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Students interact at the Capitol
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ECHS Interact students at the Capitol - photo by Photo provided

The Effingham County High School Interact Club participated in Effingham Day at the Capitol from Jan. 25-27.

Advisors Monica Kessler and Rhonda Shearouse, along with Assistant Principal Tim Hood, enjoyed spending time at the state capitol with students, school officials and state representatives.

Some of the students helped prepare and bake local Effingham County bread, and all of the attending students helped deliver the bread to each legislator.

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)
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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