A Letter from the ECSD Superintendent

students. Our reputation for quality education in a safe receive strong educational foundations preparing them for high school programs such as Honors and Advanced Placement Our students can earn college credit while still in high school, earn certifications towards employment across a number of professions, gain invaluable on-thejob experience through Work-Based Leaming and internship programs, and participate with real-world applications of science, technology, engineering and math.

This year, ECSD families were given the opportunity to choose between two class-setting options: the Traditional Leaming Option and the Virtual Leaming Option. Students enrolled in the traditional option will participate with classes in the conventional brick-and-mortar school setting. In an effort to provide the safest possible environment for students and staff in the traditional setting, extra measures will be enforced to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures include random temperature checks, increased cleaning and disinfection of school buildings, increased availability of hand sanitizer, modified classroom seating arrangements, and social distancing to the greatest extent practicable. Students who participate with the Virtual Leaming Option will take all classes at home in a virtual environment while remaining enrolled in the Effingham County school system. Although the virtual option has been made available specifically for students with medical needs or health conditions, no student has been required to provide a documented medical reason to participate. ECSD has made virtual learning available to all interested families and plans to A Letter from the provide chromebooks to eligible families as well as additional Wi-Fi connectivity in selected areas throughout the community. ECSD Superintendent Our school system would like to express gratitude to Effingham County citizens for voting to accept

The Effingham County School District is eagerly preparing These funds will enable us to continue to offer for a new and exciting school year despite COVID-19’s exceptional programs in safe facilities. The ESPLOST funds will efforts to dampen our enthusiasm. This past Spring, support projects including needed additions to several ECSD our teachers and staff responded quickly to the unforeseen schools, increased safety measures to protect staff and students, a challenges of the pandemic to create effective and resourceful new elementary and middle school within the next five years, and ways to educate students. Additionally, district employees have reduction of traffic congestion during pick up and drop off times. worked endless hours this summer to revise our educational The citizens have entrusted us with these financial resources, and delivery models to allow for both virtual and traditional learning we are committed to utilizing them responsibly to meet the needs opportunities. We have also set procedures in place to mitigate of our growing student population. the spread of the virus within our school system so families ca feel confident that students are learning in a safe and healthy environment. n It is a privilege for the Effingham County School District to educate the students of our wonderful community, and we are grateful to be a part of the Effingham family. We vow to do all The Effingham County School District is currently serving we can to continue earning your trust and support and to offer approximately 13,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade Effingham’s children the best possible educational experiences. environment guarantees that those numbers will continue to increase each year. Our elementary and middle school students Sincerely, courses, participation with the STEM Academy, and opportunities Dr. Yancy Ford for involvement in one of our many career pathways at ECCA. ECSD Superintendent the bond referendum at the June 9th election.