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RES forms Junior Beta Club
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Rincon Elementary established its chapter of the Junior Beta Club with these charter members. - photo by Photo provided

Rincon Elementary School has established a new Junior Beta Club chapter. It consists of fifth grade students who have met the set criteria for becoming members. The new members have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, exemplified worthy character, and maintained a commendable attitude throughout the first semester of the 2010-11 school term.

The induction ceremony is scheduled for March 7.

The charter members are Isabella Castillo, Megan Deyhle, Ian Foster, Nadia Garcia, Sierra Hathaway, Jasmyne Kaye, Mollie Keeler, Kyle MacPherson, Emilie McCumbers, Ashlyn McGillis, Chandler Patrick, Annalee Prokop, Noah Ray, Joshua Ricord, Makaila Scates, Kayce Sheppard and Jordan Vick. Club sponsors are Aimee Lee, Dr. Kirbi Ratner and Tracy Kieffer.

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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