Allendale County Schools and The Smart Box has paired up to do another food drive on Wednesday, April 30th from 10 AM- 12 PM at Allendale-Fairfax High School. Community support starts with us— so, we're making a difference together! Our students will be distributing the boxes to members of the community to have and enjoy. Please line up on Law Enforcement Drive no earlier than 9:30 AM. We hope to see you there so we can feed our community!
Juniors and seniors, prom tickets are officially on sale for $50! Get ready for a night of glamour and excitement on May 17th at 7:00 PM at the Fairfax Hut. This year’s theme is The Great Gatsby and we can't wait to throw the party of the century! Grab your tickets from Mrs. Wright and get ready for an unforgettable evening!
We are back in action and ready for our April Board/Community Meeting tonight at 6:00 PM in the AFES Gymnasium! Stay informed with important updates on next year’s final budget and course offerings. We hope that you will help us celebrate our outstanding Staff, Students, Teachers, and Parents of the Month for their dedication and achievements. Your presence and involvement are vital to the strength and success of our school district. We look forward to seeing you there as we work together to build an even stronger community!
Once again, we want to celebrate our unsung heroes who keep everything running smoothly. We wish we could thank you in person for everything you do. From managing calendars to solving problems before they even arise, administrative professionals are the backbone of every district. Your hard work often happens behind the scenes, but today, we shine the spotlight on you.
Today we celebrate the backbone of every successful team—our incredible administrative professionals! Your organization, dedication, and problem-solving keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Thank you for being the calm in the chaos and the magic behind the curtain. We appreciate you more than words can say!
Please join us for our April Board/Community Meeting on Monday, April 28th at 6:00 PM in the AFES Gymnasium. This will be our first meeting since break and before testing starts, so there will be lots to discuss! For example, we’ll hear from the Adult Education Consortium, review the budget’s first reading, and consider approving next year’s courses. Of course, we will honor our outstanding students, parents, teachers, and staff for the month of April. We hope you will join us, we would love to have you there!
Please join us at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School for a fun and engaging STEM night on Thursday, May 1st! The event will be from 5:30-6:30 PM in the AFES Gymnasium. There will be games, demonstrations, lectures, and experiments for the entire family to enjoy. We encourage you to come out and explore all the amazing opportunities in the STEM fields.
Our Superintendent Dr. Cave sponsored an epic egg hunt filled with exciting prizes like cash, candy, lunch, and more! However, the real prize was the joy of being together. From the laughs we shared to the memories we made, it was a reminder that community and fellowship are what matter most. It was a great way to connect with coworkers before Spring Break!
Even in retirement, our dedicated teachers continue to lead with heart and purpose. Today, they gathered to discuss new ways to stay involved and increase community engagement. Their passion for education and commitment to service haven’t slowed down—they’ve simply found new ways to make an impact. We’re so grateful for their continued love, wisdom, and dedication.
Coach Lewis and several of our football players recently attended the Palmetto Combine, where nearly 250 schools competed. One of our very own athletes, Zamal Ellison, achieved the highest vertical jump of 40.5 inches! This is a major accomplishment, especially considering that our small, rural school earned a title among such strong competition. We can’t wait to see how our football program continues to prosper!
Our new football coach, Mr. Lewis, has been making great strides and launching new initiatives since his arrival. One of his recent efforts includes starting a weekly book club, where students read books and share their favorite quotes. This week, Luther Smoaks read Old School Grit and chose a quote about making every effort to do what we love. Meanwhile, Joy Bennett read Developing the Leaders Around You and learned that the quality of your work is more important than the recognition you may—or may not—receive.
Parents of gifted and talented students, we are calling on you to join us for a FREE 1-hour virtual session on May 6, 2025 from 6-7 PM. Learn how to nurture your child’s potential, explore best-fit programs, and feel empowered in your parenting. Dr. Rick Courtright will be offering advice and tips on how to effectively parent children with unique talents and skills. Every parent who attends the seminar will be entered in a raffle to win a $100 gift card groceries, so make sure you attend! Please register using the QR code or by visiting this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScD9stQksHLXLoF3S5nJhbnIKkpK1AelqOh2U08WI7HWcJzzw/viewform
Our board members will be meeting on Monday, April 14th at 6:00 PM in the District Office Conference Room for a Budget Board Work Session. At this session, they will finalize the budget for next year and receive capital project updates. There will also be a Q&A session, so that board members can get clarification. This meeting is open to the public, but attendance is optional. The goal is to get our district prepared for a successful year ahead!
Lastly, we want to acknowledge Mrs. Lotashia Polite, who is serving as AP Support for Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School. Mrs. Polite has been working in our district for over 20 years and counting. She is known for her diligence and intellect. Mrs. Polite genuinely cares about our children and their well-being. We are so grateful for her willingness to lead and contribute to our district.
Superintendent Dr. Cave is not just a boss — she is a leader. Today, she covered desk duties at our District Office while handling her responsibilities as Superintendent. She is never above a task or role and does whatever necessary to ensure our district is running smoothly. She exemplifies dedication and leads by example!
Our Board Members were invited to a Day at the Capitol! While there, they got to meet with our local State Representative, Lonnie Housey. Board Members received a briefing about new proposed laws and were able to share feedback. It's important that our board members advocate for our district, so that legislators can understand how these proposed changes would affect us.
Let's recognize our awesome Assistant Principal, Coby Brandyburg! Mr. Brandyburg serves at Allendale-Fairfax High School as our Assistant Principal, Athletic Director, and Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. Brandyburg has been in our district for over 15 years and has left an impact on multiple families in our district. He is loved by staff and students alike. We are grateful to have him in our district, as he is a valuable asset to our team.
Thank you to all of the teachers, administrators, and staff who participated in our Awards Ceremony. Your contribution helped us honor our scholars for their academic excellence and character growth. We also want to thank all of the parents and families who came out to support out students. Your presence means more than you know and we appreciate you being here!
We honored our students at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School Third Quarter Awards Ceremony. Students received honors for Perfect Attendance, Honor Roll, and GREAT participation. We also acknowledged our Students of the Month who exemplified our character words. Also, our Kindergarten students were recognized as Rising Stars and Super-K Scholars.
Let's celebrate Mrs. Mona Lisa Anderson, our Assistant Principal at Allendale-Fairfax High School. Mrs. Anderson has been in our district for over 10 years and her dedication still shows. She is multifaceted, also serving as our CTE Director, Textbook Coordinator and WBL Coordinator. We appreciate all the responsibilities she manages and we want to thank her for all of her hard work and commitment!
