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AASU offering new programs for professional development
Armstrong Atlantic State University announces the addition of new certificate and degree programs for both undergraduates and graduate students. The new academic programming is designed to help advance students and professionals' careers with credentials and leadership skills that will give them an edge in a competitive hiring environment.
Perfect attendance at work pays off for Sasser
Not missing a day of work during the 2011-12 school year really paid off for Linda Sasser.
Retirees honored for years of service
The Effingham County Board of Education recently recognized some of the teachers and staff members who retired from the school system at the end of the 2011-12 school year.
Schools short on teachers for reading program
A reading program described as one of the Effingham County School System's most successful initiatives is also one of the most in need of more teachers, according to its coordinator.
School board honors master teachers
The Effingham County Board of Education recognized five teachers who earned master teacher certification from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, bringing Effingham County's number of master teachers to 14.
Rotureau to lead Southern Pride
James Rotureau will lead this year's Southern Pride drum line at Georgia Southern University.
ECSO starting ‘Stop Means Stop’ effort
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office Traffic Enforcement Unit will be participating in the "Stop means Stop" campaign, which has been endorsed by first lady Sandra Deal. Deputies with the Effingham County Sheriff's Office will be vigorously enforcing stop arm violations.
SEHS student dies in accident
South Effingham High School is mourning the loss of one of its students.
Girl Scouts take part in PRAY
Girl Scout Troop 30197 participated in the God and Me program, the first of four segments in the PRAY (Programs of Religious Activities with Youth) program. Through this program, families explored their faith together and the girls became best friends with Jesus. A GAME (God and Me Exploring) box was made to keep the games created to remind them of the lessons learned throughout their journey. The lessons were: 1) God created me, 2) Jesus is God's gift to me, 3) I can talk with God and 4) because God cares for me, I can care for others.
‘Ice Man’ to hold back-to-school rally
The community is invited to a basketball showcase that also will bring a serious message.
ECHS receives outstanding agricultural program award
LEXINGTON, Ky.-Effingham County High School has been selected as the 2012 Georgia Outstanding Postsecondary/Adult Agricultural Education Program.
New standards taking hold in Effingham classes
As they are gradually seeing through their first two weeks of classes, Effingham County public school students are now under a new set of academic standards.
GSU Rural Health arm receives $5.1 million grant
Georgia Southern University's Rural Health Research Institute (RHRI) has been awarded a $5.1 million grant by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) designating the RHRI as a Center of Excellence for the Elimination of Rural Health Disparities.
SEHS dance team members headed to Disney
The South Effingham High School dance team recently earned high marks in an elite Universal Dance Association camp, receiving a Superior UDA Award for their ability to learn skills and routines rapidly.
ECHS’ Arrington earns national honor
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Meredith Arrington, agricultural educator at Effingham County High School, has been selected as the 2012 Georgia winner of the Outstanding Young Member award given by the National Association of Agricultural Educators.
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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.
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