Let's applaud Sinaya Owens and Rebekah Powers for also making the Top Ten Percent of their class. Both Sinaya and Rebekah are dedicated JROTC officers. Rebekah will continue her career in the U.S. Marines while Sinaya will be enrolling at the University of South Carolina Columbia Campus. Your Tiger Family will miss you!
Brianna Holmes and Seth Krebs are also in our Top Ten Percent! Brianna is a licensed cosmetologist before even graduating, and we are so impressed! Seth has been enrolled in dual enrollment courses, so he will also have a head start! We are so proud of both of these students for taking initiative and being consistent!
We are excited to finally announce the Top Ten Percent of our graduating class! Jaylen Outing is our Valedictorian for the Class of 2025. His involvement in several of our programs-such as Student Government, Varsity Basketball, and BETA Club-speaks to his ability to stay balanced and focused. Jaylen has a great head on his shoulders and we know that he is bound for success! We are also proud to announce Miss Ariana Priester as our Salutatorian for the Class of 2025. Ariana serves as the Senior Class President and has served in several leadership roles at our school. She is a natural born leader and we look forward to her continued growth! Each of these students worked extremely hard to earn these titles, and we know that they will represent them well at our graduation ceremony tomorrow.
We were excited to celebrate our young scholars at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School. To keep spirits high, the AFES Cheerleaders gave several performances throughout the ceremony. Students received honors for Principal's List, Honor Roll, and Perfect Attendance. Plus students who embodied integrity for the month of April were selected as Students of the Month. We are always glad to see family and friends come out to uplift our students, especially at a time like this when they need extra support.
Apologies for the delay, but we couldn't let the school year end without celebrating our April Birthdays! We are sorry we missed the announcement earlier, but we still want you to feel loved and celebrated! We hope your year has started off wonderfully and that your special day was filled with joy. We value having you on our team and look forward to another promising year ahead!
Greetings Tiger Family,
I hope this message finds you well. After continued collaboration with state, county, and local law enforcement agencies, we have made the decision to move the 2025 Allendale-Fairfax High School Commencement Ceremony back to the TIGER Stadium. This decision was made in the best interest of our students and families so our 2025 Senior Class can have the ceremony they so deserve.
We remain committed to a safe, dignified, and memorable graduation experience. To that end, law enforcement from multiple agencies will be on site and any violations of safety protocols will result in immediate removal and possible arrest.
Please review and follow the expectations below:
• No bags will be allowed.
• No flowers, balloons, or noise-making devices are permitted.
• All guests will be screened using metal detectors and handheld wands.
• All guests must remain seated throughout the ceremony.
• Photographs must be taken from your seat—no approaching the stage or aisles.
• No loitering before or after graduation will be allowed.
• Guests must exit the stadium immediately following the ceremony.
• If inclement weather occurs, graduation will be held indoors at the Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School Gymnasium.
The ceremony will be professionally live-streamed on our YouTube channel and Facebook page for those unable to attend.
Thank you for your cooperation and support as we celebrate the Class of 2025 with the safety, pride, and unity our community deserves.
With much love and respect,
Dr. Vallerie Cave, Superintendent
The Allendale-Fairfax High School Staff
It’s time to shine! Our football team is excited to show off their skills tonight at 6:00 PM in a 7v7 Spring Game at theTiger Stadium. It’s the perfect preview of the hard work our players and coaches have put in this spring. We’d love for you to come out, support the team, and be part of the journey toward the Fall season!
Tonight is for our dedicated student athletes. Whether you competed in the Fall, Winter, or Spring, tonight is about you and your accomplishments. Our banquet will start at 6:00 PM in the AFHS Cafeteria. We hope to see you there so you can receive your well deserved recognition.
Join us as we celebrate athletic excellence! We’re proud to host our Athletic Banquet on May 22nd at 6:00 PM in the AFHS Cafeteria. This special evening will honor the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our outstanding student-athletes. We look forward to recognizing your accomplishments in front of your family and friends.
Get ready for an exciting showdown! Our football team is ready to put their skills to the test on May 23 at 6:00 PM in the Tiger Stadium. Don’t miss this thrilling 7v7 Spring Game as we showcase the dedication, teamwork, and hard work of our players and coaches. See you there as we build momentum for the Fall season!
Last reminder that there will be a Board/Community Meeting tonight in the AFES Gymnasium starting at 6:00 PM. During this meeting we will hear the second reading of the proposed budget. Our Superintendent, Dr. Cave, will also be sharing some end of the year updates. We hope you come out to support our district!
Don't forget to join us for our May Board/Community Meeting on tomorrow, May 19th at 6:00 PM in the AFES Gymnasium. We will be sharing updates from the Superintendent as well as our HR, Curriculum, and Finance Departments. We will also have the second reading of the proposed budget for next year. The most exciting part of the night is when we get to recognize our students, teachers, staff, and parents for their contributions this month. We hope that you will join us!
It is with profound sorrow that we share the tragic passing of one of our cherished Senior students, Andrey Gadson.
His loss has deeply affected our entire Tiger Family, and we are heartbroken by this devastating news. We kindly ask that you respect the family’s wish for privacy as they navigate this incredibly difficult time. Your continued support and prayers are a source of strength and comfort to them. To support our students and staff, grief counseling services will be available at our high school tomorrow. Also, there will be an increased law enforcement presence on campus as an added safety measure. We sincerely thank you for your patience, compassion, and understanding during this time of mourning and reflection.
We are eager to showcase our Football talent and skills on May 23 at 6:00 PM in the Tiger Stadium. This Spring Game will be a 7 versus 7 challenge. We look forward to seeing the result of the hard work our players and coaches have put in during training. Please come out to support our team and district as we head towards the Fall season.
We are excited to host an Athletic Banquet for our dedicated and talented student athletes. The banquet will be held on May 22nd at 6:00 PM in the AFHS Cafeteria. This is a moment to recognize our athletic talent for their diligence and commitment to both their education and sport. We cannot wait to honor you amongst your peers and families.
Thank you to everyone who came out to witness our scholars reveal their next steps! This is a huge moment in their lives and we are grateful for your presence as they transition into secondary education, the military, or the workforce. After the program, they had a senior meltdown where they enjoyed Italian ice. We want our Seniors get to savor every moment leading up to the big day because they earned this accomplishment!
We are impressed by our students who earned a CTE certificate before graduating. Our CTE classes are rewarding, offering our students hands on experience and practice in their chosen field. We want to give a special shoutout to three of our Cosmetology completers for passing their state exam. Brianna Holmes, Fantashia Badger, and Rihyanna Bryant are now licensed cosmetologists!
The room was filled with pride as our seniors accepted their scholarships, with awards from both local donors and national organizations. A special congratulations to Arianna Priester for receiving the 2025 Presidential Scholarship for Allendale County! We also want to express our gratitude to Ms. Connell for her dedicated support in helping our students with college and career readiness. These scholarships will empower our students to advance in their educational journey, and we sincerely thank everyone who contributed.
It's time to sign up for Summer School! Enroll now to catch up, get ahead, or explore exciting new subjects. Our district is offering several programs during the Summer from June 9th to June 27th. We will be focusing on credit recovery and educational enrichment, but there will also be other fun activities to enjoy! Secure your spot today by scanning the QR code or visiting the link: https://forms.office.com/r/Jd9e2DXRfN?origin=lprLink
Today we held a College and Career Signing Day for our Seniors! Seniors got the opportunity to commit to the school or job of their choice in front of their family and friends. We were excited to finally learn the next steps in our scholars journey. No matter where they go, may they always remember, "Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!"
