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Discovering Columbus Day
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Hunter Street with his winning Ivory Soap boat at BES's Columbus Day celebration - photo by Photo provided
Blandford Elementary kindergarten classes celebrated Columbus Day with many fun events.
 
Students brought in boats made at home for a school wide boat parade. Classes also held Ivory Soap boat races and enjoyed Coke floats.
 
Hunter Street of Ms. Rahn’s class was the winner of the grade level boat races. 
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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