While our schools are closed, it is important for us to stay connected and lift the spirits of the students we serve and ourselves as best we can. Join in on the fun for Virtual Spirit Week! Complete these activities for fun and share them on social media to show how ACS stays connected and shows off our Tiger Pride. Monday – Blow Off Some STEAM - Complete an... READ MORE >
Superintendent, Dr. Margaret Gilmore gives a special message of gratitude and encouragement for staff, students and the community during school closures due to COVID-19. READ MORE >
Allendale County Schools officials are monitoring information and updates from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This page will be updated as information is ever-changing. Words to Know: Coronavirus – A large family of viruses... READ MORE >
Effective Monday, March 23, 2020: The five-day lunch delivery will change to a three-day lunch delivery Monday – Students will be provided with 2 lunches - one for Monday and one for Tuesday. Wednesday – Students will be provided with 2 lunches – one for Wednesday and one for Thursday. Friday – Students will be provided with 1 lunch Distribution of... READ MORE >
Kayla Allen, a Senior at Allendale-Fairfax High has received 12 acceptance letters from colleges from Brevard College in North Carolina to Claflin University so far and has been offered $138,000 in academic scholarships. Allen intends to major in Biochemistry to begin her journey of becoming a pharmacist. Recently, she earned her Pharmacy Technician's license from... READ MORE >
For the month of February, Mr. Jim Shuman was selected by the Allendale-Fairfax High School's principal to be recognized as the Outstanding Teacher of the Month. Mr. Shuman teaches Biology and serves as the head football coach. Here's what Ms. Hall's recommendation said: "Mr. Shuman is our data guru. He is always willing to help our teachers integrate technology... READ MORE >
Each month at the Allendale County School District Community Meeting, amazing students are named Students of the Month for his or her school. Students are recommended by the administrators of each school based on academic performance and character. At the February Community Meeting, the following students received this honor. Reign Riley Little New... READ MORE >
Lawmakers, business leaders, educators, parents and even special guests from all over the country united in Williston on Jan. 18 for an event that showcased the STEM talents of local students.The inaugural DIG GoIT App Development Challenge was held Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Williston District 29 auditorium. GoIT was hosted by the Dreams, Imagination & Gift (DIG)... READ MORE >
ALLENDALE COUNTY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) -- A former Allendale County football star has won the Super Bowl. Bashaud Breeland graduated in 2010 from Allendale-Fairfax High School before moving on to Clemson. He was drafted into the NFL in 2014. "He's a natural born leader," assistant principal Coby Brandyburg said. "Even when he walked the halls here he stood out on... READ MORE >
Not only are students recognized at the Allendale County School District monthly community meetings, but so are employees. Each month, directors, supervisors and principals select outstanding employees including bus drivers, custodians and teachers to be recognized as the employee of the month. This month, these wonderful individuals were chosen because of the work... READ MORE >
Each month at the Allendale County School District Community Meeting, amazing students are named Students of the Month for his or her school. Students are recommended by the administrators of each school based on academic performance and character. At the January Community Meeting, the following students received this honor. Ashton Simmons Little New... READ MORE >
The only student selected to speak at the 75th Anniversary of Liberation of Auschwitz Commemoration was Benjamin Gadson, a Senior from Allendale-Fairfax High School. View Benjamin's crowd-pleasing performance here! READ MORE >
ALLENDALE, October 21, 2019 –– Allendale County Schools is offering school-based telehealth students! Allendale County Schools is entering its second year of full implementation of school-based telehealth as a result of the district’s partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Center for Telehealth and the South Carolina Telehealth... READ MORE >
Allendale County School District is filled with talented employees who have matriculated through ACS and could work in any other school district. Instead, they have chosen to come back ACS to invest in the students of their hometown. Each day, these Allendale-Fairfax High School alumni CHOOSE ALLENDALE. “I Choose Allendale” is an alumni relations campaign... READ MORE >
Not only are students recognized at the Allendale County School District monthly community meetings, but so are employees. Each month, directors, supervisors and principals select outstanding employees including bus drivers, custodians and teachers to be recognized as the employee of the month. This month, these wonderful individuals were chosen because of the work... READ MORE >
Each month at the Allendale County School District Community Meeting, amazing students are named Students of the Month for his or her school. Students are recommended by the administrators of each school based on academic performance and character. At the November Community Meeting, the following students received this honor.Nathaniel Smoak Little New Steps... READ MORE >
ALLENDALE, S. C. (WJBF) Javarius Youmans is a menace on the field as a linebacker for the Allendale-Fairfax High School football team. He’s also a five-star recruit in the classroom as this week’s WJBF Scholar Athlete of the Week. Youmans carries a 3.6 GPA and is ranked 8th in his class at AFHS. He earned a 1210 score on the SAT, and takes both honors and AP... READ MORE >
During the 2018-2019 school term, SRP Federal Credit Union partnered with ACS to help increase the culture and climate in the District. SRP continues to sponsor the District Teacher of the Month with a $25 gift card and treats. In addition to sponsoring the District Teacher of the Month, SRP offers the District the opportunity to earn additional funds to support... READ MORE >
Good news! Allendale Elementary won 3 grants from the Tri-County Community Foundation (TCCF). The $1000 grants awarded are for specific programs and initiatives at AES. Principal Read Alouds, Family Fitness Night and Girls on the Run are the brainchildren of AES Principal, Ms. Sheila Leath and Ms. Newton, AES school counselor. Each year, the TCCF funds a number of... READ MORE >
Allendale-Fairfax Middle School students had a full month of STEM activities. In addition to learning science and math in the classroom, students were exposed to STEAM topics attending the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie STEM during Nuclear Science Week. Students also received a special visit from local businesses and organizations involved in STEM.... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Mrs. Dorothy Priester for being selected the October District Teacher of the Month. Mrs. Priester has been deemed the "Superwoman of Teaching" and is affectionately known for her tough love and high standards. "Students, parents and community members agree that the reason students care about learning from Mrs. Priester is because her heart is... READ MORE >
November 4, 2019 –– Allendale County School District technology administrators noticed some irregularities pertaining to the District’s network traffic last week. The Technology Department worked with additional resources from the state to identify and resolve the problem. There was no noted loss of data. Recommendations for additional security measures were made... READ MORE >
ALLENDALE, S.C. (WJBF) — Allendale County Schools is Changing the Headlines from state of emergency to student achievement following a district-wide overhaul. “As soon as I walked in the building it felt like home,” Allendale-Fairfax High student Savannah Joyner told NewsChannel 6’s Shawn Cabbagestalk. Joyner is one of the success stories of Allendale... READ MORE >
ALLENDALE, S.C. (WJBF) — If you have a student in the Allendale County School District, there’s a new way for you to get information from the district in the palm of your hand. With the new app, available on iPhone or Android, you are able to keep up with information for each of the individual schools in the district, including sports scores and even... READ MORE >
ALLENDALE, October 4, 2019 –– Golden Harvest Food Bank partnered with Allendale County Schools to donate food to 150 families in Allendale County.For 37 years, Golden Harvest Food Bank has provided communities with food as a means to not only feed bellies, but feed lives. Golden Harvest Food Bank gathered 48 staff members from its regional offices in Aiken, Augusta... READ MORE >
ALLENDALE, October 1, 2019 –– After the second year of the second state takeover, none of the schools in the Allendale County School district received a rating of “unsatisfactory/at-risk” on the State Report Cards. This is a first in recent history for the school district. South Carolina State Report Cards were released on October 1, 2019. The SC State... READ MORE >
(EdSurge) July 29, 2019 – 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 takeover in June 2017,... READ MORE >
(Education Week) April 2, 2019 –– Allendale County's school district sits in South Carolina's Lowcountry, in an impoverished, rural region near the coast known as the "corridor of shame" for the chronic poor quality of its education system. Until recently, three of the district's four schools were considered among the lowest performing in the state. But after an... READ MORE >
At the September Allendale County Schools Community Meeting, Savannah Joyner recounted a life-changing summer she spent at Princeton University for the Princeton Summer Journalism Program (PSJP). This Senior scholar of Allendale-Fairfax High School was one of 350 applicants for the prestigious program that less than 40 students selected to attend. Seniors from... READ MORE >
The Beta Box, a mobile technology lab based in Raleigh, North Carolina, returned to Allendale County Schools visiting every school in District in an effort to increase STEM exposure for students. The company opens the doors of its mobile unit equipped with 3D printers and laptops with coding software to allow students to connect with science and technology... READ MORE >
Allendale County Schools invited local faith leaders to pray each campus and the Allendale County Schools District Office on Sunday afternoon, September 8, 2019. More than 50 community members were present for the occasion. READ MORE >
This year, as mentioned at the August Community Meeting we’ll be using i-Ready, an online program that helps us determine your child’s needs, personalize their learning, and monitor progress throughout the school year for grades K-11. This diagnostic replaces the MAP test. The i-Ready Diagnostic will begin on September 3rd to ensure we have the clearest picture of... READ MORE >
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Ten South Carolina school districts will be receiving donations to help as the school year begins. Opportunity Project SC announced 1,300 new desks will make their way into classrooms for five Palmetto State school districts on Thursday. Also, teachers from five other districts will get 20 teacher grants to help with gathering supplies for... READ MORE >
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 >
Shepherd's first visit to Allendale took place in June at the end of the school term. The entire staff of Allendale County Schools held its annual End of Year Breakfast and Shepherd gave the keynote address. The story of the athlete turned life coach's inspired and resonated with many teachers and staff. Shepherd recounted some of the darkest times in his life... 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 June 2, 2019 –– A select group of Allendale-Fairfax students got a different perspective of their hometown last week. The Allendale-Fairfax Middle School (AFMS) students took their first flight with the Young Eagles aviation program on Saturday, May 11 at the Allendale County Airport. “For many of the students, this experience was their first time... 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 >