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SEMS hosts second annual math, science family fun night
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Staff Report
Updated: Mar 2, 2009, 6:48 PM
Published: Mar 2, 2009, 7:17 PM

South Effingham Middle School hosted its second annual Math and Science Family Fun Night on Feb. 26. 

More than 300 students and family members were in attendance and participated in many events including a flight simulator, Oreo moon phases, sunset in a bag, origami and arithmetic tricks just to name a few.

Georgia Power and Georgia Pacific were also on hand to present demonstrations.

Parents and students enjoyed a tremendous amount of learning disguised as fun.

The event was sponsored by local businesses and the Georgia Partnership for Reform of Science and Mathematics (PRISM). 

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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