We are now accepting applications for the Part-Time Closing Custodian position at Starr-Iva Middle!🧑🏽🔧
For more details on this position and to apply, visit: http://bit.ly/A3Careers
On Wednesday, Anderson 3 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Debbie Murdock, received a surprise visit from Mrs. Kathy Maness, Director of the Palmetto State Teachers Association Palmetto State Teachers Association. The PSTA presented Mrs. Murdock with a banner for being named District Teacher of the Year and gift bags for all her fellow teachers at Iva Elementary! 🍎
Welcome, Mrs. Carrie Caldwell! 🍎🎉
This year Mrs. Caldwell joined the Iva Elementary team as a Kindergarten Paraprofessional. Carrie is married to Brantley Caldwell, and they have four children. Together they live on their family farm in Calhoun Falls. Previously, Carrie taught middle school science, worked as a 4-H Extension Agent and homeschooled her children before returning to the classroom. In her free time, she can be found outdoors or at church.
We are glad to have you, Mrs. Caldwell!
Starr Elementary had a blast celebrating TWOSDAY! 2️⃣✌🏼🎉
Anderson 3 will honor the sixty-fifth graduating class of Crescent High School with a commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. 🎓
Commencement will take place at the Crescent High School stadium.
With Spring Sports now underway, athletes have begun practicing at the new Track and Field facility. Crescent student Manuel Vazquez Gonzalez captured this spectacular sunset shot during practice last week. Great shot, Manuel! 🌅📸
#A3Students
Anderson 3 is proud to have fantastic bus drivers who cover routes across the largest geographical area in Anderson County. Thank you to our outstanding drivers and aides who go above and beyond safely transporting our most precious cargo each day! 🚌💛
Congratulations, TigerBots! After receiving 2nd Place for Core Values at the FLL Qualifier Tournament on February 12, the team advanced to compete in the First Lego League SC State Championship. We are proud to announce they placed 5th in the state. Great job, TigerBots! 🤖 #FLL
5K Registration is Now Open! 🎒✏️
Visit https://bit.ly/A3registration2223 to complete online registration. Students must turn 5 on or before September 1, 2022. If your child is already enrolled in 4K in A3 you do not need to complete the 5K registration. If you have questions or concerns about 5K you may call the school your child is zoned to attend.
To view our elementary attendance zones visit https://bit.ly/A3AttendanceZones.
Episode 5 of our Coffee with the Counselors Podcast "Growing Parent-Child Relationships" is out now! ☕🎙️💗
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pmTxCw
Amazon Music/Audible: https://amzn.to/2XveNtY
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nOqszo
Youtube: https://youtu.be/uoUEAmgEnzw
Happy Valentine's Day from a few of Mrs. Christenbury's Cuties! 💕
Congratulations to Crescent Elite Shooters Maddox Martin, Quaid Busby, and Jed Dodgens, the 2022 DNR JV Skeet State Champions! 🏆
Jed Dodgens also won HOA (Highest Overall) for the JV Division and tied for HOA overall. Way to go, Tigers! #A3Students #EliteShooters
This week we recognize our dedicated School Counselors throughout the district! Our counselors work hard to support students and are a fundamental piece of the educational process. Thank you, A3 School Counselors! 💛
Last week Elementary and Middle School students attended the First Quality VEX IQ Robotics Scrimmage hosted by the Anderson Institute of Technology. Starr-Iva Middle School students competed against students from Anderson Districts 4 and 5. The Starr-Iva Terminators were awarded three awards, including Robot Skills Champion, the Design Award, and the Sportsmanship Award. The SIMS Tamales also received the Sportsmanship Award. Congratulations to both teams! ⚙️🤖
Meet #A3Allstar, Mrs. Vickie Gambrell! 🌟
Mrs. Gambrell is part of the facilities team at Iva Elementary School. Vickie and her husband Larry have been married for 34 years. Together they have one daughter Jordan married to Adam Dicce. When not working, Vickie enjoys spending time with her grandson Rowan.
"What do you value most about your position?"
"I enjoy being around these sweet babies, and I love the sweet family I work with every day. They make my job easy and enjoyable. I feel so blessed to see these kids grow up and become adults. When I see them years later, they always know Mrs. Vickie, and that warms my heart."♥️
Here are three facts about Mrs. Gambrell:
1. I love to go on cruises. 🚢
2. I hate spiders. 🕷️
3. I have nine siblings. 👨👨👧👧
Thank you, Mrs. Gambrell, for being a dedicated member of the #A3Team. Congratulations! 💛
Welcome, Ms. Brandi Williams! 🍴🏫
Ms. Williams has joined the Nutrition Services Team at Starr-Iva Middle School. Brandi is a native of Iva and attended Anderson 3. She has two daughters, Keeleigh and Brynnlee, that attend Iva Elementary. Ms. Williams has worked in the food industry for over 15 years and is also a proud member of the Jackie's Starr Mart Crew. Brandi enjoys spending time with her family, attending church, cooking, and watching her daughters play sports.
We are happy to have you, Ms. Williams!
Congratulations to Anderson 3 School Spelling Bee Winners and our 2022 District Spelling Bee Champion! All winners are invited to participate in the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee in March! 🔡🐝
Damien Green - Iva Elementary Bee Champion
Aaliyah McIntosh - Flat Rock Elementary Bee Champion
Charlie Taylor - Starr Elementary Bee Champion
Cassidy Evans - Starr-Iva Middle Bee and Anderson 3 Bee Champion
Good Hope Presbyterian Church recently made a $2,000 donation to help fund supplies for students at Crescent High School. Thank you, Good Hope Presbyterian, for your generosity!
We are now accepting applications for a Long Term Certified Substitute at Iva Elementary School! Applicants must be certified in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education. For more details on this position and to apply, visit: http://bit.ly/A3Careers
Our final shoutout is for Anderson 3 Board Member, Mr. Larry Holbrook! Larry has served on the board since 1998. He is a proud graduate of Crescent High School and has been a member of the Iva Fire Department for over 40 years. Mr. Holbrook is married to Tammi Holbrook. Together they have three children and nine grandchildren.
Thank you for your service to the students of Anderson 3, Mr. Holbrook!
