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RES Beta Club in service
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RES Beta Club completed their first community service project, making goody baskets and spending time with resident of Lakeview Manor. - photo by Photo provided

The Rincon Elementary Junior Beta Club recently completed its first service project. The club members made goody baskets for the residents of Lakeview Manor Community in Springfield.

Students voluntarily gave up a recess period to assemble the items in the baskets and write personal notes to the residents.

Three club members were able to help deliver the baskets and visit with the residents. Isabella Castillo, Nadia Garcia and Kyle MacPherson enjoyed their afternoon activity of meeting new people. They were assisted by honorary club member, Will Kieffer, who is a student at RES, also.

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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