Archive By Section - Education
VSU bestows honors
Michael David Slater of Rincon received a bachelor of fine arts in mass media from Valdosta State University during commencement exercises following the fall 2010 semester.
Four earn degrees from University of Georgia
The following students from Effingham County received degrees from the University of Georgia at the end of the fall 2010 semester. Commencement exercises were held Dec. 17, 2010, at the University of Georgia.
Three locals make Ga. Tech dean’s list
ATLANTA-The following students made the dean's list for fall 2010 at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Graham among ATC graduates
JESUP-Five hundred graduates were invited to march across stage on Saturday at Altamaha Technical College's graduation ceremony at the Kay Cagle Theatre of the Performing Arts. President Lorette Hoover introduced Lisa Eason, Assistant Commissioner of Administration of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), who gave the keynote address. Eason told her personal story of being a young mother who dropped out of high school and her going back to obtain her GED in hopes ...
ECHS FBLA to send seven to compete at state conference
The Effingham County High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America had 12 of its members attend the Region Conference at the Wayne County High School in Jesup on Jan. 20.
Senate pages
Dillon Duff, Landon Snooks and Jay Gnann served as pages for state Rep. Jon Burns, right, on Jan. 25. Duff, Snooks and Gnann also are members of the Effingham County High School Youth Advisory Committee.
Elementary school honor rolls
Blandford Elementary 1st grade Seriah Ancil, Harrison Ashlock, Sha'Kynah Baker, Sina Ballew, Jace Barrs, Alexis Belcher, Chapman Bennett, Aidan Bernard, Cassie Biggers, Julian Boland, Leannah Bowden, Jacob Bragg, Parker Brownley, Timothy Burnsed, Alexis Camacho, Emma Carroll, Colton Cassidy, Rachel Collins, Brandon Davis, Christopher Davis, Franklin Davis, Tariq Echols, Kamryn Ellis, Ryan Flood, Luke Floyd, Donald Fludd, Kaitlyn Fludd, Kalil Forrest, Darrell Fowler, Jacob Galindez, Bradley Gangewere, Caitlynn Grayson, Benjamin Griffin, Sydney Griffin, Tyler Griffin, Sally ...
Under a spell
The evening began easily enough. "Water. W-A-T-E-R. Water," said Jasmyne Kaye, contestant number one, a fifth-grader from Rincon Elementary School. By the end of the first round, there were two who didn't make it. Round two spiced things up a bit with silent consonants and more and more left the stage. As Judith Shuman, student/professional learning coordinator for the Effingham County Board of Education called out the words, ascending in difficulty, cameras were raised, flashed ...
Career Academy looks to catch Ford PAS
ATLANTA-Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle has announced that the Effingham Career Academy will be receiving a $10,000 grant to support its efforts to become a Ford PAS Next Generation Learning Community. The announcement was made during Effingham Day at the State Capitol, sponsored by the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce.
ECHS to host ‘Apply to College Week’
Effingham County High School counselors and media specialists will be hosting their first "Apply to College Week," Jan. 31-Feb. 4. The goal for this event is to provide all Effingham County High School seniors the opportunity to submit at least one application for college admission and someone to assist them as needed to complete the process.
School system set to take pre-k applications
Pre-kindergarten applications for the 2011-12 school year will be available on Feb. 1. You may pick up an application from any of the schools, the Effingham County Board of Education Office (and on the Board's Web site www.effinghamschools.com), the Effingham County Health Department or from the Department of Family and Children Services in Springfield.
ECHS teacher of the month
The student nominated ECHS Teacher of the Month for December is Wes Perkins. His students praised Perkins for being an exceptional individual, reliable, able to relate to them and a wonderful music teacher.
100 days of school
The pre-k class at Little Tots celebrated its 100th day of school on Jan. 21. The children were asked to bring in 100 items from home to share with the class and they took part in activities that placed emphasis on 100.
Winners all
Special needs student from across the county competed in the annual Special Olympics Friday at Effingham County High School.
School system looks at middle school shift
The Effingham County Board of Education is currently reviewing a recommendation to redistrict the middle school population at Ebenezer Middle School.
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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