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South Effingham High Schools boxed Christmas a great success
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From left to right: FCCLA members Amber Hagy, Ashley Williams, Jayme Dixon, Cheyenne McGrath, Kristin Mosley, Tiffany Monroe and Alexis Odom. - photo by Photo provided
Alyssa Weber
Special to the Effingham Herald
Updated: Jan 8, 2009, 7:51 PM
Published: Jan 8, 2009, 7:42 PM

During the months of November and December, various clubs from South Effingham High School participated in a boxed Christmas for children within Effingham County.  

Headed up by the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), the participation in the service event included Family Community Career Leaders of America (FCCLA), Future Educators of America (FEA), National Honor Society (NHS), and Technology Student Association (TSA).  

Club members worked in pairs or small groups to purchase items that would fill a box measuring 11x17 and 9 inches deep.  

All together these five clubs provided Christmas presents for 42 children in our local community.

A special thank you is sent to all those members, advisors, and parents who shared in this incredible Christmas event.
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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