Don't forget to join us next week for our first Parenting Partners Workshop of the year! For this session, we will be focusing on positive parenting. We have will a total of six sessions each week with a graduation on October 23rd for those who attend every class. You can join the conversation and develop your parenting by attending in person or via zoom using this link: https://acs-k12-sc-us.zoom.us/j/81719123253?pwd=RXar7rPgIR09qxSyUdOcf30YJBPNHG.1
Join us for our September Board/Community Meeting on Monday, September 22nd at 6:00 PM. We will be recognizing over 100 students for their achievements on our state assessments! We will also discuss the process for our naming committee. There will also be updates from our Finance, Human Resources, and Curriculum departments. Join us or tune in to stay informed about our district and the strides we are making!
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Final reminder that tomorrow we will be holding Open House at AFES beginning at 5:00 PM. There a lot of ways you can get involved! Learn about our Title One plans, sign up for PTO, and meet with your child's teacher! We encourage you to come out and engage with our school!
We are grateful to each of our retired teachers who continue to make a contribution to our district. Though they are no longer in the classroom, they do community service and charitable initiatives to support our schools. Their dedication is evident and truly admirable. We appreciate each of you for all your hard work and know that you continue to leave your mark here at Allendale County School District.
Alumni family and homecoming courts don't forget that tomorrow is your last day to register for our Homecoming Parade on September 18th at 1:00 PM. The parade will begin at the DMV and ride past all three schools and our district office. It is free to participate so come on out to show your Tiger Pride! Don't forget to register using the link: https://forms.office.com/r/vbxdWYQ1aW?origin=lprLink
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!
