Urgent News Announcements

[[ School Board Millage Rate Public Hearing UPDATE as of 8/06/24 @ 1:54 PM ]]

Due to the inclement weather from Cyclone Debby, the Effingham County Board of Education will reschedule the Millage Rate Public Hearings that were previously scheduled for Wednesday August 7, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to Thursday August 8, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The Hearings will be held at the Effingham County Board of Education Central Office at 405 N. Ash Street, Springfield, GA 31329. If you have any questions please reach out to the Superintendent's Office at (912) 754-2537.

[[ Regular Scheduled Board Meeting UPDATE as of 8/06/24 @ 1:54 PM ]]

Due to the inclement weather from Cyclone Debby, the Effingham County Board of Education will reschedule the August 7, 2024 meeting that was previously scheduled for Wednesday August 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. to Thursday August 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. The Regular Scheduled Board Meeting will be held at the Effingham County Board of Education Central Office at 405 N. Ash Street, Springfield, GA 31329. The agenda will remain the same as the meeting scheduled for August 7, 2024.  If you have any questions please reach out to the Superintendent's Office at (912) 754-2537.

[[ SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE as of 8/06/24 @ 12:15 PM ]]

The Effingham School District is closely monitoring weather conditions from Cyclone Debby in collaboration with the Effingham Emergency Management Agency (EEMA) to assess the potential impact on roads and our area. The forecast predicts an additional 4-8 inches of rain in our region over the next day, and several roads in the county are currently impassable.

As a precaution, schools will be closed on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, and school will not start on Thursday. We understand that the full impact of the storm is still uncertain.

Our primary goal is to ensure everyone's safety. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. The tentative plan below aims to ensure everyone has an opportunity to attend Open House before the school year begins.

Plan:

• Wednesday August 7th: Schools Closed

• Thursday August 8th: No School for Students

• Friday August 9th: Tentative: Pre-Planning Work Day with Open House Activities

  • 3-6 p.m.: Elementary Open House

  • 4-7 p.m.: Middle and High School Open House

• Monday August 12th:  First Day of School

[[ SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE as of 8/05/24 @ 5:03 PM ]]

The Effingham County School District is canceling Open House for the evening due to heavy rains in the area. We will provide further information later. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe!

[[ SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE as of 8/05/24 @ 11:51 AM ]]

The Effingham County School District is closely coordinating with Effingham Emergency Management to monitor Hurricane Debby. As a result, all school activities and Open House events for Middle and High Schools are canceled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024. We will continue to send updates in regards to MS/HS Open Houses being rescheduled as well as the start of school on Thursday. 

Elementary Open House will still be today from 4-7. 

The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority. We will continue to monitor the weather and make informed decisions regarding events scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate through this storm. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions. 

[[ SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE as of 8/04/24 @ 3:30 PM ]]

The Effingham County School District is closely coordinating with Effingham Emergency Management to monitor Tropical Storm Debby. All school activities and pre-planning events will proceed as scheduled on Monday, August 5, 2024.

Unless there is a significant change in weather conditions, the Open House for elementary schools will take place on Monday, August 5th, from 4-7 PM as planned.

The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. We will continue to monitor the weather and make informed decisions regarding events scheduled for Tuesday through Thursday. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate through this storm.

[[ SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE as of 8/04/24 @ 8:48 AM ]]

The Effingham County School System is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Debby and will update our families regarding any potential Open House changes as we gain more information. Thank you for your trust and patience. 

[[ SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE as of 5/25/24 @ 4:01 PM  ]] 

Currently, graduation is still on schedule. We will continue to monitor for any delays. The goal is to hold graduation tonight.

[[ SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE as of 5/24/24 @ 4:01 PM  ]] 

Currently, graduation is still on schedule. We will continue to monitor for any delays. The goal is to hold graduation tonight.

[[ SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE as of 5/09/24 @ 1:26 PM  ]] 

Due to the potential for severe weather this evening, all ECSD afternoon and evening activities have been canceled and will be rescheduled. Thanks for your understanding.

[[ SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE as of 5/09/24 @ 11:37 AM  ]] 

We are monitoring the weather closely and have been in communication with the Effingham Emergency Management Agency. At this time, we will release school at our normal times. We will continue to monitor the weather as well so that we can ensure a safe departure and ride home. If the weather becomes unsafe to release, we will hold students until it is safe to release them. Thank you for your cooperation and we will continue to update each of you. Have a Great Day!

[[ SCHOOL CLOSURE UPDATE as of 1/08/24 @ 3:12 PM  ]]

In cooperation with Effingham Emergency Management, we have determined the weather forecast for tomorrow afternoon has worsened. The sustained winds are forecasted to be over 40 mph, and school buses should not be on the roadway with sustained winds at this level. Also, within the forecast are wind gusts between 60-70 mph.

Therefore, to ensure the safety of our staff, students, and families, school will be closed for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9th.

School will resume as normal on Wednesday, January 10th. Again, the safety of our students, staff, and our families is important to us. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Stay safe!

[[ SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE as of 1/08/24 @ 11:15 AM  ]] 

The safety of our students, staff, and families are important to us. I have been in contact with Effingham Emergency Management in regards to the upcoming weather system coming our way. Currently, we will be under a Wind Advisory from 6 am to 10 pm on Tuesday. Winds will be 25 to 35 mph with potential gusts of 45 mph are expected.

At this time, unless the weather changes for the worse, we will have school as normal tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the weather system and have direct communication with our contacts with Effingham Emergency Management.

Please continue to monitor your email / campus messenger in regards to any updates we may have. Thank you again for your support and patience as we do what's best for the students, staff, and families of Effingham County. 

 

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