Trip to Vegas pays off — in training — for SEHS student

Brandon Sikes is a senior at South Effingham High School, even though he is only at the school for one class a day.

Morgan Zipperer crowned Miss Ebenezer Middle School

On March 1, Morgan Zipperer was crowned Miss EMS 2008.

Keeping a promise

The junior class officers at Effingham County High School were presented a $2,500 check from the Peace Officers Association of Georgia to support prevention of drinking and driving at prom.

Pre-K St. Patrick’s Day parade

Central Learning Center Pre-K classes had their annual St. Patrick's Day Shoebox Parade on Thursday. Pre-K'ers, with the help of their parents, created these shoebox floats for this event.

SEMS cheerleaders hold awards banquet

The South Effingham Middle School cheerleaders held their awards banquet recently and several girls were recognized for their outstanding performances on the squad during the past year.

Schools’ job fair a big hit for system

The Effingham County School System held its second annual job fair on Saturday at Marlow Elementary School.

Amanda Starling crowned Miss SEHS

Guyton Elementary holds first Quick Think-a-thon

Guyton Elementary held its first Quick Think-a-thon on Friday. Two contestants from each second grade class were chosen to compete. Judging the contest was Charla Connelly, Angie Roberts and Jacquelyn Jones.

Ga Southern’s Phi Eta Sigma honor society inducts new members

STATESBORO - The Georgia Southern University chapter of the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society recently inducted 344 new members. To become a member of Phi Eta Sigma, a student must earn a GPA of 3.5 or greater during their freshmen year.

Patricia O’Day is chosen as Savannah Tech’s GOAL winner

SAVANNAH - Patricia O'Day, a practical nursing student at Savannah Technical College, has been named as the College's winner of the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL).

Trio earn national board certification

Effingham County Board of Education members recognized three teachers - Dr. Freddie Waltz, Lynda Hill and Grady Zittrouer - for earning national board certification Wednesday.

Scholarships the big winners at auction

Community members came out to Effingham County High School in support of the Young Farmer Scholarship Auction on Tuesday.

Effingham Christian students advance to Georgia Science and Engineering Fair

Six Effingham Christian students competed in the Savannah Ogeechee Regional Science and Engineering Fair in February.

EMS students make all-state chorus

Eight students from Ebenezer Middle School recently participated in the Georgia Music Educator's Association (GMEA) All-state Chorus held in Savannah Feb. 21-22.

Effingham County schools kindergarten registration begins March 31

The Effingham County Board of Education has scheduled Kindergarten registration for the week of March 31–April 4.

The world comes to GES

Yvette Carr, manager of Burns World Travel in Springfield, recently spoke to the third-grade students at Guyton Elementary School.

4-H’ers show their thanks

Thanksgiving brought not only turkey and dressing this year, but also several opportunities for 4-H'ers to express their thanks within the community.

Local students recognized

Effingham students make Berry dean's list

ECHS FFA team takes third place in livestock judging

The Effingham County High School FFA livestock judging team recently competed in the Area IV FFA Livestock Judging Career Development Event.

FFA members attend annual national convention

Students from Effingham County and South Effingham FFA chapters attended the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 28-Nov. 1.

Armstrong named to STEM Jobs Approved College list

Armstrong State University has been designated a 2015 STEM Jobs Approved Colleges by Victory Media and will be featured in the winter 2015 issue of STEM Jobs magazine. Armstrong was one of only 123 schools nationwide to be named as a STEM Jobs Approved College.

Effingham County High NHS chapter enjoys service

The Effingham County High School chapter of the National Honor Society has had the privilege to serve its community by volunteering for Habitat for Humanity over the last couple of months.

School board set to adopt calendars for next two years

The Effingham County Board of Education expects at its December meeting to approve the calendars for the next two school years.

ECCA robotics class gets in gear

Not every student gets to design, build and test robots in class.

State school board proposes changes to Common Core standards

People in Effingham County, and across the state, can give feedback to education leaders on proposed revisions to the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards.