Our September Core Essential has been Friendship! 💛🐯
Friendship is about choosing to care for others, showing kindness, and being someone others can count on. This month, we have encouraged our Tigers to build strong friendships through respect, encouragement, and simply being there for one another.
The little things matter, and a good friend can make a big difference. 💛
Friendship is about choosing to care for others, showing kindness, and being someone others can count on. This month, we have encouraged our Tigers to build strong friendships through respect, encouragement, and simply being there for one another.
The little things matter, and a good friend can make a big difference. 💛
Fall is finally in the air! Kindergarten students at Flat Rock Elementary celebrated with a Fall Festival where learning was wrapped up in plenty of seasonal fun! From apple picking 🍎 to cow judging 🐄 and more, our little Tigers had the chance to learn, explore, and enjoy everything that makes fall so special.
Sometimes the best learning doesn’t feel like learning at all! 🧡🍁
Sometimes the best learning doesn’t feel like learning at all! 🧡🍁
At Starr-Iva Middle, technology has a purpose! 💻📚
Teachers already work hard to make sure technology is used intentionally when it truly enhances student learning. Tech-Free Week gave everyone a chance to Restart. Refresh. & Reconnect.
For one week, students and teachers traded a little screen time for more paper and pencil, books, conversation, collaboration, and some good old-fashioned instruction. ✏️📖
Teachers already work hard to make sure technology is used intentionally when it truly enhances student learning. Tech-Free Week gave everyone a chance to Restart. Refresh. & Reconnect.
For one week, students and teachers traded a little screen time for more paper and pencil, books, conversation, collaboration, and some good old-fashioned instruction. ✏️📖
Help us welcome another addition to the 2026-2027 #A3TeachingTeam, Mr. Josh Wade! 🍎💛🎉
Mr. Wade is joining Starr-Iva Middle, where he is teaching Introduction to Business! 💻📊
A Fort Mill native, Josh brings more than 14 years of experience teaching and coaching at the high school level. He is also a U.S. Army veteran who completed two tours in Afghanistan before returning home, earning his degree from Anderson University, and beginning his career in education. He spent more than a decade coaching football at BHP and is excited for this new opportunity to teach and coach at the middle school level while spending more time with his wife, Lindsey, and their boys. 🇺🇸
New this year, Introduction to Business will help our middle school students become more confident, efficient, and safe users of technology. Students will develop practical skills with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and other digital tools while learning about digital citizenship, internet safety, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
We are excited to expand these opportunities for our students and thrilled to welcome Mr. Wade to Anderson 3! 🐯💛
Mr. Wade is joining Starr-Iva Middle, where he is teaching Introduction to Business! 💻📊
A Fort Mill native, Josh brings more than 14 years of experience teaching and coaching at the high school level. He is also a U.S. Army veteran who completed two tours in Afghanistan before returning home, earning his degree from Anderson University, and beginning his career in education. He spent more than a decade coaching football at BHP and is excited for this new opportunity to teach and coach at the middle school level while spending more time with his wife, Lindsey, and their boys. 🇺🇸
New this year, Introduction to Business will help our middle school students become more confident, efficient, and safe users of technology. Students will develop practical skills with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and other digital tools while learning about digital citizenship, internet safety, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
We are excited to expand these opportunities for our students and thrilled to welcome Mr. Wade to Anderson 3! 🐯💛
A little practice for some future teachers! 📚🐅🍎
Crescent High Teacher Cadets spent time at Flat Rock Elementary reading with students and learning a few tricks of the trade from Librarian Mrs. Krista Gray on how to make a great read-aloud even better.
Crescent High Teacher Cadets spent time at Flat Rock Elementary reading with students and learning a few tricks of the trade from Librarian Mrs. Krista Gray on how to make a great read-aloud even better.
Dr. Adam Coats had the opportunity to present to Clemson University’s Senior Teaching Fellows this week! 🐅
His presentation, “Wanted: Great Teachers - Navigating the Educational Hiring Process from Start to Finish,” helped prepare these future teachers for what comes next.
Go Tigers! 🐯
His presentation, “Wanted: Great Teachers - Navigating the Educational Hiring Process from Start to Finish,” helped prepare these future teachers for what comes next.
Go Tigers! 🐯
We Remember. ❤️🤍💙
September 11, 2001.
September 11, 2001.
Tiger 6 is Officially in Service! 🚌🐯
We welcomed a brand-new activity bus to the fleet today! T-6 will make its first official trip tomorrow as Mr. Danny Parnell transports Crescent Tiger Football to Seneca! 🏈
This new bus was purchased as part of the District’s scheduled vehicle replacement plan and was funded through Penny Sales Tax revenue. We’re excited to put Tiger 6 to work serving our students for many miles to come!
We welcomed a brand-new activity bus to the fleet today! T-6 will make its first official trip tomorrow as Mr. Danny Parnell transports Crescent Tiger Football to Seneca! 🏈
This new bus was purchased as part of the District’s scheduled vehicle replacement plan and was funded through Penny Sales Tax revenue. We’re excited to put Tiger 6 to work serving our students for many miles to come!
Rowan Dicce, a first grader at Flat Rock Elementary has been courageously battling Burkitt Lymphoma. After months of treatments, hospital stays, appointments, prayers, and an incredible amount of strength, his family received the news today they have been waiting and praying for:
🎉 ROWAN IS CANCER-FREE! 🎉
We are so incredibly proud of Rowan and the fight he has shown throughout this journey. Our hearts are rejoicing alongside his family, friends, teachers, and everyone who has been cheering him on.
We cannot wait to have you back at The Rock, Rowan! 🐯💪🎗️
🎉 ROWAN IS CANCER-FREE! 🎉
We are so incredibly proud of Rowan and the fight he has shown throughout this journey. Our hearts are rejoicing alongside his family, friends, teachers, and everyone who has been cheering him on.
We cannot wait to have you back at The Rock, Rowan! 🐯💪🎗️
We’re hiring a Maintenance Engineer!🔧
Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or general building maintenance is a plus, and certified electricians are especially encouraged to apply!
Apply today to join the A3 Team! 🐯
Happy Friday, Tiger Nation! 💛🐯🖤
It’s a great day to be a Tiger… and an even better night for some FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL! 🏈🔥
🐯 Crescent vs. Abbeville
⏰ 7:30 PM
Let’s go, Tigers! 💪
It’s a great day to be a Tiger… and an even better night for some FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL! 🏈🔥
🐯 Crescent vs. Abbeville
⏰ 7:30 PM
Let’s go, Tigers! 💪
For the past 8 years, James “Bones” Jarrard has served Anderson 3 as our Director of Maintenance, bringing an incredible level of pride, professionalism, and dedication to our schools every day.
Mr. Jarrard has always held extremely high standards for our facilities and projects because he believes things should be done RIGHT. He is a problem-solver extraordinaire who takes tremendous pride in ensuring our buildings are well-maintained, our projects are completed to a high standard, and our students and staff have the best possible environments to learn and work.
As Bones transitions out of the Director of Maintenance role, we are grateful that his work with Anderson 3 is not yet finished! He will continue to oversee the construction of Crescent Middle School through to completion, serving as the district’s Construction Coordinator. Upon completion, he plans to retire from the district officially. 🏗️👷♂️
Bones, thank you for bringing so much heart and professionalism to everything you do behind the scenes. The work of you and your team continues to keep our schools running smoothly, and your care and attention to detail are evident throughout our district.
We are incredibly grateful for all you have poured into A3, and we are excited to have your experience and high standards guiding Crescent Middle School across the finish line! 💛🖤
Thank you, Bones! 🐯
This year, Anderson 3 has launched a district-wide Core Essentials initiative! Each month, students across the district will focus on a core value that is displayed, discussed, and woven into lessons and activities throughout our schools.
💡 August’s Core Essential: CREATIVITY
Using your imagination to do something unique.
Creativity encourages our students to think differently, explore new ideas, solve problems, and discover what is possible when they use their imagination.
Throughout the year, these shared values will give our students, staff, and families a common language as we work together to help students treat others right, make smart decisions, and maximize their potential.
Because in Anderson 3, we're not only educating students for today. We're helping build the people they'll become tomorrow. 💛🐯
💡 August’s Core Essential: CREATIVITY
Using your imagination to do something unique.
Creativity encourages our students to think differently, explore new ideas, solve problems, and discover what is possible when they use their imagination.
Throughout the year, these shared values will give our students, staff, and families a common language as we work together to help students treat others right, make smart decisions, and maximize their potential.
Because in Anderson 3, we're not only educating students for today. We're helping build the people they'll become tomorrow. 💛🐯
One of the most visible transformations from our summer projects has to be the hydroseeding at Flat Rock Elementary! 🌱
Talk about a GLOW UP! The grass is still growing, but talk about a huge improvement! 🤩
Talk about a GLOW UP! The grass is still growing, but talk about a huge improvement! 🤩
📣 NOW HIRING: ROAR Program Facilitator
Starr-Iva Middle School is seeking a dedicated, student-focused ROAR Program Facilitator! 🐯
This position will work closely with students who need additional behavioral and academic support, helping build positive relationships, accountability, and growth.
If you’re passionate about helping students succeed, we’d love to have you on Team A3! 💛
🔗 Apply today: bit.ly/A3Jobs
Starr-Iva Middle School is seeking a dedicated, student-focused ROAR Program Facilitator! 🐯
This position will work closely with students who need additional behavioral and academic support, helping build positive relationships, accountability, and growth.
If you’re passionate about helping students succeed, we’d love to have you on Team A3! 💛
🔗 Apply today: bit.ly/A3Jobs
It’s so hot, all you can do is find a popsicle and some shade! 🍦🥵
Right before the school year kicked off, Iva Elementary held its annual Popsicles with the Principals! Families enjoyed a cool treat, some fun, and a chance to meet and greet Iva’s principals, including the new Assistant Principal, Wesley Carwile! 🍧🐾
NOW HIRING: Director of Maintenance! 🛠️🚧
Help us keep Anderson 3 Built on Purpose! 👷♂️
🔗 Apply Now: bit.ly/A3Jobs
Help us keep Anderson 3 Built on Purpose! 👷♂️
🔗 Apply Now: bit.ly/A3Jobs
Phones, social media, screen time, and online safety can be difficult for families to navigate. Anderson School District 3 is inviting parents, guardians, and community members to Behind the Screens, a free event designed to give families practical information and tools to help keep kids safe and healthy online.
📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Crescent High School Library
Participants will learn more about the challenges children and teens face in today’s digital world, including social media, smartphones, screen time, and online safety. The evening will also focus on practical tools that parents can use to monitor technology use, set healthy boundaries, and encourage positive digital habits.
📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Crescent High School Library
Participants will learn more about the challenges children and teens face in today’s digital world, including social media, smartphones, screen time, and online safety. The evening will also focus on practical tools that parents can use to monitor technology use, set healthy boundaries, and encourage positive digital habits.
We'll never get tired of #A3FirstDay pics! 🎒🥹
Help us welcome Mrs. Taylor Wood to our 2026-2027 #A3TeachingTeam! 🍎💛🎉
Taylor is joining the Kindergarten team at Starr Elementary after spending the past nine years teaching in the School District of Oconee County. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Anderson University in 2017 and later returned to earn her Master’s Degree in Early Learning.
Originally from Seneca and a graduate of West-Oak High School, Taylor and her husband, John, now call Anderson home. They are the proud parents of Amelia (3), Hampton (5 months), and their silly Goldendoodle, Henry!
Welcome to Anderson 3, Mrs. Wood! 🐯👋
Taylor is joining the Kindergarten team at Starr Elementary after spending the past nine years teaching in the School District of Oconee County. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Anderson University in 2017 and later returned to earn her Master’s Degree in Early Learning.
Originally from Seneca and a graduate of West-Oak High School, Taylor and her husband, John, now call Anderson home. They are the proud parents of Amelia (3), Hampton (5 months), and their silly Goldendoodle, Henry!
Welcome to Anderson 3, Mrs. Wood! 🐯👋
