AFES is having Open House this Thursday, September 18th at 5:00 PM! Come hear important Title One updates, meet your child’s teacher, and sign up for PTO. Start the year off right by getting involved! There are so many exciting things happening at our school, and we can’t wait to share them with you!
Don't forget to see Mr. Davis or a chorus student to purchase donuts for $16. This fundraiser will give them the experience of a lifetime in New York! The sale expires on September 26th, so preorder now to receive your order on October 1st! We thank everyone who supports our AFMHS chorus by helping them reach their goal and achieve their dream!
For week 7, our students are sharing how mindfulness helps them at school. Ms. Nelson also reviews the bubble breathing technique from last week. Watch this week's Mindful Moment now at: https://youtu.be/A-fVXw3tS-M
Thank you to Ms. Connell of the Coastal Community Foundation for visiting AFHS to hold an interest meeting with our junior class. We are grateful for our partnership with this organization, as it allows our children to explore several colleges throughout the state. If students meet the requirements, the program offers a $10,000 scholarship each year. We hope that more of our scholars will participate so that they can explore the opportunities they offer.
More photos from our fruitful Grandparents Day Breakfast! Families enjoyed a hot breakfast and photo shoot after the conclusion of the parade. It was amazing watching the families connect with our staff and each other. We all feel a sense of family as we celebrate our beloved grandparents!
Parents and families please join us on September 18th at AFES for Open House! We will be having our Annual Title One Meeting and parent teacher conferences. This will also be the time for you to sig up for PTO if you are interested. Please come out to learn about all the exciting things happening at our elementary school and to get involved in your child's education!
Thank you to the SC Farm Bureau for visiting our middle school this week! They allowed our students to explore their interactive truck both inside and out! In the interior, students received a brief lesson on our state's commodities and built a model of soy beans. On the outside of the truck, students got to use VR headsets and match crops with their respective seeds.
College Application Day provides the opportunity for our students to apply to various colleges in South Carolina and Augusta, GA free of cost. We invited our Seniors to complete applications with the help of campus representatives from USC Columbia, USC Salkehatchie, Coastal Carolina, Paine College, Francis Marion, Lander University, and the Army. We are grateful to everyone who came out to motivate and assist our scholars throughout the process. To continue College Application Week, some of our students will be joined by our administrators at the CSRA College Night later on this evening.
We're excited to bring back the Homecoming Parade for 2025! This year, we're inviting all past Homecoming Courts to join in the festivities and be part of the parade. It’s a special opportunity to represent your class with pride and grace as we celebrate this beloved tradition. If you're interested in participating, please complete the form by scanning the QR code or visiting the link below. For any questions or more details, feel free to reach out to Jessica Kinard or Patty Dopson. Help us make this parade the best one yet and show your Tiger Pride!
Application link: https://forms.office.com/r/vbxdWYQ1aW?origin=lprLink
Application link: https://forms.office.com/r/vbxdWYQ1aW?origin=lprLink
Our JV girls had a tough loss against Ridgeland last night, but our Varsity team came through with a victory!
We are still seeking Math Tutors for our High Dosage program! In this role, you will be tutoring our middle school Math students during the school day. These positions pay $50 an hour, up to 14 hours a week, and provides professional development. Join our team to make a difference and earn extra income! Link to apply: https://forms.office.com/r/fsQiA8W7Wa?origin=lprLink
Strawbridge Studios is coming to Allendale-Fairfax High School in 2 weeks on September 24th to capture memories! Parents, they offer a variety of options at different price points if you want to purchase photos for your own memento. We will also be using these photos to create a district wide year book that will be available for purchase at the end of the year. Students, dress in your best school appropriate attire and don't forget to smile!
Let's keep our Tigers uplifted as they get ready to travel to Wagener-Salley on Friday, September 12th at 7:30 PM. Our boys have made immense progress and we are proud of the efforts and dedication they have showed this season. If you are unable to travel to the game, send your words of encouragement and wish them best of luck! We look forward to seeing them return to our home field on September 19th for our Homecoming Game vs C.A. Johnson.
Get your dough ready to support our AFMHS Chorus and their 2026 trip to New York! For $16 you will receive a dozen of glazed donuts that will go towards expenses for the field trip. They will be accepting orders until September 26th and donuts will be delivered on October 1st. Please support our Choral Program, as we are on a mission to help them raise funds so they can enjoy a magical time in the big city!
Our Grandparents Day Parade was a huge success! We had an amazing turnout of grandparents who came to celebrate and support our students. The kids were just as eager to see their grandparents, and the air was filled with excitement, love, and pride. Thank you to everyone who joined us and organized this event. Grandparents, you truly make a difference in our students’ lives, and today was a beautiful reminder of the impact you have!
Grandparents, don't forget that tomorrow morning a 9:00 AM we will have drive thru parade to honor you! Please line up at our football field at 8:50 AM. There will be light refreshments available in our cafeteria after the conclusion of the parade. We cannot wait to see your decorated vehicles and personalized posters!
Each month we hold Executive Cabinet Meetings with each of our department leaders to ensure communication and promote collaboration. After a brief and personal inspirational moment, each department shared updates about ongoing and completed projects. Our main focus right now are our facility updates and technology upgrades as we continue to improve our district's operations. We also reviewed our data from last year's testing, celebrating our progress and marking areas of growth.
Parents we are excited to announce the return of our Parenting Partners Program! We invite you to join us virtually for our workshops beginning September 24th on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 PM. The first session will discuss positive ways we can parent, followed by a class on how we can instill confidence in our children. These lessons are free of charge and invaluable to you and your child, so we encourage you to come! Don't forget parents that attend all six sessions will be invited to our graduation ceremony on October 23rd.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://acs-k12-sc-us.zoom.us/j/81719123253?pwd=RXar7rPgIR09qxSyUdOcf30YJBPNHG.1
Meeting ID: 817 1912 3253
Passcode: 459292
---
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,81719123253#,,,,*459292# US (Chicago)
+16465588656,,81719123253#,,,,*459292# US (New York)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://acs-k12-sc-us.zoom.us/j/81719123253?pwd=RXar7rPgIR09qxSyUdOcf30YJBPNHG.1
Meeting ID: 817 1912 3253
Passcode: 459292
---
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,81719123253#,,,,*459292# US (Chicago)
+16465588656,,81719123253#,,,,*459292# US (New York)
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School is proud to highlight our September Students of the Month in our latest YouTube video! Each month, AFES chooses a character word and honors Tigers who best embody it. This month’s word is responsibility, and five students share what it means to them. We want to showcase our 20 Students of the Month chosen by their teachers, for modeling the “Tiger Way” and living out our 4 B’s: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Ready to Learn, and Be Safe. Link to Video: https://youtu.be/2I47K-Rti7o
Homecoming is right around the corner! Order the official Homecoming 2025 t-shirt to show your Tiger Pride on September 19th! Shirts will cost $20 and must be pre-ordered by September 11th. We have both youth and adult sizes available, so the whole family can support our team! Please fill out the form using the link below to purchase a tee and please only bring cash payments!
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TZKdltZeKk6tSiR-I-vTIr9xXGIQkeZGtBps-hNfX05UNEE3UjhDSzdZUzVONVpUWThBUzJPRklMUC4u
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TZKdltZeKk6tSiR-I-vTIr9xXGIQkeZGtBps-hNfX05UNEE3UjhDSzdZUzVONVpUWThBUzJPRklMUC4u
