Please be reminded that tomorrow we will be having our community/board meeting at 6PM in the AFHS multipurpose room. We will be joined by State Superintendent Ellen Weaver, so don't miss out!
Parents and guardians, please be advised that children in grades 3-5 will begin benchmark assessments tomorrow. Testing will last until the 29th, which is also a dress-down day.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from Allendale County Schools!
Parents and guardians, don't forget to come to our Open House being held tonight at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
This is a reminder for the Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School Open House tomorrow at 6:00-7:30 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
Dear community, one of our Fighting Tigers, Trequan Jenkins, has been nominated for the 44 Strong Player of the Week. We need your vote to help him win! The poll is now open, and you can vote one time per day. The poll will close at 11:00 pm on Friday Night. The Winner will be announced on the Football Friday Night show on WJBF at 11:35 pm.
Here is the link: https://www.wjbf.com/player-of-week/vote-44-strong-player-of-the-week-sept-22
IMPORTANT INTERCESSION UPDATE: Dear Parents, our 2023-2024 District calendar includes intercession days strategically placed throughout the school year to lessen instructional gaps. These periods support and improve student academics by offering instruction tailored to students' individual needs. Intercessions will be well-planned, targeted learning opportunities for students. We will enter Intercession on October 5-6, 2023. Please expect an invitation to be sent home this week if your child(ren) must attend. We look forward to supporting our scholars in being successful this school year. Please contact the school should you have any questions.
Thanks for your cooperation,
Dr. Vallerie C. Cave
Superintendent of Schools
Happy International Dot Day!
Next month join the Annual Allendale Fairfax National Night Out Trunk or Treat on
Saturday October 28, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Flea Market in Fairfax, SC. This is a free family event sponsored by the Fairfax Community Action Group, so please come out!
A week from today you will have the opportunity to meet your child's teachers, administrators, and staff at the Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School Open House. This event will be held from 6:00-7:30 PM.
This is a final reminder that Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School will hold a PTO meeting today. We hope to see parents and guardians so that we can work together to improve our school!
Parents, please join us for our PTO meeting tomorrow at 5:30 PM at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School. This is a great way to stay involved in your child's school and education!
Parents and guardians, Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School Open House has been rescheduled to September 21st from 6:00-7:30 PM. Please come to get to know your child's teachers, administrators, and staff.
Parents and guardians, Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School will be having a PTO meeting next week on September 12th at 5:30 PM. We hope you can make it!
In conjunction with the Emergency Readiness Team, Allendale County School District will reopen on Friday, September 1, 2023. All schools will follow their normal operating hours.
The football game against Blackville-Hilda High School will be played as scheduled.
Please be reminded that schools are closed on September 4, 2023, in recognition of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, for all staff and students.
We look forward to seeing everyone on September 5, 2023.
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.
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.
Today we are having our Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School PTO Meeting at 5:30 PM. Parents and guardians we look forward to seeing you there!