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ECSD planning for full in-person graduation & return to school The school district is moving towards a return to pre-pandemic graduation & schooling ECSD planning for full in-person graduation & return to school By Sam Bauman | May 5, 2021 at 3:31 PM EDT - Updated May 5 at 5:38 PM EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A long and difficult school year has almost come to a close for the Effingham County School District. “I can’t tell you how excited I am to be able to get this close to graduation for these boys and girls and their families,” said ECSD Superintendent Dr. Yancy Ford. Of cours...

Effingham Co. School District & Chamber of Commerce loosen COVID restrictions By following the numbers both ECSD and the Chamber feel the time is right. ECSD (Source: WTOC) By Sam Bauman | April 19, 2021 at 4:01 PM EDT - Updated April 19 at 4:01 PM EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Throughout the pandemic, Effingham County never officially put a mask mandate in place. Instead allowing businesses, schools and other entities to decide for themselves, most airing on the side of caution. But now some feel the time is right to roll back those COVID related restrictions. “The mask is moving f...

Effingham Co. School District staff invited to first vaccine clinic Effingham Co. School District staff invited to first vaccine clinic By Sam Bauman | March 11, 2021 at 3:16 PM EST - Updated March 11 at 5:01 PM EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The Department of Public Health made an important stop at the Effingham County Board of Education Office Thursday. “We’re just excited this day has come and we can offer this service,” said ECSD Superintendent Dr. Yancy Ford. Among the first group to get the vaccine were school bus drivers, like Donald Laundre. “I listened to a lot of people...

The city of Rincon is planning a weeklong spring fair with rides and food booths and public school students are planning proms and graduations. The events are drawing positive comments on social media from people who are weary of restrictions caused by the coronavirus. The director of the Coastal Health District questions the prudence of such events when four Effingham County residents died with the virus last week and community spread remains high. Attendees at the fair, April 2-11 at Freedom Park, will be asked to wear masks and there will be hand sanitizing stations at each ride and throug...

Effingham Co. School District announces plan for staff vaccine roll out The district will be offering vaccines to staff members starting next week Effingham Co. School District announces plan for staff vaccine roll out By Sam Bauman | March 3, 2021 at 1:06 PM EST - Updated March 3 at 7:53 PM EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The Effingham County School District has now officially announced their vaccine roll out plan. Working with the Georgia Department of Public Health to be one of the first to get vaccines in the arms of their educators. “As soon as last Friday when the governor made...