Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School

AFES Fall iReady Testing - August 12-14, 2025

Testing Tips:
Get a good night's rest!
Eat a healthy breakfast.
Come to school on time.
Do your very best!

Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School is excited to announce that through its collaboration with Family Solutions and its partners, we will be able to provide weekend food powerpacks for our students! A special thanks to Tiffine Forester, Gwen Walker, Tonia Capers, Carolyn Lyles, Lamikka Samuel (Senior Director of Family Solutions), Tracy Golden and Romaine Stephens for personally packing and delivering the bags to our school yesterday. This initiative was possible through community partners who helped provide the food items for the powerpacks. We appreciate each of you for your kind acts of service and support of our district.

Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School will host Meet the Principal Night on July 24th at 5:00 PM in the cafeteria. Come enjoy ice cream and get to know your new principal, Ms. Audrey Patterson! She will be speaking with students and parents to share her vision for the school and hear your expectations for the year ahead. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with each other. Let’s start the school year on the right foot by building strong relationships with your child’s administrators and teachers.

Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School's Meet the Principal Night is just two weeks away! Come meet Ms. Audrey Patterson over ice cream and learn more about her and her goals for AFES. Building relationships with your child's administrators is key! By joining forces, we can provide more support and resources to help your child thrive. We hope to see you there so that we can collaborate on ideas and set a strong, unified foundation for the school year ahead.

We are less than a month away from the start of a brand new school year! Make sure your child has everything they need to succeed by checking out our official school supplies lists. These lists have been curated by grade teachers and school administration to ensure each child is prepared for a year of learning and growth. Please be reminded we will provide some school supplies at our annual Back to School Bash for registered students on July 26th from 9-11 AM.

Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School's Meet the Principal Night is just two weeks away! Come meet Ms. Audrey Patterson over ice cream and learn more about her and her goals for AFES. Building relationships with your child's administrators is key! By joining forces, we can provide more support and resources to help your child thrive. We hope to see you there so that we can collaborate on ideas and set a strong, unified foundation for the school year ahead.

Join us for Meet the Principal Night on July 24th from 5–7 PM to meet your new school principal, Ms. Audrey Patterson! This is a great opportunity to connect with Ms. Patterson one-on-one and begin building a strong partnership between home and school. You'll also have a chance to hear about her vision for AFES, ask any questions you may have, and share your hopes for the upcoming school year. We hope you’ll join us for ice cream and conversation as we kick off an exciting new chapter at AFES!

Get ready to level up on July 26, 2025 at our Annual Back to School Bash! This year we are making the Allendale Comeback, and we are ready for the games to begin! We invite members of the community to come out to the Tiger Stadium from 9-11 AM to receive free school supplies for their registered students. We will also have free games, food, and music to enjoy. Please come out to join the fun and get ready for next school year!

Students get ready for Summer CERDEP Spirit Week! Starting next Monday, June 23rd, students can elect to dress down according to our schedule and theme. We want to promote reading and learning in a fun, engaging way! Please be advised students are required to wear hard bottom shoes everyday and that no nightgowns are allowed. Students can only wear bottoms that are shorts or pants. Thank you for your cooperation and we can't wait to see you show your spirit!

Throughout the ceremony, the 5th graders gave several performances to showcase their talents. There was a beautiful cover of Diamonds led by one of our students. At the end of the ceremony, several students performed a sign language dance in honor of their achievement. We also had students recite a speech and conduct the ceremony. It is truly remarkable how intelligent and confident our scholars have become!

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony. Mr. Elmore, a youth pastor, was a speaker for the event and he did not disappoint! The entire room was moved by his inspiring speech! He encouraged our scholars to not let any circumstance hinder them, and reminded us all that we are in charge of our own destiny.

Our Steel Drum Band gave their final performance of the year at the Promotional Exercise. For our 5th grade drummers, it was their last performance and a heartfelt farewell. We are excited to see them bring their talents to our AFMHS Chorus and Band.

Superintendent Dr. Vallerie Cave and Principal Sheila Leath handed out certificates to our scholars. They take pride in knowing the students have built a strong foundation at our elementary school. 5th grade was full of memories and milestones, but now it's time for the next step in their educational journey. While the transition is bittersweet, it is a moment we anticipate every year.

An exciting day for our 5th graders! Today we held our 5th Grade Graduation at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School. Our 5th graders are officially moving on and stepping into a whole new world—middle school. They've grown into independent young minds, ready to take on new challenges at our middle school. We are looking forward to seeing how they continue to grow and thrive!

Last but not least, Mrs. Marilyn Davis deserves a special shoutout for the beautiful decor she prepared for the event. The colorful, life-sized props really brought everything to life and set an upbeat mood for the ceremony. This level of decor takes lots of effort and preparation, so we appreciate you for taking out the time to make it happen. You are a true team player and we are grateful to have you!

We cannot celebrate the students, without acknowledging our Champions in the Classroom! The children have taken meaningful first steps in their academic journeys, but it is our teachers who walk along to support and guide them. We also want to thank the parents for constantly showing up and pouring into our schools. We are so grateful to the parents, educators, and staff who made this school year a success.

Some scholars were chosen for special awards due to their academic excellence and improvement. This achievement is the first of many, and we are so proud of how they have evolved this year. From morning songs to story time and counting to 100, our kindergarteners have come so far. We are so honored to help our little ones celebrate their big day!

During the ceremony, the students gave several endearing performances. It shows that our students have learned more than academics — they’ve also built the confidence to sing and speak. Our students have spent this year building foundational skills that will support a lifetime of success. We are so excited for their next steps and to welcome them back next year!

What a joyful day at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary, as we celebrated Kindergarten Graduation! There were big smiles, tiny caps, and proud families all across the gymnasium. Today was a beautiful reminder of how much growth and progress our children have made with early education. This day marks the end of one chapter and the exciting start of another. We cannot wait to see how our rising first graders will thrive next school year!