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Dunking for cancer research
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The students above are Effingham County High School Youth Advisory Council members who are raising money for Light the Night. - photo by Photo submitted

Students from Effingham County High School Youth Advisory Council members aided in running the dunking booth in order to raise money for Light the Night.

Light the Night is an event that raises awareness and funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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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