EdSurge Allendale County, S.C. (EDSurge) – As one of the highest-poverty school districts in South Carolina, Allendale County Schools has been in turmoil for two decades. The state’s Department of Education has taken control of the district twice since 1999 for a laundry list of reasons—most importantly, bleak academic performance. During the second... READ MORE >
ALLENDALE COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Allendale County School District is moving education forward in the area following news of improvements across the district. “You know it’s a good feeling to go from the bottom and moving forward,” Dr. Margaret Gilmore told NewsChannel 6’s Shawn Cabbagestalk when asked about the achievement. “Moving the academic needle forward”... READ MORE >
ALLENDALE COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – More than one thousand Beats by Dre headphones have made their way to the Allendale County School District. We’re told the donation made possible by Apple allowed nearly 1,070 headphones to be placed at three schools in the district – Fairfax Elementary, Allendale Elementary, Allendale-Fairfax Middle. “We’re excited to have... READ MORE >
ALLENDALE COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Are you looking for your next career in education? Allendale County School District is looking for you. At 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 2, the district will host a recruitment expo. Its goal is to ensure the district is fully staffed with highly-qualified employees for the upcoming school year. Principals and department... READ MORE >
ALLENDALE, S.C. (The People's Sentinel) – On January 24th, eight Allendale-Fairfax Middle School students entered the final round of the school’s MLK Oratory Competition and the event was dubbed a “proud moment for Allendale County Schools” by district officials. Justin Joyner claimed first place and Jamarion Kirkland and Arian Williams won second and third places,... READ MORE >
ALLENDALE, S.C. (WJBF) – The longtime State Championship qualifying track team at Allendale-Fairfax High School finally has their own track. South Carolina state and local leaders including, District 91 Representative Lonnie Hosey and District 82 Representative Bill Clyburn attended a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, March 1. “This means so much for the... READ MORE >