AFMHS Chorus Fill My Note Fundraiser Seeks Donations Before Jan. 30

Allendale‑Fairfax Middle/High School’s chorus has launched a last‑week push to meet a fundraising deadline that will determine whether students can take a planned performance trip to New York City. The "Fill My Note" campaign asks local donors to support travel and performance costs; the district and chorus materials make clear contributions reduce out‑of‑pocket costs for students and underwrite performance opportunities outside the classroom.

ACSD communications framed the campaign as both educational and experiential: "Music can take you places, and our AFMHS Chorus is headed to NYC! Support our Fill My Note fundraiser to help our students experience a once in a lifetime chorus trip. Your contribution helps cover essential travel costs and performance opportunities. Thank you for supporting the arts and our students." Christine Brown urged residents to act before the stated deadline: "Big dreams start with small notes! The Fill My Note fundraiser is an opportunity to support our AFMHS Chorus students as they prepare for their trip to NYC. Each donation helps reduce costs for students and enriches their creative journey. We’re grateful we can count on our community to help make this trip possible. Make your donation to a choral student by January 30th to increase their chances of winning a prize!"

The campaign uses student donation sheets and a visible classroom motif to motivate giving. One donation sheet posted by the school reads in full: "AFMHS CHORUS 510 DONATION SHEET 的 ALLENDALE-FAIRFAX CHOIR $10 S$ S/ HOW IT WORKS: 1. Pick any amount you want to donate. You can choose more than one. 2. Pay that amount 3. Watch my note fill up!! SI 510 SI S7 510 310 HoiSing Our Way To NEW YORK! SUPPORT 510 YOUR StO SINGING TIGERS SEE A CHORUS STUDENT TO HELP THEM FILL THEIR MUSIC NOTE • TOP 3 FILLERS WILL WIN PRIZES DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026."

District posts in the final week of the drive amplified urgency: "There are only 4 days left to support our AFMHS Chorus. By donating to the Fill My Note fundraiser, you are investing in creativity, confidence, and unforgettable memories. Our chorus students are excited to showcase their talent beyond the classroom in New York City. Your donation funds their choral trip and can also help them win a prize if they are one of the top three earners."

Practical details for the community accompany the fundraiser. A Red Cross blood drive is scheduled at Allendale‑Fairfax High School’s multipurpose room on Tuesday, February 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; donors are asked to sign up on the Red Cross website using sponsor code AllendaleHS or the drive sponsor ZIP 29810, and the district notes donors will receive a $20 e‑gift card. The high school will also host a mental‑health themed basketball game against the Bamberg‑Edhardt Red Raiders on a Friday at 5:00 p.m.; attendees are asked to wear a shade of green to show support. The district is monitoring inclement weather with the Allendale County Emergency Management Team and has advised the public to watch district social channels for updates.

The district also reported a "productive" session of its District Strategic and High School Continuous Planning Meeting, highlighting administrative and teacher collaboration on district challenges. Missing from public posts, however, are critical transparency details that matter to equity and accountability: the total fundraising target, the number of students slated to travel, the nature of prizes for the top three fundraisers, and the accepted payment methods for donations. Those specifics are important for residents assessing how school enrichment travel is funded and who is able to participate.

With the Jan. 30 deadline passed or imminent, community members who want to support the Singing Tigers should use the student donation sheets or contact the district communications office for payment instructions and to request fuller disclosure of fundraising goals and trip logistics. The campaign underscores a wider governance question for Allendale County schools: when extracurricular enrichment relies on local fundraising, officials must provide clear targets and equitable plans so families and voters can evaluate access and fiscal priorities.