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EMS students collect canned goods, school supplies
12.16 EMS Beta2
Staff Report
Updated: Jan 5, 2008, 10:02 AM
Published: Dec 14, 2007, 10:14 PM

During the week of Nov. 5-9, the BETA Club, student council and Community Leaders of Ebenezer Middle School hosted a food drive.

Overall, the students collected over 3,000 canned foods and school supplies. The students brought in non-perishable foods of all kinds.

A small competition was held to help encourage the students to bring in food to help our community.

After a successful week, the sixth grade finished with the most items. The homerooms also counted their personal collections.  

The homeroom winners were sixth grade – Ms. Winchester, seventh grade – Mrs. Socia, and eighth grade – Mrs. Reid.
Madison Robey, reporter for BETA Club
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)
Updated: Jun 20, 2025, 1:18 PM
Published: Jun 20, 2025, 12:51 PM
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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