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Rincon Elementary inducts new Beta Club members
0413 RES New Beta Club Members
Rincon Elementary Schools new Junior Beta Club members are: front row, Mackenzie Vickery, Maegan Horton, Sidney Williamson, Deja House, Andrea Garcia, Jessica Dickey, Ethan Fournier, Adriana Smith and Caleb Jackson; back row, Chris White, Autumn Gray, Andrew Delapenia, Ryan Harley, Jonathan Forbes, Skylar Marcinko, Bryan Harrelson and Jayrell Carter. Club sponsors are Kirbi Ratner and Tracy Kieffer. - photo by Photo provided
Staff Report
Updated: Apr 13, 2012, 12:22 AM
Published: Apr 13, 2012, 12:23 AM

Rincon Elementary School inducted new members into its Junior Beta Club chapter during a recent ceremony attended by family and friends.

The club consists of fifth-grade students who have met the membership criteria. The new members have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, exemplified worthy character and maintained a commendable attitude throughout the first semester of the 2011-12 school term.

The club just completed its first service project with much enthusiasm. Junior Beta Club members provided items and made treat bags for the paraprofessionals at RES in honor of National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day on April 4.
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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