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ECHS grads make it through difficult year
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Valedictorian Bridget Devlin, honorarian Mallory Burks and salutatorian Christina Hillman will lead a class of nearly 440 graduates from Effingham County High School on Saturday night. - photo by Photo by Calli Arnold
As the Effingham County High School class of 2011 finally sees the light at the end of this school year, its top three students reflected on the highs and lows of the year but are ready for the next chapter. “I’m happy to say I was a part of this high school,” said Mallory Burks, ranked No.3 in the class, and who will serve as the honorarian of 2011. “It’s that moment when we’re not kids anymore — it’s time to step forward into the world.”
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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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