Allendale County Schools

We have an exciting week ahead here at ACSD, so here is our Superintendent Dr. Vallerie Cave with some important announcements and reminders! https://fb.watch/uNl0S6eAqx/

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

If you want to be a part of our 2024 Homecoming Parade, time is winding down! The last day to return entry forms is Monday, September 23rd, no exceptions! Line up begins at 4:30 PM on Gum Street and the parade will begin at 5:30 PM. If you want to represent yourself or a group you are affiliated with, this is the perfect opportunity! For any questions or concerns, please contact Christine Brown at 839-529-4139 or Brownc@acs.k12.sc.us.

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

HOMECOMING PARADE Let’s celebrate our Tigers as a community! SEPTEMBER 26 who can participate? Churches Businesses Organizations Alumni Officials BONFIRE Allendale county schools #TogetherWeCanDoThis For more info, please contact Mrs. Christine Brown, Literacy Coach @ 839-529-4139 or Brownc@acs.k12.sc.us starts 5:30 pm GUM STREET AFTERWARDS

Allendale-Fairfax High School Homecoming Parade Entry Form Date of Parade: October 6, 2023 @ 5:00pm Organization Name: _________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (State & Zip) Contact Number: (Office) _____________________________ (Cell) _____________________________________ Email Address: (required) _____________________________________________ # of Participants ________ Please describe the parade unit (example: float, vehicle, pedestrians, animals, etc.). This information is essential and required by law enforcement in order to ensure the safety and protection of all participants and spectators. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE MUST BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR VEHICLES AND FLOATS. You may have candy for children, but for safety reasons, please walk along the curbs and gently toss candy to children. All forms must be returned to the Allendale-Fairfax School by September 25, 2023. No application will be accepted after the deadline date. You will receive information and instructions prior to the event via email. For those groups and organizations with concerns, please direct matters of interest to Mr. Coby Brandyburg at BrandyburgC@acs.k12.sc.us or 803-584-2311, Mrs. Christine Brown at Brownc@acs.k12.sc.us or 803-529-4139, Ms. Jessica Kinard at KinardJ@acs.k12.sc.us or 803-584-2311, Ms. Patty Dopson at DopsonP@acs.k12.sc.us, or 803-584-2311, or Ms. Helen Maxwell at MaxwellH@acs.k12.sc.us or 803-584-2311. Responsible Party Signature ______________________________________________ Date ________________

In honor of homecoming, Allendale County Schools will be hosting its' 1st Annual Homecoming Cook-off! Participants can choose from one of three categories: grilled meats, side dishes, and or desserts. Only one dish from each category will be crowned the Grill Master, Sweet Treat Champ, and Best Kickin' Fixin'. Each tailgate spot comes with one free entry. If you do not have a tailgate spot or want to enter additional dishes, the cost is $75 per entry. Dishes must be completed by 6PM and judging will start at the beginning of the 3rd quarter. Winners will receive a cash prize and free entry to home games. Please sign up using the link: https://forms.office.com/r/1HaPuAEZ0k?origin=lprLink or scan the QR code at the bottom right on the flyer. This is a great way to support our athletics and show off your culinary skills! We can't wait to taste your dishes and see who is the best cook in Allendale!

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

Allendale County Schools BBQ COOKOFF SEPT 27 ENTRY $75 TIGER STADIUM Judging will begin at start of 3rd Quarter Dishes must be completed by 6PM Entry free is waived if you purchase a tailgate spot. Each additional entry is $75. To register, use the QR code or contact Coach Coby Brandyburg

Join us for our September Board/Community Meeting on Monday, September 23rd at 6 PM in the Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School Gymnasium. Superintendent Dr. Vallerie Cave will be honoring staff and scholars with exemplary performance and behavior for the month of August. We will hear important updates regarding finances, academics, and CV Bing. Please come out to stay informed about our district.

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

m EETING Hosted by Superintendent Dr. Vallerie Cave BOARD monday september 23 at afes gymnasium starts at 06:00pm student recognitions staff recognitions academic updates policy updates cv bing update Allendale County Schools Topics Community

Congratulations to the Allendale-Fairfax Middle School Football team for their 38-6 victory over the Estill Gators on yesterday!

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

Tiger Family, tailgate spots are now on sale for only $75! Purchase a tailgate spot for you and your class, friends, and or family to enjoy during our homecoming game on September 27th at 7:30 PM. Plus, each tailgate spot comes with a FREE entry into our Homecoming Cook-off. Please contact Coby Brandyburg at brandyburgc@acs.k12.sc.us or 803-584-2311 to secure your spot by September 23rd.

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

RULEs NO ALCOHOL on the premises No selling of food or drinks Each spot must be cleaned before leaving PURCHASING A SPOT DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY, YOU MUST STILL PURCHASE A TICKET. EACH TAILGATE SPOT COMES WITH ONE FREE ENTRY TO OUR COOK OFF COMPETITION. EACH ADDITIONAL ENTRY IS $25. tailgAte setup closes at 6pm game starts at 7:30pm ***Violators will be forced to leave without a refund Tailgate spot $75 due by sept 23rd september 27 7:30 pm TAILGATE HOMECOMING Join Us foR

Homecoming is less than two weeks away! Gear up for a week of spirit days and activities leading up to the big game on Friday, September 27th at 7:30 PM.

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

FOOTBALL HOMECOMING TANGATE SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 TIGERS VS GATORS 7:30 PM TIGER STADIUM TICKETS $8 | TAILGATE $75

SPIRIT DAYS 23 SEPTEMBER GHOST OF DECADES PAST Select the decade you would like to represent 70s, 80s, or the 90's. 24 SEPTEMBER TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY Students will dress like teachers and teachers will dress like students. 25 SEPTEMBER FASHION DISASTER Mix and match your fashion styles. 26 SEPTEMBER SPIRIT DAY Show your spirit in your Tiger wear! 27 SEPTEMBER CAMP CAMO Wear your camouflage gear as we go into the lake to hunt for the GATORS! Allendale County Schools

In honor of International Dot Day, students at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School wore colorful dots and spots to commemorate "The Dot" written by Peter H. Reynolds.

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

Our Tigers are gearing up for tonight's away game against Great Falls at 7:30 PM. Wish us luck and cheer us on!

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

Dear 8th and 9th Grade Parents and Students, We will be holding a meeting on September 10th at 5:30 PM in the AFHS Cafeteria to discuss recent conflicts. We are hoping that with the assistance of school administrators, local officers, and your help we can reach a solution. Please come out to get involved and reunite our community!

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

MEETING STUDENT/PARENT We are calling on the 8th and 9th grade parents and students to come together so we can clarify and resolve recent conflicts. Meet other parents Learn ways to help your child manage conflict Discuss with administrators Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 5:30 PM Allendale-Fairfax High School Cafeteria Let's reunite to stop the violence! Topic: Behavior & Expectations www.acs.k12.sc.us #TogetherWeCanDoThis Reunite. Rebuild.Redefine.

Support our Mighty Tigers by traveling with our team to Great Falls tonight at 7:30PM!

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOLS FOOTBALL GAME SEPTEMBER 6 2024 7:30 PM AWAY GREAT FALLS HIGH SCHOOL 411 SUNSET AVENUE GREAT FALLS SC 29055 TOGETHERWECANDOTHIS

Allendale-Fairfax Homecoming is less than one month away! Join us for a week of festivities leading up to the big game on September 27th at 7:30PM. We will have a tailgate, cook-off, and announce our 2024 Homecoming Court. Let's get ready for the game of the season! #TogetherWeCanDoThis

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

September is Attendance Awareness Month! We will be hosting events, activities, and contests to promote the importance of coming to school. Please visit our Attendance & Truancy Page for more updates and information: https://www.acs.k12.sc.us/page/attendance-truancy

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

ATTENDANGE MATTERS Missing a day of school here and there may not seem like much, but absences add up! When a student misses -→ydays a amontn.. They will miss 20 DAYS a year. They will miss 30 HOURS of math over the school year. They will miss 60 HOURS of reading & writing over the school year. They will miss over 1 YEAR of school by graduation. When a student misses mona. They will miss 40 DAYS a year. They will miss 60 HOURS of math over the school year. They will miss 120 HOURS of reading & writing over the school year. They will miss over 2 YEARS of school by graduation.

Come out to support your Fighting Tigers as they go up against the Hampton County Hurricanes tomorrow in Hampton at 7:30 PM! We recommend you purchase your tickets online for $8 because admission will be $10 at the gate. Let's go Tigers! #TogetherWeCanDoThis

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

The AFHS Cosmetology Class hosts a monthly salon clinic where students service members of the public at an affordable price. Styles range from braids, blow-outs, to ponytails and they also offer facial and nail services. The first date of the clinic will be September 14th, so make sure to book an appointment!

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

AFHS SALON CLINIC: PAGE 1 AFHS C O S M E T O L O G Y WALKNI- S SALONCLINIC SERVICES OFFERED SHAMPOO AND SILK PRESS HAIR TREATMENT WITH STEAMER HAIRCUT/ TRIM MANICURE PEON ER FACIAL STARTER LOCS LOCS RETWIST BRAID EXTENSIONS (must be present at 9:00am) WGI INSTALATION FACIAL WAXING LASHES Services are performed by cosmetology students at alow s licensed professional Cosmetology Instructo September 14 Oclober 19 r me e b Nv o 2 3 December 21 SALON DATES January 1 February 8 March 8 April 12 May 17 For appointments call (839) 529-4183 3581 Alendale-Fairfac Hway, Fairfax, CS

AFHS Cosmetology -Salon Clinic Pricelist Shampoo + Style_ Shampoo/Flat Iron (Relaxed Hair) Shampoo/Roller Set shampoo/Silk Press Shampoo/Extended Ponytail Hair Maintenance beep Conditioning Treatment w/ Steamer Cut / Trim $30 $30 $35 $35 $25 $10 Color Semi-Permanent Permanent Color Highlights Lightner w/ Semi Facial Basic Facial Facial Waxing Mani & Pedi Manicure w/ Polish Pedicure w/ Polish Braids & Extensions Braid Style (with no added hair) Braid W/ Extensions Quick Weave Wig Installation $20 $25 $30 $40 S15 su each areal $20 $25 $25 $35+ $40 $50 LOCS Locs (start) Locs (Re-twisD Lashes Strips Clusters $40+ $25+ $5-10 $25

The JROTC Tiger Battalion will be holding a ceremony on 9/11 to honor the lives lost on that day. The program will be held in the AFHS gymnasium and will begin at 9:00 AM. We invite anyone from the public who wants to remember the victims and heroes of the tragedy.

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

ALLENDALE-FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL JROTC TIGER BATTALION Remembrance September lith honors the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent victims who died in the September 11, 2001, terror attacks. **** **** ALLENDALE-FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM 大女女女大大女女一大 WEDNESDAY II SEPT 2024 9:00 A.M. 文女文大文文大一大（大大 "NEVER FORGET"

We are honored that our partner, FullMind, did a case study on how their virtual teachers have benefitted our district. Thanks to FullMind, we are able to supply our scholars with some of the best instruction, even with the rural teacher shortage we're currently facing. Watch this video to see how FullMind has impacted our district: https://www.fullmindlearning.com/

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

We are making impressive strides! Dr. Miller discussed the successes of our hiring initiatives and how we have recently filled over 30 positions! It was announced that Mrs. Badger, Dr. Miller, Mrs. Davis, and Mrs. Grant worked together to secure a grant worth nearly $250,000 to address truancy issues. We also celebrated two of our middle school students, Tyrese Hammond and Lucy Krebs. They attended the Governor's School of Science and Mathematics Summer Camp thanks to a scholarship.

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

At our August Board/Community Meeting, early test scores were revealed. Dr. Cave addressed changes to our calendar, policies, and code of conduct. Mrs. Grant delivered the financial report and announced our budget has been approved by State Superintendent Ellen Weaver. Over the Summer, there were several conferences and retreats that our staff attended. They gave a brief update discussing their experiences and takeaways.

4 months ago, ACSD Communications

Dear Parents and Guardians, we are experiencing issues with our heating and cooling system at Allendale-Fairfax Middle and High School. In order to ensure our children are comfortable, tomorrow, August 27th 2024 will be a dress down day for only these students. Please make sure that students wear school appropriate clothing that adheres to and follows the dress code policy. Students that do not adhere to the dress code policy will be asked to make parental contact. In the meantime, box fans will be provided in every classroom. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to rectify this as soon as possible. Dress Code: Tops: No cutoff/midriff shirts or tank tops Bottoms: No tears, holes or rips are allowed. Skirts and shorts must be fingertip length. Shoes: No crocs Accessories: No inappropriate headwear

5 months ago, ACSD Communications