Allendale - Fairfax High School

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.

Friday's game against the Hampton Hurricanes was a tough loss but we're determined to win this Friday at our away game in Blackville.

Friday was a tough loss against the Hampton Hurricanes, but we are determined to defeat Blackville at this Friday's away game! Come out to show your Tiger Family some support!

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.

Parents, below is the schedule for our high school students to pick up their iPads. iPads can be picked up on these dates only from 3-4pm. Tuesday, Aug. 29th: 9th Graders Wednesday, Aug. 30th: 10 Graders Wednesday, Sept. 6th: 11th Graders Thursday, Sept. 7th: 12th Graders

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.

As we get ready for tomorrow's game against the Hampton Hurricanes, here's a recap of our battle last Friday with the Wagener-Salley War Eagles.

Reminder that parents and guardians are invited to attend the Statewide Back to School Parent Leadership Conference on Saturday, August 26, 2023 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.

A final reminder that the Allendale-Fairfax High School Orientation/Meet the Teacher is today from 5:00 PM -6:00 PM. During this event, parents and guardians can meet staff and ask questions. Important information will also be issued so please come.

Reminder that tomorrow we are having Allendale-Fairfax High School Orientation/Meet the Teacher from 5:00-6:00 PM. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend so that you can meet teachers and visit classrooms.

Parents and guardians, please do not forget to join us next Wednesday, August 16th for the Allendale-Fairfax High School Open House from 5:00 pm-6:30 pm. You can meet teachers, administrators, and the guidance counselor at this event and ask them questions! You will receive important information so please come!

The new school year has officially begun! You can help support your high school this school year by using your Allendale-Fairfax High School SRP Affinity Debit Card. Every time you use your Allendale-Fairfax High School debit card, money is donated directly to our school. You can learn more at www.srpfcu.org/AffinityCards.

On the behalf of the Equity and Excellence Program, we would like to invite parents and guardians to attend their Statewide Back to School Parent Leadership Conference on Saturday, August 26, 2023 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.

We would like to invite parents and guardians to Orientation/Meet the Teacher on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 5:00-6:00 PM.

School is back in session and we want our students to succeed! This is why our district has partnered with Paper to offer free virtual tutoring. Students can access Paper via the app in ClassLink. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Davis by Phone: 803-584-4603 Ext. 1116 or Email: davistj@acs.k12.sc.us

The tables turned when several of our teachers and administrators became learners for a day. They expanded their knowledge by attending our Summer Institute workshops in English, Science, or Math. The collaboration fostered and knowledge absorbed will be passed on to our students in the classroom this year.

All students must complete online registration by Friday 07/28/2023. Registration links can be found below and snap codes are located in the registration email that each parent received. PEBT benefits will be awarded based on information from the 23-24 online student registration. August 5, 2023 is the deadline for updated information for PEBT benefits. New Students Registration Link: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/Login?ReturnUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fregistration.powerschool.com%2Ffamily%2Fdirectaction&AutoLogOut=False Returning Students Registration Link: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/message?code=actionprivate

ACSD Parents and Guardians, Please note that there has been a delay in the initial distribution of the P-EBT cards for Summer 2023. The first set of cards is now scheduled to be sent out on September 8, 2023. Kindly anticipate a period of about 15 business days after this date for the cards to be delivered to your mailboxes. For any address updates, we encourage you to visit the DSS portal by August 10, 2023. You can make necessary changes at: https://benefitsportal.dss.sc.gov/#/pebt/addressverification. To be eligible for these benefits, students must have been enrolled and present in school for the final 20 days of the 2022-23 academic year. Additionally, they must have been approved for free or reduced meals or attended a CEP school.

Reminder to please join us for our annual Back to School Bash being held tomorrow, July 22nd from 9 am-11 am. Be advised the location of the event has changed to the Allendale Elementary School Gymnasium. Please note that registration is required to receive a free clear backpack. You can register through your mobile device using one of the links below: Returning Students: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/message?code=actionprivate New Students: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/Login?ReturnUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fregistration.powerschool.com%2Ffamily%2Fdirectaction&AutoLogOut=False