Gentle reminder to please join us for our September Board/Community Meeting tonight at 6:00 PM. This meeting is important as we will be recognizing our scholars for their high scores on SC Ready and EOC tests. We will share our plans for our naming committee who will be renaming our baseball field in Fairfax. Lastly, there will be departmental updates from our Chief Financial Officer, Chief of Human Resources, and Chief of Curriculum and Instruction. Come on out or watch us live!
Watch our Mindful Moment of the week! Our climate specialist featured several of our adorable Tiger Cubs. She also explained the pufferfish breathing technique! Remember to radiate positivity and be mindful this week! https://youtu.be/4tyuG8NBiRk?si=xddQIDchwL--kCCJ
Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming Court! You deserve this honor and we know you will represent our district well! Miss Freshman: Aubrey Jones Mr. Freshman: Nehemiah Johnson Miss Sophomore: Alashia Moultrie Miss Junior: Airrelle Johnson Mr. Junior: Crainerus Nickens Miss Senior: De'Naire Breeland Miss AFHS: Makenzie Morell Mr. AFHS: Tre'Quan Jenkins Homecoming Queen: Alexis Saxon
Our administrators recently met with district legal counsel to review new policies and regulations. Staying informed and understanding the law is key to preventing potential issues and ensuring compliance. Our lawyers provided detailed explanations and created space for questions, promoting a thorough understanding. This knowledge is essential for effectively implementing new rules across our schools.
We love when our Tiger Family shows their school spirit and creativity during Homecoming! Several of our students and teachers at the middle and high schools dressed up as their favorite characters for Character Day. From superheroes to television icons, their costumes were full of personality! Can you guess who they’re representing?
Preorder your doughnuts now to receive them on October 1st! There is only week left of our donut fundraiser for the AFMHS Chorus! The cost is $16 and all proceeds will go towards the transportation, lodging, and food costs during their 2026 trip to New York! This trip means a lot to our chorus students who work so diligently, so let's help them make it happen!
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.
