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SEHS cheer team takes Battle in the Boro
1104 sehs comp cheer team
From left to right, front row, are: Coach Cynthia Hendricks, Ashley Schwartz, Olivia Farrar, Allison Jodrey and Chelsea Eddy; middle row: Miriam Coon, Casey Kippert, Bailee Milne, Elizabeth Kicklighter, Taylor Cocke, Emma Wheeler, Madelyn Luther, head coach Cayte Vickery and Madison Hagan; and back row: Kelly Shuman, Summer Roslin, AlainaRicker, Kate Brennan, Brooke Donovan, Hannah McCann, Emily Butler and coach Amanda Palmer. - photo by Photo provided

The SEHS varsity competition cheer team won first place in the 5A division at Battle in the Boro. The cheer competition was held Oct. 24 at Statesboro High School.

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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