Lastly, we want to acknowledge Mrs. Lotashia Polite, who is serving as AP Support for Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School. Mrs. Polite has been working in our district for over 20 years and counting. She is known for her diligence and intellect. Mrs. Polite genuinely cares about our children and their well-being. We are so grateful for her willingness to lead and contribute to our district.
Superintendent Dr. Cave is not just a boss — she is a leader. Today, she covered desk duties at our District Office while handling her responsibilities as Superintendent. She is never above a task or role and does whatever necessary to ensure our district is running smoothly. She exemplifies dedication and leads by example!
Our Board Members were invited to a Day at the Capitol! While there, they got to meet with our local State Representative, Lonnie Housey. Board Members received a briefing about new proposed laws and were able to share feedback. It's important that our board members advocate for our district, so that legislators can understand how these proposed changes would affect us.
Let's recognize our awesome Assistant Principal, Coby Brandyburg! Mr. Brandyburg serves at Allendale-Fairfax High School as our Assistant Principal, Athletic Director, and Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. Brandyburg has been in our district for over 15 years and has left an impact on multiple families in our district. He is loved by staff and students alike. We are grateful to have him in our district, as he is a valuable asset to our team.
Thank you to all of the teachers, administrators, and staff who participated in our Awards Ceremony. Your contribution helped us honor our scholars for their academic excellence and character growth. We also want to thank all of the parents and families who came out to support out students. Your presence means more than you know and we appreciate you being here!
We honored our students at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School Third Quarter Awards Ceremony. Students received honors for Perfect Attendance, Honor Roll, and GREAT participation. We also acknowledged our Students of the Month who exemplified our character words. Also, our Kindergarten students were recognized as Rising Stars and Super-K Scholars.
Let's celebrate Mrs. Mona Lisa Anderson, our Assistant Principal at Allendale-Fairfax High School. Mrs. Anderson has been in our district for over 10 years and her dedication still shows. She is multifaceted, also serving as our CTE Director, Textbook Coordinator and WBL Coordinator. We appreciate all the responsibilities she manages and we want to thank her for all of her hard work and commitment!
Today, we want to celebrate Mrs. Priester, our Assistant Principal at Allendale-Fairfax Middle School. Mrs. Priester's dedication knows no bounds. Whether she is supporting Dr. Dandy, managing the hallways, or volunteering at games, she is always there to give a helping hand. She is a true team player. She exemplifies what it means to be an active parent and devoted administrator. We are so grateful to have you in our district Mrs. Priester!
We are ready to recap March with a new edition of Tiger Times! We covered some exciting events like our Oratory Competition, Food Drive, and Anti-Bullying Parade! Our newsletter shares photos and videos with our community to keep everyone informed. View using this link: https://secure.smore.com/n/7wzgv-tiger-times
Introducing District Spotlight, where each month we will feature a school, class, or club in our district. We wanted to recognize different aspects to show the full scope of what Allendale County School District offers. For our first edition, we took to Allendale-Fairfax Elementary. Hear from our Principal Sheila Leath, or one of our students about why AFES is such a great place to be!
Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHeQV8_nDHY
We couldn't let the day pass without expressing our gratitude for our incredible assistant principals! We appreciate their work ethic and unwavering attitude when it comes to leading our schools. We can't wait to acknowledge each assistant principal throughout the week!
The next session of our Football Skills Camp starts tomorrow! Students aged 10-13 can develop offensive and defensive skills with Head Football Coach, Travis Lewis. Sessions are during the month of April only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:35-4:45 PM. This camp is meant to lay the foundation, so that students can practice their techniques. It's not too late to start, sign up today to start training!
Here are the delicious bites you can expect for the month of April!
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We would also like to share that Miguel Lawerence will be the upcoming Assistant Principal at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School. Being an educator for 15 years, he is instruction driven. He is a part of the Writing Curriculum Team and he is Grade Level Chair. His experience in leadership will prove valuable in this role. We are looking forward to see Mr. Lawerence serve in his new role next year.
Audrey Patterson will be the Principal at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School next school year. Ms. Patterson has served in our district for several years as a Director and Assistant Principal. She is familiar with our families and committed to our scholars. We believe that Ms. Patterson has both the experience and dedication to lead our elementary school to success!
We are excited to announce that Dr. Marcus Scott will assume the role of Chief Academic Officer for the 2025-2026 school year. Dr. Scott has nearly 20 years of experience in leadership that lends to his ability to serve our district. He is curriculum focused and data driven, so we know that he will be diligent in helping our district improve our test scores. We are eager to see what change and vision Dr. Scott brings to Allendale County Schools!
At Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School, Frog Street held a training for several of our teachers, paraprofessionals, and coaches. This training is hands-on and interactive, ensuring that our educators will teach the curriculum faithfully and effectively. We are excited to see how our pre-kindergarten students respond during the 2025-2026 school year.
It was bittersweet as the Seniors arrived to pick up their caps, gowns, and rings. Some of them were early graduates and received their diploma as well. As the days count down to graduation, the moment becomes more surreal. We are so excited to see our Seniors walk across the stage in May.
We held a anti-bullying parade today at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School that was full of energy and excitement. Both children and adults enjoyed dancing to the live DJ, who played some of our favorite line-dancing and TikTok songs. We were warmed by the support of our local law enforcement, who were proud to participate in the parade. This moment truly brought everyone together and reminded us that peace is possible.
