Allendale County Schools

Congratulations to our November Students, Staff, and Teachers of the Month, who were honored at last night's Board/Community meeting. Cameryn Williams (AFES Student of the Month) Journee Anderson (AFES Student of the Month) Aitana Rivera-Ramirez (AFES Student of the Month) Kahryn Bryant (AFES Student of the Month) Zane Maner (AFMS Student of the Month) Tyrese Hammond (AFMS Student of the Month) Domonic Harley (Student Athlete of the Month) Malachi Flowers ( AFHS Student of the Month) Mrs. Roper-Jackson (AFES Teacher of the Month) Mrs. Fields (AFES Support Staff of the Month)

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In our first official game of the season, the Lady Tigers have defeated Colleton County winning 42-37.

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The Career Fair will be held tomorrow in the AFHS Gym from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Students please come to explore different career options!

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Congratulations You are invited to allendale fairfax high school career day November 28, 2023 Allendale fairfax high school’s gym 10 am -12:30 pm

Final reminder that today we will be having our monthly Board/Community Meeting at 6:00 PM in the AFHS Multipurpose Room. Parents, please attend so that you can be informed about your child's school and our district.

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Allendale county school district changing Headlines...allendale forward ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOLS INVITES YOU TO BOARD COMMUNITY Meeting 27TH NOVEMBER, 2023 AFHS MULTIPURPOSE ROOM STARTS AT 6:00 PM Stop the Violence Grant • Performance Pay Announcement Gavin's Law • Staff Recognitions • Special Presentation #TOGETHERWECANDOTHIS

Please be reminded that tomorrow we will be having our Board/Community Meeting at 6:00 PM in the AFHS Multipurpose Room.

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Join us for the AFHS Career Fair on November 28th at 10:00 AM. Students will get the opportunity to learn about different careers from professionals in various industries.

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Parents get involved in your child's school by attending the Allendale-Fairfax High School School Improvement Council meeting tomorrow, at 5:00 PM.

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Basketball season at Allendale County School District is here! Join us for our first game of the season. Our varsity girls will be playing away in Colleton, tomorrow at 6:30PM. Come out and support our Lady Tigers!

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The AFHS JROTC and American Red Cross will have a Blood Drive on January 19th in the AFHS Multipurpose Room. Blood donations will be taken from 8:45 AM - 2:45 PM and all donors will receive a free gift card and tshirt.

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American Red Cross SICKLE CELL FIGHTER HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Did you know? In the U.S., it is estimated that over 100,000 people have sickle cell disease— most are of African descent and will require regular blood transfusions to help manage their disease. Many individuals who are Black have unique protein structures on their red blood cells that make their donations the most compatible blood, with reduced risk of complications, to help patients with sickle cell disease. Empowering youth to help patients with sickle cell disease. The American Red Cross Sickle Cell Fighter High School Scholarship program is a student scholarship program that will reward schools that successfully collect blood from donors who are Black, supporting the goal of helping sickle cell patients by diversifying the blood supply, while also promoting access to, and diversity in higher education. The top ten high schools in the country that host at least one blood drive and collect the most units from donors who self-identify as African American (minimum of 50) this school year, will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship. How to get involved Schedule Red Cross blood drives between July 1—June 30. If your school is one of the top ten high schools in the country with the most total productive units from Red Cross self-identified African American donors, the Red Cross will provide a $5,000 monetary award to be used for an educational scholarship at an establishment of higher education for a select recipient. Representatives from your school will determine the scholarship recipient based on Red Cross recommended criteria. The scholarship will be awarded in the recipient’s name to the institution of higher education that the student will attend. Scholarship recipients will be encouraged to continue to support the Red Cross by hosting blood drives while in college. The scholarship distribution process must be completed by the sponsoring high school. Forthcoming information will be provided to recipient schools. By participating in the Sickle Cell Fighter High School Scholarship Program, your high school can help build a stronger community now, and for many years to come. RedCrossBlood.org/SCFScholarship | 1-800-RED CROSS | 1-800-733-2767 *Terms and conditions apply. © 2021 The American Red Cross | 2021-APL-1162 | 318601-86 MS

American Red Cross Why Is Blood Donor Diversity Important? The most compatible blood match for patients receiving blood transfusions often comes from donors of the same race or similar ethnicity. The more frequently someone receives blood transfusions, the more important a close blood type match becomes. A patient's immune system will form antibodies against donated blood that does not closely match their own blood type. To help avoid transfusion-related complications, a patient is more likely to find the most compatible blood match from a donor of the same race or similar ethnicity. Now more than ever, the American Red Cross needs the help of blood donors who are Black. In the United States, it is estimated that over 100,000 people have sickle cell disease, and the disease affects 1 out of every 365 Black or African American births. A single patient with sickle cell disease can require multiple blood transfusions each year to treat complications from sickle cell disease. Some may need as many as 100 units per year. Blood donors who are Black play a critical role in helping people with sickle cell disease, which primarily affects individuals who are Black or African American. Patients with this disease may rely on regular blood transfusions throughout their lives. It is essential that the blood they receive be the most compatible match possible, from someone of the same race or similar ethnicity. While 13% of the U.S. population is Black, less than 3% of Red Cross blood donors self-identify as African American. Right now, there aren't enough blood donors to meet the urgent need for blood for patients with sickle cell disease. Act Today! Schedule an appointment to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, using the Red Cross Blood Donor app, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or by enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Bring a friend! Many people say they've never donated blood because they've never been asked. Take the first step and invite a friend or family member to join you in giving the gift of life. Set up a virtual blood drive on RedCrossBlood.org/ SleevesUp and encourage others to donate. 909 The American Red Cross | 9091-API-0491 | 318601-41-MS Just the Facts Blood types are inherited, much like eye color. You may be familiar with the A, B, O and AB blood types. That's only the beginning. There are over 600 known antigens, proteins on your red blood cells, that determine blood type. Some antigens are more commonly found in donations from blood donors who are Black, including C-, E- and K- antigens. C-, E-, K- blood is the most requested blood type for a patient with sickle cell disease. You don't need to know your blood type to give blood. The Red Cross tests and types all blood donations to ensure the most compatible match for patients. 1-800-RED CROSS RedCrossBlood.org/OurBlood #BlackBloodDonorsNeeded

Our November Board/Community Meeting is just days away! Please attend to hear updates about Gavin's Law, Performance Pay, and our Stop the Violence Grant. The meeting is on Monday, the 27th at 6:00 PM in the AFHS Multipurpose Room.

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Allendale County Schools, Special Education Department NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESTROY RECORDS On December 15, 2023, Allendale County Schools Special Education Department, 3249 Allendale-Fairfax Hwy, Fairfax, SC 29827, will be destroying the Special Education Records of students whose special education services ended more than five years ago. For more information or to arrange pick up of records, you may call Mrs. Tenia Creech at (803) 584-4603, ext. 1130. These records will not be shipped. An individual 18 years of age or older, unless adjudicated, must request his/her own records. Proper identification is required. After December 15, 2023, if no one has retrieved the records, the Department of Special Education will assume that they wish for the records to be destroyed.

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ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CHANGING THE HEADLINES. ALLENDALE FORWARD MEMO TO: From: Dates Message Former Special Education Students of ACS M.r James Carter, Director of Special Services ye October 31, 2023 intent to Destroy Inactive Records in accordance with state law, on Friday, December 15, 2023, Allendale County Schools, Special Education Department, 3249 Allendale-Fairtax hwy, Fairfax, so 29827, will be destroying special Education records of students whose special education services have ended and/or students who have left the school System more than five years ago. Destruction of records is the best protection against improper and unauthorized disclosure. However, the records may be needed by you or your child for social security benefits or other purposes. Please be advised that should you so desire, you have the option of retaining your educational records for your own personal files by calling (803) 584-4603, ext. 1130 to schedule an appointment for record pick up. An individual 18 years of age or older, unless adjudicated, must request his/her own records; proper identification is required. Records will not b e shipped. After December 15, 2023, it no one has retrieved the records, the Department of Special Education will assume that they wish for the records to be destroyed and will proceed under the guidelines outlined above. RECEIVED NOV2 2023 SuperintendentsOffice Approved vc

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TIGER TIMES SUPERINTENDENT DR CAVE THIS WEEK IN THE TIGERS DEN Thanksgiving Dinners Prevention Day Fire Prevention Assembly Monday Motivation Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Professional Development Senior JROTC Battalion Class Superintendent’s Address Upcoming Events

Please join us for our November Board/Community Meeting on Monday, November 27th at 6:00 PM in the AFHS Multipurpose Room.

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AFHS will be having a Career Day on November 28th from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

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Our Thanksgiving Dinners with parents were a success, thanks to the hard and diligent work of our Food and Nutrition Staff. Parents and students spent quality time while enjoying a delicious meal consisting of turkey, dressing, yams, and more!

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grandmother and granddaughter eating together

AFHS will be having a School Improvement Council Meeting next Monday, on November 27th at 5:00 PM. Parents, please come out to support our school and scholars.

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Parents, Juniors, and Seniors, please join the Allendale-Fairfax High School Guidance Department as we host Parent Information Night on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, from 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM.

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ALLENDALE-FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL TACO DINING JUNIORs & ¡AGO' BOUT MENU APPETIZER MEET & GREET. MATERIALS SEATING. FREE ..... … FREE ......... FREE ENTREES FAFSA INFORMATION.. MEET THE SENIOR TEAM... TRANSCRIPTS/ PARCHMENT. AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.. ASVAB APTITUDE TEST. SENIOR SUPPLIES/ GRADUATION. SENIOR CHECKOUT LIST. .. PRICELESS PRICELESS PRIGELESS ... PRICELESS ..PRICELESS ∞080 PRICELESS ~ PRICELESS PRICELESS ..PRICELESS TACOS WILL BE SERVED! AN MONESDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH, 2023 50'Clock PM to 6:30PM

In conjunction with DJJ, AFHS held a Prevention Day where guest speakers Jessica Ohl from New Life Center, Pastor Wiber Hines, and special guest AL Jenkins, Regional Director for Senator Tim Scott, discussed vaping and life choices.

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guest speaker speaking to high school students

Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School recognized Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. Students learned about Ruby Bridges and her important contributions she made to school integration.

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students with ruby bridges walk to school day banner

kids and teacher with ruby bridges walk to school day

students holding ruby bridges walk to school day banners

Fighter Roy, Poli and Lol Ms. Diva taught our children how to prevent and respond to fires during our Fire Prevention Program.

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teacher with character and student asking questions