
Third grade students at Flat Rock Elementary participated in Escape Rooms today in order to review reading skills and strategies as we prepare for MAP testing this week. Awesome job being engaged in learning today!



First Baptist of Iva was full of talent for the A3 Fine Arts Showcase! Students from every school demonstrated their artistic and musical abilities. Here is a look at the Flat Rock, Iva, and Starr chorus members who all did an excellent job!




Today is #WorldStorytellingDay! This years theme is myths, legends, and epics. Don't forget to share a story with a child!


March 25th will be a Normal School Day.


Every Thursday, Mrs. Christenbury's class prepares sweet treats for the faculty of Flat Rock. Last week, in honor of Pi Day, her class used their adaptive switches to help them mix up a delicious (Pi)e in a cup treat!





Flat Rock students worked with guest artist, Sean Thrasher, to create clay boxes at the 1st A3 Art Clinic. Sean Thrasher is a graduate of Crescent and currently works as a ceramic artist. Students' clay pieces will be on display at the A3 Fine Arts Showcase on March 19th, 2019 starting at 5:30.


YOU'RE INVITED! Come observe a GOOD NEWS CLUB and see if it's something you would like to help out with. Good News Club is an after school ministry outreach of local churches that takes place at the school. Volunteers are always needed, and there are many roles --- not just teaching. Club meets Mondays after school until 4:15. Sponsored by Middleton Road Baptist and Flat Rock Presbyterian. For more info, contact Laura King 864-245-1700 (call/text).

Flat Rock Elementary hosts the regional Jet Toy competition with ten Upstate teams!


Anderson School District Three is holding a fundraiser for the March of Dimes. If you would like to purchase a shirt, please email smithc@acsd3.org or call Cheryl Smith at 348-6196 by Monday, March 11, 2019.
The t-shirt is white and costs $15. Please add $1 for each X added to the size after XL. All proceeds from the shirt sale will be given to the March of Dimes.
Wear your shirt and join faculty from Anderson Three at the March of Dimes walk on April 27, 2019.


Would your rising 4th or 5th grader like to participate in a running club? The CHS cross country team is sponsoring this exciting, new event in our district. For further information, please contact Mrs.Gray or Coach Johnson.

This week was #employeeappreciation and the district office would like to say THANK YOU to our amazing employees! Anderson 3 would not be the same without the dedicated faculty and staff that work tirelessly to ensure our students receive the best possible education. We hope you enjoyed the BBQ lunch!


Congratulations to A Novel Bunch for winning Flat Rock's Battle of the Books Teachers Edition!

The Garage Band Readers: the sophomore album is ready for BTOB: Teacher Edition!


Congratulations to Rowan Adams, Jaxon Kidd, and Dustin Ross on winning our Battle of the Books competition for 1st and 2nd grade!


A3 Fine Arts Showcase. Students from every school will be participating in this event!


We are so proud of CC Spires, and we are especially proud of instructional specialist , Austin Powell! He goes the extra mile for our students!


Battle of the Books recently commenced with a final battle round between the two best teams from the 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade bracket. Congratulations to 5th graders Miley Jones, Abby Linker, and Amira Hjiri for winning the school upperclassmen battle!





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(02-18-2019)


Professors and representatives from the Clemson College of Education toured all 5 of Anderson 3's schools Wednesday to observe all the great things happening in Anderson 3!



Mrs. Loftis' K5 class made Valentine's Day Cards for the "Cards 4 Kids" program. These handmade sentiments will be delivered to children in local hospitals for Valentine's Day.
