Last but not least, we want to celebrate Ms. Jessica Kinard, our Guidance Counselor at Allendale-Fairfax High School. Ms. Kinard has been with our district for several years, growing impactful relationships with our students and their families along the way. She is always excited to promote new opportunities and give our students fun experiences! She goes the extra mile to ensure all of our scholars needs are met and taken care of. We appreciate her dedication and commitment.
Our ASPIRE Academy students and youth mentoring groups enjoyed an exciting field trip to Savannah State University! They explored the campus, got a glimpse of college life, and shared lunch at Carey Hilliard’s. Experiences like this help our students envision their futures, recognize the opportunities ahead, and stay motivated to make positive choices, earn strong grades, and work toward their goals. We appreciate Dr. Scott and Dr. Miller for planning and chaperoning the trip and giving our students this moment.
Tomorrow we're opening our doors to the public for a Career Fair focused on job opportunities in our district. Join us in the AFMHS Gym from 9AM to 1PM. Discover a wide range of job opportunities and find where you fit in. Learn about roles, benefits, and pathways.
Love is in the air, and our Valentine’s Masquerade Ball is almost here! Grab your tickets now and save $5, tickets will be $15 at the door. All parents and children over the age of three are invited to join the fun, but must pay to enter. The PTO Club can’t wait to host you for an evening of masks, music, and magic!
Are you the leader our football program and athletic department needs? We are looking for a Head Football Coach who can mentor students, communicate effectively, and empower our athletes. Candidates must be certified in South Carolina and eligible to work as a Assistant Athletic Director as well as a teacher, counselor, or behavior specialist. You must be CPR trained and pass a background check in order to be eligible. Apply now: https://www.applitrack.com/acs/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=507&posFirstChoice=Athletics/Activities&posSpecialty=
Today we are celebrating Dr. Stacks for National Counselors Week. She supports students not only academically, but also socially and emotionally, helping them feel seen, supported, and capable. Because of her care and leadership, our scholars are empowered to grow, make strong choices, and keep reaching for their full potential. We want to thank her for dedication to nurturing our students so that they become successful, confident, and mature young adults.
Join us on February 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM in the AFHS Gymnasium for Voices in Color. We will be celebrating Black History Month with music, art, drama, and a motivational moment by Mr. Cameron I. Seawright. This event captures the magic and brilliance of Black culture and excellence. Come on out to watch our student performances and experience the richness of Black history.
If you missed our board meeting last night or want to review it, watch it here on our official district Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/benwLeuElyk
We were excited to honor our parents and teachers who really stood out this month. Lindsey Johnson, a parent at our high school, and Dawn Heyward, an AFES parent, were celebrated for always being eager to attend events and help out. We also recongized Mrs. Budhu from our elementary school for being a knowledgable and dynamic teacher. Mrs. Russell-Morrison, our business teacher at AFHS, recently helped her students earn certificates for soft skills and Everfi training.
As part of their commitment to integrity and the best interests of our schools and students, each board member is required to sign the Ethical Principles each year. This signature serves as a promise to work for the betterment of public education and to govern with righteousness and fairness. It reflects their dedication to ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability. We are grateful for their continued devotion to serving our district with honesty and diligence.
We finally had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate our board members for Board Appreciation Month. Each school, along with our Superintendent and Chief Curriculum and Instruction Officer, presented our board members with gift baskets as a token of appreciation. Board Chairwoman Catherine Russell also received special recognition for her 10 years of dedicated service, and we are grateful for her leadership and commitment. We hope each of our board members feels truly appreciated for the time, care, and service they provide to our district.
In 2026, we hope to involve our students even more in our board/community meetings. Last night, we enjoyed a special performance by the AFMHS Chorus, including a song dedicated to our board members in honor of Board Appreciation Month. We also heard the Pledge of Allegiance led by Skyler Moore, a student at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School. We truly value the presence and talents our students bring to these meetings and look forward to welcoming even more in the future!
Last night we held our Board/Community meeting that was rescheduled from January. There was a special presentation from our partners at M.B. Kahn who shared a progress update on our finished renovations and projections for our new performing arts center. We also reviewed several policies including staff compensation, professional contracts, staff assignments, food services, and student medication. We also heard updates on ongoing projects and upcoming events led by our Superintendent and Chief of Human Resources.
We’re celebrating our counselors for National School Counselor Week! First up is Mrs. Marilyn Davis, who will mark 22 years in our district this August. At the elementary level, she wears many hats to ensure our students feel supported, happy, and successful. We are so thankful for her dedication and the many ways she supports our school!
Our Superintendent Dr. Cave has joined the challenge! Here is what AI generated as a caricature of Dr. Cave based on everything the platform knows about her. We'd say it was spot on and great depiction of what our superintendent and district is all about. Children and academics come first ,and people drive everything we do.
At our game on Friday night Allendale-Fairfax High School was recognized as a member of the National Alliance of Mental Illness. Superintendent Dr. Cave was presented with an award for our commitment to raising awareness and speaking up about mental health. To show our support, we asked our fans to wear green to stand up for the cause. We are grateful for our continued partnership with NAMI and Humana and hope our efforts will help the start the conversation about the importance of mental health.
Don't forget our home basketball game versus Hardeeville tonight starting at 5 PM! Our JV boys and Varsity teams will be facing off the Hurricanes in our AFHS Gymnasium. Come on out to support our teams and cheer on our Tigers! We only have one more home game left, so join us before the season ends!
Greetings Allendale County Community of Learners, We are pleased to share that Allendale County Schools will return to normal school operations tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, 2026. In addition, all afterschool activities will resume tomorrow as scheduled. Thank you for navigating this recent weather with us and for your continued flexibility, patience, and support. We are grateful for our families and staff who always prioritize safety. Please continue to be safe, allow extra travel time if needed, and remember to dress warmly. We look forward to seeing everyone in the morning. Together We Can Do This. Reunite. Rebuild. Redesign. Warm regards, Vallerie Cave Superintendent Allendale County Schools
Join us tomorrow at Allendale-Fairfax High School for a blood drive sponsored by Red Cross and our JROTC students. Your donation today, could be someone else's miracle tomorrow. It’s a gift that costs nothing but means everything. Sign up, roll up your sleeve, and donate to save lives. Use the QR code to preregister or by using the link:
Are you a good candidate for our Head Football Coach position? We are searching for a dedicated professional who can lead with purpose both on and off the field. Applicants must be CPR certified, pass a background check, and hold a valid South Carolina teaching certificate. You will also serve as a behavioral specialist, teacher, or counselor. If interested, please submit your application by February 11th here: https://www.applitrack.com/acs/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=507&posFirstChoice=Athletics/Activities&posSpecialty=
