Anderson School District 3

Join Our Team! 🤩 Starr-Iva Middle is looking for an Intervention Services Facilitator for the 2025-2026 School Year! ➡️ For more information and to apply, visit https://www.bit.ly/A3Careers

🎉Congratulations, Crescent Softball! 🎉 Your 2025 District I-AAA Champs! 🥎💪🏽🏆

Join us in celebrating Starr-Iva Middle's 2025–2026 Teacher and Support Staff of the Year! 🥳🎉 🍎 Mrs. Martina Zinn is the Teacher of the Year! With 16 years of experience and five years as SIMS' art teacher, Mrs. Zinn brings unmatched creativity, energy, and positivity to the classroom. She’s known not only for inspiring her students through art but also for her willingness to serve wherever she’s needed. Graceful, hardworking, and dynamic, Mrs. Zinn is truly a masterpiece in motion! 🎨💛 🧡 Mrs. Angie Frith is the Support Staff of the Year! Now in her 3rd year at SIMS, Mrs. Frith is a dedicated special education paraprofessional who leads with a servant's heart and a joyful spirit. She works hard to support students in every way, encouraging growth, building confidence, and being a steady source of positivity for everyone around her. SIMS is better because of her! 🌟🙌 We’re proud of these two amazing women who help make Starr-Iva Middle a great place to learn and grow!

We’re proud to celebrate Starr Elementary's 2025–2026 Teacher and Support Staff of the Year! 🎉 🍎 Mrs. Stephanie Eubanks is Starr’s Teacher of the Year! A 3rd-grade ELA teacher, Mrs. Eubanks, brings energy, creativity, and heart to everything she does. Now in her 3rd year at Starr (and 5th year teaching), she’s known for building strong relationships with her students and turning even the toughest lessons into fun, engaging experiences. She truly is a SuperSTARR in every way! 💛📚 🧡 Mrs. Kelly Brown is Starr’s Support Staff of the Year! A dedicated paraprofessional in a special education classroom, Mrs. Brown is always willing to go above and beyond—whether it’s helping in other classrooms, stepping into duty stations, or lending a hand wherever it’s needed. Her commitment to students and staff makes her a true RockSTARR! ⭐🙌 Help us cheer on these amazing women who shine bright for Starr Elementary every day!

Happy National School PR Day to Dylan, the creative force behind the lens 🎥📸! From early mornings to late-night edits, you're always there, capturing the heart of Anderson 3—one photo, post, and story at a time. Your dedication keeps our community informed, inspired, and proud. Thank you for everything you do to make our district shine! 💬✨ #NationalSchoolPRDay #TigersTogether #Anderson3Proud #SchoolPRRocks #BehindTheScenesHero #pr3mier

Congratulations to Jessica Blanton, our 2025–2026 Anderson 3 Rookie Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Mrs. Blanton, a first-grade teacher at Flat Rock Elementary, is in her second year as a teacher. Initially a paraprofessional, Jessica found her calling in the classroom and worked hard to make it a reality. "Jessica is proof that it is never too late to follow your dreams, and she works daily to make sure she is achieving that dream for her students, herself, and our school. Her students feel seen, heard, and supported every day, which creates a classroom culture of trust and high expectations." Jessica's passion, positivity, and heart for kids shine through in everything she does! Congratulations! 💛🐅🖤#RookieOfTheYear #TigerExcellence

Congratulations to Flat Rock Elementary's 2025–2026 Teacher and Support Staff of the Year!👋🏼🎉 🍎 Mrs. Hannah Rose Swope is Flat Rock’s Teacher of the Year! For the last four years, Mrs. Swope has served as a second-grade teacher and is known for her calm presence, deep compassion, and unwavering consistency. She pours love into every lesson and every interaction, making sure her students know they are valued. With a patient spirit and dependable heart, she takes the time to understand where her students are so she can take them even further. 💛📚 🧡 Mrs. Amanda Snelgrove is Flat Rock’s Support Staff of the Year! Thoughtful, dependable, and endlessly kind, Mrs. Snelgrove is always there for her 4K students and coworkers. Her heart for children shines through in everything she does. She has faithfully served in Anderson 3 for 9 years! 🌟🐾

They came. They camped. They conquered Mr. Roberts’ lawn. ⛺️😎 Principal of Crescent High , Mr. Cliff Roberts, woke up to seniors camping on his lawn this morning as a senior prank! He totally didn’t see them while he was watering his grass! 🤣 #SeniorPrank #Classof2025

Say hello to Crescent High’s 2025–2026 Teacher and Support Staff of the Year! 👋🎉 🍎Mr. Mike McCoy is Crescent’s Teacher of the Year! Mr. McCoy, a Special Education teacher, brings energy, encouragement, and heart to everything he does. His boisterous voice echoes through the halls, cheering on students and uplifting teachers. Known for his patience, joy, and genuine love for his students, Coach McCoy has been part of the Crescent family for 3 years and has been teaching for a total of 6 years. 📋Mrs. Chasity Dove is Crescent’s Support Staff of the Year! As the smiling face of the front office, Mrs. Dove works to ensure everything behind the scenes runs smoothly. Chasity has served as Crescent’s receptionist for 3 years, but has been in the district for a total of 10 years. Please join us in congratulating these two incredible Tigers! 🎉🐯🥳

Our 2025-2026 #A3TeachingTeam is growing stronger by welcoming Mr. Peyton McComas to Crescent High School! 🎉🏋️‍♂️ Peyton is graduating from Gardner-Webb University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. Originally from Grundy, Virginia, Peyton will teach Strength and Conditioning at Crescent while also serving as an assistant coach for wrestling and football. 🏈🤼‍♂️ Welcome to Anderson 3, Mr. McComas!🤩🐯 #TigersTogether #A3TeachingTeam

We’re so proud of the Crescent High School Class of 2025! 🤩🏅🎉

🌸✨ We proudly celebrated Mrs. Terri Ivester at the South Carolina Teacher of the Year Garden Gala at the SC Governor’s Mansion. As a Top 5 Finalist for South Carolina Teacher of the Year, Terri exemplifies passion and heart daily. We are beyond proud to have Mrs. Ivester represent Anderson 3! She truly is a champion for education. 🍎💛

Anderson Institute of Technology celebrated the first-ever group of students to complete the Parliament Work-Based Learning Program! 🎉 Crescent High School students Caleb Burgess, Logan Hand, Tyler Hudson, Sierra Jones, Avante Lewis, and Zariyah Terry (aka the Founding Fathers of the Parliament Cafe) are now career readiness completers!🇺🇸 The Parliment Work-Based Learning Program has built real-world skills, boosted student confidence, and set the stage for success after high school. 👏 🏅Shoutout to Logan Hand for earning Perfect Attendance and being voted Most Valuable Employee by his peers!

Mrs. Sudduth’s Kindergarteners at Iva Elementary soaked up today’s sunshine and grew their plant knowledge! ☀️🌻✏️ Thanks to Mr. Dotson, each student planted their very own mammoth sunflower! #LearningInFullBloom #Anderson3

Crescent FFA Farm Day was a BLAST for our 3rd Graders! 🚜🐷

Mrs. Terri Ivester, Reading Coach at Starr Elementary, traveled to Columbia for the State Teacher of the Year Finalist Interview! 🤩👏 We are rooting for you, Mrs. Ivester! 🫶✨

We are still screening potential 4K students for the 2025-2026 School Year! 🎒✏️🚌 Visit the screenings portal here ➡️ https://bit.ly/A34K2025 ⬅️ to submit the necessary paperwork and information. Your child must be four years of age on or before September 1, 2025. Have questions about Anderson 3’s 4K Program? 💭 Contact Melissa Davis, Early Learning Coordinator, at davism@acsd3.org or call 864-348-6196! 📧☎️

📣 The deadline for our annual Parent Survey FRIDAY, APRIL 11! This survey impacts our school report cards. 🔗 You may access the survey on Parent Portal here: https://bit.ly/A3ParentPortal or on the Parent Portal App. 💛 Please get in touch with us if you need assistance.

We would love to ADD an excellent Math Teacher to our #A3TeachingTeam at Starr-Iva Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year! 🧮🐯💛 ➡️➡️➡️ To apply visit: https://bit.ly/A3Careers

Due to Hurricane Helene, Anderson 3 has made modifications to school days in order to account for lost instructional time. We believe this approved change meets state instructional day requirements while only minimally disrupting our 24-25 academic calendar. ⛈️📚 -May 21: 𝙁𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙮 -May 22: 𝙁𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙮 -May 23: 𝙁𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙮 -May 27: 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙛 𝘿𝙖𝙮 Video Message Here: https://youtu.be/LZcpJtWBjfI?si=5WuqsrpsiE6wjw-3