Parents and members of the community, your feedback is important to us. We have a Cell Phone Policy Survey that we would like you to fill out here: https://forms.office.com/r/UwrbCNM3Kc You can also scan the QR code to take the survey.
Parents, remember that the first two sessions of our next Parenting Partners workshop is next week on November 6th and 7th at 6:00 PM. The first week will be focused on Positive Parenting and Creating Confident Kids. We will be sharing valuable information, plus parents who attend all 6 sessions will have a graduation! Do not miss out on this great opportunity to get involved in our schools and learn valuable information!
November 6th Zoom Link: https://acs-k12-sc-us.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsc-GhpjsoHtO2bmV4H1A-2wY92mG9ip4t
November 7th Zoom Link: https://acs-k12-sc-us.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrf-qhqT8oGNxWA04y7l3Qw4nSOXhLHJz-
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School is celebrating Red Ribbon Week! Today is
Camouflage Day as a way to remind students to, "Be all you can be, drug free!"
Our Superintendent, Dr. Cave, is attending a national conference forum on tomorrow, October 31st at 11:30 AM. She will be speaking on a panel discussing the advancement of rural education. We are so proud and know that she will represent Allendale well. Congratulations Dr. Cave!
Dear Allendale County Families and Students, We are excited to announce that we will be hosting Thanksgiving Dinners again this year! On November 14th, we will be serving a true thanksgiving feast: turkey, dressing, rice with gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, whole wheat roll, yams, orange slices, and pears! Each plate will cost $6. Payments can be sent in advance through your child or you can pay in person. Please pre-register by the deadline, November 12th. We can't wait to serve you!
During our October Board/Community Meeting, Superintendent Dr. Cave offered insight and transparency. She reviewed the results of our state report cards and cellphone policy survey. She also talked about the ways she plans to address areas of concern within our academics and security.
Dear Allendale County Community of Learners, Thanks for your cooperation during our soft lockdown. We will return to our normal operations on tomorrow, Wednesday, October 30th. With much respect, Dr. Vallerie C. Cave Superintendent of Schools
Congratulations to our October teachers and staff of the Month! We are also excited to announce the start of a new tradition: Parent of the Month. This prestigious award is earned by being an involved participant in your child's school and education. Ywanda Rice is the first parent to receive this honor because she always shows up and offers help.
AFES Teacher of the Month: Kaneisha Porter
AFES Staff of the Month: Jenny Robinson
AFMS Teachers of the Month: Samosa Mays and Gabriel Mravija
AFMS Staff of the Month: Penni-Preacher Johnson
AFHS Teacher of the Month: Mr. Diwakar
Maintenance Employee of the Month: Rodney Milledge
Custodian of the Month: Butch Meyers
During last night's board meeting, we honored our Students of the Month, Attendance Video Contest Winners, and our Student Athlete of the Month.
AFES Students of the Month: Neveah Brown, Ava Riley, Christopher Grant, and Zoe Bunch
AFMS Students of the Month: Sha'riah Young, Timothy Gibbs, and I'Yana Jenkins
AFHS Student Athlete of the Month: Jazlyne Bowers
Dear Allendale County Community of Learners,
Due to a nearby shooting, our Allendale-Fairfax Middle and High Schools are currently in a soft lockdown as a precautionary measure. This means that all exterior doors are locked, and we are limiting movement within the building to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Please know that there is no immediate threat to our school, and we are closely monitoring the situation. Students are safe, and classes will continue as scheduled.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. We will provide updates as necessary.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Dr. Vallerie Cave
Superintendent of Schools
Parents please join us for the first session of our Parenting Partners Workshop on November 6th at 6:00 PM. This session will be focused on positive parenting. You can attend the session in person or virtually by using this link is https://acs-k12-sc-us.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsc-GhpjsoHtO2bmV4H1A-2wY92mG9ip4t
Congratulations to our Senior Fall Athletes:
Volleyball:
E-Naviah Wiliams
Taylor Isham
Arianna Priester
Brinanna Holmes
Moneisha Hightower
Football:
Kamauri Kelly
Uziah Dunbar
Raymond Cardona-Myers
Malachi Flowers
Lati Tilley
Cheer:
Samore Smoak
Naomi Heyward
Jazlyne Bowers
Congratulations to our 2024 Homecoming Court!
Allendale Fairfax Middle School:
Miss 6th Grade: Ms. Namari Williams
Mr. 6th Grade: Mr. Timothy Gibbs
Miss 7th Grade: Ms. Layla Robinson
Mr. 7th Grade: Mr. Ephesian Bunch
Miss 8th Grade: Ms. Logan Chisolm
Mr. 8th Grade: Mr. Nehemiah Johnson
Miss AFMS 24-25 Ms. Lucy Krebs
Mr. AFMS 24-25 Mr. Tyrese Hammond
Allendale-Fairfax High School:
Miss Cheerleader: Ms. Namoi Heyward
Mr. Football: Mr. Uziah Dunbar
Miss Freshman - Alashia Moultrie
Mr. Freshman -Zakari Jenkins
Miss Sophomore -Payton Harris
Mr. Sophomore - Anthony Johnson
Miss Junior - Paityn Wright
Mr. Junior - Sincere Johnson
Miss Senior - Da’Janae Creech
Mr. Senior - Jaylen Outing
Miss AFHS 24-25 - Ms. Arianna Priester
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Homecoming Queen, Taylor Isham and our Homecoming King, Ja'khari Johnson! Special mention to Miss Logan Fullington for being 1st Runner Up.
Cadets received awards, medals, and ribbons to mark their promotions and accomplishments. They were tasked with creating chants, and ultimately Bravo group won the contest.
JROTC hosted a promotion ceremony. During this ceremony they recognized the new Battallion Commander, Rebekah Powers,
Parents and students come out to our October Board/Community Meeting on Monday, October 28th at 6 PM. The meeting will be held in the AFES gymnasium and will provide operation, curriculum, and finance updates. We will also be recognizing our Students of the Month, plus announcing our first Parent of the Month! Please attend to stay updated and involved in our schools.
Remember that the next Parenting Partners Workshop starts in two weeks! In this series, you will learn about discipline, structure, and communication. Register now using the QR code or visit this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TZKdltZeKk6tSiR-I-vTIntNh9jPVcVBhUdiStDy8qlUME01V1VOSFdRMlpYSllVR1VCWE5EWkFVMi4u&origin=QRCode
Parents, scholars, and members of the community, we want to hear from you! We have a Cell Phone Policy Survey that we would like you to fill out here: https://forms.office.com/r/UwrbCNM3Kc You can also scan the QR code to take the survey. We look forward to hearing from you!
Dress down tomorrow to help us fight against Breast Cancer! The cost is $1 for students and $2 for teachers. All proceeds will go towards Relay for Life, so please help us raise money for a good cause!
