Dear Parents and Guardians,
Due to an abundance of caution and the forecast of impending inclement weather, our school will transition to e-learning for tomorrow, March 16th, 2026. Students should log in to their classes and complete assignments per their teacher. Teachers will be making contact with each of their students during the course of the day. Teachers will be available during normal school hours to provide support and answer any questions.
All afterschool programs and athletic activities will also be cancelled. We will inform you about a decision for Tuesday as soon as one is made. Please monitor local news and our social media for the latest news. Everyone please stay safe and be cautious.
On March 21st from 10 AM til 2 PM, we’re bringing the community together with bounce houses, live music, line dancing, and family games. Enjoy food trucks, student performances, and chances for extra credit and dress down for students. Come out, connect, and engage with us! Don't miss out on a day full of fun and family!
Our district community has the opportunity to receive preventative health screenings at no cost thanks to PEBA. On March 23rd our employees, their spouses, and dependent can receive important health assessments that help monitor overall wellness. This is a great opportunity to stay proactive about your health. Contact Nurse Freeman to sign up and learn more about the services that they are offering.
Want to join our team at Allendale County Schools? We have several job openings across our schools in a variety of departments. Take a moment to explore our current openings to see if your skills and interests align with one of our available positions. If you’re interested in applying, please use this link: https://www.applitrack.com/acs/onlineapp/ . We look forward to welcoming passionate individuals who are ready to support and inspire our students.
Join us for our College and Career Fair on April 2nd at Allendale-Fairfax High School. Our goal is to connect our scholars with opportunities for their future. Colleges, businesses, and organizations will be on campus to share valuable information about education and career pathways. This is a great chance for students and families to explore possibilities beyond high school. If you are interested in attending as an employer or vendor, please the scan the QR code on our flyer or contact Ms. Jessica Kinard.
Calling all head coaches! Allendale County Schools is searching for a Head Football Coach who will also serve as our Assistant Athetic Director. This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated leader to shape our program and inspire student-athletes. We are looking for someone with vision, discipline, and passion for the game. If you’re ready to lead and make an impact, please apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/acs/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=507&posFirstChoice=Athletics/Activities&posSpecialty=
Special thank you to Artell Aiken of OneBlood for visiting our district and presenting the proceeds from our November blood drive. These funds will help enhance opportunities for our scholars. We are grateful for our partnership with One Blood and look forward to our next drive on April 13th. Consider donating blood to help save a life and support our district.
Our Career Fair was a meaningful opportunity to showcase the impactful work happening across our district. Community members learned more about available opportunities and expressed interest in joining our team. Our scholars proudly demonstrated their dedication to community service and leadership. We are grateful for every connection made and look forward to growing our community of educators and supporters.
This month we proudly recognize our elementary students who demonstrated the character trait of honesty. Their commitment to being truthful and responsible sets a positive example for their classmates. Honesty helps build trust and strengthens our school community. We are proud to recognize the integrity of these students, watch here! https://youtu.be/u29AU6Jcyyc
Our 3K, 4K, and Kindergarten registration opens tomorrow, and we can’t wait to welcome your little scholars! Registration will continue throughout the summer and must be completed using the packet available in the front office. Current Pre-K students are also required to re-register for next year. Be sure to bring the necessary documents to make the process seamless!
Allendale County Schools is having a district-wide community celebration and you’re invited! On March 21st from 10 AM–2 PM, enjoy bounce houses, fun games, food trucks, and student performances. Students can earn extra credit and dress down privileges just for attending. We hope to see everyone there to enjoy all of the exciting thing have planned for our families.
We are back with another Mindful Moment for this Monday! This week is another guided meditation to help you ease and calm your mind. Meditation allows us to pause so that we can reset both our mind and bodies. Follow along and allow yourself to be present and fully experience this moment: https://youtu.be/cXgMW74xe6U
Join us on March 23 for a free preventative screening provided by PEBA! This service is worth over $500 but comes at no cost to our employees, retirees, spouses, and dependents under the age of 19. You can also order more labs for an additional fee. They will examine your weight, height, blood pressure, lipid panels, blood work, and health risks. Please take advantage of this opportunity and check on your health!
Join us on March 21st at 10AM-2PM for our district wide Family Fun Fest! This day will be filled with engagement and fun for the whole family to enjoy! There will be a live DJ, bounce house, color run, student performances, food trucks, and line dancing for you and your family to partake in. Each school is providing an opportunity for extra credit and dress down for students.
We may be a little late, but we could never miss celebrating our February birthdays! We are so grateful for the dedication, hard work, and positivity each of you brings to our district. Your presence makes an impact each and every day. We hope your birthday month was full of happiness and well-deserved celebration!
Our students at ASPIRE Academy enjoyed another Fun Friday, and today’s theme was Paint and Float! Students had the opportunity to express their creativity through painting while also enjoying slushies and ice cream floats. We believe in balancing hard work with fun to keep our students motivated and to celebrate their efforts. It was a colorful and relaxing way to end the week!
We wrapped up Read Across America Week at our elementary school with Book Character Day! Students had the opportunity to dress up as their favorite book characters and bring a copy of their beloved book to share. To end our community read aloud series, Superintendent Dr. Cave read aloud to a class from each grade level. The read aloud was streamed to all the classrooms so everyone could hear the story of Be You, a reminder to children that being yourself is the best and only way to be!
Our Community Read Aloud Day was a success! Students at our elementary school enjoyed hearing stories from college athletes, district staff, community members and more! A special thanks to Ms. Latosia Gibson from South Carolina State University who closed out the day with a reading of You Are Enough for our first grade classes. After her reading, she graciously gave out bookmarks, fun hats, and a copy of Hannah and Dexter, a book about inclusion written by a local author. We are so grateful to everyone who came out to read to our children and helped us spread the power of literacy!
We are still raising funds to support our upcoming trip to New York this April! Please consider contributing to the AFMHS Chorus to help our talented musicians experience this incredible opportunity. They will get to explore a big city, fine arts, and rich culture. We are grateful for all the support and each donation makes a difference!
The search continues for our Head Football Coach and Assistant Athletic Director! We need a strong leader to guide our players both on and off the field. Applicants must be certified and able to work in a teaching or support position. We are accepting applications until March 19th so apply today!
