Anderson 3 Board Meeting
September 14, 2026
Life Saving Recognition
Dr. David Nixon recognized School Resource Officer Jason Hanks, Trent Milford, and Jeremy Duncan for their life-saving response to a medical emergency involving a Crescent High School student on August 14, 2026.
The three were commended for quickly recognizing that the student was not breathing and did not have a pulse and immediately beginning CPR, providing ventilations, and utilizing an AED. Their actions resulted in the student regaining circulation prior to the arrival of EMS.
Representatives from Anderson County Emergency Management and Anderson County EMS joined the district in recognizing the three individuals and presented them with life-saving awards. District leaders also highlighted the importance of Anderson 3's commitment to CPR and AED training for faculty and staff.
SC READY Perfect Scores
Superintendent Kathy Hipp recognized 21 Anderson 3 students who earned perfect scores on the 2026 SC READY assessment, the highest number of perfect scores in district history.
Students from Flat Rock Elementary, Iva Elementary, Starr Elementary, and Starr-Iva Middle School were recognized for earning perfect scores in English Language Arts or Mathematics. Superintendent Hipp congratulated the students, teachers, and school staff for their outstanding achievement.
Bus Driver of the Month
Superintendent Hipp recognized Karen Rhoades as the September Bus Driver of the Month. Mrs. Rhoades serves as a floater and routinely steps in to cover routes throughout the district. She was commended for her dependability, flexibility, knowledge of district routes, calm demeanor, and willingness to assist wherever needed.
