With school reopening in less than two weeks, we are busy preparing for our students arrival. We held an Operations Retreat to discus and improve the structure and functions of our district. We want our students to return to a district that’s even better than when they left. Our head of departments shared their visions for the school year with principals, so that we can all be in alignment. We are looking forward to our best year yet at Allendale County Schools!
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School will host Meet the Principal Night on July 24th at 5:00 PM in the cafeteria. Come enjoy ice cream and get to know your new principal, Ms. Audrey Patterson! She will be speaking with students and parents to share her vision for the school and hear your expectations for the year ahead. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with each other. Let’s start the school year on the right foot by building strong relationships with your child’s administrators and teachers.
Our district is growing, and so is our need for teachers' housing! We are currently seeking a two bedroom rental home and a small move-in ready home available for purchase at $80,000 or less. Housing shouldn’t be a barrier to bringing great educators to Allendale. Our teachers pour into our community by educating our youth, so let's help them plant roots in Allendale! If you have a property that suits our needs, please contact us at 803-584-4603.
Looking for meaningful work that fits your schedule? Become a substitute teacher, bus driver, custodian, food service, or maintenance worker at Allendale County Schools and make a difference right in our community! Our students thrive with familiar, caring faces and that could be you. Join a district that feels like family by scanning the QR code or visiting our website: https://www.acs.k12.sc.us/o/acs/page/how-to-become-a-sub
Three of our rising seniors attended the Summer Seniors Program at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. This program gives students a chance to experience the reality of college life on campus. Students were guided on their college search and given the chance to explore the USC campus. Parents were invited on the final day for an informative session about financial aid and scholarships. We are glad that some of our scholars attended so that they can gain insight and start preparing for the next step in their academic journey.
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School's Meet the Principal Night is just two weeks away! Come meet Ms. Audrey Patterson over ice cream and learn more about her and her goals for AFES. Building relationships with your child's administrators is key! By joining forces, we can provide more support and resources to help your child thrive. We hope to see you there so that we can collaborate on ideas and set a strong, unified foundation for the school year ahead.
Join us for Meet the Principal Night on July 24th from 5–7 PM to meet your new school principal, Ms. Audrey Patterson! This is a great opportunity to connect with Ms. Patterson one-on-one and begin building a strong partnership between home and school. You'll also have a chance to hear about her vision for AFES, ask any questions you may have, and share your hopes for the upcoming school year. We hope you’ll join us for ice cream and conversation as we kick off an exciting new chapter at AFES!
Please be reminded that we will be having our June Board/Community Meeting tonight at 6:00 PM in the AFES Gymnasium. We will hold a public budget hearing prior to the meeting at 5:00 PM. This is an opportunity for you to come ask questions about our financial budget for the 2025-2026 school year. We hope to see you there!
Friday night lights are almost here! This is our official 2025-2026 Football Schedule. Our players are ready to return, with a major comeback and new coach! Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable season. We hope to see you at one of our games cheering from the bleachers with Tiger Pride!
Please join us for our June Board/Community Meeting on June 30th at 6:00 PM in the AFES Gymnasium. We will have a public hearing at 5:00 PM where we invite you to ask questions about our budget for the upcoming school year. We will discuss the employee leave bank and review our monthly financial report. Please come out to get ahead and stay informed about what's to come in our district!
We are excited to welcome our new and returning students next year! Parents and guardians, if you have not already, please register your child for the 2025-2026 school year. Secure your child’s spot early and help us prepare for an amazing year ahead! Please visit our website or visit one of the links to sign up:
Returning students: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/message?code=actionprivate
New students: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/Login?ReturnUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fregistration.powerschool.com%2Ffamily%2Fdirectaction&AutoLogOut=False
We will honor the life and legacy of Mr. Joe Siren on July 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the AFES Gymnasium. We are deeply grateful for his decades of service and the countless students he impacted throughout his career at Allendale County Schools. His dedication and brilliance will be remembered by staff and alumni alike. We look forward to paying tribute to all of his contributions. To attend, please RSVP via email to Georgia Famuliner.
Several of our faculty attended the SCASA i3 Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC. This conference invites administrators from different district across the state to learn about leadership skills and new techniques! We attend this conference annually, so that our district can continue to be efficient and innovative. This year, the keynote speaker was the legendary NBA player, Grant Hill. Our district was recognized for decreasing the number of students scoring "Does Not Meet" on the state assessment.
Get ready to level up on July 26, 2025 at our Annual Back to School Bash! This year we are making the Allendale Comeback, and we are ready for the games to begin! We invite members of the community to come out to the Tiger Stadium from 9-11 AM to receive free school supplies for their registered students. We will also have free games, food, and music to enjoy. Please come out to join the fun and get ready for next school year!
Students get ready for Summer CERDEP Spirit Week! Starting next Monday, June 23rd, students can elect to dress down according to our schedule and theme. We want to promote reading and learning in a fun, engaging way! Please be advised students are required to wear hard bottom shoes everyday and that no nightgowns are allowed. Students can only wear bottoms that are shorts or pants. Thank you for your cooperation and we can't wait to see you show your spirit!
We wrapped up the second day of our District Staff Retreat with team-building activities that challenged staff to communicate creatively—skills that will support their work with both teachers and students. A balloon challenge illustrated the need to stay afloat amid the unpredictability of school environments. These activities not only strengthened our skills but also deepened our connections.
It was refreshing for someone to take a genuine interest in the future of Allendale. Mr. Sellers spoke with administrators and staff about specific issues we face in our district. We hope with his advice and our work, we can improve our attendance and increase our performance. We hope that with continued collaboration from our local partners, that we will find a solution that will unite the community of Allendale and help our students reach their full potential.
On the second day of our District Staff Retreat, we were grateful to have the Honorable Bakari Sellers speak during a moderating Q&A session. "We do not understand the inherent value of education, especially higher education," Sellers said when speaking on the importance of trade schools and community colleges. He spoke about the "power of trades", adding that students from rural areas who pursue trades like welding or electrician work can earn six figures post graduation. He encouraged us to allow our students to explore other avenues to becoming successful even if they are untraditional, we must utilize the resources we have.
What an exciting first day of our annual District Staff Retreat! We spent the day doing team building activities and preparing for next year. We appreciate Dr. Brian Cartiff and Mrs. Sarah Schumacher Gams, of SC TEACHER, for coming to help us complete a data dig on our staff surveys. We also played a fun game of charades where each person had to depict a characteristic of a leader.
Let's welcome our newest addition, Mrs. Tiffany McNeely, to the Tiger Family! Mrs. McNeely will be serving as our Director of Federal Programs. She has extensive experience and a diverse skill set that we know will help drive our district towards transformation! We are excited to have her in our district and look forward to a successful year!
