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About Us

Principal: Kurt Roberts

Assistant Principal: Tony Pullen

Athletic Director: Mack Thompson

Current enrollment: 699

High School Mascot: Flaming Hearts

 

Effingham High School – We have the HEART to make a difference.
 
As the proud principal of Effingham High School, I want to take a moment to share the exciting and enriching opportunities available to all students at EHS.

At EHS, we are deeply committed to fostering a learning environment that challenges students intellectually and prepares them for life beyond graduation. Our rigorous academic curriculum is designed to develop critical thinking, creativity, and a love for learning. No matter what class a student is in, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Dual Credit courses, advanced art, honors courses, welding, etc., our teachers set high expectation and provide the support students need to excel.

In conjunction with our strong academic foundation, we offer a variety of career and technical education (CTE) programs that give students hands-on/work-based experiences in high-demand fields such as healthcare, information technology, engineering, business, culinary arts, agriculture and agribusiness, and more. These programs equip students with practical skill and certifications that prepare them for both college and the workforce. These experiences can also include work based cooperative programs and internships. We have established business partners in the community and surrounding areas that help us offer these opportunities for our students and provided the business with potential long-term employees.

We also believe in nurturing the whole student. That’s why we provide many opportunities for student engagement which include athletics, performing arts, student government, clubs, service learning, and leadership development programs. We encourage students to involve themselves in these organization as we understand the need to feel part of a community.
 
As we continue to strive for excellence, we invite you to be active partners in your child’s education. Your support is vital to our success, and together, we can ensure that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally.
 
Effingham High School serves as more than just a place of learning. It is a cornerstone of our community where young minds are shaped, talents are discovered, and futures are built. Our school has steadily grown in diversity, spirit, and achievement. We remain committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment for all students.
 
Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We are all in this together.
 
Kurt B. Roberts
Principal
Effingham High School