4 out of 5 Anderson 3 Schools Receive Excellent Ratings on SC State Report Cards Anderson 3 Tops the Upstate, Again! The state Department of Education's recently released school report cards show high performance for Anderson 3 schools. 4 Schools including Crescent High School, Starr-Iva Middle School, Flat Rock Elementary, and Starr Elementary receive an... READ MORE >

Sally has been a Teaching Assistant in the LEAP program at Iva Elementary School for 15 years! Sally loves her job and says, "The best thing about this position is when a child has struggled with a concept and finally grasps what you are teaching. Seeing those faces light up make even the most difficult days well worth it." and her motto is: "Every child deserves... READ MORE >

3 Anderson Three Schools Awarded Palmetto Awards Columbia, S.C. – State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the South Carolina Department of Education announced that 249 schools across South Carolina had received the recently revised Palmetto Gold and Silver awards for their performance during the 2018-2019 school year. Of the 100 schools in the... READ MORE >

Anderson 3 was visited by Dr. Lee D'Andrea from the Education Oversight Committee to review our eLearning preparations and plans for the school year. After meeting with A3 admin she was very impressed with our preparations for eLearning. Dr. D'Andrea indicated that while we are a small rural district that we have in place an eLearning plan that rivals any district... READ MORE >

Driven by a desire to ensure every student has access to reliable internet outside of school hours, Anderson 3 has pioneered a wireless hotspot program at four district sites. Students in larger cities have the convenience of multiple public Wi-Fi sources, and the A3 board of trustees and district leadership feel our students deserve the same. The only known... READ MORE >

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オースティンパウエル氏に会う, "Meet Mr. Austin Powell," the Instructional Specialist (and Sensei) at Flat Rock Elementary School. Mr. Powell is this week's #A3AllStar! This is Mr. Powell's 3rd year at Flat Rock and 8th year in Anderson 3. He says, "I have two favorite things! The first is my morning duty. I begin my day by opening car doors for students as they arrive. I LOVE... READ MORE >

Meet Candace Roberts, a 2nd-grade teacher at Starr Elementary School! Candace is our #A3AllStar of the week and has worked at Starr for 6 years. Mrs. Roberts loves teaching and says, "I love my colleagues and all of my kiddos, past and present! I love working with my kids and seeing them have that "lightbulb" moment! It is so easy to get wrapped up in the hustle... READ MORE >

This week's #A3AllStar is Rebecca Marchbanks, a Resource Teacher at Starr-Iva Middle School! 🤩 Ms. Marchbanks has been teaching since 2001 and began her teaching career at SIMS as a science teacher. She then worked as a resource teacher at Starr Elementary for eleven years, took a couple of years off to spend with her children, and came back to Starr-Iva in 2016.... READ MORE >

With the start of the 2019 - 2020 school year, Leigh Burton was named Assistant Superintendent of Anderson Three. Mrs. Burton will work with special services and middle-level curriculum and instruction for Anderson 3. Burton has 24 years of education experience working as a special education teacher, assistant principal, principal, and director of special services.... READ MORE >

We're back with our weekly #A3AllStar! 🇺🇸This week we gladly feature Mr. Daniel Thomason, a history teacher at Crescent High School. Mr. Thomason is entering his 7th year as a teacher at CHS. 🇺🇸 -When asked about teaching he said, "I feel that I was called to teach. I love to see people thriving and the community growing. Being able to be a part of the process is... READ MORE >

Ms. Gayle is a very dedicated and dependable driver for our District. Her driving days with our District started as a full time driver. Later during her driving career, she was injured in an accident and was out of work for a while. She came back to our District as a sub driver for many years, covering many miles and then as time went on a Special Needs Route came... READ MORE >

Ms. Meredith Looney was selected as the District 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year! She has been a first grade teacher at Starr Elementary for 5 years! Ms. Looney is a dedicated teacher who puts her heart into her students. She will graduate with her EDs degree in Teacher Leadership and Administration/Supervision in the fall and will become Mrs. Dantzler in December.... READ MORE >

Mrs. Missy Rice has been selected as the 2019-2020 District Office Support Staff of the Year! Missy is the PowerSchool Coordinator for Anderson Three and has been with the district for over 12 years. She works diligently in the IT department coordinating every aspect within PowerSchool for the entire district. PowerSchool powers registration, grades, attendance,... READ MORE >

The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee announced Tuesday that Anderson 3 has been chosen to participate in Year 2 (2019-20) of the State eLearning Pilot! The eLearning Pilot allows Anderson 3 students to complete school work at home on inclement weather days, removing the need for snow make-up days in our district calendar. This will support the... READ MORE >

Anderson School District 3 is pleased to announce that Jeff Craft has been named Varsity Softball Coach at Crescent High School. Coach Craft brings with him a wealth of coaching experience at both the high school and collegiate levels. Coach Craft has served at Crescent High School as the JV Softball Coach/Varsity Assistant since 2003 and moved to the fulltime... READ MORE >

3 Anderson Three Schools Awarded Palmetto Awards Columbia, S.C. – State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the South Carolina Department of Education announced that 249 schools across South Carolina had received the recently revised Palmetto Gold and Silver awards for their performance during the 2018-2019 school year. Of the 100 schools in the... READ MORE >

For 43 years as softball coach at Crescent High School, Coach Gary Adams built a legacy on the foundation of individual players working as a team to be “Champions.” In 1995, he also led the community in a joint effort to raise over $50,000 to build a “Field of Dreams” at the high school. Upon completion of the field, the School Board approved a proclamation at the... READ MORE >

Thad McDonald, a former student of Crescent High School, graduated from the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department's Project Search program. The program is designed to allow students with disabilities to experience total immersion in the workplace with a goal of competitive employment in an integrated setting. The student's goal is to have completed... READ MORE >

Mrs. Charlene Vaughn is a Kindergarten Para-Professional at Starr Elementary! A parent had this to say about Mrs. Vaughn, "Charlene makes learning fun for the kids in her class. She makes sure that the students are well-behaved but can laugh at the same time. My daughter, Savannah, comes home every day and talks about how much she loves Mrs. Vaughn. I love that... READ MORE >

After 43 years of leading the Crescent softball program, Coach Gary Adams announced hisretirement to his team Sunday. While we always knew this time would come, a part of us hopedit would not.To say that Kathy and Gary Adams are true living legends in our school, our district, and ourcommunity would be an understatement. Over his coaching career at Crescent, Coach... READ MORE >

1. Check with your school for information regarding registration. 2. Check your schools lost and found before school is out! 3. Pick-up Medications: If your child has medication with the nurse, it must be picked up by an adult before the last day of school. Any unclaimed medication will be disposed of immediately after dismissal on that day. 4. Pay All Account... READ MORE >

The wheels on Special Needs 4 would not go round without Kim Evans!Kim is a 23 year veteran bus driver for District 3! A coworker nominated Kim and had this to say about her, "Kim is fluent in every route in our district. She is always willing to help when additional drivers are needed. Because of her willingness to help at the drop of a hat, chances are if you... READ MORE >

Dreama Sudduth is a Kindergarten teacher at Iva Elementary School! A parent nominated Mrs. Sudduth and had this to say about her, "My daughter adores Mrs. Sudduth! She is compassionate, patient, and always has a positive outlook. My daughter loves her creativity and spunk in the classroom. Mrs. Sudduth has created such a positive atmosphere for learning, that my... READ MORE >

Mr. Todd Johnson is a 7th Grade Social Studies teacher as well as the boys basketball and baseball coach at Starr-Iva Middle School. He has taught at SIMS for over a decade! A colleague had this to say about Mr. Johnson, "Todd Johnson is a very dedicated teacher. He willingly gives up his personal time to ensure that each and every student achieves their best. He... READ MORE >

This year Anderson Three raised $2,550.00 for March of Dimes through a district-wide t-shirt fundraiser and school level campaigns. Thank you to everyone who donated to support the March of Dimes non-profit organization, which helps impact moms and babies through research, advocacy, and education to give every baby the best possible start. READ MORE >

Mr. Adam Coats will be assuming the position of principal of Starr-Iva Middle School for the 2019-2020 school year. Mr. Coats is a native of Anderson, South Carolina. He holds an undergraduate degree from Clemson University along with a Master Degree (emphasis in Instructional Technology) from Ball State University and an Education Specialist (Ed.S) Degree from... READ MORE >

Anderson Three has the following position available: School Psychologist-Resumes and letters of interest may be sent to Leigh Burton at burtonl@acsd3.org. Click here for more information. Iva Elementary School has the following position available: Resource Teacher- Resumes and letters of interest may be sent to Daniel Crawford at crawfordd@acsd3.org. Crescent... READ MORE >

Mr. Brantley Caldwell is an Agricultural Education Instructor and FFA Advisor for Crescent High School and Starr-Iva Middle School. He has taught for over 9 years! A colleague had this to say about Mr. Caldwell, "He always lends a helping hand. He educates students with valuable life skills by teaching them what the world is like beyond the walls of the classroom... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Crescent High School Chorale for receiving a SUPERIOR rating at the 2019 Carowinds Festival of Music. The Festival featured hundreds of band, orchestral and choral groups throughout the spring season and is adjudicated by three collegiate level choral professors from across the country. CHS received a Superior rating, the highest attainable... READ MORE >

This weekend student representatives from Crescent High School and Starr-Iva Middle School attended the South Carolina Association of Student Councils for the annual State Convention. Following a weekend full of leadership seminars, the two groups came home with a plethora of awards! Crescent SGA Advisor, Amanda Pinson, was awarded the 2019 SCASC Advisor of the... READ MORE >

This week we visited the "Rock" for a look at all things STEM! Mrs. Darla Moore is the STEM teacher at Flat Rock Elementary and has been teaching in Anderson Three for 12 years! A co-worker had this to say about her, "Darla always goes above and beyond to help anyone! She helps daily to integrate STEM into our classroom, as well as, organizing STEAM nights,... READ MORE >

The Crescent Concert Band traveled to Dorman High School to participate in Concert Performance Assessment. This is similar to an "EOC" for band. They performed three prepared pieces for judges, and then performed a brand new piece of music at sight for different judges. We are extremely proud to report that they earned an overall Excellent rating, with a... READ MORE >

This weekend FBLA traveled to North Charleston to compete in the State Leadership Conference. FBLA, Future Business Leaders of America, is an organization that strives to enhance business and leadership skills in students. Students are able to compete in multiple competitive events ranging from 3D Animation to Website Design. In January, they competed at the... READ MORE >

Mrs. Delisa McCall is a shining star at Starr Elementary! She has been teaching at Starr for over 17 years, and currently teaches 3rd-grade science and social studies. A parent had this to say about Mrs. McCall, "What happens in science and social studies class is the first thing out of my son's mouth when I ask him about his day. She makes the subject come... READ MORE >

Killian Barnes, a student at Starr-Iva Middle School, will be attending the Deshaun Watson Football Camp at Clemson University on May 18. Killian is an amazing young man and always draws a smile from students and teachers at Starr-Iva. Killian is also active outside of school and participates in swimming, bowling, basketball through the Area 14 Special Olympics.... READ MORE >

For the week of March 11th, we visited the A3 IT department! Mrs. Missy Rice is the PowerSchool Coordinator for Anderson Three! She has been with the district for over 11 years. Being behind the scenes, Missy isn't always in the spotlight. She works diligently in the IT department coordinating every aspect within PowerSchool for the entire district. PowerSchool... READ MORE >

The Turbos, a 5th grade team from Starr Elementary, came in 2nd place at the Regional Jet Toy Competition hosted by Flat Rock Elementary. Alyssa Wood, Willie Web and Blake Kelley's car qualified for the National Competition that will be held in Detroit this April! Congratulations to these students! READ MORE >

This week we visited an #A3AllStar at Iva Elementary! Mrs. Lisa Thomas is a 4th grade science and social studies teacher at Iva! She has taught at Iva for over 17 years! A parent had this to say about Mrs. Thomas, "She has gone above and beyond for my son, who is a very difficult child! She shows him love, compassion and is still firm with him. She has helped him... READ MORE >

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This week our #A3AllStar is a ray of Sunshine at Starr-Iva Middle School!Mrs. Sunshine Rogers is the Nutrition Services Manager at Starr-Iva Middle. This is her third year working for A3 and her first year as Manager at SIMS. She was nominated by an administrator for being a "Fantastic employee who never complains and has a team and child-centered attitude. She is... READ MORE >

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Peyton Simmons, Laila Rogers, Amber Elrod, and Haley Thomas were participants in Bosch's Women in STEM event yesterday. https://www.wspa.com/news/anderson-co-9th-graders-get-inside-look-into-stem-at-bosch/1815060620 READ MORE >

Crescent Tiger C.C. Spires (bottom) became a State Champion Saturday night when he won the AAA State Individuals in the 195 lb. division! In addition, Camerien Ellis and Jamie Ellis (from left) finished as AAA State Runners-Up in the 145lb,182lb divisions respectively. Murphy McBride finished third in the State in the 160lb division. C.C.’s victory capped off an... READ MORE >

Meet our Employee of the Week for the week of Feb. 22nd! Mrs. Karen McMullan is a Para-Professional / Job Coach at CHS. -What do you like about your job? "Working with students is very rewarding and full of unconditional love. And I believe I am working with some of the best people." -What led you to your current positions? "I had chosen to stay home with my... READ MORE >

Crescent seniors Cameron Richardson and Murphy McBride join the growing list of college athletic commits. Cameron, a wrestler and offensive lineman for the Tigers, signed to play football with Palmetto Prep Academy. Palmetto Prep is a Christian post-graduate and junior college program based out of Columbia, South Carolina. Murphy is a state runner up and current... READ MORE >

Crescent High School seniors Mason Johnson and Dawson Merk both signed letters of intent to play football after graduation. Mason signed with Newberry College after his run as a wide receiver for CHS. Mason is a triple sports athlete who also plays basketball and soccer. Dawson Merk also signed to continue his education and football career at the Citadel. Dawson,... READ MORE >

Good Morning Everyone: I would like to take this opportunity to recognize our school bus drivers, special needs aides, substitutes and coaches. These people help make our transportation department run smoothly and get “our” children to school and home safely, as well as sporting events and field trips. Bus Driver Appreciation Week is February 11th - 15th. If... READ MORE >

Anderson School District Three releases recent achievements as well as an updated list of current district-wide initiatives. Anderson 3 now ranks in the top 15% in the state with two schools rated excellent. A3 also currently holds the highest SAT scores in the state, as well as outperforming the SC average in several areas. Currently, the Anderson Institute of... READ MORE >

Bosch announces a new partnership with Anderson Institute of Technology (AIT) by donating $42,900 to fund Augmented Reality and 3-D printing technology and equipment. AIT students will use this technology in engineering labs to create prototypes and practice solving manufacturing problems. READ MORE >

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WYFF Meteorologist Dale Gilbert visited Iva Elementary this week. Gilbert tested 4th graders about meteorology, the water cycle, and the atmosphere. READ MORE >

4 Year Old and 5 Year Old Kindergarten Registration will be January, 23, 2019 between 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Register at the school your child is zoned to attend. For questions, please call the A3 Parenting Office at 864-352-3513. READ MORE >

A $1,000 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - Engine Group SAE grant has been awarded to Katelyn Robinson of Iva, SC by American Honda Motor Co., Inc - Engine Group The SAE grant is designed to help FFA members create and enhance their supervised agricultural experience (SAE), a requirement that all FFA members must complete. An SAE requires FFA members to create and... READ MORE >

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Anderson School District Three is Accepting Bids for the following pieces of kitchen equipment. Bids will be accepted until Tuesday, December 18th. Display Warmer – Hatco Portable Cart – 3 Well - Cambro Cambro – Portable Salad Bar Serving Line – Counter Top - Seco Serving Line – Cold Well - 3 section - Seco – 2 each ... READ MORE >

Crescent High School is partnering with Mentor Upstate to begin a mentor program for high school students in District 3. This is a program that is in schools across the upstate, including other districts in Anderson County, and connects students with caring adults in the community to help those students succeed in life. Mentors will meet with their student for 30... READ MORE >

Anderson School District Three continues to provide outstanding learning opportunities for students in the Starr and Iva communities. The new state report cards released Thursday, November 29 provide an overall performance rating to each school. The rating measures new state and federal accountability standards. In South Carolina, the performance ratings are based... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Crescent High School senior, Bradley Dyar, for being chosen to represent Anderson School District Three at the South Carolina All-State Chorus. Bradley was selected from almost 2,000 high school singers and will represent Crescent High School and Anderson School District Three at the All-State Chorus in March. READ MORE >

Meet Rebekah Johnson! She is our Employee of the Week for the week of October 15th. Mrs. Johnson is a 4th grade ELA teacher at Starr Elementary School. She is going into her 11th year in the teaching profession, all of which has been served in Anderson Three. When asked about teaching, Mrs. Johnson said, "I love being able to influence the future of my students. I... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Mrs. Loftis for being named our employee of the week for the week of October 1st! Amanda Loftis is a K-5 teacher at Flat Rock Elementary. She has been an educator for 11 years and still enjoys every minute of it. When asked about teaching, Mrs. Loftis said, "I feel like I learn from them as much as they learn from me. I love being their biggest... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Mrs. Libby Ashworth for being named our employee of the week for the week of Sept. 24th!Libby is a LEAP assistant at Iva Elementary. This is only her first year at Iva, but she is already off to a great start by already becoming a positive role model to the kids she works with.She was nominated for having a "nurturing and calming personality and... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Mrs. Sheryl Bobo for being named our first ever A3 staff member of the week! Mrs. Bobo is a veteran history teacher at Starr-Iva Middle School, where she has taught World History for most of her 21-year tenure. Bobo was nominated by a former student for being "a kind and loving teacher" and "the reason I still love history". When asked what... READ MORE >

INDIANAPOLIS (National FFA Organization) – The Crescent FFA chapter of Iva, SC, has been recognized in 2018 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. These chapters improve chapter... READ MORE >

Over the summer, the Crescent Cross Country team was challenged to run 100 miles individually. The following students accomplished just that: Caden Brown , Mason Center, Morgan Dutton, Lydia Gray, Ethan Hall, Jacob Holbrook, Gabby Loftis, Michael McCall, Matthew Mizzell, Jayden Phillips, Caleb Ramsey, Jacob Ramsey, Brody Russell, Jesse Sauve, Mackenzie Vincent,... READ MORE >

Congratulations, Beth Collins, our 2018-2019 District Teacher of the Year! Beth is a teacher at Crescent High School! READ MORE >

Congratulations, Donna Garner, our 2018-2019 District Support Staff member of the year! READ MORE >

Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Teachers of the Year! Darlene Allgood, Flat Rock Elementary Jennifer Elrod, Iva Elementary Beth Collins, Crescent High School Emily Wilson, Starr-Iva Middle Susan Binninger, Starr Elementary READ MORE >

Congratulations to our 2018-2019 Support Staff of the Year! Connie Watt, Crescent High School Marie Hall, Iva Elementary Jo Beth Tilley, Starr-Iva Middle Donna Garner, District Office Lone Keasler, Starr Elementary Trish Nelson, Flat Rock Elementary Don Nelson, Transportation Department READ MORE >

As the sound of ongoing construction continued on Pearman Dairy Rd, leaders of The Anderson Institute of Technology announced a new partnership with Michelin across from the site of the new facility. The company donated $75,000 to sponsor an entire wing of the new AIT campus. The new facility is scheduled to open for the fall 2019 school year and will partner with... READ MORE >

Check out this preview of the 2018 Tigers from the Independent Mail.Change seems to agree with Crescent Tigers football teamhttps://www.independentmail.com/story/sports/high-school/2018/08/08/change-seems-agree-crescent-tigers-football-team/853947002/ READ MORE >

The 2018-19 Tigers/Cubs Sports season is just around the corner...get your all-sports pass today.... CRESCENT/SIMS SPORTS FANS!! 2018-19 All Sports Passes Available! This year fans can purchase an all-sports pass to watch our Tigers & Cubs play all year! Forms/more info available at the link below or in the Main Office at Crescent High.... READ MORE >

ACSD3 is back in the top of the headlines as they unveil new "hit monitoring" helmets. Read Fox Carolina's Ashley Minelli's full story. READ MORE >

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Tryouts for Starr-Iva CTeam volleyball will be Thurs., Aug. 2 & Fri., Aug. 3 from 5-7 pm in the new gym at CHS. Must be at least 7th grade and have completed physical, parent permission, and Playsafe form turned in or bring with on Thursday to tryout. Forms here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ciO5RrNJ5yK4G_R4ILU4dfKJCba9Jvhf READ MORE >

Summer Cross Country practices are from 7:45-9 am Monday-Thursday until Aug. 10th. After Aug. 13th, practices are at CHS from 4 until 5:30. Middle schoolers will ride the transport bus to CHS. Students must be 7th grade and up and have all paperwork in order to practice. READ MORE >

It's never been easier to apply for free & reduced lunch services. Click HERE to apply today! READ MORE >

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It’s time to nominate a former Crescent or New Deal Sports great for the Crescent/New Deal Athletic Hall of Fame 2018-19 Class! Deadline for nominations is August 1. Nomination forms can be found here on the Crescent website under ATHLETICS: http://www.acsd3.org/o/crescent-high-school READ MORE >

Congratulations to Jeff Maxey, South Carolina's State Teacher of the Year!Article from Independent Mail READ MORE >

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2018-2019 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR Iva Elementary-Jennifer Elrod Starr Elementary-Susan Binninger Flat Rock Elementary-Darlene Allgood Starr Iva Middle-Emily Wilson Crescent High-Beth Collins READ MORE >

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2018-2019 SUPPORT STAFF OF THE YEAR Iva Elementary-Marie HallStarr Elementary-Lone KeaslerFlat Rock Elementary-Trish NelsonStarr Iva Middle-Jo Beth TilleyCrescent High-Connie WattDistrict-Donna Garner Transportation-Don Nelson READ MORE >