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 reminder that the Allendale-Fairfax Middle School Open House and
Title I Annual Parent Meeting will be September 27th from 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM. Parents, guardians, and scholars are welcome to come.
Happy Color Day from Allendale-Fairfax Middle School!
Great job to our middle school football team for the 24-0 victory over Bowman yesterday! AFMS will play at Whale Branch Middle School next Wednesday in Seabrook, SC. Families and community, please come out to support our Tigers!
Great job for the middle school football team for a 24-0 victory over Bowman yesterday.
Allendale will play Whale Branch middle school next Thursday at Whale Branch in Sea Brooks SC.
Tomorrow is Color Day. Wear your favorite college colors for $1. We will also sell popcorn for $1.
Attention: all 7th and 8th grade Creative Writers, Dancers, Actors, Musicians, Visual Artists & students interested in Filmmaking! A representative from the Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities in Greenville will be on campus Friday, September 29th to talk about their arts programs for students and careers in the arts. If you are interested in learning about arts careers and programs that provide pre-professional training in your art area, be sure to sign up with Dr. Dandy to attend the presentation!
Hello, 6th grade parents. Your child will attend a field trip to the Georgia Aquarium on tomorrow, Thursday, September 14th. Please ensure that your child arrives to school on time. The charter bus leaves the school at 8:00am. Students are expected to return to school at 6:30pm. Parents will need to pick students up from the school. An agenda will be sent home today. Our cafeteria will provide bag lunches. Students can purchase lunch at the aquarium. The cafe menu and price sheet will be sent home today.
Kyle Greene will be visiting our schools in 2 weeks on September 26th @ 11:30 AM to help students with their social-emotional learning. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Parents and teachers, please be advised that tomorrow September 8th, 2023 is a Dress Down Day. The cost is $2 for students and $5 for teachers.
Parents and guardians, please be advised that the Allendale-Fairfax Middle School Open House has been rescheduled to September 27th from 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM.
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.
Reminder that tomorrow, August 31st we are having our Allendale-Fairfax Middle School Open House from 5:00 PM-6:15PM. We look forward to seeing our parents and scholars.
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.
Don't forget to join us for our Allendale-Fairfax Middle School Open House next Thursday, August 31st from 5:00 PM-6:15PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
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.
Please remember that our Allendale-Fairfax Middle School Open House is on Thursday, August 31st from 5:00-6:15 PM.
