Archive By Section - Education
The Effingham County School System is planning on a bigger budget for the coming fiscal year - but perhaps with a lower millage rate.
April 13, 2016
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By Patrick Donahue
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Education
The state Department of Education has given its approval to the Effingham County School System's strategic waiver application.
April 13, 2016
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By Patrick Donahue
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Education
Rebecca Kight, a senior at South Effingham High School, won the Exchange Club of Effingham County's speech contest. The theme was citizenship, and Kight drew on the experiences and lessons she's learned from her mother, a lieutenant with the Chatham County Sheriff's Office.
March 30, 2016
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Staff report
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Education
Effingham County High School students navigated their way through the Teen Maze on Wednesday, getting a glimpse at what good decisions' impacts - and the circumstances from poor decisions.
March 29, 2016
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By Patrick Donahue
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Education
The fifth annual countywide art show held its reception March 15 at the Effingham College and Career Academy, with hundereds of people inspecting the work and designs of students in Effingham County schools.
March 23, 2016
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Staff report
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Education
It was a colorful Saturday morning at Sand Hill Elementary School as kids and adults took part in the Color Run, with a 1K around the school followed by a 5K around the school.
March 16, 2016
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Staff report
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Education
Effingham County 4-H'er Rebecca Velasquez, was selected as a member of the inaugural class and one of only seven National 4-H STEM Youth Ambassadors.
March 16, 2016
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Staff report
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Education
TIFTON-President David Bridges will recognize 722 students who qualified for academic honors during Honors Day ceremonies April 6 at 3 p.m. in Gressette Gym at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
March 16, 2016
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Staff report
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Education
ROCHESTER, NY-Rebecca Buchanan of Rincon graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in the fall 2015 semester with a degree in business administration-online executive.
March 16, 2016
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Staff report
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Education
Darius Scott won the Rotary Club speed contest, held Feb. 25 at the New Ebenezer Retreat Center.
March 09, 2016
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Staff report
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Education
The "Cat in the Hat," Maia Elwell, visited The Learning Treehouse during Dr. Seuss Week to read "The Cat in the Hat" to aspiring readers.
March 09, 2016
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Staff report
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Education
Effingham County 4-H members competed at the Southeast District Project Achievement competition, held at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton.
March 09, 2016
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Staff report
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Education
The Effingham County Middle School horse evaluation team placed second in the area and fifth in state at the FFA Career Development Event, held at Fort Valley State University.
March 09, 2016
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Staff report
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Education
SAVANNAH-Savannah Technical College will join the Georgia Film Academy, as one of four locations in the state partnering with the Academy to develop a skilled workforce for the growing film industry.
March 09, 2016
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Staff report
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Education
Georgia Southern University recently recognized more than 2,800 students for excellence in academics on the fall 2015 dean's list. To be eligible for the dean's list, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.
March 09, 2016
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Staff report
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Education
