Archive By Section - Education
Eagles mascot slips the surly bonds
Georgia Southern University has embarked on a bold journey where no Eagle has ever gone before. GUS, the university's mascot, has landed safely after being launched into the stratosphere on a mission to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning.
Change is in the air for SES coin drive
Springfield Elementary students are turning their loose change into new books for the school.
No matter the test, college exam scores are on the rise
Fewer high school students in Effingham County took the SAT in 2013 than in 2012, but school officials don't view that as a negative.
Dave reigns as ECHS queen
Senior Rajvi Dave was crowned Effingham County High School's 2013 homecoming queen at halftime of Friday night's football game at Rebel Field.
Effingham County 4-H starts off the year
Another big year for 4-H is under way in Effingham County.
Sunrise Rotary supports ECHS Interact
The Effingham County High School Interact Club is a part of the Sunrise Rotary Club of Effingham County. It is an active service organization comprised of nearly 100 members.
Reading isn’t a reach for students during Pre-K Week
They needed a stepladder to reach the check-out counter, but a group of young children received their first library cards Monday.
Marlow’s Wilkins named system’s teacher of the year
Top teachers were honored Wednesday at the 14th annual Effingham County Board of Education Teacher of the Year Banquet, sponsored by the Effingham Herald.
Parents earn their diplomas
At 78 years old, Geneva Patterson isn't the typical rapper.
South Effingham crowns its queen
Caroline Brennan was crowned South Effingham High School's 2013 homecoming queen at halftime of Friday night's football game against Glenn Hills at The Corral.
State funds could pay for renovations at SEES
South Effingham Elementary School will soon get a facelift - as long as the Effingham County School System receives funding it's entitled to from the state.
School board honors Master Teachers, retirees
The Effingham County Board of Education recognized new Master Teachers and 2013 school system retirees at its Sept. 19 meeting.
Savannah Tech’s ‘mini-mester’ to begin next week
SAVANNAH - Students may register for 'Mini-Mester' classes at Savannah Technical College beginning Oct. 1. These classes will start Oct. 17 and last through the end of fall semester, Dec. 11.
Civil War comes to Springfield Elementary
Fifth-graders at Springfield Elementary saw what life was like in the 1860s, thanks to a recent visit to the school by a group of Civil War re-enactors.
GSU announces president’s list
STATESBORO - Georgia Southern University recently recognized 130 students, including eight from Effingham County, for excellence in academics on the 2013 Summer Semester President's List.
Articles by Section - Education
Wood chosen for Congress of Future Medical Leaders
Sami Wood, a sophomore at Effingham County High School, attended the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 14-16.
4-H puts its heart into Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day brought new meaning to the residents of the Effingham Hospital Care Center. Effingham County 4-H'ers participated in constructing Valentine cards, baking cookies and playing bingo with the center's residents.
Ebenezer Elementary brings Georgia history to life
Second-graders at Ebenezer Elementary School put on a "living museum" to celebrate Georgia Day and highlight famous Georgians.
Effingham lauded for workforce development effort
The Effingham County School System was one of six school districts in the state recognized by Gov. Nathan Deal and the Governor's Office of Workforce Development for having 100 percent of the system's high schools organized with a Go Build Georgia high school team.
ECHS FFA team takes second at CDE
The Effingham County High School FFA agricultural mechanics team recently took second place at the Area IV FFA Agricultural Mechanics Career Development Event at Treutlen County High School.
AASU sets Pirate Preview for Feb. 22
Armstrong Atlantic State University will host an open house for prospective students and their parents to learn how to start strong at Armstrong.
Globetrotter to highlight next Parent University
Former Harlem Globetrotter Larry "Gator" Rivers will be the special guest for the Feb. 22 winter session of Parent University-Effingham at Effingham County Middle School.
High school honor rolls
Honor rolls for the second nine-week grading period for Effingham County's two high schools:
Middle school honor rolls
Honor rolls for the second nine-week grading period for Effingham County's three middle schools:
It’s a first for GSU at the Capitol
State lawmakers got a formal introduction to Georgia Southern University last Thursday when university officials went to Atlanta for the first Georgia Southern Day at the Capitol.
Elementary school honor rolls
Honor rolls for the second nine-week grading period for Effingham County's eight elementary schools:
BoE opts to purchase vehicle for superintendent
Effingham County Schools Superintendent Randy Shearouse may not be driving his pickup to school board meetings and other functions much longer.
School board seeks bump in meeting pay
Effingham County school board members will ask the county's legislative delegation to help push a pay bump through the General Assembly.
Local students earn fall semester honors
Effingham students make Georgia Tech dean's list
Auburn-bound Proctor awarded scholarships
Jason Proctor of Rincon has been awarded two college scholarships worth a total of $68,000.
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