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SEHS class of 2012 goes into the future

Seniors from the SEHS class of 2012 exult before running to the mustang statue at The Corral. - photo by Photo by Paul Floeckher

group front 1 — Seniors from the SEHS class of 2012 exult before running to the mustang statue at The Corral. - photo by Photo by Paul Floeckher

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Updated: May 29, 2012, 1:25 AM

Published: May 29, 2012, 1:34 AM

Another massive crowd jammed into The Corral on Saturday night to watch the South Effingham High School class of 2012 receive diplomas.

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Effingham School Board Approves $203M budget with Potential Property Tax Increase

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)

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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