Effingham Community PTA

06/06/2026

June is designated Gun Violence Awareness Month and today marks the beginning of Wear Orange Weekend to honor those whose lives have been changed by gun violence, shine a light on our country’s gun violence crisis and build community with those working to end gun violence. We urge everyone to join us in wearing orange and pushing for action.

Our association has developed resources for parents on steps they can take to advocate for and ensure schools are safe and supportive places for their children as well as on how to cope with and talk to their children about violence. The resources can be accessed and downloaded on our website at PTA.org.

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

Don't mind our mess! We're alphabetizing the fiction to make finding your favorite authors easier 😁

Guyton Free Library
Stats for the week of 5/25/26 to 5/31/26
Visitors: 35
Books Donated: 119
Books Taken: 728 (we stocked a few new teachers and cleaned out some that haven't moved in a long time)

06/01/2026

Summer meals and food resources are available throughout Effingham County to help support local families this summer!

Free meals for school-age children will be served at the Effingham County YMCA from June 1 – July 31 (Monday–Friday only):

Effingham County YMCA
1224 Patriot Dr.
Rincon, GA 31326

🍳 Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 AM
🥪 Lunch: 12:00–1:00 PM

Additional food resources are located at:
📍 Manna House
📍 The Fillin’ Station
📍 God’s Mission House
📍 Glow Ministries
📍 St. Boniface Church
📍 Faulkville Baptist

Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia - Thank you to Second Harvest for their contribution!

For more information and additional meal locations, visit:
https://ecsdnews.com/SummerMeals

06/01/2026

☀️Our $6 Summer Movie Series is here! ☀️

Spend your Tuesdays with us this summer to enjoy some favorite movies at The Mars! 🎥

🎟️ $3 movie tickets
🍿 $3 popcorn & drink combos

Save the June calendar and join us every week!

Get your tix here 🔗 marstheatre.com/summer-movie-series-2026

06/01/2026

🎨✨ Congratulations to the 2025–2026 Georgia PTA Reflections State Winners! ✨🎭

This year’s Reflections theme, “I Belong,” inspired thousands of Georgia students to share their creativity.
We are proud to celebrate the incredible student artists, storytellers, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, photographers, families, educators, and PTA leaders who made this year’s program such a success.

👏 Join us in celebrating our State Winners and National PTA advancing entries across Georgia!
https://georgiapta.org/pta-support/pta-online/news/25-26-ga-reflections-winners

05/31/2026

☀️📚 Summer adventure starts at the library! The Statesboro Regional Public Libraries Summer Reading Program is back, and families in Effingham County are invited to join the fun all summer long.

The Summer Reading Kickoff Event is slated June 6 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Clarence E. Morgan Complex, 1750 Ga. Hwy 21, Springfield.

Reading just a few minutes a day can help students stay sharp and ready for the next school year — and the Summer Reading Program makes it fun! 📖✨

To sign up for the reading program, scan the attached QR code or click https://strl.beanstack.org/reader365 .

05/31/2026

🎭✨ Get ready for a summer packed with fun, laughter, learning and unforgettable performances brought to you by Statesboro Regional Public Libraries!

Summer 2026 will be filled with interactive shows and amazing entertainers at Rincon Elementary School (1703 Fort Howard Road, Rincon). 📚☀️

Bring the kids, invite your friends and make plans to join us as we celebrate reading and community all summer long! 🎤🎨🎶

📅 June Performer Lineup:

🦁 June 1, 10 a.m. — Dig Into Reading Safari with Chad Crews

🦖 June 9, 10 a.m. — Mr. Tim’s Paleo Palooza

🎩 June 16, 10 a.m. — Jeffini’s Dino Party

🎪 June 23, 10 a.m. — Doc’s Variety Show

Don’t miss this exciting summer series filled with imagination, discovery and fun for the whole family!

05/30/2026

A special called meeting of the Effingham County Library Board of Trustees is set Monday:

🕓 Time: 4 p.m.

📍 Location: South Training Room, Effingham County Administration Complex, 804 S. Laurel St., Springfield

📝 Agenda: Consideration of a Participation Agreement between Effingham County and Statesboro Regional Public Libraries regarding delivery of public library Effingham County Sports and Recreation Services.