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SEHS students volunteer at polls
Two South Effingham High School students volunteered to help at the polls for Rincon's municipal elections in November.
ECHS Calculus/Physics Club completes annual fundraiser 'Dimes for Downs'
The Calculus/Physics Club at Effingham County High School collected $980 in a campaign to raise money for Down syndrome awareness.
SEHS drama students put on a show
The South Effingham High School Mustang Masquers performed "Miss Polly's Institute for Criminally Damaged Young Ladies Puts on a Show" Tuesday night.
Opening a Gateway
Representatives from Savannah Technical College, Effingham County schools and Savannah-Chatham schools announced the receipt of a grant to operate Gateway to College program in both counties.
Georgia FFA celebrates national winners at convention in Indianapolis
Georgia FFA chapters and members received national recognition during the 80th National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis Oct. 25-27. The 2007 convention theme was "Blue Jackets, Bright Futures."
Effingham County AFJROTC receives highest rating during inspection
Effingham County High School Air Force JROTC had their three-year inspection on Nov. 28 by their area administrator, Col. John Vick, and received an exceeds standards rating, the highest rating possible.
Pfleger, Walters named Junior Angus Association members
Danielle Pfleger of Guyton and Meaghan T. Walters of Rincon are new junior members of the American Angus Association, reports John Crouch, executive vice president of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo.
SEMS to wage Battle of the Books
South Effingham Middle School has started a book club for students. The club was the idea of a new teacher to the school Laura Cook.
RES wins grant from Georgia PTA
The obesity rate in the U.S. is very high. In an attempt to encourage students to make changes at home, Rincon Elementary will start a new program called Promoting Healthy Habits. The goal of this program is to promote activity and healthy eating along with understanding how important these lifestyle changes can be.
Air Force Association honors ECHS student
Cadet Col. Amie Perkins, commander of the Effingham County High School Air Force JROTC, was named the Savannah Chapter Air Force Association (AFA) Cadet of the Year, and was honored at a banquet Nov. 27 at the Mighty 8th Air Force Museum.
SEMS students collect goods for canned food drive
The South Effingham Middle School Y-Club held its annual canned food drive Nov. 12-16. Daily prizes were given to the homeroom that brought in the most of the "designated item of the day." Winning three of the five days was Mrs. Bonorato's sixth grade homeroom and Mr. Richard's seventh grade homeroom won the other two days.
STC sets dedication, grand opening of campus for Dec. 13
It will be a communitywide celebration on Dec. 13 as technical college dignitaries, civic leaders and elected officials gather to celebrate the grand opening and campus dedication of the Savannah Technical College Effingham campus at 11 a.m.
School board weighs redistricting
The Effingham County Board of Education began reviewing options to change district lines for Guyton Elementary, Marlow Elementary and Sand Hill Elementary schools.
Schools look to add more bus drivers
The Effingham County Board of Education approved a wording change to the policy for hiring positions, including bus drivers and custodians, in an attempt to allow for more people to be hired.
ECHS band, chorus pay tribute to veterans with a concert
Effingham County High School's band and chorus held their second annual Veterans' Day concert Monday night.
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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