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Welcome to Effingham County School District!

As the Superintendent of our thriving district, I am honored to be a part of ECSD, and I am eager to serve the needs of stakeholders within our community. Together, we will prepare students for a bright and prosperous future.

As we progress, our district will make decisions that fulfill our Strategic Plan: Engage 2025. Our choices will be meaningful, provide positive outcomes for all stakeholders, and support our mission statement: Make every moment count because every student matters! Whether we are enhancing communication efforts, adopting new learning strategies, expanding safety measures, or preparing for new facilities, the focus will always be on the betterment of our students. Every student deserves access to a world-class education that equips them with the knowledge, skills, and values required to succeed in our ever-changing society. Additionally, every student, educator, and staff member deserves to learn and work in an inclusive, nurturing, and safe environment.

Our mission serves the vision of our Strategic Plan to Engage students for future success. Through this vision, students are guided to move beyond the classroom to develop appropriate critical thinking, problem-solving, and social skills for success in the real world.

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Through the results of a clear mission and vision and the combined efforts of our stakeholders, Effingham County School District has experienced tremendous success in recent years! Our academic and CTAE programs have successfully ensured our graduates are prepared for future opportunities. Graduation rates have reached all-time highs exceeding 90%.  Our students are successfully pursuing higher education, CTAE training, military opportunities, and rewarding careers. As our community’s population grows, we anticipate increased enrollments. We are preparing through new construction, improvements to current facilities, new teaching positions, expansion of educational programs, and continued resources to support students, staff, and teachers.

The success of our school district depends on your ongoing trust and support. Together, we can inspire, empower, and transform students' lives and maintain ECSD’s reputation as a beacon of educational excellence. I invite you to celebrate our achievements, embrace new challenges, and continue our legacy of academic excellence so it may endure for generations to come.

With warmest regards,

Yancy J. Ford

Yancy J. Ford
ECSD Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Yancy Ford

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Superintendent of Schools
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Ms. Lisa Kessel

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Administrative Assistant
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