🐯 Calling All Future Tiger Substitutes!
Want to make a difference in Anderson 3 and have a flexible schedule? Join our amazing team of A3 subs! A representative from ESS will be on-site this week to walk you through the process and help you get started.
📍 Anderson 3 District Office – Admin Building
(203 West Cruette Street, Iva, SC 29655)
🗓️ Wednesday, July 30
⏰ Beginning at 9:00 AM
Please start the process now prior to joining ESS on site at 👉 https://bit.ly/A3SUBS
#TigerSubs #JoinA3 #Anderson3
Want to make a difference in Anderson 3 and have a flexible schedule? Join our amazing team of A3 subs! A representative from ESS will be on-site this week to walk you through the process and help you get started.
📍 Anderson 3 District Office – Admin Building
(203 West Cruette Street, Iva, SC 29655)
🗓️ Wednesday, July 30
⏰ Beginning at 9:00 AM
Please start the process now prior to joining ESS on site at 👉 https://bit.ly/A3SUBS
#TigerSubs #JoinA3 #Anderson3
Help us welcome Ms. Charlie Young to the 2025-2026 #A3TeachingTeam! 📚🐯 🎉
Charlie is stepping into her second year of teaching and will join the first-grade team at Starr Elementary! A proud graduate of Anderson University, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an add-on in Early Childhood Education. ✏️✨
Charlie was born and raised in Starr, SC and is a product of Anderson 3.
We're excited to have her back home in A3! 💛🖤 Welcome home, Ms. Young!
Charlie is stepping into her second year of teaching and will join the first-grade team at Starr Elementary! A proud graduate of Anderson University, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an add-on in Early Childhood Education. ✏️✨
Charlie was born and raised in Starr, SC and is a product of Anderson 3.
We're excited to have her back home in A3! 💛🖤 Welcome home, Ms. Young!
Help us welcome another amazing addition to our 2025-2026 #A3TeachingTeam, Mrs. Samantha Latham! 🍎💛🎉
With 11 years of experience in education, she will be joining the Kindergarten Team at Iva Elementary School! An Abbeville native, Samantha brings a wealth of knowledge and a heart for early learners. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from Lander University, a Master’s in Library and Information Science from USC, and is wrapping up her second Master’s in Educational Technology this July! 🎓💻📚
After stepping away from the classroom for a bit and serving as an Instructional Coach, she’s thrilled to be returning to her roots in K5, and we’re just as excited to have her!
Welcome to Anderson 3! 🐯
With 11 years of experience in education, she will be joining the Kindergarten Team at Iva Elementary School! An Abbeville native, Samantha brings a wealth of knowledge and a heart for early learners. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from Lander University, a Master’s in Library and Information Science from USC, and is wrapping up her second Master’s in Educational Technology this July! 🎓💻📚
After stepping away from the classroom for a bit and serving as an Instructional Coach, she’s thrilled to be returning to her roots in K5, and we’re just as excited to have her!
Welcome to Anderson 3! 🐯
Congratulations to 2025 Retiree, Mrs. Emily Jarrard! 🎉🥳
After 28 years of dedicated service, Emily is officially retiring from her role as Accounts Payable Finance Assistant.
In 1990, after temporarily stepping into substitute roles while praying for guidance, she felt called to remain patient. When her son Daniel started school in 1997, the perfect opportunity opened, and she knew it was God's plan. Since then, she’s been a faithful servant, supporting our staff and students by keeping our schools running smoothly.
Originally from Anderson, Emily became an “honorary Grove-vite” after meeting her husband, Jim (aka Bones), and moving to the Starr-Iva area. Together, they were blessed with two children, Rachel and Daniel, a wonderful son-in-law, Kaleb, and three precious grandchildren, Danni Rae, Drue Ann, and Drake. ❤️
Emily’s favorite memories include cheering on Rachel and Daniel during their FFA days and attending cow shows, experiences that deepened her connection to the district’s agricultural roots.
Emily, your unwavering support and joyful spirit have left a lasting impression on Anderson 3. We are grateful for your many years of service and wish you endless blessings in this next chapter! 💛🖤
After 28 years of dedicated service, Emily is officially retiring from her role as Accounts Payable Finance Assistant.
In 1990, after temporarily stepping into substitute roles while praying for guidance, she felt called to remain patient. When her son Daniel started school in 1997, the perfect opportunity opened, and she knew it was God's plan. Since then, she’s been a faithful servant, supporting our staff and students by keeping our schools running smoothly.
Originally from Anderson, Emily became an “honorary Grove-vite” after meeting her husband, Jim (aka Bones), and moving to the Starr-Iva area. Together, they were blessed with two children, Rachel and Daniel, a wonderful son-in-law, Kaleb, and three precious grandchildren, Danni Rae, Drue Ann, and Drake. ❤️
Emily’s favorite memories include cheering on Rachel and Daniel during their FFA days and attending cow shows, experiences that deepened her connection to the district’s agricultural roots.
Emily, your unwavering support and joyful spirit have left a lasting impression on Anderson 3. We are grateful for your many years of service and wish you endless blessings in this next chapter! 💛🖤
Huge congratulations to Mrs. Johnie Cape, PLTW instructor at Starr-Iva Middle School, for being named the 2024 South Carolina Boater Education State Instructor of the Year AND Region 1 Instructor of the Year by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources! 🎉🚤
From teaching life-saving skills to inspiring future innovators, Mrs. Cape continues to go above and beyond for her students. 🛟
We are so proud of you, Mrs. Cape! 👏
From teaching life-saving skills to inspiring future innovators, Mrs. Cape continues to go above and beyond for her students. 🛟
We are so proud of you, Mrs. Cape! 👏
Last week, Anderson 3 Instructional Technology Coach, Heather Dickerson, represented our district at the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) 2025 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio! 🚀
Heather joined educators and innovators from around the world to explore creative, hands-on ways to embed computational thinking across all classroom settings. She presented two powerful sessions: one on using our learning management system (LMS) to deliver accessible and impactful professional development, and another on an AI readiness checklist designed to guide policy and training in our district. 🧠💡💻
Way to go, Heather! 👏🐯
#A3Innovation #CSTA2025
Looking for a GREAT place to work? We are hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional for Crescent High School!
Apply Now!🐯💛
➡️➡️➡️: bit.ly/A3Careers
Apply Now!🐯💛
➡️➡️➡️: bit.ly/A3Careers
Congratulations to 2025 Retiree Ms. Mary Constantine! 💛🎊
After 23 years of dedicated service, Mary is retiring from her position as Benefits Coordinator. Her journey to Anderson 3 began with a nudge from her father, who encouraged her to apply for a role he saw in the newspaper, a decision that would lead to two decades of impactful work in service to our staff and schools.
A proud Crescent High School Class of 1980 graduate, Mary grew up in Iva and returned home after earning her degrees from Anderson College and the College of Charleston. Before joining A3, she worked as a DSS case manager and in Personnel at Harris Psychiatric Hospital, developing a strong background in supporting others through life’s transitions.
Mary’s role has been essential, guiding new employees, helping retirees transition, and bringing a calm, kind, and knowledgeable presence to the district office. She is known for her compassion, grace, and ability to connect with others through life’s highs and lows.
"I will miss my coworkers deeply," Mary shares. "We’ve been there for each other through everything, and I’m proud to have worked for a district that puts students first every single day."
Mary, your Crescent and Anderson 3 family is forever grateful for your service, your heart, and your unwavering support of those who support our students. Enjoy your well-earned retirement! 🐯💛
This Ain’t My First Rodeo! 🤠🏜️🐂
Our Iva Elementary Tigers lassoed up tons of fun at Field Day!
From wild games to big smiles, these students proved they’re pros at having a blast. 💥🤎
Welcome to our 2025-2026 #A3TeachingTeam, Ms. Gracie Burriss! 🎉🐯✏️
Ms. Burriss will be joining Starr Elementary as a new 3rd Grade Math Teacher!
Gracie graduated this past December from Anderson University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is a proud Crescent High School graduate who grew up right here in Iva, SC, and always knew she wanted to give back to the district that helped shape her. After completing her student teaching with us and feeling called to serve here, she knew Anderson 3 was where she belonged.
Outside the classroom, Gracie loves spending time with her family, pouring into her church family at Union Baptist, caring for children, and enjoying fun girls’ days filled with shopping and good food.
We are so excited for Gracie to start this new adventure and give back to the community she’s always called home. Welcome, Ms. Burriss, we’re so glad you’re here! 💛🥳🖤
Ms. Burriss will be joining Starr Elementary as a new 3rd Grade Math Teacher!
Gracie graduated this past December from Anderson University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is a proud Crescent High School graduate who grew up right here in Iva, SC, and always knew she wanted to give back to the district that helped shape her. After completing her student teaching with us and feeling called to serve here, she knew Anderson 3 was where she belonged.
Outside the classroom, Gracie loves spending time with her family, pouring into her church family at Union Baptist, caring for children, and enjoying fun girls’ days filled with shopping and good food.
We are so excited for Gracie to start this new adventure and give back to the community she’s always called home. Welcome, Ms. Burriss, we’re so glad you’re here! 💛🥳🖤
Congratulations to 2025 Retiree Mrs. Tammy Boggs! 🎉💛
Tammy brought her sweet and gentle spirit with her as she worked to serve thousands of students over 31 years of dedicated service in the Crescent High School cafeteria.
Tammy has loved every moment of serving students, especially the joy of serving her own children and now even two of her grandchildren during their time at Crescent! She often says her role was more than a job, it was part of His mission field, ensuring no child was hungry so they could focus on learning and growing.
She'll deeply miss the camaraderie of her cafeteria team, who made every shift full of laughter and care. A proud wife to recently retired Donnie, Tammy is also the proud mother of three children (with spouses) who work in education, healthcare, ministry, and IT. With five beloved grandbabies, she’s got big retirement plans full of family, faith, and well-earned rest.
Mrs. Boggs—thank you for your warm heart, servant spirit, and steady presence at Crescent. You’ve made a difference in more lives than you’ll ever know. Enjoy every moment of retirement! 💐🥪🐯
Tammy brought her sweet and gentle spirit with her as she worked to serve thousands of students over 31 years of dedicated service in the Crescent High School cafeteria.
Tammy has loved every moment of serving students, especially the joy of serving her own children and now even two of her grandchildren during their time at Crescent! She often says her role was more than a job, it was part of His mission field, ensuring no child was hungry so they could focus on learning and growing.
She'll deeply miss the camaraderie of her cafeteria team, who made every shift full of laughter and care. A proud wife to recently retired Donnie, Tammy is also the proud mother of three children (with spouses) who work in education, healthcare, ministry, and IT. With five beloved grandbabies, she’s got big retirement plans full of family, faith, and well-earned rest.
Mrs. Boggs—thank you for your warm heart, servant spirit, and steady presence at Crescent. You’ve made a difference in more lives than you’ll ever know. Enjoy every moment of retirement! 💐🥪🐯
Our 2025-2026 #A3TeachingTeam is gaining another familiar face! Please help us welcome Mrs. Julianna Sharpe back home to Anderson 3 as a Math Teacher at Crescent High School! ✏️📚🎉
Julianna, a proud Starr native, joins us from Abbeville High School. Mrs. Sharpe earned her bachelor's in Math with a minor in Education from Shenandoah University and is entering her fifth year of teaching. She and her husband, Connor, have two sons, Isaac and Noah.
We're thrilled to have her bring her heart for teaching and love for the community to CHS! Go Tigers! 💛🐯📐
Congratulations to 2025 Retiree Mr. Darrell Parnell! 🇺🇸📚
After 19 years in the classroom (ten at Wright Middle and nine here at Crescent High), Mr. Parnell is retiring from his role as U.S. History teacher. His love for our country’s past, paired with his passion for helping students understand the present, made his classroom a place of rich conversation and critical thinking.
Mr. Parnell and his wife, Cathy, have spent the past 44 years serving their country and community through military service and public education. The two just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary and are looking forward to retirement adventures with their grandchildren.
Mr. Parnell says he will miss the meaningful discussions with students and especially loved teaching the ideals of the U.S. Constitution. A true educator at heart, he summed up his career simply: “Helping young people develop academic and life skills.”
Thank you, Mr. Parnell, for your wisdom, service, and unwavering dedication to your students. Happy Retirement! 🎉🐯💛
POV: You just finished Summer Camp, and now you're running full speed into the best water day ever! 💦🔫😎
Big thanks to Joy Comes for bringing the fun for these kiddos as we celebrate all the learning from Summer Reading Camp and Kindergarten Kick-off Camp! 🤩
💭 Did you know? 💭
Anderson 3 houses Head Start classrooms at Starr and Flat Rock Elementary. Registration is now open, and applications are being accepted qualifying for 3 and 4-year-olds. 🚌✏️
🖥️ Visit bit.ly/HeadStartRegis to apply!
☎️ For more information, call Starr Headstart @ 864-276-1566 or Flat Rock Headstart at 864-800-3852
Congratulations to 2025 Retiree Mr. James Walker! 🚌💛🥳
Mr. Walker is retiring after 17 years of service as a beloved bus driver in Anderson 3, faithfully driving the Iva 6 route throughout his entire career. A proud Starr native and 1976 graduate of Crescent High School, Mr. Walker went on to earn his Management degree from TCT in 1980. Before joining the district, he worked at AFCO for 16 years before deciding he wanted to give back to the community that shaped him.
Known for his joyful personality and quick wit, Mr. Walker made it his mission to bring laughter and light to everyone he encountered. He’ll especially miss “all my little ones on the bus” and cherishes memories like taking the Crescent Tiger Band on countless trips.
Reflecting on his time in education, he said, “I love watching the children grow through the years and seeing how much they’ve learned and changed.” Mr. Walker’s presence on the bus was more than transportation—it was a warm welcome and a familiar face that helped students start and end their school day with a smile.
Thank you, Mr. Walker, for your dedication and the love you’ve shown our students. You’re a True Tiger, and you’ll always be part of the Anderson 3 family. Happy Retirement! 💛🐯🎉
Help us welcome Miss Gracey Thomasson to the first grade team at Flat Rock Elementary School!🎉👋
Gracey is a proud Clemson University graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. An Abbeville native, she comes from a big, close-knit family and is excited to bring that same spirit of connection and care to her classroom. 💛📚
When she’s not in the classroom, you can find her helping brides find their dream dress as a bridal stylist at Dressing Dreams in Hartwell, GA! 👰💐
Welcome to the Anderson 3 Teaching Team, Miss Thomasson! ✨#A3TeachingTeam #FlatRockFamily
Who’s enjoying summer vacation? These two bus bosses, that’s who! 🚌☀️
🎓👏🏼 Congratulations to Crescent High School’s 2025 Valedictorian, Carter Miller, and Salutatorian, Annalisa McCall! 🏅🐯
Carter will attend Clemson University to pursue an engineering degree, while Annalisa will attend the University of South Carolina as a Nursing major in the prestigious Honors College.
These two top Tigers are headed to South Carolina’s leading universities, and we couldn’t be prouder! Their hard work, leadership, and determination have set a shining example for all of Crescent. 💛🖤
Way to go, Carter and Annalisa! 🎉📚
🍽️☀️ FREE Summer Meals for ALL Kids & Teens!
Anderson 3 families — you're invited! Bring your children to Flat Rock Elementary this summer for FREE breakfast & lunch as part of our Summer Meals Program.
📍 Flat Rock Elementary
📅 June 2–19 (Mon–Thu)
🍳 Breakfast: 7:30–8:15 AM
🥪 Lunch: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
✅ Open to ALL children & teens 18 & under — no cost, no registration, and no residency requirements!
✅ Meals must be eaten on site.
