Welcome, Mr. Franklin Pruitt Jr.!
Mr. Pruitt has joined the A3 team as the Media Clerk at Starr-Iva Middle School! He also serves as a bus driver for the district.
Mr. Pruitt is the pastor of St. Paul AME Church Cokesbury in Hodges.
Franklin and his wife Melissa have been married for 36 years. Together they have two children and four grandchildren. Mr. Pruitt's hobbies include golf and spending time with grandchildren. Franklin holds a Bachelor's Degree from Anderson University, a Masters in Management from Southern University, and a Masters of Divinity from Erskine Theological Seminary in Due West.
Welcome to Anderson 3!
Meet this week's #A3AllStar, Ms. Jody Fullbright! 🌟
Ms. Fullbright is the School Nurse at Starr Elementary. She has been a Registered Nurse for over 27 years and just entered year 13 at Starr! Before becoming a School Nurse, Jodi was a Nurse Manager at AnMed Health. Her love for Pediatrics led her to work in education.
"What do you value most about being a School Nurse?"
"The students!! The smallest thing can brighten any day. I've always said if you want to feel important or even like a star.....work in a school. The love of my Starr babies is endless!!"
Thank you, Ms. Fullbright, for going above and beyond to ensure your "Starr Babies'" health and safety. You truly make A3 shine!
Congratulations! 💛
Welcome to the Flat Rock Pumpkin Patch! 🎃🍂
This week kindergarteners enjoyed pumpkin pickin', fall treats, and a quick hayride around the school. Kudos to the staff for bringing the fall fun to the students!
This week is National School Bus Safety Week! The theme is "Red Lights Mean STOP!" Please remember to stop for school buses as students enter and exit the bus. Let’s join forces to keep our students safe to and from school! 🛑🚌
Crescent Senior Cassidy Clark is back in the United Way Anderson Sings Competition! Please visit https://bit.ly/352LHCm to vote her through!
This Spring, the CHS FBLA team traveled to Charleston to compete at the state Future Business Leaders of America conference.
Freshman Kaley Stevenson placed 1st in the Introduction to Business Procedures category. Ivey Gray, James Sharp, and Haley Pepper placed 2nd in Business Ethics. Senior Devon Loftis placed 2nd in Insurance and Risk Management. Congratulations to these students!
Monday, November 2nd, will be an eLearning Instructional Day for all Anderson 3 Students.
A3 facilities will be closed. Teachers will hold office hours from 9-10:30 AM & 1:30-3:00 PM. Please contact your child's school for more information.
Thank you, Office Depot - Anderson 379!
Flat Rock Elementary received a gift card for over $2,000 to be used on school supplies! Thank you for supporting our teachers and students!📘📌
Applications for Angel Tree Holiday Assistance are now open. If you or someone you know requires assistance, please fill out the form below before October 30th.
Completion of the application does not guarantee assistance. School Counselors will contact families of those whose application is accepted by Friday, November 6th
Parents only have to submit one application per family. Families may utilize Chromebooks at the schools to complete applications on October 27th and 28th during school hours. (CHS will not accept visitors on Oct.28)
ASSISTANCE FORM:
https://forms.gle/DKMPvAcdSgqh6Sby9
We LOVE this new update to the front entrance of Crescent! 🐅#GoTigers #65yearsofCHS
Welcome, Mr. Steven King!
Mr. King has joined the Science Department at Crescent High School! King is a retired educator from Georgia, having served 31 years as a Science Teacher, eight years in Elbert County Schools (Elberton), and 23 years in Clarke County School District (Athens). Mr. King earned the following degrees: BSEd, University of Georgia, MAT, Piedmont College, Ed.S., Piedmont College. He has made several accolades during his career, including the 2013 Georgia DNR Science Teacher of the Year, 2016 Presidential Award of Excellence for Math and Science Teaching, and 2008 Whit Davis Elementary School Teacher of the Year. He has also served on committees with the Georgia Department of Education (2008-2017) to write the Georgia Science Standards of Excellence and as an advisor/consultant from 2014-2019 for the DOE in the development and revision of the Georgia Milestones Science Assessments. Mr. King lives in Georgia with his wife, Tracey. They have two children, Kamryn and Bryson.
We are excited to welcome Mr. King to Anderson 3!
Welcome, Mrs. Brittany Walters!
Mrs. Walters has joined the Special Services Department at Crescent High School! This year began her 8th year teaching special education! Previously she taught resource, PMD, and preschool in Greenwood District 50. Walters is a graduate of Lander University, and she holds a bachelor's in education. She lives in Iva with her husband and two children!
Please join us in welcoming her as she starts her new chapter as a Tiger!
You can help by reminding your student(s) of the 3 R's!
Recognize, Report, Refuse!
The Crescent Credential Class had a blast at their Car Wash Fundraiser! The students jumped in and washed 15 cars in a short amount of time. Keep up the excellent work! 🚘🧼
Today Carol Burdette from United Way of Anderson County presented Starr-Iva Middle School with a check for $4,000 to purchase a Digital Keyboard for the Performing Arts Program! The keyboard arrived ahead of schedule, allowing Principal Coats to perform a song during one of the strings courses! We are incredibly thankful for Sherrill Hall, Carol Burdette, and an anonymous donor who all came together through United Way to make a dream become a reality for the Performing Arts Department at Starr-Iva Middle School! 🎹🎶
Did you know October 2nd is National Custodian Appreciation Day? We are thankful for our facilities team, who has stepped up this school year in a BIG way! Our custodians have worked tirelessly to keep our students and staff healthy while ensuring our facilities are in top condition! We wouldn't be #WinningTogether without you! ☺️
Are you looking for a rewarding career with great benefits?
Look no further! The Anderson 3 Transportation Department is looking to hire additional bus drivers. If you or someone you know is interested in joining the A3 Family, be sure to contact Transportation Director Sandra Lollis at (864) 352-3200 or lolliss@acsd3.org.
Paid on-the-job training is happening now, so apply today!
Welcome, Mrs. Holly Newton!
Mrs. Newton has joined the Anderson 3 Team as a Para-Professional at Iva Elementary School! Holly is a 2017 graduate of Crescent High School. She and her husband Zach live in Anderson with their three dogs; Kato, Chloe, and Kaizer. Holly is obsessed with holidays, especially Christmas! She has a passion for Special Education and plans to pursue a degree in education. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and completing Cricut crafts.
We are happy to welcome Holly to our family!
October is Bullying Prevention Month.
We have released our new Bullying Reporting System. This system allows you to quickly, easily, and anonymously report safety concerns to school officials 24/7/365.
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