Archive By Section - Education
For SEHS STAR, it’s a family affair
After learning she was the South Effingham High School STAR Student, Michaela Lariscy had no trouble selecting her STAR Teacher.
Making designs on success
Christina Hillman said she found out she was STAR Student for Effingham County High School around November last year, but she had to keep it a secret until they finished some figuring.
SEMS Science Olympiad team ready to compete this weekend
South Effingham Middle School will compete at the Georgia State Science Olympiad Tournament, to be held at Augusta State University on March 12.
Effingham preparing next crop of teachers
South Effingham High School is offering students a pathway known as The Teaching Pathway. The purpose of the pathway is to prepare students for future positions in the field of education.
Miss SEHS pageant to be held March 26
The 2011 Miss SEHS Scholarship Pageant will be held March 26 at 7 p.m. in the SEHS cafeteria. Tickets are $7 at the door or are available from any contestant.
SEHS talent show extravaganza
South Effingham High School students in 25 acts gave it their all Feb. 25 at the annual Talent Show Extravaganza.
Mock graduates from Georgia Tech
Caleb Mock graduated from Georgia Tech in December with a degree in Mechanical Engineering with high honors.
ECHS celebrates National FFA Week
Effingham County High School FFA celebrated National FFA Week Feb. 28-March 5. "Infinite Potential" was the theme this year.
L, robot
Photo provided The students in Mrs. Michelle Corless' first grade class at Rincon Elementary School have invented their own robots. They have been learning about robots during reading. Each student made robots out of recycled items. They used coffee cans, milk jugs, boxes, toilet paper rolls, computer parts and many other items to make their inventions.
School system on the trail for health
The Effingham County school system is participating in a free, eight-week statewide wellness and fitness program, Walk Georgia, which launched March 6 and ends April 30.
School system test scores on the upswing
A review of State End of Course Test and Georgia High School Writing Test pass rates during the Effingham County Board of Education's March 2 meeting showed promising gains in most areas.
ECHS teacher of the month
The student-voted Effingham County High School Teacher of the Month for January is Katie Ward.
Strong numbers for BoE
The month of January marked the end of peak tax collections for the 2010-11 school year budget, but the financial report reviewed at the Effingham Board of Education's March 2 meeting indicates encouraging numbers across the budget.
No change in policy for middle school athletics
As the Effingham County Board of Education office began receiving a wave of phone calls and board members' inboxes began to fill with a frenzy of e-mails, a discussion of sixth grade athletics was added to the March 2 board meeting agenda Monday.
Page for a day
Shelby Wilson, daughter of Mike and Lisa Wilson of Springfield, paged at the Georgia State Capitol on Feb. 9 for Rep. Jon Burns.
Articles by Section - Education
It all adds up for STAR Student
Raoul Rego is soft-spoken about his academic achievements in high school.
SEHS fashion show lights up the runway
Twenty-five models hit the runway Saturday night, showing off fellow students' designs in South Effingham High School's seventh annual student fashion show.
MES earns Get Fit, Get Active award
Winning a statewide award made Marlow Elementary School students get up and dance - literally.
Usher, Velasquez take turn as pages
Effingham County was well represented at the state Capitol by students Sophie Usher and Rebecca Velasquez of Effingham County High School, as they paged for sate Rep. Jon Burns on Feb. 14 in the General Assembly.
Floyd receives scholarship
Alexis Floyd received a scholarship from the Ogeechee River Soil and Water Conservation District.
White makes president’s list at Thomas University
Don White Jr. of Rincon was recognized for achieving academic success during the fall 2012 semester at Thomas University and was named to the President's List. President's List students attend TU full-time and have a GPA of 4.0.
GSU to offer more than 300 summer classes online
STATESBORO - Georgia Southern University is expanding its online education and giving Georgia and out-of-state college students more flexibility and options to help them earn their college degrees on time. This summer, GSU will offer more than 300 fully online classes to undergraduate and graduate students, a record number of courses for the growing university.
AASU, STC pave pathway for criminal justice students
SAVANNAH - Savannah Technical College President Dr. Kathy Love and Armstrong Atlantic State University President Dr. Linda Bleicken signed an agreement which ensures a seamless educational pathway for criminal justice students between the two institutions of higher education.
SEHS gears up for annual student talent show March 1
South Effingham High School students will show their talents in the fourth annual SEHS Student Talent Show Extravaganza on March 1 in the school cafetorium, starting at 6:30 p.m.
RES students mark 100 days
Rincon Elementary School pre-kindergarten students enjoyed a creative way to celebrate the 100th day of school.
ECHS chapter gets jump start on FBLA Week
The Effingham County High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America got an early start on National FBLA Week.
Lady Rebels take charge in reading to RES students
The Effingham County High School Lady Rebels basketball team visited Rincon Elementary School on Monday.
Ombudsman: Alternative school a success
Effingham County's alternative school has proven to be a successful option for a number of at-risk students in the county, according to an administrator of the school.
Effingham students take their turns as pages
Effingham was well represented at the State Capitol by students Annabeth Helmly, Hunter Gnann, Molly Welch, William Bland and Austin Kessler of Effingham County High School, as they paged for state Reps. Jon Burns and Bill Hitchens on Jan. 28 in the General Assembly.
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.
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