National Principals Month may be over, but we will never stop giving thanks to our amazing principals Ms. Hall, Dr. Dandy, and Ms. Patterson. Superintendent Dr. Cave presented each principal with a personalized basket as a token of her appreciation for their outstanding efforts. Each of them show up every day to represent our schools with Tiger pride and unwavering dedication. Their commitment enriches not only the lives of our students, but our entire community, and your impact spans far beyond one month! Thank you for being #AllInForTheAllendaleComeback
We hosted a full house for our October Board Meeting. Our Truancy Officer, Mrs. Badger, recognized over 200 children with perfect attendance for the month of September, as it's Attendance Awareness Month. Superintendent Dr. Vallerie Cave spoke about our naming committee, live-streaming protocol, and leave bank policy. We also got departmental updates from Human Resources, Finance, and Curriculum and Instruction. We are grateful for all the support we received from the community! If you were unable to attend please watch here: https://youtu.be/kd7HtPV8gqA
Mrs. Davis, our guidance counselor, designed an interactive Haunted Hallway to help scare our students away from drugs! As part of our commitment to a drug-free environment and Red Ribbon Week, students toured the spooky gallery filled with eerie music, live monsters, and creative posters, all reminding them of our school wide pledge to stay drug free. A huge shoutout to our teachers and counselors for transforming the hallway and inspiring our scholars to make healthy choices!
Our Fall athletes were honored during Senior Night at our home game on Friday. This special evening celebrates the dedication, hard work, and passion our seniors have poured into their sports over the years. For some, it marks the end of their athletic journey, and for others, it’s just the beginning. No matter what’s next, we’re incredibly proud of each of them. A heartfelt thank-you to the parents and families who came out to support and walk with our seniors during this momentous occasion.
Tomorrow is the last day to RSVP and send your payment for our Annual Thanksgiving Meals. Our Food & Nutrition team cannot wait to host you at AFES for tables full of families and plates full of food. We will be serving turkey with rice and gravy, collard greens, yams, and lemonade at the low cost of $8. Please be reminded that no payments will be taken at the door. Participants must pre-pray.
Allendale County Schools is seeking more substitutes to join our team! We will be having a required training on November 12th for all new substitutes. We focus on professional development that will you get equipped to work in our schools! We offer competitive pay and a nurturing environment so apply now! If interested, please fill out our form here: https://forms.office.com/r/sH7rpB2Yhr?origin=lprLink
Purchase fresh fruit that’s good for your taste buds and music to our ears! The AFMHS Chorus and Band are selling fruits to support their trip to New York. We are accepting orders until November 13th and the fruit will be delivered the week of December 8th, just in time for the holidays! You can order directly from a chorus or band student, or buy online using this link: https://FreshFruitOrder.org/thesoundofaf
Our Mindful Moment this week gets us in touch with our five senses! We can use our sense of touch, taste, sight, smell, and sound to practice mindfulness and ground ourselves. Check out our video to see what our Climate Specialist Ms. Nelson calls the, "5,4,3,2,1 method" https://youtu.be/W_1gHoGo5cE
Join us on November 7th for a Thanksgiving-inspired lunch that will fill both your heart and your plate! Share a special meal with your student and savor our turkey with rice and gravy, cranberry sauce, and warm buttered rolls. No walk-ins will be accepted, so reserve your spot before November 4th by RSVPing and sending your $8 payment. It’s a small price for a memorable meal and quality time with your child!
Our Parenting Partners Graduation Ceremony is happening next week on November 6th at 6 PM in the AFES Cafeteria! Join us as we celebrate the amazing parents who completed all six workshops! This program equips families with valuable tools for positive communication and effective discipline which helps them better support their scholars. This builds the relationship between home and school and helps our scholars thrive academically!
Tiger Family come on out for our last region game of the season! As promised, admission will be only $1 so that everyone can come out to fill the stands and celebrate our Seniors! The game will be at 7:30 PM at the Tiger Stadium, and we will be honoring all of our Fall Senior athletes during halftime. Let's support our Tigers as they fight for a home playoff game for the first round!
Parents and Families, we invite you to come join us at AFES for a Thanksgiving Meal on November 7th! We will have a holiday inspired meal including turkey & gravy, dressing, collard greens, and yams! Each guest must RSVP and send their payment of $8 by November 4th to participate. Celebrate the season of thanks with your student while you enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our Food & Nutrition team.
Don't forget to join us tonight at 6:00 PM in the AFHS Multipurpose Room for our October Board/Community Meeting. We will be celebrating our scholars who had perfect attendance last month and revealing the winner of our Attendance Video Contest. There are some important updates on our board policies and Naming Committee, so come out to stay informed! Last but not least, we will recognize our Superintendent's Staff and Students of the Month!
Support our choral and band programs by purchasing from their fresh fruit fundraiser! Our musical scholars are accepting orders now until November 13th. All proceeds will benefit their trip to New York in April 2026. Don’t miss out on the taste of freshness and the sound of music!
Happy National Principals Month to Ms. Audrey Patterson at our elementary school! Mrs. Patterson is a devoted and passionate educator who has been in our district for over five years. She consistently goes above and beyond, always helping and supporting others when needed. Thank you, Ms. Patterson, for your hard work, positivity, and dedication you pour into our district!
Get ready for another Mindful Moment! This week’s session focuses on Mindful Listening so we encourage you use headphones while watching the video: https://youtu.be/TQnFkbakEUY
Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. McNeely, and Ms. Patterson attended the South Carolina Association of Title I Administrators Conference this week. As part of this professional development experience, they participated in breakout sessions and heard from inspiring speakers, including Bryon Garrett. “It reminded us that missing resources can be emotional, social, or physical, not just financial, and that teachers can make small moves that make a big difference,” shared Mrs. McNeely. She added that the conference emphasized “the human side of education” and encouraged educators to spark students’ curiosity about learning rather than simply focusing on checklists. The conference also helped prepare our team for upcoming changes, simplified the auditing process, and reinforced the importance of building meaningful connections.
Today Erik Cork is at AFES, instructing our younger students the foundations of writing. He incorporates music and movement to get our students engaged and excited! His interactive teaching style encourages our kids to take an interest in writing and to sharpen their skills. His visits have revived our scholars' thirst for knowledge and his teachings have inspired our teachers!
Parents, if your child has received a letter we invite you to attend our Board/Community Meeting on Monday at 6:00 PM in the AFHS Multipurpose Room. We will be recognizing over 200 students for perfect attendance during the month of September in honor of Attendance Awareness Month. We will also announce the winner of our Attendance Video Contest! Come out to support our students for their achievements!
Dr. Dandy is our knowledgeable and dedicated principal at Allendale-Fairfax Middle School. She has been part of our district for three years and has helped our students grow into better scholars and well-rounded young adults. Through her engaging activities, fun events, and unwavering support, she inspires excellence every day. We are grateful for the innovation and creativity she brings to our school community! #NationalPrincipalMonth
