofessional at Iva Elementary since 2022. Carrie has a degree in Agricultural Education from Clemson University, has previously taught science and agriculture, and is a former 4-H Extension Agent. 🐮🚜
She's also part of a Tiger teaching duo, married to Mr. Brantley Caldwell, Agriculture Teacher at Crescent High. They have four awesome kids: Baylor, Hendrix, Cain, and Laurel.
We're excited to see how Mrs. Caldwell will grow the next generation of agricultural leaders at SIMS! 🌿👩🏫🐾
We're thrilled to announce that Mrs. Caldwell will be restarting the Agriculture Program at Starr-Iva Middle for the 2025-2026 school year! 🌾📚
Carrie is no stranger to Anderson 3 as she has been a paraprofessional at Iva Elementary since 2022. Carrie has a degree in Agricultural Education from Clemson University, has previously taught science and agriculture, and is a former 4-H Extension Agent. 🐮🚜
She's also part of a Tiger teaching duo, married to Mr. Brantley Caldwell, Agriculture Teacher at Crescent High. They have four awesome kids: Baylor, Hendrix, Cain, and Laurel.
We're excited to see how Mrs. Caldwell will grow the next generation of agricultural leaders at SIMS! 🌿👩🏫🐾
Congratulations to 2025 Retiree Mrs. Sandra Lollis! 🚌🌟
After 26 years of service in Anderson 3, Mrs. Lollis is retiring from her role as Director of Transportation. Sandra began her journey in August of 1999 as a bus driver, quickly stepping into leadership roles, eventually serving as our district’s Safety Officer before becoming Director. Through every role, her deep passion for students and her commitment to their safety and well-being remained constant.
Born and raised in the Grove Community of Iva, Sandra is a proud local, wife to the late Skeeter Lollis, and devoted mother to Erica and Stacey. She’s also the proud grandmother of three granddaughters who light up her world. 💕
Whether dressing up in costume with her partner-in-crime Donna to surprise drivers before holidays, or greeting students with a warm smile each morning, Sandra brought heart, humor, and high standards to everything she did.
We will miss her steady leadership, compassionate spirit, and how she always made people feel seen and appreciated. Thank you, Sandra, for the lasting impression you’ve made on the lives of our students and staff.
You’ll always be a part of the A3 family. Happy Retirement! 💛🐅
