Allendale County Schools

The game was funny, yet intense. After going into overtime, the teachers ultimately prevailed and won 22-20.

On Friday, the AFHS Senior Class hosted a teachers vs students basketball fundraiser. The game was all in good fun, and onlookers were hysterical and amused.

This is the fifth week of our Cooking Matters program! With the help of the instructor, children prepared a fresh mango salsa. The purpose of these classes is to familiarize our students with proper cooking techniques, while expanding their culinary palette. We are so grateful that we can offer our students this opportunity thanks to our partnership with Clemson University.

Students from Howard University came to visit Allendale-Fairfax High School. The college students are here to help our students prepare for the transition into college and life post graduation.

Please join us at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary for STEM Night on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 5:30-7:00 pm. There will be hands-on activities, games, and prizes.

This week our Multilingual students will be taking ACCESS for ELLs. Here is the Testing Schedule: Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School: -Listening/Reading March 5, 2024 8:30 am -Writing March 6, 2024 8:30 am -Speaking March 7, 2024 8:30 am -Make-up Testing March 8, 2024 8:30 am Allendale-Fairfax Middle School: -Listening/Reading March 5, 2024 8:30 am -Writing/Speaking March 6, 2024 8:30 am -Make-up Testing March 8, 2024 8:30 am Allendale-Fairfax High School: -Listening/Reading March 5, 2024 8:30 am -Writing March 6, 2024 8:30 am -Speaking March 7, 2024 8:30 am -Make-up Testing March 8, 2024 8:30 am

Take a look at our March menu to see our breakfast and lunch options for the month of March.

Thank you to all the students, teachers, administrators, and honored guests who participated and attended Thursday's Black History program. This event was a showcase of black culture and art and was the perfect ending to Black History Month.

During Thursday's Black History program, several students did reenactments of historical Black figures such as James Brown, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Barack Obama, and Rosa Parks.

Dr. Cave has created a Student Advisory Committee. She consults with the students to hear their ideas and concerns so she can address the matters that are important to them.

Our Elementary School held a Black History Program. Students performed speeches, songs, and dances to commemorate individuals who used their art to combat resistance and racism.

There were several teachers and administrators present to welcome the new Beta Club inductees. They spoke about the importance of roots and elaborated on the four pillars of Beta Club: achievement, character, service, and leadership. Mrs. Oswald (5 years) and Mrs. Price (35 years) were also present to receive awards for their years of service.

During the Beta Club Induction, the current leaders lit candles, recited poems and invited the inductees to join the club.

Congratulations to the newest members of the National Senior Beta Club, who were inducted yesterday.

We appreciate all the students, families, teachers, administrators, and community partners who participated and attended the MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. A special thanks to Mrs. Audrey Patterson for putting this event together. We also want to acknowledge JLP Graphix, Rene' Williams-Hale, and D.T.H. Protective Service L.L.C. for sponsoring this event. Congratulations to our winners: 1st Place: Kinsley Frazier - 5th grade 2nd Place: Heaven Tinsley-Hay - 5th grade 3rd Place: Sofia Millan - 3rd Place Honorable Mention: Memphis Robinson (5th grade); Nevaeh Tinsley-Hay (5th grade); Nevaeh Gibbs (3rd grade); Landon Gibbs (3rd Grade)

Our MLK Jr. Oratory Competition showcased 3rd- 5th grade students. Each contestant gave a moving speech and emotional performance. Thank you to our sponsors Rene Williams-Hale, D.T.H Protective Service L.L.C., and JLP Graphix for making this event possible. Placement: 1st Place: Kinsley Frazier - 5th grade 2nd Place: Heaven Tinsley-Hay - 5th grade 3rd Place: Sofia Millan - 3rd Place Honorable Mention: Memphis Robinson (5th grade); Nevaeh Tinsley-Hay (5th grade); Nevaeh Gibbs (3rd grade); Landon Gibbs (3rd Grade)

We are so excited to share that one of our students, Shamiah O'banner, has been selected for the SCRWA Pre-Apprenticeship Program! Yesterday was her first day working for the Town of Allendale. We would like to thank Mrs. Blake and Councilwoman Fitts for providing this opportunity for our scholars.

Final reminder that this evening we will be holding the annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition at 6:00 PM in the Allendale-Fairfax Multipurpose Room. In honor of the legendary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 3rd-5th grade students will present speeches with the overarching theme of "Making the Dream a Reality." This event is open to the public and is a great way to celebrate Black history.

Let's recognize our February Students of the Month! Their hard work and good deeds deserve to be acknowledged! Chanston Hammonds Zion Jones Katelyn Orizu London Outing Jasmyn Penn Khole Summers Patience Tyler

Congratulations to our February Teachers of the Month! We appreciate your dedication and commitment to Allendale County Schools! Support Person of the Month: Laverne Mikell AFES: Willie Johnson AFMS: Trust Dabangana AFHS: Shirley Jennings