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Deal backs efforts to improve access to tech schools
Gov. Nathan Deal, along with Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, House Speaker David Ralston and state Rep. Stacey Evans (D-Smyrna), announced a proposal that will lower to its original level the GPA requirement for the HOPE Grant, which goes to students in the technical college system.
STARs shining brightly
The Rotary Club of Effingham County honored two of the county's best students Thursday at its annual STAR Student luncheon, recognizing the student with the highest SAT score at the county's two high schools.
In with the governor
With help from state Rep. Jon Burns, far right, and former state Rep. Ann Purcell, far left, Effingham County High School Interact Club members met Gov. Nathan Deal and first lady Sandra Deal during Effingham Day at the Capitol.
Savannah Tech selects top student, instructor
SAVANNAH - Savannah Technical College announced its selections for the best of the best in 2013. Ashley Smith, a dental hygiene student, was named the college's 2013 honoree of the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) award, and Susan Pinkston, STC department head for business management, was selected as the College's 2013 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Education honoree.
ECHS FBLA places at region competition
Thirteen members of the Effingham County High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America attended the FBLA Region Conference/Competition at the Savannah Arts Academy in on Jan. 16, and three of them advanced to the state competition.
Georgia Southern's appeal continues to grow
STATESBORO - For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Georgia Southern University as one of the top national universities that students want to attend.
High school honor rolls
Effingham County high school honor rolls for the second nine-week grading period:
Middle school honor rolls
Effingham County middle school honor rolls for the second nine-week grading period:
Second Parent University coming to ECMS on Saturday
Organizers are hoping for another strong crowd at the second Parent University.
Brado named to Dean’s List at Young Harris College
Young Harris College President Cathy Cox is pleased to announce that Bailey Anastasia Brado has been named to the Young Harris College Dean's List for the Fall 2012 semester. Students who achieve a 3.5 grade-point average or better are eligible to be named to the Dean's List.
FBLA officers attend leadership conference
Effingham County High School Future Business Leaders of America officers Hannah Boyd and David Ciolko, along with their advisor Karen Waltz, attended the FBLA Fall Leadership Conference in Athens.
Get ready to dig into Savannah with AASU archaeology series
Armstrong Atlantic State University announces its first semester-long program devoted to archaeology, Digging Savannah.
Elementary school honor rolls
Effingham County elementary school honor rolls for the second nine-week grading period:
Ellen Hunter captures district spelling bee
Can you correctly spell "hinterland" and "manicure"?
ECHS drumline plays in headline concert
The Effingham County High School Rebel Regiment drumline was one of 17 groups across the state invited to perform the headline concert at the Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference this past weekend in Savannah.
Articles by Section - Education
Helmly to get early start
Beth Helmly is another step closer to serving on the Effingham County Board of Education.
EWIB scholarship recipients have big plans for future
David Lariscy enlisted in the Army National Guard while he was still in high school, and he plans to continue serving in the military while pursuing careers in engineering and education.
Rotary Club honors scholarship winners
Members of the Rotary Club of Effingham County honored the winners of the club's scholarships at their meeting Thursday.
Allen named GSBA district director
F. Lamar Allen, the Effingham County Board of Education's District 3 representative and chairman, was recently elected to serve as a district director for the Georgia School Boards Association.
Local students make dean's lists
Four local students named to Mercer dean's list
Johnson eager to get on the sidelines for Georgia Southern
Effingham County High School honor graduate Abi Johnson visited several colleges, but ultimately one offered something none of the others could.
Long graduates from GCSU
MILLEDGEVILLE - Kate Long from Rincon earned a specialist in education degree majoring in special education from Georgia College during the spring commencement ceremonies.
Photos: ECHS class of 2014
A class of 410 graduates received their diplomas Friday at Effingham County High School's 2014 commencement.
Photos: SEHS class of 2014
The 2014 South Effingham High School graduating class was 325-strong Saturday night at The Corral.
4-H’ers on target in archery
The Effingham County Extension office recently introduced its 4-H'ers to their newest program, archery.
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