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SEHS gears up for annual student talent show March 1
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South Effingham High School Principal Mark Winters stands with the 2012 Student Talent Show Extravaganza first-prize winners, the hip-hop act Los Estudiantes de Jefe. - photo by Photo courtesy of SEHS yearbook staff

South Effingham High School students will show their talents in the fourth annual SEHS Student Talent Show Extravaganza on March 1 in the school cafetorium, starting at 6:30 p.m.


The talent show, sponsored by the Stomping Stangs Book Club and the Model U.N., will feature 20 performances, including bands, skits, singers and dancers.


All acts will be scored by a panel of judges, and prizes will be awarded for the top three acts. The audience will have the opportunity to participate in the judging by voting on an Audience Choice Award.


Along with the prizes for the winning acts, some contestants will go on to perform in the Effingham Idol show as part of the Olde Effingham Days festival on April 13.


The proceeds from this year’s talent show will support SEHS student scholarships and other Stomping Stangs activities. Tickets for all ages are $4 in advance and $5 at the door on the night of the show.


For more information, contact Catherine Olivier, Becky Alford or Nathalie Starling at South Effingham High at 728-7511.

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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