Purchase fresh fruit that’s good for your taste buds and music to our ears! The AFMHS Chorus and Band are selling fruits to support their trip to New York. We are accepting orders until November 13th and the fruit will be delivered the week of December 8th, just in time for the holidays! You can order directly from a chorus or band student, or buy online using this link: https://FreshFruitOrder.org/thesoundofaf

Our Mindful Moment this week gets us in touch with our five senses! We can use our sense of touch, taste, sight, smell, and sound to practice mindfulness and ground ourselves. Check out our video to see what our Climate Specialist Ms. Nelson calls the, "5,4,3,2,1 method" https://youtu.be/W_1gHoGo5cE

Join us on November 7th for a Thanksgiving-inspired lunch that will fill both your heart and your plate! Share a special meal with your student and savor our turkey with rice and gravy, cranberry sauce, and warm buttered rolls. No walk-ins will be accepted, so reserve your spot before November 4th by RSVPing and sending your $8 payment. It’s a small price for a memorable meal and quality time with your child!

Our Parenting Partners Graduation Ceremony is happening next week on November 6th at 6 PM in the AFES Cafeteria! Join us as we celebrate the amazing parents who completed all six workshops! This program equips families with valuable tools for positive communication and effective discipline which helps them better support their scholars. This builds the relationship between home and school and helps our scholars thrive academically!

Tiger Family come on out for our last region game of the season! As promised, admission will be only $1 so that everyone can come out to fill the stands and celebrate our Seniors! The game will be at 7:30 PM at the Tiger Stadium, and we will be honoring all of our Fall Senior athletes during halftime. Let's support our Tigers as they fight for a home playoff game for the first round!

Parents and Families, we invite you to come join us at AFES for a Thanksgiving Meal on November 7th! We will have a holiday inspired meal including turkey & gravy, dressing, collard greens, and yams! Each guest must RSVP and send their payment of $8 by November 4th to participate. Celebrate the season of thanks with your student while you enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our Food & Nutrition team.

Don't forget to join us tonight at 6:00 PM in the AFHS Multipurpose Room for our October Board/Community Meeting. We will be celebrating our scholars who had perfect attendance last month and revealing the winner of our Attendance Video Contest. There are some important updates on our board policies and Naming Committee, so come out to stay informed! Last but not least, we will recognize our Superintendent's Staff and Students of the Month!

Support our choral and band programs by purchasing from their fresh fruit fundraiser! Our musical scholars are accepting orders now until November 13th. All proceeds will benefit their trip to New York in April 2026. Don’t miss out on the taste of freshness and the sound of music!

Happy National Principals Month to Ms. Audrey Patterson at our elementary school! Mrs. Patterson is a devoted and passionate educator who has been in our district for over five years. She consistently goes above and beyond, always helping and supporting others when needed. Thank you, Ms. Patterson, for your hard work, positivity, and dedication you pour into our district!

Get ready for another Mindful Moment! This week’s session focuses on Mindful Listening so we encourage you use headphones while watching the video: https://youtu.be/TQnFkbakEUY

Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. McNeely, and Ms. Patterson attended the South Carolina Association of Title I Administrators Conference this week. As part of this professional development experience, they participated in breakout sessions and heard from inspiring speakers, including Bryon Garrett. “It reminded us that missing resources can be emotional, social, or physical, not just financial, and that teachers can make small moves that make a big difference,” shared Mrs. McNeely. She added that the conference emphasized “the human side of education” and encouraged educators to spark students’ curiosity about learning rather than simply focusing on checklists. The conference also helped prepare our team for upcoming changes, simplified the auditing process, and reinforced the importance of building meaningful connections.









Today Erik Cork is at AFES, instructing our younger students the foundations of writing. He incorporates music and movement to get our students engaged and excited! His interactive teaching style encourages our kids to take an interest in writing and to sharpen their skills. His visits have revived our scholars' thirst for knowledge and his teachings have inspired our teachers!










Parents, if your child has received a letter we invite you to attend our Board/Community Meeting on Monday at 6:00 PM in the AFHS Multipurpose Room. We will be recognizing over 200 students for perfect attendance during the month of September in honor of Attendance Awareness Month. We will also announce the winner of our Attendance Video Contest! Come out to support our students for their achievements!

Dr. Dandy is our knowledgeable and dedicated principal at Allendale-Fairfax Middle School. She has been part of our district for three years and has helped our students grow into better scholars and well-rounded young adults. Through her engaging activities, fun events, and unwavering support, she inspires excellence every day. We are grateful for the innovation and creativity she brings to our school community! #NationalPrincipalMonth

Our Parenting Partners will be having their graduation ceremony on November 6th at 6PM in the AFES Cafeteria. This is a moment to recognize the dedication of our parents who completed all six workshops. This program teaches parents how to discipline and communicate effectively so that they can better support our scholars. Parenting Partners helps bridge the gap between school and home collaboration, building stronger connections and empowering families to help every child thrive.

Our Tigers are traveling to Bamberg County tonight to play the Red Raiders at 7 PM. Fresh off of their first win of the season, we're hoping our players can keep up the momentum. Let's wish them luck and cheer them on!

Please join us for our October Board/Community Meeting on Monday, October 27th at 6:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room! This month we will be recognizing our scholars who had perfect attendance for September and recognizing the winner of our Attendance Video Contest. There will be updates regarding our Naming Committee and board policies. We hope you will come out to see our Staff and Students of the Month be acknowledged!

We are grateful to Erik Cork for stopping by and hosting a writing workshop for our middle school students. He taught skills such as effective writing, creative speaking, and active learning. Mr. Cork showed our students the power of music and how it can translate to academics. He was able to capture our students attention, so that they can grow a passion for productive writing and communicating.










Our students are hard at work in our Welding CTE class! Students gain hands-on experience with industry tools while learning the precision, safety, and standards that welding demands. Whether they pursue a career or just discover a new passion, we do our best to shape them for the future. We are proud to say students can graduate with a Certificate in Welding under our CTE program!









In honor of National Principal Month we want to recognize Ms. Darlene Hall, our principal at Allendale-Fairfax High School. Ms. Hall has been dedicated to our district for over a decade and leads with pride, humility and passion. She puts our scholars first and cares about their success and futures. We thank you for the countless hours and tireless efforts you put in everyday!

