During our Professional Development on Friday, our teachers were equipped with tools to make planning more efficient. They were taught how to effectively use artificial intelligence and arts integration to enhance their lessons. Some teachers received art kits from the CARE Project to use in their classrooms.
Don't forget to join us tonight at 6PM in the AFHS Multipurpose Room for our April Board/Community Meeting. We will be honoring our students, faculty, and staff. There will be Operational, Financial, and Departmental updates. We hope to see you there!
Please join us for our April Board/Community Meeting on April 22nd in the AFHS Multipurpose Room. There will be updates from the Superintendent and departments. We will also be honoring our Staff and Students of the Month! Come out to learn about all the great things happening in Allendale County Schools!
Please join the Ministers in Action and Allendale County Schools in celebrating Unity Festival on May 4, 2024. This community event is open to the public. Come join in the praise after the parade with a Purpose to Worship!
The AFHS Bow Tie Club attended the Men of Color Summit in Greenville. This event is sponsored by Clemson University and promotes service, leadership, and academics. The highlight of the weekend was the keynote address given by the notable Kenny Smith, a former NBA player and current sports analyst.
The rising 6th graders visited Allendale-Fairfax Middle School, where they were welcomed by Principal Dr. Dandy, staff, and students. The students were able to ask questions about the school, complete a student-led tour, and meet teachers and staff. They were engaged with a scavenger hunt and Kahoot game, and left feeling more prepared for the transition to the middle school.
Today the Ministers in Action came to Allendale-Fairfax High School to talk with students and Superintendent Dr. Cave. With each visit, they are building bonds and strengthening relationships with our scholars.
Parents and families, we are excited to announce that we will be having our Summer Learning Program from Monday, June 10th through Friday, June 28th. Registration opens on Monday, April 15th and will close on Wednesday, May 15th. No registrations will be accepted after this date, so please register before the window closes!
We would like to thank the community for their input on our calendar survey. Approximately 70% of votes were in favor of option one. The modified school calendar focuses on student readiness for learning and gives additional time to focus on their strengths, passions, and mental health. It provides an opportunity for students to recover learning and teachers to recharge during intercession breaks. We look forward to great success during the 2024-2025 school year as we continue the implementation of the modified calendar.
Tomorrow at 9:00 AM the Allendale-Fairfax Middle School will be hosting the rising 6th graders. There will be a walking tour and panel discussion to make the transition from elementary to middle school easier for our scholars.
Our middle and high school students got to enjoy an E-sports gaming lab experience thanks to Blaze Fire Games. Our students were excited about the game truck, and we look forward to providing them with similar opportunities in the future!
Parents and Guardians, for clarification our students will be in school during the Solar Eclipse. Our teachers have coordinated learning activities in honor of this celestial event. If a teacher chooses to take their class outside for the eclipse, appropriate safety glasses will be distributed. We will continue to extend learning opportunities of the highest quality while ensuring our students are safe at all times.
Let's honor our Assistant Principals Anderson, Brandyburg, McCullough, Priester, and Rogers during National Assistant Principals Week! We appreciate all that you do for our schools!
Don't forget that the meeting for the parents of students going to the 5th grade is on April 10th at 5:30pm in the AFES Main Cafeteria. Come out so that we can help you make the transition from elementary to middle school easy.
The Steel Drum Band gave a preview show at our March Board/Community Meeting. The group of elementary students is led by Kimberly Roberts and her assistant, Tiffany Ambroise. This program is part of our arts integration initiative and is funded by grants. Recently, we were awarded the Hootie and the Blowfish Grant sponsored by the Central Carolina Community Foundation. This donation will allow the program to update their equipment and invite additional members. We can't wait to see their next performance in April!
During last night's Board/Community Meeting, we reviewed updates from the Superintendent and Finance Department, but we also looked towards the future. We discussed a purchasing policy, employee incentives, and budget planning.
Today, our AFHS Cosmetology Students held a salon clinic. The cosmetology students did knotless braids, silk presses, and wig installs under the supervision of of a licensed professional, Mrs. Williams. They offer a variety of services including facials and nails for an affordable price. Don't miss out on their next session which will be on April 13th from 9AM-1PM.
As we move towards the fourth quarter, we want to ensure that no student is left behind. During Intersession, our students have the opportunity to do course, credit, and or attendance recovery to get back on track. Here's day one of Intersession featuring some of our middle school students.
We are grateful that WJBF interviewed our Superintendent, Dr. Vallerie Cave, so that we could tell our story firsthand. Read below:
Link to story 1: https://www.wjbf.com/video/allendale-co-schools-receives-millions-for-upgrades-new-facility-programs-in-works/
Link to story 2: https://www.wjbf.com/news/how-allendale-county-schools-is-tackling-bullying/
Please be reminded that tonight at 6:00 PM we will be having our Monthly Board/Community Meeting in the AFES Gym. In addition to updates from the Superintendent and Finance Department, we will also be reviewing Purchasing Policy. There will be a special performance by the Steel Drum Band, so don't miss out!
