Allendale County Schools

We are so thankful to the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority for donating 19 coats to students at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary!

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The Lady Tigers took down the Ridgeland Jaguars on Friday. The final score was 51-41.

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Algebra I Students who met attendance, preparation, and participation requirements celebrated with a party, doughnuts, and hot cocoa! This event was put together by the Algebra I Collaborative including Dr. Miller, Mrs. Patterson, and Mrs. Davis.

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The 2023 Angel Tree Program at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary was a success! We are so grateful to our local sponsors for blessing our students with gifts and making sure that each child has a happy holiday!

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Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School 2023 Christmas Angel Tree Program Special thanks to the following for making this years christmas Angel Tree Program a huge success: The Staff of Allendale-Fairfax Elementary Mrs. Stephanie Rouse Mrs. Crystal Isham Ms. Tiffine Forester Riley Forestry (Isacc & Christina Riley) The Allendale IGA Farm Bureau The First Baptist Church of Allendale. S.C. Renewal Faith Ministries

Catherine Russell and Patricia Hall of the Walterboro Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta donated books to Allendale-Fairfax Elementary.

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Catherine Russell and Patricia Hall from the Walterboro Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta mrs leath

Today the Middle School held a party for students who showed improvement on their iReady Test Scores! The party had different games and stations like Dodgeball, UNO, Jenga, Basketball, and Connect 4 more!

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The AFHS JROTC and American Red Cross will have a Blood Drive on January 19th in the AFHS Multipurpose Room. Blood donations will be taken from 8:45 AM - 2:45 PM and all donors will receive a free gift card and tshirt.

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American Red Cross SICKLE CELL FIGHTER HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Did you know? In the U.S., it is estimated that over 100,000 people have sickle cell disease— most are of African descent and will require regular blood transfusions to help manage their disease. Many individuals who are Black have unique protein structures on their red blood cells that make their donations the most compatible blood, with reduced risk of complications, to help patients with sickle cell disease. Empowering youth to help patients with sickle cell disease. The American Red Cross Sickle Cell Fighter High School Scholarship program is a student scholarship program that will reward schools that successfully collect blood from donors who are Black, supporting the goal of helping sickle cell patients by diversifying the blood supply, while also promoting access to, and diversity in higher education. The top ten high schools in the country that host at least one blood drive and collect the most units from donors who self-identify as African American (minimum of 50) this school year, will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship. How to get involved Schedule Red Cross blood drives between July 1—June 30. If your school is one of the top ten high schools in the country with the most total productive units from Red Cross self-identified African American donors, the Red Cross will provide a $5,000 monetary award to be used for an educational scholarship at an establishment of higher education for a select recipient. Representatives from your school will determine the scholarship recipient based on Red Cross recommended criteria. The scholarship will be awarded in the recipient’s name to the institution of higher education that the student will attend. Scholarship recipients will be encouraged to continue to support the Red Cross by hosting blood drives while in college. The scholarship distribution process must be completed by the sponsoring high school. Forthcoming information will be provided to recipient schools. By participating in the Sickle Cell Fighter High School Scholarship Program, your high school can help build a stronger community now, and for many years to come. RedCrossBlood.org/SCFScholarship | 1-800-RED CROSS | 1-800-733-2767 *Terms and conditions apply. © 2021 The American Red Cross | 2021-APL-1162 | 318601-86 MS

American Red Cross Why Is Blood Donor Diversity Important? The most compatible blood match for patients receiving blood transfusions often comes from donors of the same race or similar ethnicity. The more frequently someone receives blood transfusions, the more important a close blood type match becomes. A patient's immune system will form antibodies against donated blood that does not closely match their own blood type. To help avoid transfusion-related complications, a patient is more likely to find the most compatible blood match from a donor of the same race or similar ethnicity. Now more than ever, the American Red Cross needs the help of blood donors who are Black. In the United States, it is estimated that over 100,000 people have sickle cell disease, and the disease affects 1 out of every 365 Black or African American births. A single patient with sickle cell disease can require multiple blood transfusions each year to treat complications from sickle cell disease. Some may need as many as 100 units per year. Blood donors who are Black play a critical role in helping people with sickle cell disease, which primarily affects individuals who are Black or African American. Patients with this disease may rely on regular blood transfusions throughout their lives. It is essential that the blood they receive be the most compatible match possible, from someone of the same race or similar ethnicity. While 13% of the U.S. population is Black, less than 3% of Red Cross blood donors self-identify as African American. Right now, there aren't enough blood donors to meet the urgent need for blood for patients with sickle cell disease. Act Today! Schedule an appointment to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, using the Red Cross Blood Donor app, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or by enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Bring a friend! Many people say they've never donated blood because they've never been asked. Take the first step and invite a friend or family member to join you in giving the gift of life. Set up a virtual blood drive on RedCrossBlood.org/ SleevesUp and encourage others to donate. 909 The American Red Cross | 9091-API-0491 | 318601-41-MS Just the Facts Blood types are inherited, much like eye color. You may be familiar with the A, B, O and AB blood types. That's only the beginning. There are over 600 known antigens, proteins on your red blood cells, that determine blood type. Some antigens are more commonly found in donations from blood donors who are Black, including C-, E- and K- antigens. C-, E-, K- blood is the most requested blood type for a patient with sickle cell disease. You don't need to know your blood type to give blood. The Red Cross tests and types all blood donations to ensure the most compatible match for patients. 1-800-RED CROSS RedCrossBlood.org/OurBlood #BlackBloodDonorsNeeded

Reminder that you can save a dollar on admission and support mental health by wearing lime green or purple to tonight's basketball game at 6:30 PM. There will also be resources available, so please come out to support our Tigers and the cause!

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af HIGH SCHOOL INVITES YOU ITO CELEBRATE MENTAL ALLENDALE WEAR LIME GREEN MENTAL HEALTH AWARENES US. RISTAS WEAR PURPLE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS DECEMBER 15, 2023 @ 6:30PM INFORMATION ON ACCESSING RESOURCES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED WEAR LIME GREEN OR PURPLE TO RECEIVE $1 OFF OF ADMISSION PRICE

Allendale County Schools, Special Education Department FINAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESTROY RECORDS Today, December 15, 2023, Allendale County Schools Special Education Department, 3249 Allendale-Fairfax Hwy, Fairfax, SC 29827, will be destroying the Special Education Records of students whose special education services ended more than five years ago. For more information or to arrange pick up of records, you may call Mrs. Tenia Creech at (803) 584-4603, ext. 1130. These records will not be shipped. An individual 18 years of age or older, unless adjudicated, must request his/her own records. Proper identification is required. After December 15, 2023, if no one has retrieved the records, the Department of Special Education will assume that they wish for the records to be destroyed.

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ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CHANGING THE HEADLINES. ALLENDALE FORWARD MEMO TO: From: Dates Message Former Special Education Students of ACS M.r James Carter, Director of Special Services ye October 31, 2023 intent to Destroy Inactive Records in accordance with state law, on Friday, December 15, 2023, Allendale County Schools, Special Education Department, 3249 Allendale-Fairtax hwy, Fairfax, so 29827, will be destroying special Education records of students whose special education services have ended and/or students who have left the school System more than five years ago. Destruction of records is the best protection against improper and unauthorized disclosure. However, the records may be needed by you or your child for social security benefits or other purposes. Please be advised that should you so desire, you have the option of retaining your educational records for your own personal files by calling (803) 584-4603, ext. 1130 to schedule an appointment for record pick up. An individual 18 years of age or older, unless adjudicated, must request his/her own records; proper identification is required. Records will not b e shipped. After December 15, 2023, it no one has retrieved the records, the Department of Special Education will assume that they wish for the records to be destroyed and will proceed under the guidelines outlined above. RECEIVED NOV2 2023 SuperintendentsOffice Approved vc

Algebra I students enjoyed playing games with their mentors Dr. Cave, Dr. Miller, and Mrs. Patterson. This is part of the Algebra I Collaborative which is designed to help tutor and motivate students taking Algebra I.

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mrs patterson helping a student play monopoly

students and dr. miller playing phase 10

Students who missed either their Algebra 1 or English 2 EOCEP, will be making up their exam today. This concludes our Fall EOCEP Testing for 2023.

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Allendale-Fairfax High School EOCEP Testing Date Algebra 1 | December 13, 2023 English 2 | December 14, 2023 MAKE-UP EOCEp December 15, 2023 ALLENDALE - FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL 3581 AllendaleFairfax Hwy. Fairfax, SC 29827 FOR MORE INFO CALL 803-584-2311

Today, students will be taking their English 2 EOCEP. Students who missed an EOCEP can make up their test tomorrow, December 15th.

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Please join us in our effort to bring awareness to the importance of mental health by wearing lime green to our basketball game on Friday, December 15th at 6:30 PM. Wearing lime green or purple (for suicide awareness) will earn you a dollar off the admission price.

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NAMI SOUTH CAROLINA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH #SAMEHERE, HAYDEN HURST FAMILY FOUNDATION & HILINSKI'S HOPE GO LIME GREEN Mental Health Matters Bringing mental health awareness into the lime light at high school athletic events throughout South Carolina. GO LIME GREEN at: Allendale-Fairfax High School VS. Ridgeland High School 15 Dec 2023, 6:30 PM We all have mental health. Let's talk about it. Visit namisc.org/golimegreen for game schedule & webinar registration.

LET'S BRING MENTAL WELLNESS INTO THE LIME LIGHT GO LIME GREEN at: Allendale-Fairfax High School VS. Ridgeland High School 15 Dec 2023, 6:30 PM What else you can do: • wear lime green • talk about mental health • attend a mental health webinar GO F LIME GREEN Mental Health Matters namisc.org/golimegreen to register for upcoming webinars @NAMIEnding the Silence @nAmI South Carolina #Same Here 나 HAYDEN FAMILY HILINSKI'S HOPE

Today was Grinch day at the middle and high schools, so the Grinch stopped by. While here, he stole some books, visited a class, and snuck up on Mrs. Jacobs!

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Today students will be tested on Algebra 1 for the EOCEP. Tomorrow's subject is English 2.

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Reminder that EOCEP Testing will begin tomorrow, December 13th and last through December 15th

Parents and guardians, please be reminded that tomorrow we will be having our virtual Volunteer Orientation at 5:30 PM via Zoom. Register with this link: https://forms.office.com/r/dWLUT36t3K

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VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOLS HELP OUR SCHOOLS BY BECOMING A VOLUNTEER! Two Dates: December 13th @ 5:30 pm via Zoom Meeting ID: 814 1548 4695 Passcode: 653092 Scan the QR Code to Register January 10th @ 9:00 am Face-to-Face AFHS - Multipurpose Room Volunteer Orientation Registration 2023-24 For more information: Contact: Audrey Patterson 803-584-4603 battersona@acs.k12.sc.us

Reminder that EOCEP Testing will begin tomorrow, December 13th with the Algebra 1 exam. Please be mindful of the students taking this test so that they can succeed!

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We are so thankful to have received a generous grant from Power:Ed to our Original Six Afterschool Program! Our students and administrators are excited for the opportunities that this grant will provide!

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children holding check with administrators and original six representatives

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Allendale County Schools, Special Education Department NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESTROY RECORDS On December 15, 2023, Allendale County Schools Special Education Department, 3249 Allendale-Fairfax Hwy, Fairfax, SC 29827, will be destroying the Special Education Records of students whose special education services ended more than five years ago. For more information or to arrange pick up of records, you may call Mrs. Tenia Creech at (803) 584-4603, ext. 1130. These records will not be shipped. An individual 18 years of age or older, unless adjudicated, must request his/her own records. Proper identification is required. After December 15, 2023, if no one has retrieved the records, the Department of Special Education will assume that they wish for the records to be destroyed.

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