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Effingham County High NHS chapter enjoys service
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Members of the Effingham County High School National Honor Society spent two days working on Habitat for Humanity projects, including the Habitats veterans build project and also building a storage shed for a future Habitat for Humanity undertaking. - photo by Photo provided

The Effingham County High School chapter of the National Honor Society has had the privilege to serve its community by volunteering for Habitat for Humanity over the last couple of months.

On Oct. 25, the students met at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore center in Rincon where they were directed to a service site in Springfield. At this site, Habitat for Humanity was putting the final touches on a home built for a military veteran. Students served by painting, landscaping, and clearing the debris around the home site.

On Nov. 15, the students helped to build a storage shed for a future Habitat house that will be built in Governor’s Ridge subdivision.

Led by Jennifer Hayes, teacher presiding over the ECHS National Honor Society, the group was able to help the organization prepare for the dedication of the house that is coming up soon. Effingham County High School was honorably represented by the National Honor Society that is comprised of students with outstanding character, service, scholastic, and leadership qualities.

Habitat for Humanity also welcomed the students with gratitude and a willingness to help them find opportunities of service within their community.

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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