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SEMS hosts open house, uniform fashion show
SEMS open house 3
A large crowd gathered to find out what to expect next year as their child enters middle school. - photo by Photo submitted
Staff Report
Updated: May 26, 2007, 9:03 AM
Published: May 4, 2007, 9:38 PM

South Effingham Middle School hosted an open house for incoming students and their parents.

On the agenda time was given to show the new school uniform options for next year. Current students demonstrated the multiple options that students can choose from and still be in compliance.

A student panel was recruited to share with the incoming students. They were given a time for questions and answers.  
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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