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SEMS names September Citizens of the month
SEMS Citizens
Shown are the South Effingham Middle citizens of the month for September. They are, front row (left to right): Alim Hood, James Coon, Chandler Cubbedge, Kevin Brown and Jared Weathers; and back row: Brad Sawyer, Samantha Simms, Abbie Aids and David Byrnes. Not pictured is Dionna Hartfield. - photo by Photo provided

Citizenship has become an "unofficial theme" for the year for students at South Effingham Middle School. Principal Pete Iott promotes the importance of maintaining good citizenship to the students on a daily basis.  

Students pictured were chosen to represent their team as citizen of the month for September because they demonstrated mastery of the criteria listed below:

Citizenship — consistently demonstrates respect for other people and their property.

Leadership — serves as a positive role model for their peers.

Responsibility — completes assignments on time and is prepared for class.

Discipline — follows directions and obeys all rules.

CeCe Nixon to Retire After 40 Years of Service to Effingham Schools
CeCe Nixon
After working her way up from paraprofessional to asssessment technician in the Cece Nixon is starting her last year before retiring after 40 years with the Effingham County School District. (Gail Parson / Effingham Herald)
After more than 40 years with Effingham County Schools, CeCe Nixon is retiring, leaving behind a quiet legacy of excellence, compassion and steady leadership. From her beginnings as a kindergarten paraprofessional to her vital role in the district’s testing office, Nixon has impacted generations of students and educators with her work ethic, professionalism and heart.
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