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SEHS NJROTC rifle team cadets qualify for nationals
2.13 Rifle team trophie
Displaying the trophy - photo by Photo provided
Staff Report
Updated: Feb 12, 2009, 11:04 PM
Published: Feb 12, 2009, 10:56 PM

The South Effingham High School cadets went to Fort Benning on Feb. 7.

The cadets placed first overall out of 55 teams in the sporter competition. Cadet Hudson placed first, Cadet Morgan placed second.

The cadets qualified for Navy nationals, where they will compete on Feb. 27-28. The Navy nationals will be held at Camp Perry, Ohio.

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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