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Episode 5 - Beyond The Bell: Exploring Career Opportunities in Agriculture

🌱 Beyond the Bell: Episode 5: Exploring Career Opportunities in AgricultureAgriculture is so much more than farming! This week, we’re heading to the College of Central Florida’s Lecanto campus for ...

September 20, 2026

Local Businesses & Industry Professionals — We Want You to Be Part of Toolbox for Tomorrows Leaders!

🔧 Local Businesses & Industry Professionals — We Want You to Be Part of Toolbox for Tomorrows Leaders! Citrus County Schools is looking for local businesses and industry professionals who are i...

September 14, 2026

Episode 4 - Beyond the Bell: Remembering 9/11 - 25 years later

Episode 4 is a special edition of Beyond the Bell which honors the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Through the sights and sounds from schools across our district, we reflect, remember, and ensure...

September 13, 2026

Episode 3: Beyond the Bell - Suncoast Credit Union First Student Run Branch at IPS

Big things are happening at Inverness Primary School!In Episode 3 of Beyond the Bell, we’re taking you inside the first student-run credit union branch in Citrus County—right at IPS! We’ll talk wit...

September 6, 2026

It's the Monday Meetup! Free Food and Fun Conversation!

Monday Meetup: Careers & Community is back! After a summer break, we're kicking off the new season with a topic every student already uses every day without realizing it: Marketing, PR & Co...

September 1, 2026

September Gopher Gazette

Gopher Gazette Monthly news and updates September 1, 2026 Principal's News Dear Rock Crusher Elementary Families, What a wonderful start to the 2026-27 school year! We are thrilled to welcome our G...

September 1, 2026

Episode 2: Beyond the Bell - Become a Mentor!

Beyond the Bell: Episode 2 - Become a mentor in our schools!What does it take to make a lasting difference in a student’s life? Sometimes, it simply takes one caring adult willing to show up.In thi...

August 30, 2026

ECG Screening - Sign up for athletes!

Get your student registered for their $20 Electrocardiogram (ECG) for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM being hosted at Crystal River High School. Any ​student in our district can ge...

August 24, 2026

Episode 1 - Beyond the Bell: Safety in our Schools

Beyond the Bell is BACK! A new school year means a brand-new season of Beyond the Bell! Dr. Scott Hebert is back taking you beyond the classroom and into the stories, programs and people that make ...

August 23, 2026

Safety is everyone's job!

Captain Rachel Montgomery & Detective Mike Kelly with the Citrus County Sheriff's Office explain the roles each of us plays when it comes to safety in our schools. Please watch this video for i...

August 21, 2026

August Gopher Gazette

Gopher Gazette Monthly news and updates August 17, 2026 Principal's News Welcome back to another exciting year at Rock Crusher Elementary! As I begin my first year as principal, I am filled with ex...

August 17, 2026

Make sure you know the updates to our student CODE OF CONDUCT!

𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: Electronic DevicesAs we prepare for the new school year, we'd like to make families aware of an update to the 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 r...

July 27, 2026

Kids Eat FREE All School Year!

🍎 Kids Eat FREE All School Year! 🥛Great news, Citrus County Schools families! 🎉For the 2026-2027 school year, ALL Citrus County Schools students will receive FREE breakfast and FREE lunch every sch...

July 22, 2026

2026/2027 OPEN HOUSE DATES

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Open House is just around the corner, and we can't wait to welcome our students and families back this August! Be sure to check the schedule below for your school's Open House ...

July 14, 2026

School Supply Lists Are Here!

It's time to start getting ready for an amazing 2026–2027 school year! School supply lists are now available, making it easy to check off everything your student will need before the first day of s...

July 14, 2026

Keep handy for the 2026/27 school year!

July 9, 2026

District Release: Citrus County Schools Sustains Strong Performance in 2026 School Grades

Citrus County Schools Sustains Strong Performance in 2026 School GradesThe Florida Department of Education has released the 2026 District and School Grades, and Citrus County Schools has once again...

July 1, 2026

Citrus County Students Show Strong Academic Growth Across the District

Citrus County Students Show Strong Academic Growth Across the District Hard work in Citrus County classrooms is paying off. Preliminary state assessment results show students made meaningful academ...

June 29, 2026

Focused on Students, Prepared for the Future: District Addresses Enrollment and Budget Challenges

For immediate release: June 25, 2026 Lindsay Blair Public Information Officer (352) 726-1931 Ext. 2211 Focused on Students, Prepared for the Future: District Addresses Enrollment and Budget Challen...

June 25, 2026

2025-2026 Final Report Cards for Middle & High

Attention families - Final report cards for the 2025–2026 school year have been posted for middle and high and are available in the Skyward Family Access portal. Families with elementary students s...

June 22, 2026

ECG Event this Saturday!

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, Who We Play For and Phil Royal Legacy will be providing affordable ECG heart screenings for children and young adults ages 10-25 years old. Hernando Alexander Family Par...

June 18, 2026

Superintendent and School Board Recognize Student Athletes

At today’s Regular School Board Meeting, Superintendent Hebert recognized our outstanding athletes who placed at the state level in their sport. We are proud to celebrate the dedication, hard work,...

June 9, 2026

FREE Summer Meals for Kids!

☀️ FREE Summer Meals for Kids! ☀️Citrus County Schools is proud to offer the Summer Feeding Program throughout June and July, providing FREE breakfast and lunch to all children 18 years old and you...

June 3, 2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Agri-STEAM Academy!

𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒! 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃! There’s still time to apply for the NEW Agri-S.T.E.A.M. Academy at Floral City Elementary — a one-of-a-kind hands-on learning experience for incoming ...

May 26, 2026

Beyond the Bell - Episode 33: Get Your ECG!

🎬 Beyond The Bell – Episode 33: Get your ECG!This edition of Beyond The Bell focuses on something that could save lives. ❤️Dr. Scott Hebert leads an important conversation about the new Florida ECG...

May 24, 2026

Beyond the Bell - Episode 32: School Lunch Hero

It’s time for another edition of Beyond the Bell — Episode 32! 🎬This episode takes us to Citrus Springs Elementary School, where Dr. Hebert, district staff, and a whole lot of proud Hawks came toge...

May 17, 2026

Graduation Safety Updates

Graduation Season is Here!Families of graduates from Citrus High School, Lecanto High School, and Crystal River High School — we’re excited to celebrate this special milestone with you!As we count ...

May 14, 2026

SALSA Art Camp- DEADLINE FRIDAY!

Get ready for a colorful adventure at SALSA Summer Art Camp hosted by Lecanto School of the Arts! 🌈🖌️From clay and paint to tie-dye and glass fusion, campers will dive into hands-on, instructor-led...

May 11, 2026

Agri-STEAM Academy at FCE!

Get Ready to Grow, Explore, and Discover! Calling all future Kindergarteners! A brand-new adventure is blooming at Floral City Elementary School — introducing our Agri-STEAM Academy! From planting ...

May 11, 2026

Beyond the Bell – Episode 31

🎙️🌪️ Beyond the Bell – Episode 31Dr. Scott Hebert stepped into the Eye of the Hurricane at Citrus High School for a behind-the-scenes look at CHS’s student-led podcast, “In The Eye.”From sitting in...

May 10, 2026

CCSD Taking Precautionary Steps Following Canvas Security Incident

Parents/Families/Staff: The Citrus County School District is making you aware of a recent cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the provider of the Canvas Learning Management System used by...

May 8, 2026

Episode 30 - Beyond The Bell: Project SEARCH

Episode 30 of Beyond the Bell is one we’re especially proud to share.This episode highlights our very first year of Project SEARCH in Citrus County—a powerful, nationally recognized program that is...

May 3, 2026

Bus Driver Appreciation Day!

𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬! Today we’re celebrating the incredible heroes behind the wheel for 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲! From early mornings to afternoon drop-offs, our driv...

April 28, 2026

TGH Citrus Kids Triathlon - May 2nd - THIS SATURDAY!

Please join us at the TGH Citrus Kids Triathlon Saturday May 2nd at Bicentennial Park in Crystal River, featuring • Junior & Senior divisions for kids ages 5-15 • Tri4Fun division for all ages & ab...

April 28, 2026

Beyond the Bell – Episode 29: A Day in the Life at Lecanto High School

🎬 Beyond the Bell – Episode 29: A Day in the Life at Lecanto High SchoolEver wonder what a full day looks like for one of our students? Dr. Hebert spent the day shadowing a Lecanto High student, an...

April 26, 2026

Roof Giveaway!

Sharing to our employees from our friends at Quality First roofing: It's that time again!!!! Who is your favorite local educator? Do they deserve to win a HUGE PRIZE?!? With National Teacher Apprec...

April 21, 2026

Sign up for the Kids Triathlon!

Good morning XC/Track/Swim Coaches, Parents & Volunteers, We would love to see you at the Kids Triathlon on May 2nd at Bicentennial Park in Crystal River. Please share with your athletes- we wo...

April 21, 2026

Episode 28- Beyond The Bell: Honoring Veterans Through Art

🎬 Beyond the Bell – Episode 28- Honoring Veterans Through ArtAt Lecanto High School, creativity meets gratitude in a powerful way. Superintendent Dr. Scott Hebert spent time with Lecanto School of ...

April 19, 2026

Special spotlight on our incredible FFA programs

Tuesday night's School Board Meeting kicked off with a special spotlight on our incredible FFA programs across the district. Representing all of our middle and high school FFA programs, students an...

April 15, 2026

Superintendent's IMPACT Award

Dr. Hebert’s 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 recognizes individuals who go above and beyond their normal job duties—those whose courage and life-saving actions make a real difference.Recently, during a...

April 15, 2026

Touch A Truck event

Don’t miss our Touch A Truck event featuring Healthy Kids Day on April 25th from 10am to 2pm at the College of Central Florida. Enjoy free activities, hands on experiences with trucks and equipment...

April 14, 2026

Beyond the Bell - Episode 27: Culinary and Beyond at CRHS

🎬 Beyond the Bell – Episode 27 🍝This time, Dr. Scott Hebert heads to Crystal River High School for a hands-on experience in the kitchen! 👨‍🍳Joined by Culinary Arts teacher Autumn Crabtree—our 2026 ...

April 12, 2026

Citrus Schools Transportation Hiring Event

Ready to Drive Your Future Forward? Join Us! Looking for a rewarding career with great benefits and a meaningful impact? Don’t miss our Transportation Hiring Event! 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟏...

April 1, 2026

Episode 26: Beyond the Bell - Nature Coast Investment Practicum

Beyond the Bell: Episode 26 – Nature Coast Investment Practicum When classroom learning meets the real world, incredible things happen. Students from Citrus High and Crystal River High took their f...

March 22, 2026

School District and Sheriff’s Office Align Resources to Support School Safety

For Immediate Release Monday, March 16, 2026 Contact: Lindsay BlairPublic Information & Communications Officer352-726-1931 ext. 2211 School District and Sheriff’s Office Align Resources to Supp...

March 16, 2026

Episode 25: Beyond the Bell - Toolbox for Tomorrow’s Leaders

🔧 Episode 25: Beyond the Bell - Toolbox for Tomorrow’s LeadersWhat happens when middle school students get the chance to explore real careers while they’re still in school? Inspiration. Curiosity. ...

March 15, 2026

Would your child be interested in this?

🌱✨ 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧....We Want Your Input! ✨🌱 Citrus County Schools is exploring an exciting new opportunity for our youngest learners — a Hands-On, Science-Based Learning Academy (Agri...

March 12, 2026

Golden Citrus Scholar: English Language Arts & World Languages

🌟 Golden Citrus Scholar: English Language Arts & World Languages 🌟Meet our Citrus County Education Foundation Golden Citrus Scholars for English Language Arts & World Languages:📚 Kaitlyn Sm...

March 8, 2026

𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫: 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

🌟𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫: 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌟Meet our Citrus County Education Foundation Golden Citrus Scholars for Career and Technical Education: Jeremiah Randall (CRHS), Kyle Reudink ...

March 7, 2026

𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫: 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬

🌟𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫: 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 🌟Meet our Citrus County Education Foundation Golden Citrus Scholars for Social Studies: John Grace (LHS), our Golden Heart Winner Melissa Weir (CRHS) and our ...

March 6, 2026

Join us for Math Parent Night!

Hello Citrus families!You are invited to join us for a special Math Parent Night on March 19 at Lecanto Middle School from 5:00–6:25 PM. This event is open to all K–10 families across Citrus County...

March 6, 2026

𝑮𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒔 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒓: 𝑺𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆

🌟𝑮𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒔 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒓: 𝑺𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 🌟Meet our Citrus County Education Foundation Golden Citrus Scholars for Science: James Adams (CHS), Amya Francois (CRHS) and District Winner Karthik Lachireddy (LHS)...

March 6, 2026

𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 & 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞

🌟𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 & 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞🌟Meet our Citrus County Education Foundation Golden Citrus Scholars for Leadership & Service: Addison Hinderhofer (CHS), Cole Tobias (LHS) and Di...

March 5, 2026

𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫: 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐞 & 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬

𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫: 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐞 & 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 Meet our Citrus County Education Foundation Golden Citrus Scholars for Fine & Performing Arts: Aubrey Thorpe (CHS), Jadyn Reins (LHS), and 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭...

March 4, 2026

Join us for Math Parent Night!

Hello Citrus families!You are invited to join us for a special Math Parent Night on March 19 at Lecanto Middle School from 5:00–6:25 PM. This event is open to all K–10 families across Citrus County...

March 3, 2026

𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫: 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠

𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫: 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠🌟Meet our Citrus County Education Foundation Golden Citrus Scholars for Mathematics & Engineering: Tyler Melkonian (CHS), Colton Wilson (CRHS),...

March 2, 2026

Episode 24: Beyond the Bell - FFA Week Wrap Up with Rep. JJ Grow

🌾🚜 Beyond the Bell – FFA Week Wrap-Up! 🚜🌾This week, we’re closing out FFA Week with a conversation that hits close to home.Superintendent Dr. Scott Hebert chats with State Representative JJ Grow ab...

March 1, 2026

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 - 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 & 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 - 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 & 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞This morning, our school social workers, psychologists, school counselors, school social workers, school nurses and several district student services t...

February 24, 2026

Now Hiring, PART-TIME School Guardians!

The Citrus County School District is seeking applicants to be hired PART-TIME to obtain State of Florida Certification as a School Guardian. Training Begins: April 20 Total Training Hours: 144 hour...

February 24, 2026

ESE Transition Fair- February 28, 2026

The Citrus County School’s Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department is hosting a Transition Fair, Saturday, February 28th, to support students with disabilities and their families. This free ...

February 19, 2026

Network Restored!

Connectivity has been fully restored across Citrus County School District.Hear directly from our Superintendent and Director of Technology as they explain the regional outage, the work behind the s...

February 16, 2026

Be the Bean - Antae Jervis and Hillary Hammerle

☕✨ Be the Bean – Catching Up on Some Well-Deserved Recognition! ✨☕It’s been a busy season of events across our district, and we’re excited to spotlight two incredible team members who recently rece...

February 16, 2026

Coastal Camp Citrus 2026

We are very happy to announce that Coastal Camp Citrus 2026 day camp applications are now available! For students who will have completed 6th or 7th grade by the end of the 25-26 school year, click...

February 5, 2026

𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟏 - 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥: 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤

𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟏 - 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥: 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤📚🇺🇸 Literacy, learning, and a little math challenge!Join Dr. Hebert on this week’s Beyond the Bell as students celebrate Literacy Week and America’s 250th...

February 1, 2026

Brand new Certified Veterinary Assistants!

𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 - 𝐏𝐀𝐖𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊! We are incredibly proud of the Veterinary Assisting students at Crystal River High School, who achieved a 100% pass rate on the Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) e...

January 27, 2026

Episode 20 - Beyond the Bell: Check out our Academic Programs!

𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟎 - 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥: 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬!It’s a Beyond the Bell takeover - this time with Mr. Darrick Buettner who’s talking all about the incredible opportunities available th...

January 25, 2026

𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒔

This week, we highlighted the incredible opportunities available through our 5 Special Academic Programs—designed to help students explore interests, earn advanced experience, and prepare for futur...

January 24, 2026

Episode 19: Beyond the Bell - What is Citrus 6?

Episode 19: Beyond the Bell - What is Citrus 6?Superintendent Dr. Scott Hebert talked with WTC Advisor and Citrus 6 trainer, Linnet Calise about why the Citrus 6 initiative was started and how it h...

January 18, 2026

ESE Transition Fair- February 28, 2026

The Citrus County School’s Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department is hosting a Transition Fair, February 28th, to support students with disabilities and their families. This free event is a...

January 16, 2026

No School- Monday, January 19, 2026

Parents & Guardians: Just a friendly reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 19th, as we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We hope everyone enjoys the holiday as we honor his...

January 14, 2026

Citrus County Schools Celebrate Record-High Graduation Rates

Citrus County Schools Celebrate Record-High Graduation Rates Citrus County Schools and the state of Florida continue to show strong progress in student success, with graduation rates reaching a new...

January 13, 2026

Episode 18: Beyond the Bell - We’re talking scholarships!

🎓 Beyond the Bell — Episode 18 💰January marks the start of scholarship season in Citrus County Schools — and the opportunities are BIG!In this week’s episode of Beyond the Bell, Superintendent Dr. ...

January 11, 2026

ESE- February Transition Fair

The Citrus County School’s Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department is hosting a Transition Fair, February 28th, to support students with disabilities and their families. This free event is a...

January 5, 2026

Upcoming Events at RCE

Hello RCE!! Save the dates below for all of the upcoming events happening in December at RCE!!TOMORROW NIGHT- Santa in Wonderland 5-6:30- Santa will be here for photos, we will have hot chocolate, ...

December 3, 2025

REMINDER- Santa in Wonderland

December 3, 2025

December Gopher Gazette

Gopher Gazette Monthly news and updates December 1, 2025 Principal's News Dear Families, As the holiday season approaches, the Rock Crusher Elementary family sends our warmest wishes to you! Decemb...

December 1, 2025

Citrus County Schools Earn Statewide Purple Star Recognition!

🎉 Citrus County Schools Earn Statewide Purple Star Recognition! 💜⭐We are proud to announce that 22 Citrus County schools have been designated by the Florida Department of Education as 2025 Purple S...

November 20, 2025

2027 Teacher of the Year & 2026 School-Related Employee of the Year

2027 Teacher of the Year & 2026 School-Related Employee of the YearIn a highly anticipated announcement, Citrus County Schools is thrilled to announce two outstanding honorees. Michelle Cleary,...

November 19, 2025

Thanksgiving Break is almost here!

All Citrus County Schools will be closed Monday–Friday, November 24–28, for Thanksgiving Break.We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy this time together — relaxing, recharging, and ...

November 19, 2025

Citrus eSchool Spring Semester is OPEN!

The application window for the Spring Semester is OPEN! It will remain open until December 19, 2025. Please contact Citrus eSchool for any questions. 352-726-1931 ext. 6450​

November 8, 2025

Florida Commissioner of Education- with an important message regarding progress monitoring results.

Please read and watch an important message from the Florida Commissioner of Education, Anastasios Kamoutsas, regarding progress monitoring results.Student Achievement Letter.pdf

November 7, 2025

November Gopher Gazette

Gopher GazetteMonthly news and updatesNovember 1, 2025Principal's NewsDear Families,Welcome to November at Rock Crusher Elementary! This month brings several exciting events for our students and fa...

November 1, 2025

Be the Bean!

☕✨ Be the Bean! Recognition ✨☕We have more incredible team members who were honored for going above and beyond:👏 Kathleen Oliver – Citrus High School teacher recognized by Superintendent Hebert for...

October 28, 2025

First Responders Appreciation Day

Honoring Our First Responders! Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible men and women who keep our schools and community safe each and every day.A huge thank you to our CCSD Police Department and...

October 28, 2025

Red Ribbon Week

It’s Red Ribbon Week across Citrus County Schools! This week, our schools are celebrating the importance of making healthy choices and leading a drug-free life. Each campus has exciting activities,...

October 27, 2025

Strong Community Partnerships in Action!

Earlier this week, both Dr. Hebert and Shaunda Burdette from the Education Foundation had the pleasure of welcoming our friends from Suncoast Credit Union to the Suncoast Schools Teacher Store. Sun...

October 23, 2025

Network Outage

⚠️ Important Notice: Nationwide Network Outage ⚠️Attention Citrus County Schools families and staff: A nationwide network outage is currently affecting several services, which may impact the follow...

October 20, 2025

School Bus Safety Week- Safe Stops. Stronger Communities!

It’s National School Bus Safety Week! This year’s theme: “Safe Stops. Stronger Communities.” Every stop is a chance to protect lives. When red lights flash and the stop arm is out, it’s everyone’s ...

October 20, 2025

Beyond the Bell: Episode 11 – Citrus High School Duck and Fish Habitat

Beyond the Bell: Episode 11 – Citrus High School Duck and Fish Habitat 🐟What started with a few ducks turned into a full-blown fishery project! 🦆💦Lowe’s of Inverness recently teamed up with Agricul...

October 19, 2025

Floral City Elementary Ribbon Cutting Celebration!

✨ Floral City Elementary Ribbon Cutting Celebration! ✂️🐸On Monday afternoon, we were proud to celebrate the grand opening of Floral City Elementary’s newest additions and improvements! Nearly 50 gu...

October 15, 2025

🌿 Celebrating Business, Education, and Agriculture in Citrus County! 🌿

Several members of our Citrus Schools team and School Board attended the Annual Citrus County Chamber Business Appreciation Luncheon, proudly sponsored by Duke Energy. We packed three tables and we...

October 10, 2025

A paws-itively amazing day at CREST! 🐾

Yesterday, our friends from the Citrus County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit stopped by CREST Transition Academy for a special visit! 🐾💙Students made homemade treats and cookies for the K9s, created matc...

October 10, 2025

Citrus 6 Training at RCE!

💛 Rock Crusher Elementary knows how to rock great customer service! 💛Our RCE team wrapped up their Citrus 6 presentation with fun, learning, and lots of positivity — from de-escalation strategies a...

October 7, 2025

Career Fair - Nov. 5th

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠! Join us at the Citrus County Schools Career Fair and discover how you can make a difference in the lives of students every day. Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM- 4:30 P...

October 7, 2025

Episode 9: Beyond The Bell

It’s October and we’re celebrating National Principals Month. Watch as Dr. Hebert highlights the incredible work of our school leaders—inside and outside the classroom. To our amazing leaders, than...

October 5, 2025