Good morning Parents and Families! We are aware of a misprint indicating that today is an early release day. Please be advised that we will have our full schedule today and to please disregard the error. We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion this may have caused. We will dismiss at our normal times: 2:30 PM for AFES and 3:15 PM for AFMHS. Thank you and have a great day!
Good morning Parents and Families! We are aware of a misprint indicating that today is an early release day. Please be advised that we will have our full schedule today and to please disregard the error. We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion this may have caused. We will dismiss at our normal times: 2:30 PM for AFES and 3:15 PM for AFMHS. Thank you and have a great day!
Join our district as a Head Football Coach who values leadership, communication, and student development. Qualified applicants must have a valid SC teaching certificate and the ability to serve as our Assistant Athletic Director and in an instructional or support role. We also require CPR training and a background check. Apply here before our application closes: https://www.applitrack.com/acs/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=507&posFirstChoice=Athletics/Activities&posSpecialty=
Let’s recognize our students at AFES who were named February Students of the Month for embodying our character word, compassion. This month is all about spreading love and kindness, and each of these students does just that. It is important that we show empathy and care during instruction, activities, and throughout lunch and recess. We are so proud of our students for leading with compassion and inspiring others to do the same!
Watch here to see our compassionate February Students of the Month: https://youtu.be/2_0f0_g_uUE
Watch here to see our compassionate February Students of the Month: https://youtu.be/2_0f0_g_uUE
We’re back on track with our weekly Mindful Moment for 2026! To kick things off, Ms. Nelson has shared a calming visual designed to help us refocus when we’re feeling overstimulated. The blend of soft music and gentle pops of color against a dark background creates a sense of ease and relaxation.
Take a moment to watch here: https://youtu.be/hUHoMmynvIw?si=xdfrjGA6osYJIzCM and join us for another Mindful Moment next Monday!
Take a moment to watch here: https://youtu.be/hUHoMmynvIw?si=xdfrjGA6osYJIzCM and join us for another Mindful Moment next Monday!
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.
