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STC to offer GED testing information sessions
SAVANNAH-Savannah Technical College will offer general information sessions about GED testing at 2 p.m. on Jan. 25 and Feb. 22 and at 10 a.m. on Feb. 8. The one-hour sessions will be held at the STC Savannah Campus, 5717 White Bluff Road in the Academic Commons Building, Room B126.
In honor of former leader
Holly Usher, assistant principal at Ebenezer Middle School, presents the retired jersey of the late Ramona Lovett to Dr. Brenda Lovett on Friday afternoon. Ramona Lovett, who had been principal at EMS, passed away earlier this school year. The presentation was made between the South Effingham Middle School-EMS basketball games at Ebenezer Middle School.
Rawlins Honored as top rider
Emma Rawlins, 12, of Springfield, was among those honored at the annual Coastal Hunter Circuit year end banquet on Sunday night. She was awarded Reserve Champion in four separate classes, including 11 and under flat, 11 and under over 2 feet fences, Short Stirrup flat and Short Stirrup Hunter. She was also third overall in Short Stirrup over 2 feet fences. Rawlins is a sixth grader at Ebenezer Middle School and is the daughter of Shea and Chris Rawlins.
MGC honors three Effingham students
COCHRAN-Middle Georgia College Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Mary Lou Frank, has announced that three students from Effingham County have been cited for scholastic achievement during MGC's fall 2011 semester.
Local students picked to lead SOAR
Georgia Southern University has assembled its 2012 Southern's Orientation, Advisement, and Registration (SOAR) Team to help guide incoming freshmen through orientation during summer SOAR sessions.
GSU gets high marks in online degree rankings
Georgia Southern University's online graduate programs in business, education, information technology and nursing have been ranked among the nation's best in the first edition of Top Online Education Program rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
Schools say writing program is strong
Overall, the Effingham County School System believes its high school writing program is strong and continuing to improve.
An early start for the 2012-13 school year
Effingham schools will start the 2012-13 year Aug. 1, with week-long breaks spaced throughout the year.
ECHS FBLA gladly takes on the role of St. Nicholas
"Tis' the season for giving" as one might describe the holidays. Through all the hustle and bustle that accompanies the month of December, the fundamental concept of giving still remains a universal theme of Christmas, and one FBLA chapter was determined not to let Saint Nick be the only generous one.
ECHS FBLA attend leadership conference
On Nov. 11, Effingham County High School FBLA officers traveled to Athens to attend the Fall Leadership Conference. The officers participated in different leadership workshops based on the office they hold.
Order in the court for mock trial
The FBLA members and business education students at Effingham County High School got the opportunity to participate in a program called "Journey through Justice" sponsored by the State Bar of Georgia.
SEHS FBLA’ers visit Classic City for Fall Leadership Conference
On Nov. 11, 17 members and two advisors from South Effingham High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the Fall Leadership Conference at the Classic Center in Athens. This conference consists of leadership workshops, networking opportunities and competition for FBLA members from all across the state.
ECHS FBLA attends state rally
Eleven of the ECHS FBLA members attended the Fall Motivational Rally/Competition in Perry. Students were introduced to the state and region officers for the 2011-12 term. Award winners from the National Conference were announced and congratulated. Students were entertained by a motivational speaker. Once the rally was over, all 11 students competed in events such as economics, business law, banking and finance, sports management, hospitality management, health care administration, and computer applications. After the competition, the members went out to the midway to enjoy an afternoon of fun on the array of rides and tried their hand at winning ...
School system accepts Lisnacullen tract gift
The Effingham County Board of Education closed on a big gift just in time for the holidays.
SEHS National Honors Society gets in the holiday spirit
The South Effingham High School pre-K celebrated a Holiday Craft Day with Santa on Dec. 16. The two-hour event featured Santa's visit with the pre-K students, holiday craft-making at activity tables, gift-giving and a Christmas party of tasty snacks and good cheer.
Articles by Section - Education
Six locals inducted into honor society at AASU
Six local students recently were initiated into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society at Armstrong Atlantic State University.
Big wheels roll into Blandford Elementary
Blandford Elementary School's annual career day showed students "careers on wheels."
SEHS to hold fifth annual talent show
Students will take the stage Saturday night for South Effingham High School's fifth annual talent show, at 7 p.m. in the high school cafetorium.
SEMS goes green for 4-H
South Effingham Middle School turned green last Friday in support of 4-H.
Animal shelter gets help from Little Tots
Little Tots Pre-K participated in a service learning project for the Effingham County Animal Shelter.
A sea of green
Green was the color of the day Friday at Ebenezer Elementary, as the school enjoyed its annual St. Patrick's Day parade.
SEMS Science Olympiad takes region
The South Effingham Middle School Science Olympiad team earned first place at the recent Regional Science Olympiad Tournament at South Georgia College in Douglas.
Exhibition to showcase student artwork
Select students from all Effingham County schools will display their talent next week in the third annual district-wide art exhibition.
Truluck makes Emory College dean’s list
ATLANTA - Emilia Truluck of Rincon was named to the dean's list of Emory College, the undergraduate, liberal arts college of Emory University in Atlanta, for the 2013 fall semester.
SEMS Beta Club fights leukemia
The South Effingham Middle School Beta Club got a big response to its fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
'Grease' is the word at ECHS
The Effingham County High School drama club is busy rehearsing its production of "Grease."
Young Farmers auction to be held
The Effingham County Young Farmers organization will host its annual auction March 25 in the Effingham County High School cafeteria, beginning at 6 p.m.
Oh, the places they go — without leaving their seat
Children could be heard loud and clear from room 717 at Effingham County Middle School on Thursday, buzzing in anticipation of being read Dr. Seuss stories for the annual Read Across America day.
Not just clowning around
Many clowns were seen around Blandford Elementary School on March 3.
Bowser wins leadership group’s speech contest
Sara Lynn Bowser, a senior at South Effingham High School, won the Coastal Empire Leadership Development Association's local speech contest, held Feb. 15 at Armstrong Atlantic State University.
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