Be a part of the conversation! Join us tomorrow at 5 PM in the District Office Conference Room for our final District Strategic Planning Meeting. We’re inviting students, staff, families, and community members to come share their voices as we shape the future of our district. Light refreshments will be provided as we engage in thoughtful, open dialogue. Your input helps ensure every perspective is represented and addressed.
Join us for our final District Strategic Planning Meeting this Wednesday at 5 PM in the District Office Conference Room! This session is open to students, staff, parents, and community members because we truly want every voice at the table. Your perspective matters as we work to shape a future that reflects the needs and priorities of all ages and backgrounds. Enjoy light refreshments while engaging in meaningful, open discussion. This is your opportunity to share your ideas and help us rebuild.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the Champions in the Classroom who educate and guide our scholars! Your commitment to building the futures of our children is noble and commendable. The wisdom you share, and the impact you make will be cherished for a lifetime. We appreciate each of you for your dedication and efforts!
Testing season is upon us at AFES! Tomorrow we begin our SC Ready Testing starting with the TDW Writing. To prepare, we are hosting a pep rally for our students to celebrate their studying and shake off the jitters. Let's get ready to show what we know and ace those tests in the coming days!
May 5th: TDW Writing
May 7th: Reading Part A
May 8th: Reading Part B
May 12: Math Part A
May 13: Math Part B
May 14th: Science (4th Grade Only)
May 5th: TDW Writing
May 7th: Reading Part A
May 8th: Reading Part B
May 12: Math Part A
May 13: Math Part B
May 14th: Science (4th Grade Only)
Let's welcome May in with a fresh Mindful Moment for this Monday! This week we are focusing on breathing techniques to help manage test anxiety. As we gear up for iReady, it's important we make sure our minds are calm and stable. Let's practice deep breaths as we watch the relaxing kite visual. Link to video: https://youtu.be/jR8VJ_jSsqs
Join us in celebrating our principals in honor of School Principal Day! Our principals, Dr. Donna Dandy, Darlene Hall, and Audrey Patterson are the bridge between our schools and district. They each serve our teachers and students with pride and respect, making our community Tiger Proud! We appreciate you everyday for your commitment and dedication. Send your thanks on social media or in person!
Prom is almost here! We are two weeks away from an enchanting experience for our Arabian Nights themed prom. We will begin at 7PM and it will be hosted at our high school. If you haven't already, purchase your ticket to join us for a night of memories and magic.
Our AFHS Junior Class is planning ahead for an exciting senior year and needs your support! Donate anywhere from $1–$25 to help reach the $127 goal, and feel free to give more than once before May 8th. Supporting this effort helps ensure our students can enjoy special experiences like prom, graduation, and baccalaureate. Let’s help our Juniors fill those tigers together!
Join us tonight at 6 PM in the AFHS Gymnasium for our football interest meeting where you can meet Coach Jones! We want to meet with potential players and their parents to plan and prepare for our upcoming football season! Let's build a strong foundation and support for our team this year.
Today we celebrated Career Day at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School. Our students got to explore over 20 different career paths ranging from industries like government, finance, emergency services, healthcare, and entrepreneurship! We are grateful to each one of our visitors who took the time out to speak with our students about their roles and duties. We hope that our scholars realize their potential is limitless and start thinking about their bright futures ahead!
Don't forget tomorrow we will be having an Interest Meeting for our football program next year. The meeting will be held in the AFHS Gymnasium at 6 PM and we invite both parents and students to attend. Please come out to meet Coach Jones and hear about his vision for the program. We look forward to rebuilding our program together!
Our board meeting on Monday was extensive and insightful. We reviewed options for cost effectiveness for our 2026-2027 budget, ahead of its reading to the State Department later this week. We recognized our Staff and Students of the Month including Gauge Ayer, Ashanti Bynum, and Bridget Gillyard. We also reviewed several policies student rights, heath services and instructional staff. Playback the full meeting on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/bhntHb3NweA
Yesterday, we hosted a home track meet featuring several schools competing in regional field events. Today, our team is traveling to Whale Branch for track events. Let’s wish them luck as they attempt to qualify for Lower State! Lower State competition will take place at Carvers Bay on May 9th.
Meet our new coach Mr. Jones at our Interest Meeting on Thursday night in the AFHS Gymnasium at 6:00 PM. Coach Jones is excited to meet all the prospective players and their parents. He is looking forward to leading our team with discipline, structure, and sportsmanship. Come out to see how you can support our team!
Next school year is approaching fast, so be sure to register your 3k, 4k, and 5k students as soon as possible. We only accept registration packets for these grade levels, and registration is required for students currently enrolled. Be sure to bring all necessary legal, identification, and medical records. We look forward to helping you register for a successful year ahead!
Come out tonight to our April Board/Community Meeting starting at 6:00 PM in the AFHS Multipurpose Room. This evening marks a special occasion as we announce the renaming of our baseball field in Fairfax to honor Vern Taylor. We want the community to gather and celebrate him on this accomplishment as he has worked tirelessly and diligently to maintain the integrity of our field and its players. Superintendent Dr. Cave will share operational updates followed by departmental updates from Curriculum and Instruction, Human Resources, and Finance. The best part of the evening is when we get to recognize our staff and students who went above and beyond, so don't miss out! Please note that location has changed to our high school.
Take a Mindful Moment this week to pause and focus on your breath. Deep, intentional breathing helps calm the mind, reduce stress, and improve focus. It allows your body to reset and brings you back to the present moment. Watch here: https://youtu.be/pKPSyC1u8Q0
Don't forget about our Board/Community Meeting on Monday at 6:00 PM in the AFHS Multipurpose Room. We will be holding a renaming ceremony for our Fairfax Baseball Field which will be dedicated to local leader, Vern Taylor. During the meeting we will share updates from departments and also discuss upcoming testing and policies. Stay until the end to watch us celebrate our Staff and Students of the Month for their achievements.
It’s time to show up for our AFHS Juniors! They’re raising money now for next year’s senior festivities, and every donation from $1–$25 helps them reach their $127 goal. You can donate multiple times through May 8th, and once an amount is donated it will be marked off. Help our students fill their tigers so they can experience a memorable senior year!
We are proud to celebrate our Administrative Professionals today for the incredible work they do behind the scenes. Their dedication and attention to detail help support our schools and scholars each and every day. As a token of appreciation, they received a small gift set and will be honored with a seafood dinner on Friday, courtesy of Superintendent Dr. Vallerie Cave. We hope each of you know just how valued and appreciated you are.
