Our bus routes have changed. Please visit our Transportation website for instructions and to check your child's bus route. Also be on watch for a postcard in the mail which will have information about new bus routes for your household.

2017-18 Academic Calendar
The calendar for 2017-18 has been posted. Click here to view and print the calendar.

Please use this Quick Reference Chart and School Colors resource for questions regarding our uniform standards.

Supply lists for the upcoming school year have been posted. Please note that lists may be amended before the first day of school.

The Central Office and Central Registration Center will hold certain hours during the summer months. Please be advised of the following schedule:

 

Central Registration is open 7:30 – 5:00 Monday through Thursday. During the week of July 3rd - 7th the office will be closed. Central Registration will also be open from 7:30 – 3:00 on Friday, July 28th and Friday, August 4th. Appointments are required and may be made by clicking the ‘New Student Registration’ link at the top right of this page.

During summer months, the Central Office will continue to open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office will be closed July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

 

Schools will be closed to the public from June 6 through July 15. Beginning July 18, all schools will return to their regular schedule of operating five days a week with their regular school hours.

ECSD Anti-Discrimination Statement

Effingham County Schools Career and Technical Education Department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the programs available:  Agricultural Mechanics Systems, Food Animal Systems, Forestry/Wildlife Systems, Plant and Floriculture Systems, Veterinary Science, Welding, Audio and Visual Technology and Film, Graphic Communications, Business and Technology, Entrepreneurship, Early Childhood Care & Education, Teaching as a Profession, Navy JROTC, Air Force JROTC, Patient Care, Allied Health & Medicine, Sports Medicine, Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Web & Digital Design, Computer Science, Law Enforcement Services, Engineering & Technology, Aircraft Assembly Technician, Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair, Distribution and Logistics, Dual Enrollment and Work-Based Learning.  For information on specific programs at each high school, please visit the school website from the district website at www.effinghamschools.com.  The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs.  The Effingham County Schools also do not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

 

Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator(s).  The system compliance coordinator is Dr. Yancy Ford, 405 N. Ash Street, Springfield, GA  31329 and can be contacted at (912) 754-6491.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

The Age Discrimination Act of 1975

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

Medicare & Peachcare Enrollment
The Rincon Public Library is providing free assistance for enrollment or renewal of these services every third Saturday or by appointment. Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids are no-cost or low-cost public health insurance programs for children 0-19. Children can get regular check-ups, immunizations, doctor and dentist visits, hospital stays, mental health services, prescriptions and more. View the flyer for more information and contact details or visit www.coastalcampaign.org.

Parents' Right to Know
Parents may request the following information regarding teacher qualifications as required by the "Every Student Succeeds" Act: Information regarding their student’s classroom teacher’s certificate or credentials, and/or college major and graduate degree information. Parents may also request information regarding the licensing and training of paraprofessionals. Requests may be made in writing to the school principal or Mrs. Susan Hartzog, Director of Human Resources, Effingham County BOE, 405 North Ash Street, Springfield, GA 31329.

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District Online Learning Guidelines 
In a cooperative effort with GaVS, ECSD encourages students to consider an online option for either courses that are not locally available or for courses the student may believe themselves to be more successful in when taken in an online environment. Interested parents and students should read the guidelines for Virtual School Classes.