History
Effingham County High School was created in 1956 with the consolidation of Effingham County's smaller high schools. The campus was built just west of Springfield on Georgia Highway 119. A new larger, more modern facility was opened in the fall of 1989 just west of the original campus. The old campus became Effingham County Middle School. In 2003, a new football stadium was built behind the current campus and the old Rebel Field (1961–2003) was dismantled.
In August 2009, a new Effingham County Middle School opened just west of the current ECHS. The old ECMS/ECHS was closed and demolition of the oldest sections began in 2010. No decision has been made about the future of the academic areas of the building. The Gymnasium is currently being occupied by the ECHS Competition Cheerleading Squad and the Effingham County Wrestling Team.
The school has seen much growth over the years as Savannah and southeast Georgia continue to boom. The school grew to approx. 2000 students. A decision was made to split into two high schools, one that would serve the rapidly growing southern part of the county and the other (ECHS) that would continue serving the central and northern parts of the county. In 1996, South Effingham High School opened on Georgia Highway 30, just west of Rincon.
To further serve the two campuses, a new Effingham Career Academy was built next to Savannah Technical College's Effingham Campus on Georgia Highway 21 at Ebenezer Road. On August 5, 2010, the Effingham Career Academy had their dedication ceremony. The Career Academy was built for both high school's advanced level CTAE/vocational classes. The Career Academy had the first day of classes on August 9, 2010.
Famous Country Music Singer Billy Currington graduated from ECHS in 1992.
In August 2007 Effingham County School District implemented a county wide dress code. Every school in the district can wear black, khaki, or navy pants. Girls are also allowed to wear skirts or shorts that reach up to four inches above the back of their knees. The color of shirt changes between schools, for Effingham County High, students may wear navy, white, or black polos with three buttons and no logo. Students may also wear the school sponsored navy and white t-shirts or if a student is in a club or plays a sport, they may wear those t-shirts on Fridays or game days.
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