You know, we often say “Take a kid fishing” because it is important to get that next generation out on the water. But, this weekend, I have a different directive – “Take your mama fishing!” Happy Mother’s Day everyone! Some quick news items you might have missed: Have you ever wanted to know how we […]
The following link is an easy way to plan a road trip in the state of Georgia. It also features a link that you can sign up for alerts on your route….Happy travels 🙂
If you use a light saber for a fishing pole today, I completely understand (“May the Fourth Be With You” and all) – just as long as you grab some kind of fishing pole and take advantage of the sunshine and great temps we appear to be ready to have this weekend! A few quick […]
On May 28, 2018 our nation will come together in various ways to observe Memorial Day. Traditionally, graves of those who died during their time in service are decorated with flowers, wreaths and flags.
Effingham County Veterans Park will hold their annual ceremony at 6PM on May 28th.
To find ceremony information for a nearby National Cemetery please visit:
https://www.cem.va.gov/cem/ceremony/2018_Memorial_Day.asp
In September of 2017 Hurricane Irma found it’s way to the South Carolina coastline. Beachcombers had an unlikely find after the storm. A 13,000 pound coastguard buoy traveled 8 miles inland. Locals and visitors had a fun time taking selfies while officials had the headache of figuring out how to return the buoy back to it’s post.
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After the rain, cold, wind and snow….roll up your #sleeves and bring on the blooms
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We have a lot of great fishing information for you today, including reports from Central, Southeast and North Georgia. So, sit back, read, make sure you got your fishing license and then GET OUT THERE and Go Fish Georgia! CENTRAL GEORGIA (Fishing report courtesy of Steve Schleiger, fisheries biologist with Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division, […]
Effingham County, Georgia
2018-2019 School calendar revised7-17-2018 and subject to change. Information copied from Effingham County School District website: https://www.effinghamschools.com/
| July 26 – August 1 | Pre-planning for Teachers |
| July 30 | Open House for middle and high schools, 4-7 p.m. |
| July 31 | Open House for elementary schools, 4-7 p.m. |
| August 2 |
First Day of School; First Day of the First Nine Weeks |
| September 3 |
Labor Day – No school |
| September 4 | Issue First Nine Weeks Progress Reports |
| October 4 |
Last Day of First Nine Weeks |
| October 4 | Parent/Teacher Conferences – Students Dismissed Early |
| October 8 – 9 | Fall Holiday – No School |
| October 15 | Issue First Nine Weeks Report Cards |
| November 9 | Issue Second Nine Weeks Progress Reports |
| November 19 – 23 | Thanksgiving Holidays – No school |
| December 18 | Last Day of Second Nine Weeks; End of First Semester |
| December 20 – January 2 | Christmas Holidays – No school |
| January 2 | Professional Development Day – Student Holiday |
| January 7 | Issue Second Nine Weeks Report Cards |
| January 21 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – No school |
| February 4 | Issue Third Nine Weeks Progress Reports |
| February 13 |
Parent/Teacher Conferences – Student Holiday
Professional Development Day |
| February 14 – 18 | Winter Holiday – No school |
| March 12 | Last Day of Third Nine Weeks |
| March 18 | Issue Third Nine Weeks Report Cards |
| April 12 |
Issue Fourth Nine Weeks Progress Reports |
| April 19 – April 26 | Spring Holidays – No School |
| May 22 | Last day of school, Fourth Nine Weeks, and Second Semester |
| May 23-24 | Post-planning for staff |
| May 24 | SEHS Graduation – 7 p.m. at The Corral |
| May 25 | ECHS Graduation – 7 p.m. at Rebel Field |
| May 27 | Fourth Nine Weeks Report Cards released on Parent Portal at 5 p.m. |
Potential Make-up Days for 2018-2019
The school system has identified six potential make-up days in the calendar. These dates are October 5, 8, 9, January 2, February 14, 15.
• These days could be used if the school system has to close due to weather or emergency events.
• The days will not be used automatically. After an event, the superintendent will decide whether or not to activate one or more of the make-up days.
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