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!
Thank you to the Tri-County Community Foundation for awarding Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School a grant for our new initiative, Growing Readers. Our principal, Audrey Patterson, and Pre-K 4 teacher, Willie Johnson, applied for the grant to expand classroom libraries, engage with families, and build foundational skills. These funds will support our efforts to boost literacy in our kindergarten classrooms. Early reading success sets the tone for our scholars’ future academic achievement.
We got a victory at our game last night versus Denmark-Olar! With a final score of 18-12, we have secured a spot in the playoffs. We could not be more happy and proud of our Tigers for their first win! Let's go Tiger family!
Tiger Family, don't forget to come out tonight at 7:30 PM and wear pink in honor of Pink Out! We will be playing against Denmark-Olar and tackling the fight against Breast Cancer! Please donate to support our Relay for Life event! Let's support our Tigers loud and proud for Game Eight!
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we will be having a balloon release prior to our football game tonight at 7:30 PM. We want to celebrate our survivors and honor those we have lost to the fight! Remember it's pink out so we want to see the stands packed in pink! We will be taking up donations for Relay for Life so let's support the cause!
Allendale County First Steps received an award in partnership with Allendale and Hampton County School District. The Innovation Awards Grant provides $327,400 to be used for a Full-time Supervisor, Full-time Family Advocate, Two Part-time Family Advocates, and One Full-time School Support Specialist. We will be offering literacy kits, tutoring sessions, and free books to our 3k and 4k students.
