Tiger Gazette

Our Vision
Collectively, we will rise to the occasion to increase student achievement, growth, and mastery, no excuses!
All in for the Allendale Comeback!
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
- Oct 20: Grade 8 Quarter 1 Awards, 2:00PM Zoom
- Oct 22: Students Wear Pink Top & Socks with Uniform Bottoms for Breast Cancer Awareness
- Oct 27-31: Red Ribbon Week
- Oct 28: SCASA Sculpture Design Competition Dunson, Deadline
- Oct 28: Yearly Vision Screening
- Oct 30: Family Literacy Night Fall Festival & Costume Competition
- Oct 30: Red Ribbon Week Festival
Mrs. Kinard's GT News
Celebrating Our Brilliant Scholars!
Our Gifted & Talented Scholars are soaring high with creativity, curiosity, and excellence! They are currently deep into their first interdisciplinary project “The Human Body Systems.” This exciting learning experience combines science, literacy, math, technology, and art, allowing students to research, create, and bring learning to life in amazing ways!
From artistic models and interactive displays to powerful presentations, our scholars are working hard to showcase how each body system plays a vital role in keeping us healthy. Their unique blend of research and creativity truly reflects the spirit of innovative learning!
📅 Presentation Day: Thursday, November 7th
(Date subject to change — updates will be provided if needed.)
We can’t wait to celebrate their hard work and see their brilliance shine! Thank you, parents and families, for your continued support as our students grow as leaders, thinkers, and creators!
Congratulations Dr. Stacks & Mr. Haughton
Champions of the Environment Grant Winners
Congratulations, your Champions grant application was selected to receive a $2,500 grant award! SC Department of Environmental Services received a record breaking 85 applications this year and only 13 received grant awards.
8th Grade Quarter 1 Award Ceremony, Zoom
Date: Oct 20, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Zoom: https://acs-k12-sc-us.zoom.us/j/88928083314
Meeting ID: 889 2808 3314
Quarter 1 High Honor Roll (All As) & Honor Roll (A & B)
Grade 6
All A’s
Zoe Bunch
AB
Kameron Dunbar Kaiden Gill Gauge Ayer
Kyleigh Cohen Zayla Brown Mariah Housey
Jasmyn Penn Kaleb Robinson Promise Lewis
Kyle Odom Mason White
Grade 7
All A’s
Brooklyn Badger Armani Brodus Kjenae Cummington
Valerie Flores Mico Gentle Jahanna Sanders
Heaven Tinsley-Hay
AB
Avion Lofton Namari Williams Kahryn Brant
Logan Frazier Deontae Gardner Timothy Gibbs
Kristina Harney Memphis Robinson Jaida Sanders
Rebekah Minchew Chandler Morrell
Grade 8
AB
Ephesian Bunch Ga’Nearria Cohen De’Andre Lofton
Braiden Mitchell Zalaya Davis Jermiah Early
Andrew Haughton Fernanda Millan Layla Robinson
Ameria Williams
Quarter 1 Perfect Attendance
Grade 6
Ebron, Zayla
Rollins, Kaleb
Kirkland, Jaden
Grade 8
Ebron, Zana
Lofton, De’Andre
Outing, Brandi
Red Ribbon Week Spirit Wear October 27-31
Red Ribbon Week Commencement Celebration will take place on Thursday, October 30 @ 2PM
Costume Contest Prizes for Staff & Students October 30th
Student Birthdays in October
Athletics Schedule
Lunch Menu
Bell Schedule
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
MORNING ARRIVAL SIGN-IN PROCEDURES
Students who arrive to school after 8:00 a.m. must report to the main office with a parent or guardian and sign-in with the receptionist. If the student does not bring a valid reason for being tardy, the sign-in will count as an unexcused tardy for regular classes and an unexcused absence if he/she is enrolled in a course for high school credit that period. If a student is late to a class and he/she does not have a pass from a teacher, staff member, or the front office, he/she will be marked tardy.
TARDINESS
Students who arrive to school after 8:00 are reported at tardy. A parent or guardian must report to the office with the student. Tardy student will not be permitted to class without a parent or guardian. A student who arrives late to class without a pass, throughout the school day, is tardy.
- Tardy to School: Students tardy to school will not be admitted without an admit pass from the PowerSchool Clerk, main office, or from an administrator.
- Tardy to Class: See table below:
SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES
Students who become ill during the school day should request to go to the nurse. If the nurse is not available, students will report to the PowerSchool Clerk Office, and he/she will notify parents of the illness. The student must be signed out by his/her parent or other responsible person designated by the parent and listed on the student’s registration card. All students who are picked up early from school will be signed out through the PowerSchool Clerk Office or the Main Office.
Parents/guardians must sign off on the sign-out sheet that is kept in the Main Office.
EARLY DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS
If a student must leave school early, the parent/guardian must show valid ID, sign the student out documenting the time dismissed, and provide the purpose of the dismissal. If a person other than the parent/guardian is picking the student up, he or she must be on the parent/guardian-approved list, show valid ID, complete the sign out sheet documenting the leave time and leave purpose.
It is our goal to accommodate parents as much as possible. However, for safety reasons and to protect the high levels of teaching and learning occurring on our campus all students requiring early dismissal must be signed out by 2:30pm. No student will be called to the office for early dismissal after 2:30 pm. No Exceptions!
Parents, Check Your Child's Grades & Attendance
Allendale-Fairfax County Schools Dress Code
TOPS
Shirts, vests, sweaters, and sweatshirts. For the purpose of this policy, shirts, vests, sweaters and sweatshirts are referred to as tops. To that end, TOPS must be the approved school’s solid colors.
- Students shall wear plain shirts with a collar.
- Shirts may have school-approved/manufactured logos. Logo shall not be larger than 1" inch.
- Shirts may not exceed one size larger than necessary as determined by the school administrator.
- All shirttails, regardless of style, make or design, must be tucked in. Exceptions may be made for preschool and kindergarten students as needed by administration.
- Students may wear vests, sweaters or sweatshirts without hoods that allow the collar to be exposed over school uniforms. The vest, sweater or sweatshirts shall be the school approved colors or coordinate with school colors (i.e. argyle) and may not exceed one size larger or smaller than necessary as determined by the school administrator. Jackets with hoods may be worn but only with a full-length zipper.
- School T-shirts can be worn on designated dress down days, field days and special field trips as determined by the school administrator.
- Tank tops or sleeveless tee shirts are not allowed. All clothing must cover the stomach, back and sides from the shoulder to the waist; no backless dresses or halter tops; necklines must be appropriate. Garments shall assure modesty when the student is seated or engaged in school activities.
BOTTOMS
For the purposes of this document pants, skirts, skorts, jumpers, capri pants and shorts are referred to as bottoms. To that end, BOTTOMS must be the approved school colors. Denim jeans are not permitted. Principals may make exceptions for special field trips.
- Bottoms must be free of graphics and embroidery. With the exception of small labels, bottoms may not have insignias, words or pictures.
- Shorts, skirts, skorts, dresses and jumpers will be no shorter than 2½" above the knee or knee joint in the back when standing. Mini-skirts or mini-dresses are not allowed.
- Cargo-style pants or shorts are not permitted.
- Clothing shall not exceed one size larger than necessary as determined by the school administrator.
- Baggy or sagging pants or shorts are not permitted.
- Rolled up pants legs are not allowed.
- "Low rise" clothing is not permitted.
- Bottoms (excluding jumpers) shall be worn at the natural waistline and properly fitted to prevent sagging.
- Belts shall be worn in pants, skirts, skorts or shorts that have belt loops. Exceptions may be made for preschool and kindergarten students as needed by administration. Belts must be buckled and tucked in loops. Belt buckles must not be oversized or have any writing that is considered offensive.
- Pants must be worn at the waist. No denim jeans, sweatpants, running shorts, joggers, spandex, or cargo pants are permitted.
- Tights, leggings, jeggings, or jegging-style pants cannot be worn as bottoms.
FOOTWEAR
- Flip flops, crocs or slippers are not permitted.
- Heelys and Stilettos are not permitted.
HEAD COVERINGS
Head coverings of any kind including, but not limited to, hats, caps, bandanas, curlers, masks, visors, kerchiefs, athletic sweatbands, earmuffs, sunglasses, or hoods are not permitted. Head coverings will not be worn, carried, hung on belts or around the neck or kept in classrooms during regular school hours.
Allendale-Fairfax Schools Code of Conduct & Bus Discipline Policy
Student Devices Damage & Repair Policy & Fees
Allendale County School District provides students with devices to support their educational goals. By using a district-issued device, students and their families agree to the following terms and responsibilities.
Student Responsibilities/Device Care
- Handle the device with care, avoiding drops and spills.
- Keep the device secure and use the protective case if provided.
- No customization is allowed of ANY kind. Return the device in the same condition in which you received it.
- Do NOT remove stickers placed on these devices by the district.
- Do NOT add stickers to these devices or their accessories.
- Do NOT take off the case or pick keys off the keyboard.
- Do NOT install software of any kind. Downloadable content is strictly prohibited!
- Return ALL accessories in the same condition in which received.
- Use the device for school-related activities ONLY and follow ALL teacher instructions during class.
- Keep login information private and report any lost or stolen devices immediately to your teacher or administrator.
- Be mindful of online behavior. There is a ZERO tolerance policy for harassment and/or bullying.
- Inappropriate content is STRICTLY prohibited.
- Ensure the device is fully charged and ready for school each day.
Consequences for Misuse
- Warning or Suspension: Minor violations may result in warnings or temporary loss of privileges.
- Permanent Loss: Serious or repeated misuse may lead to permanent revocation of device access.
- Repair/Replacement Costs: Families may be responsible for costs if devices are damaged or lost due to negligence.
- Disciplinary Action: Serious offenses, such as cyberbullying or accessing inappropriate content, may result in further disciplinary measures.
Device Fees List
- 1st Break: FREE
- 2nd Break: $50.00
- 3rd+ Break: $150.00
- Lost or Stolen: Varies by cost of device.
- Gross Negligence: $150.00
- Missing Power Adapter: $50.00
- Missing Case: $35.00
- Missing Stylus: $25.00