Archive By Section - Education
BoE looking at adding interactive classrooms
Effingham County's schools are pushing ahead with 21st century classrooms.
Plan includes five-year program for new computers
Effingham County school board members got a look at what the near future holds for its technology needs.
A cool end to the summer
There was watermelon at the end of this gauntlet.
Schools make call to improve phone systems
There also are plans to upgrade the telephone systems at several Effingham County schools.
STC Effingham campus to start registration
SAVANNAH - Savannah Technical College will begin registering students at its new Effingham Campus on Aug. 1.
Starling takes part in AP exam readings
Dr. Nathalie Starling was selected to participate in the annual reading and scoring of the College Board's AP examinations in U.S. History this June.
Savannah Tech growth tops its peers
SAVANNAH - Figures just released from the Department of Technical and Adult Education Data Center show that Savannah Technical College ranks first among its peer group (12 institutions of similar size serving a similar demographic) in total enrollment growth, credit hours and full-time equivalent (FTE).
Taft earns Doctor of Pharmacy
Jowanda Taft of Springfield received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and graduated from South University School of Pharmacy in Savannah on June 23.
Anderson graduates magna cum laude
Ralph Anderson, of Rincon, completed requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree and graduated magna cum laude from Maryville College.
CCA looks to start new school year
The staff of Covenant Christian Academy is prepared for an open house to be held July 26 at 7 p.m. on their new campus at Life Baptist Church, 1541 Highway 21 S. in Springfield.
Award-winning artists
Weekday Ministries day care at First Baptist Church of Rincon held art camp last week.
Kight ready to lead EES
Ebenezer Elementary has a familiar face as the new principal, Beth Kight, assumed the role of principal on July 1.
Schools make the grades
The Effingham County School System has earned the distinction of being one of 55 systems out of the 180 in the state to have all its schools meet Adequate Yearly Progress for the No Child Left Behind Act.
Local students honored at VSU
Many local students who attend Valdosta State University have been recognized for their outstanding academic work.
Lai, Turner earn UGA honors
Serena Lai and Katie Tanner of Rincon have been awarded Charter Scholarships by the University of Georgia's Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Articles by Section - Education
Spelling out a winner at SHES
Sand Hill Elementary School's spelling bee went down to the "minute."
Local students earn accolades
Browder named to Reinhardt dean's list
School system among top 10 percent in CCRPI
Effingham County ranked among the top 10 percent of school districts in the state on the College and Career-Ready Performance Index for the 2013-14 school year.
County's youth celebrate Martin Luther King's legacy
As part of Effingham County's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. observance, children and adults participated in the annual youth program Monday at the recreation department gym in Springfield.
Effingham seniors attend GSU’s Scholars Day
STATESBORO - Eight students from Effingham County were among the more than 150 outstanding high school seniors recently invited to attend Georgia Southern University's Scholars Day.
Board members sworn in
The Effingham County Board of Education's first meeting of 2015 began with Beth Helmly and Robert Grant being sworn in.
Sand Hill students hear back from nation’s first lady
Some fifth-grade students at Sand Hill Elementary School wanted to voice their opinion about changes that have been made to their school lunches.
State recognizes two Title I schools for performance
Two Effingham County schools earned recognition from the Georgia Department of Education as Title I reward schools this year.
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