Allendale - Fairfax High School

Dear Alumni and Tiger family, tickets for the Homecoming Tailgate will be going on sale today! Support us at the big game by purchasing a spot for $75. Information and details are in the attached flyer!

Spirit week is almost here! This year our spirit week will run from September 27th through October 3rd. Wednesday, September 27th- Wacky Tacky (Dress as tacky as you dare) Thursday, September 28th- Throwback Thursday (70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s) Friday, September 29th - BET (Dress as your favorite celebrity) Monday, Oct 2nd -Anything but a Bag (See rules below:)  Items Not Allowed:       Shopping carts       Large containers on skateboards       Any live pet       Large garbage cans or wheelbarrows       Grills       Sinks       Children who do not attend our school       Any oversized item Tuesday, October 3rd - Spirit (Wear your AF attire or school colors)

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

Allendale-Fairfax High School will be having its School Improvement Council Meeting next Monday, September 25th at 5:00 PM. Parents, we encourage you to come to support our school. #togetherwecandothis

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from Allendale County Schools!

Today, Friday September 22, 2023, our students will be Benchmark Testing in Writing TDA. We wish you the best of luck! The Benchmark Testing schedule is below: Friday September 22nd - Writing TDA Tuesday Sept 26th - Biology 1 Wednesday Sept 27th - English 2 Thursday Sept 28th - Algebra 1 Friday Sept 29th - U.S History October 2nd-3rd - Makeup Testing

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

Interested in what life is like at the College of Charleston? Consider attending M.O. V. E. There are two sessions available: October 6-7, 2023, and November 3-4, 2023 so reserve your spot today! See the attached flyer for more information. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Ms. Kinard at kinardj@acs.k12.sc.us or (803) 584-2311.

Reminder that tomorrow, Friday September 22nd, AFHS will begin Benchmark Testing. The testing schedule is below: Friday September 22nd - Writing TDA Tuesday Sept 26th - Biology 1 Wednesday Sept 27th - English 2 Thursday Sept 28th - Algebra 1 Friday Sept 29th - U.S History October 2nd-3rd - Makeup Testing

Benchmark testing is upon us! Starting Friday, September 22nd high school students will be tested in multiple areas including Science, Math, History, Writing, and Reading. Our testing schedule is below. Benchmark #1: Friday September 22nd - Writing TDA Tuesday Sept 26th - Biology 1 Wednesday Sept 27th - English 2 Thursday Sept 28th - Algebra 1 Friday Sept 29th - U.S History Makeup Testing - October 2-3

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

Final reminder that the ASVAB will be given tomorrow on Thursday, September 21st at 8:30am in the MultiPurpose Room. To learn more about the ASVAB Test, go to http://www.asvabprogram.com

Students from AFHS attended the CSRA College Night in Augusta, GA. Students were able to fill out college applications and speak to college representatives. Zyone Green won the CSRA College Night scholarship in the amount of $1000.00. Some of our students received Certificates of Acceptance from SC State University.

Remember that Kyle Greene will be here next week on September 26th at 11:30 AM to teach students about social-emotional skills.

Are you interested in a career in Health Science/ Nursing Field? Well, the Lowcountry AHEC has a great opportunity for your student(s). For more information, please see the attached flyer or you may contact Ms. Green at greenj@lcahec.com. All applications are due by Wednesday, September 27th.

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

Good Morning, Parent and Students Mark your calendar! Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 11:30a.m.-1:40p.m., parents and juniors will have an opportunity to place their Junior Ring and Letterman Jacket orders. Students will bring home a junior packet today for you to review before ordering day. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Mark your calendar! Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 11:30a.m.-1:40p.m., parents and seniors will have an opportunity to place their Senior graduation orders. Students will bring home a senior packet today for you to review before ordering day. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Seniors had an opportunity to speak with a representative from West-Virgina State University regarding the USDA Scholarship. Student applications fees were waived.

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