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Isabella Castillo was crowned the 2011 May Queen at Rincon Elementary Schools 28th Annual May Day Festival. Meghan Deyhle was Lady in Waiting and Maid of Honor was Jordan Vick. - photo by Photo by Calli Arnold
Staff Report
Updated: May 13, 2011, 3:17 PM
Published: May 13, 2011, 3:21 PM

Rincon Elementary School celebrated its 28th Annual May Day Festival last week.

Isabella Castillo was crowned the 2011 May Queen at Meghan Deyhle was Lady in Waiting and Maid of Honor was Jordan Vick.

View more May Day photos at our community page, community.effinghamherald.net.
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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