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CCA extends summer break
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Covenant Christian Academy’s school board has decided to extend summer vacation until after Labor Day by adopting a calendar similar to the Chatham County school system.

Sept. 2 will be the first day of school for CCA students this fall. Headmaster Martin Wilkins cited a number of reasons for this change,

“We’ve found it’s just too hot to begin school in early August,” he said. “We also wanted to offer a more traditional calendar, with three full months off in the summer. Many of our teachers and parents remember having this schedule when they were in school. Parents appreciate the fact that they will have more time for summer family vacations.”

The school will offer Pre-K through seventh grade for 2008-2009. They plan to add a grade each year, eventually offering Pre-K through 12th grades.

Covenant Christian Academy is an independent classical, Christian school located on the campus of Life Baptist Church at 1541 Highway 21 S., near Springfield. Their Web site is www.ccaeffingham.com and their phone number is 754-1511.

Effingham School Board Approves $203M budget with Potential Property Tax Increase
2026 budget
This chart illustrates how the Effingham County School District’s $203 million general fund is allocated for fiscal year 2026, including spending on salaries, benefits, transportation, health services, and safety and security. (Courtesy of Effingham School District)
The Effingham County Board of Education approved a $203 million fiscal year 2026 budget Thursday night, reflecting an 11% increase over last year. The rise is largely due to an $8 million spike in health and retirement benefit costs for employees. To help cover the shortfall, the district may raise the property tax millage rate, potentially increasing homeowners’ taxes by up to 12 percent.
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