Dear Parents and Guardians, Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Idalia and the advisement of the Emergency Readiness Team, Allendale County School District has made a decision regarding plans for the remainder of the week. As previously stated, today will be a half day for both staff and students with the following schedule:
· Allendale Fairfax Elementary School - 12:30 p.m.
· Allendale Fairfax Middle School - 1:15 p.m.
· Allendale Fairfax High School - 1:16 p.m.
According to our Emergency Readiness Team and the most recent weather updates, Hurricane Idalia may still have strong winds and heavy rain as it arrives in South Carolina this evening which could affect our area into early Thursday morning.
Therefore, no students or staff will report to campus on Thursday, August 31, 2023. All athletic events, after-school programs, and extracurricular activities on Wednesday after 12 p.m. and Thursday, August 31, 2023, are canceled or rescheduled. Once we have determined a schedule regarding Friday, September 1, 2023, we will notify you immediately.
This was a difficult decision to make as we understand that these sudden changes may be an inconvenience, but we prioritize the safety of our staff and students. The weather can be unpredictable so we will continue to monitor the storm with the assistance of our Emergency Readiness team. We appreciate their support in helping us make informed decisions in these emergency situations. In the meantime, please continue to monitor local news stations and our social media. Please be cautious and take measures to protect yourself and your family from the possible effects of the storm.
Dear Parents and Guardians, Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Idalia and the advisement of the Emergency Readiness Team, Allendale County School District has made a decision regarding plans for the remainder of the week. According to our Emergency Readiness Team and the most recent weather updates, Hurricane Idalia may still have strong winds and heavy rain as it arrives in South Carolina this evening which could affect our area into early Thursday morning. Therefore, no students or staff will report to campus on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Athletic events, after-school programs, and extracurricular activities on Wednesday after 12 p.m. and Thursday, August 31, 2023, are canceled or rescheduled. Once we have determined a schedule regarding Friday, September 1, 2023, we will notify you immediately. This was a difficult decision to make as we understand that these sudden changes may be an inconvenience, but we prioritize the safety of our staff and students. The weather can be unpredictable so we will continue to monitor the storm with the assistance of our Emergency Readiness team. We appreciate their support in helping us make informed decisions in these emergency situations. In the meantime, please continue to monitor local news stations and our social media. Please be cautious and take measures to protect yourself and your family from the possible effects of the storm.
Reminder that tomorrow, August 31st we are having our Allendale-Fairfax Middle School Open House from 5:00 PM-6:15PM. We look forward to seeing our parents and scholars.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are currently monitoring the weather reports as well as meeting with the Emergency Readiness Team to remain ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia. We will keep you informed.
Please continue to watch your local news station for weather updates.
Please join the Equity and Excellence Program tomorrow, Saturday, August 26, 2023 at their Statewide Back to School Parent Leadership Conference from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This event will be held at the Brookland Banquet & Conference Center in West Columbia at 1066 Sunset Blvd. The goal is to equip parents with the knowledge and tools they need to be effective partners in their child(ren) education. The conference will cover a range of important topics, including IEPs, 504 plans, healthy living, mental health/stress management, financial literacy, education laws, and more. You can register for free using this link: www.shorturl.at/dCR48.
Don't forget to join us for our Allendale-Fairfax Middle School Open House next Thursday, August 31st from 5:00 PM-6:15PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
Reminder that parents and guardians are invited to attend the Statewide Back to School Parent Leadership Conference on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This event will be held at the Brookland Banquet & Conference Center in West Columbia at 1066 Sunset Blvd. The goal is to equip parents with the knowledge and tools they need to be effective partners in their child(ren) education. The conference will cover a range of important topics, including IEPs, 504 plans, healthy living, mental health/stress management, financial literacy, education laws, and more. You can register for free using this link: www.shorturl.at/dCR48.
Please remember that our Allendale-Fairfax Middle School Open House is on Thursday, August 31st from 5:00-6:15 PM.
Please review the Student Arrival, Dismissal, & Withdrawal Policy
On the behalf of the Equity and Excellence Program, we would like to invite parents and guardians to attend their Statewide Back to School Parent Leadership Conference on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This event will be held at the Brookland Banquet & Conference Center in West Columbia at 1066 Sunset Blvd. The goal is to equip parents with the knowledge and tools they need to be effective partners in their child(ren) education. The conference will cover a range of important topics, including IEPs, 504 plans, healthy living, mental health/stress management, financial literacy, education laws, and more. You can register for free using this link: www.shorturl.at/dCR48.
Parents and scholars please join us for the Allendale-Fairfax Middle School Open House on Thursday, August 31st from 5:00-6:15 PM.
School is back in session and we want our students to succeed! This is why our district has partnered with Paper to offer free virtual tutoring. Students can access Paper via the app in ClassLink. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Davis by Phone: 803-584-4603 Ext. 1116 or Email: davistj@acs.k12.sc.us
The tables turned when several of our teachers and administrators became learners for a day. They expanded their knowledge by attending our Summer Institute workshops in English, Science, or Math. The collaboration fostered and knowledge absorbed will be passed on to our students in the classroom this year.
Parent Letter
Cell Phone Policy & Dress Code
Open House Information
Dear Allendale-Fairfax Family,
As we enter this school year, I want to express to you that my deepest desire is to ensure that each of you have a very successful school year. I am honored and feel privileged to be your principal this school year. For all students returning to Allendale-Fairfax Middle School, welcome back! For those new to Allendale-Fairfax Middle School, I welcome you into a close-knit and prideful family that will take you to the next level in your education. Now it is time to look forward to a wonderful new school year as we are “Anchored in Achievement” at Allendale-Fairfax Middle School!
In preparation for the new school year, we have provided some important “need to know” information.
The First Day of School is Tuesday, August 1st.
Student’s School Day is 7:50am-3:15pm.
Breakfast is 7:30-7:50am.
OPEN HOUSE is Thursday, August 31st 5:00-6:15pm
Please be sure to have your child/children are here on time. Students who arrive after 7:50am must sign-in at the office with a parent.
I am honored to be the Principal of Allendale-Fairfax Middle School and look forward to serving the students, staff, parents, and community. Best wishes for a wonderful school year!
Kindest Regards,
Dr. Donna Dandy, Principal
All students must complete online registration by Friday 07/28/2023. Registration links can be found below and snap codes are located in the registration email that each parent received.
PEBT benefits will be awarded based on information from the 23-24 online student registration. August 5, 2023 is the deadline for updated information for PEBT benefits.
New Students Registration Link: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/Login?ReturnUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fregistration.powerschool.com%2Ffamily%2Fdirectaction&AutoLogOut=False
Returning Students Registration Link: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/message?code=actionprivate
ACSD Parents and Guardians,
Please note that there has been a delay in the initial distribution of the P-EBT cards for Summer 2023. The first set of cards is now scheduled to be sent out on September 8, 2023. Kindly anticipate a period of about 15 business days after this date for the cards to be delivered to your mailboxes.
For any address updates, we encourage you to visit the DSS portal by August 10, 2023. You can make necessary changes at: https://benefitsportal.dss.sc.gov/#/pebt/addressverification.
To be eligible for these benefits, students must have been enrolled and present in school for the final 20 days of the 2022-23 academic year. Additionally, they must have been approved for free or reduced meals or attended a CEP school.
Here are the school supply lists for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades: https://5il.co/202wv.