Allendale County Schools

Parents we are excited to announce the return of our Parenting Partners Program! We invite you to join us virtually for our workshops beginning September 24th on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 PM. The first session will discuss positive ways we can parent, followed by a class on how we can instill confidence in our children. These lessons are free of charge and invaluable to you and your child, so we encourage you to come! Don't forget parents that attend all six sessions will be invited to our graduation ceremony on October 23rd.

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Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School is proud to highlight our September Students of the Month in our latest YouTube video! Each month, AFES chooses a character word and honors Tigers who best embody it. This month’s word is responsibility, and five students share what it means to them. We want to showcase our 20 Students of the Month chosen by their teachers, for modeling the “Tiger Way” and living out our 4 B’s: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Ready to Learn, and Be Safe. Link to Video: https://youtu.be/2I47K-Rti7o

Homecoming is right around the corner! Order the official Homecoming 2025 t-shirt to show your Tiger Pride on September 19th! Shirts will cost $20 and must be pre-ordered by September 11th. We have both youth and adult sizes available, so the whole family can support our team! Please fill out the form using the link below to purchase a tee and please only bring cash payments!

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Happy Grandparents Day! Today we honor the wisdom, love, and joy you bring to our lives! We want to thank all of the grandparents who showed up to our Grits for Grandparents event at AFMHS. The event was truly special watching our students connect with their loved ones and learn more about their history as they completed their family tree. Grandparents, know that you are cherished and hold an integral role in each of your families.

This week's Mindful Moment is a tutorial on the bubble breathing technique. This method is very calming as it helps to slow down our heart rate. Check it out at: https://youtu.be/jaF6OVSezbM

Please join us on September 11th at 9:00 AM in the AFMHS Media Center to honor the 9/11 tragedy. Our JROTC students will be paying tribute to those who lost their lives on that horrific day. Please come out to celebrate the heroes who will forever be remembered for their bravery and sacrifice.

AFES is off to a fun start! Our elementary school hosted their first PBIS event for students to encourage good behavior. Each grade level engaged in a friendly competition reciting their own chants.The gym was filled was screams, laughs, and smiles as the everyone cheered and danced.

Today, Dr. Miller led another round of Substitute Training for our newest group of substitutes! This training equips them with the knowledge and insight needed to effectively manage a classroom in a teacher’s absence. It also includes our district-mandated Mindset Training, which focuses on peaceful and effective de-escalation strategies. We are grateful for their commitment and excited to welcome them to our team!

Grandparents, we cannot wait to see and celebrate you tomorrow! Our Grits for Grandparents breakfast begins at 8:30 AM in the AFMHS cafeteria. We look forward to honoring your legacy and spending time with you. Come enjoy a hot breakfast while connecting with your scholar!

Grandparents pull on September 9th at 8:50 AM in honor of Grandparents Day! The parade will start promptly at 9:00 AM, so we ask that you line up near our football field. Get creative and decorate your vehicle or a poster to celebrate your student! We will provide light refreshments in the cafeteria following the event.

In honor of Attendance Awareness Month, we are excited to host a district wide video contest for our scholars! Each student can submit one 3 minute video about why attendance is important to the teacher of their choice. Please submit your video by September 12, 2025 to be judged in the final round by the district office panel. Winners will receive a certificate, $50 gift card, and recognition at our September 22nd Board/Community Meeting. Good luck and remember the first step to succeeding is showing up!

Welcome back students and staff! As we return to the classrooms today after a long weekend, let's not forget to be mindful. Here is Ms. Nelson with another Mindful Moment on square breathing! Watch her video on our Youtube channel and don't forget to subscribe! https://youtu.be/94mNMDOvTw4

We couldn’t let August end without celebrating our amazing team members with birthdays this month! Each of you brings something special and valuable to Allendale County Schools, and your presence is truly a gift. We’re so grateful to have you on our team, happy belated birthday!

Parents and Students, please be advised that Allendale County Schools and its offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Please enjoy the long weekend and be safe!

Gentle reminder that next week Allendale-Fairfax Middle High School will be hosting "Grits for Grandparents" on September 5th. The event will begin at 8:30 AM in the AFMHS Cafeteria, and we welcome all grandparents of our scholars to come out and be celebrated. We are proud to bring together families to reminisce and connect over a delicious meal. We will serve a traditional style breakfast including eggs, grits, bacon, and sausage and we would love to have you.

It's game day Tigers! Join us at the Tiger Stadium with your boots on the ground for kickoff at 7:30 PM. We will be playing against the Hampton County Hurricanes and we need our Tiger Family cheering loud and proud in the stands! Come out to support our team and pop your fans!

Tiger Family we need boots on the ground for our home game tomorrow night at 7:30 PM! Support our team as they match up against the Hampton County Hurricanes. We will have be offering fried fish, perlo rice, and chicken wings at our concession stand, so don't miss out! Let's defend our home turf with Tiger Pride! #AMBUSH

Get your looks together because Allendale-Fairfax High School's Picture Day is one month away! We are excited to be reintroducing a district yearbook and have all of the students picture taken. Parents, if you want a keepsake of this memory, the pictures will also be available for purchase via the link below. Students we encourage you to show off your personality, but please be mindful and wear appropriate clothing!

Link to purchase: www.strawbridge.net
Code: FM491455

Allendale County Community of Learners your feedback is valued! We want to ensure we are using Title IV funds to support our students and community. Take a few minutes to share your thoughts on how the money can be spent best. This is the opportunity to help us shape future programs and initiatives for our scholars. To make your voice heard, please vote by August 28, 2025!

Click here to complete the survey: https://forms.office.com/r/akzx3SHHEn

It’s a new season with new coaches and new lessons, and our Tigers are finding their rhythm. They closed the game with a strong second half, and we’re proud of their fight and determination. We’ll continue to stand behind them as they sharpen their skills and grow stronger each week. Join us this Friday at home to support them as well face off against Hampton County!