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๐ฅ Beyond the Bell | Episode 8: Stories That Define Our LegacyFrom Citrus High School to South Africa, Abby Blocker is following her passions and sharing how her journey began right here. ๐In this e...
October 11, 2026
๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐: ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐District officials met with our Emergency Management partners at the Citrus County Sheriff's Office Emergency Operations Center to review t...
October 8, 2026
๐ A little spooky science to kick off October!In Episode 7 of Beyond the Bell, Dr. Hebert visits Mr. Marshallโs forensics class at Crystal River High School to investigate a mystery: What did someo...
October 4, 2026
Mentorship Monday: Careers & Community | Technology & Cybersecurity Monday, October 5, 2026 | 4:00โ5:00 PM | Twistid Arts Initiative, 208 W Highland Blvd, Inverness, FL 34452Ever wondered w...
September 30, 2026
๐ฅ Beyond the Bell: Episode 6 - Falcon Focus at CSMSWhat happens when students step outside their usual classrooms and try something completely new? At Citrus Springs Middle School, Falcon Focus giv...
September 27, 2026
๐ EXPERIENCE THE WORLD! โ๏ธHigh school students ages 15โ18 have the opportunity to experience a new culture, build confidence and independence, develop leadership skills, and explore the world throu...
September 23, 2026
Citrus County Schoolsโ Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department is hosting a Transition Fair on October 10th to support students with disabilities and their families as they prepare for the n...
September 21, 2026
๐ฑ Beyond the Bell: Episode 5: Exploring Career Opportunities in AgricultureAgriculture is so much more than farming! This week, weโre heading to the College of Central Floridaโs Lecanto campus for ...
September 20, 2026
๐ง Local Businesses & Industry Professionals โ 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 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
Big things are happening at Inverness Primary School!In Episode 3 of Beyond the Bell, weโre taking you inside the first student-run credit union branch in Citrus Countyโright at IPS! Weโll talk wit...
September 6, 2026
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
Beyond the Bell: Episode 2 - Become a mentor in our schools!What does it take to make a lasting difference in a studentโs life? Sometimes, it simply takes one caring adult willing to show up.In thi...
August 30, 2026
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 โstudent in our district can ge...
August 24, 2026
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
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
๐๐จ๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐: Electronic DevicesAs we prepare for the new school year, we'd like to make families aware of an update to the ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ r...
July 27, 2026
๐ Kids Eat FREE All School Year! ๐ฅGreat news, Citrus County Schools families! ๐For the 2026-2027 school year, ALL Citrus County Schools students will receive FREE breakfast and FREE lunch every sch...
July 22, 2026
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
It's time to start getting ready for an amazing 2026โ2027 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
July 9, 2026
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 Hard work in Citrus County classrooms is paying off. Preliminary state assessment results show students made meaningful academ...
June 29, 2026
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
Attention families - Final report cards for the 2025โ2026 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
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
At todayโs 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
โ๏ธ FREE Summer Meals for Kids! โ๏ธCitrus 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
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐! ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐! Thereโs still time to apply for the NEW Agri-S.T.E.A.M. Academy at Floral City Elementary โ a one-of-a-kind hands-on learning experience for incoming ...
May 26, 2026
๐ฌ Beyond The Bell โ Episode 33: Get your ECG!This edition of Beyond The Bell focuses on something that could save lives. โค๏ธDr. Scott Hebert leads an important conversation about the new Florida ECG...
May 24, 2026
Itโs time for another edition of Beyond the Bell โ Episode 32! ๐ฌThis 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 Season is Here!Families of graduates from Citrus High School, Lecanto High School, and Crystal River High School โ weโre excited to celebrate this special milestone with you!As we count ...
May 14, 2026
Get ready for a colorful adventure at SALSA Summer Art Camp hosted by Lecanto School of the Arts! ๐๐๏ธFrom clay and paint to tie-dye and glass fusion, campers will dive into hands-on, instructor-led...
May 11, 2026
Get Ready to Grow, Explore, and Discover! Calling all future Kindergarteners! A brand-new adventure is blooming at Floral City Elementary School โ introducing our Agri-STEAM Academy! From planting ...
May 11, 2026
๐๏ธ๐ช๏ธ Beyond the Bell โ Episode 31Dr. Scott Hebert stepped into the Eye of the Hurricane at Citrus High School for a behind-the-scenes look at CHSโs student-led podcast, โIn The Eye.โFrom sitting in...
May 10, 2026
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 of Beyond the Bell is one weโre especially proud to share.This episode highlights our very first year of Project SEARCH in Citrus Countyโa powerful, nationally recognized program that is...
May 3, 2026
๐๐จ๐ง๐ค ๐ข๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฏ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ! Today weโre celebrating the incredible heroes behind the wheel for ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฒ! From early mornings to afternoon drop-offs, our driv...
April 28, 2026
Please join us at the TGH Citrus Kids Triathlon Saturday May 2nd at Bicentennial Park in Crystal River, featuring โข Junior & Senior divisions for kids ages 5-15 โข Tri4Fun division for all ages & ab...
April 28, 2026
๐ฌ Beyond the Bell โ 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
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
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
๐ฌ Beyond the Bell โ 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
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
Dr. Hebertโs ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐ recognizes individuals who go above and beyond their normal job dutiesโthose whose courage and life-saving actions make a real difference.Recently, during a...
April 15, 2026
Donโt 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
๐ฌ Beyond the Bell โ Episode 27 ๐This time, Dr. Scott Hebert heads to Crystal River High School for a hands-on experience in the kitchen! ๐จโ๐ณJoined by Culinary Arts teacher Autumn Crabtreeโour 2026 ...
April 12, 2026
Ready to Drive Your Future Forward? Join Us! Looking for a rewarding career with great benefits and a meaningful impact? Donโt miss our Transportation Hiring Event! ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐:๐๐ ๐๐ โ ๐...
April 1, 2026
Beyond the Bell: Episode 26 โ 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
For Immediate Release Monday, March 16, 2026 Contact: Lindsay BlairPublic Information & Communications Officer352-726-1931 ext. 2211 School District and Sheriffโs Office Align Resources to Supp...
March 16, 2026
๐ง Episode 25: Beyond the Bell - Toolbox for Tomorrowโs LeadersWhat happens when middle school students get the chance to explore real careers while theyโre still in school? Inspiration. Curiosity. ...
March 15, 2026
๐ฑโจ ๐๐'๐ซ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ง....We Want Your Input! โจ๐ฑ Citrus County Schools is exploring an exciting new opportunity for our youngest learners โ a Hands-On, Science-Based Learning Academy (Agri...
March 12, 2026
๐ Golden Citrus Scholar: English Language Arts & World Languages ๐Meet our Citrus County Education Foundation Golden Citrus Scholars for English Language Arts & World Languages:๐ Kaitlyn Sm...
March 8, 2026
๐๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ: ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Meet our Citrus County Education Foundation Golden Citrus Scholars for Career and Technical Education: Jeremiah Randall (CRHS), Kyle Reudink ...
March 7, 2026
๐๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ: ๐๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐Meet 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
Hello Citrus families!You are invited to join us for a special Math Parent Night on March 19 at Lecanto Middle School from 5:00โ6:25 PM. This event is open to all Kโ10 families across Citrus County...
March 6, 2026
๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐: ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐Meet 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
๐๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ: ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ & ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐Meet our Citrus County Education Foundation Golden Citrus Scholars for Leadership & Service: Addison Hinderhofer (CHS), Cole Tobias (LHS) and Di...
March 5, 2026
๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ: ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ & ๐๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ Meet our Citrus County Education Foundation Golden Citrus Scholars for Fine & Performing Arts: Aubrey Thorpe (CHS), Jadyn Reins (LHS), and ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ...
March 4, 2026
Hello Citrus families!You are invited to join us for a special Math Parent Night on March 19 at Lecanto Middle School from 5:00โ6:25 PM. This event is open to all Kโ10 families across Citrus County...
March 3, 2026
๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ: ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐Meet our Citrus County Education Foundation Golden Citrus Scholars for Mathematics & Engineering: Tyler Melkonian (CHS), Colton Wilson (CRHS),...
March 2, 2026
๐พ๐ Beyond the Bell โ FFA Week Wrap-Up! ๐๐พThis week, weโre 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
๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐๐ฌ - ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ & ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐This morning, our school social workers, psychologists, school counselors, school social workers, school nurses and several district student services t...
February 24, 2026
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
The Citrus County Schoolโs 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
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
โโจ Be the Bean โ Catching Up on Some Well-Deserved Recognition! โจโItโs been a busy season of events across our district, and weโre excited to spotlight two incredible team members who recently rece...
February 16, 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
๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ ๐๐ - ๐๐๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ: ๐๐ข๐ญ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ค๐๐บ๐ธ Literacy, learning, and a little math challenge!Join Dr. Hebert on this weekโs Beyond the Bell as students celebrate Literacy Week and Americaโs 250th...
February 1, 2026
๐๐๐% ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ - ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐! 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
๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ ๐๐ - ๐๐๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ: ๐๐ก๐๐๐ค ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ฌ!Itโs a Beyond the Bell takeover - this time with Mr. Darrick Buettner whoโs talking all about the incredible opportunities available th...
January 25, 2026
This week, we highlighted the incredible opportunities available through our 5 Special Academic Programsโdesigned to help students explore interests, earn advanced experience, and prepare for futur...
January 24, 2026
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
The Citrus County Schoolโs 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
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 and the state of Florida continue to show strong progress in student success, with graduation rates reaching a new...
January 13, 2026
๐ Beyond the Bell โ Episode 18 ๐ฐJanuary marks the start of scholarship season in Citrus County Schools โ and the opportunities are BIG!In this weekโs episode of Beyond the Bell, Superintendent Dr. ...
January 11, 2026
The Citrus County Schoolโs 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
We hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving Break! Here's a look at what's happening next week...
November 28, 2025
๐ Citrus County Schools Earn Statewide Purple Star Recognition! ๐โญWe 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 YearIn a highly anticipated announcement, Citrus County Schools is thrilled to announce two outstanding honorees. Michelle Cleary,...
November 19, 2025
All Citrus County Schools will be closed MondayโFriday, November 24โ28, for Thanksgiving Break.We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy this time together โ relaxing, recharging, and ...
November 19, 2025
November 14, 2025
Today we celebrated with anything BUT a birthday balloon! #TogetherWeSoar #BirthdayVibes
November 14, 2025
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. 6450โ
November 8, 2025
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
October 31, 2025
โโจ Be the Bean! Recognition โจโWe have more incredible team members who were honored for going above and beyond:๐ Kathleen Oliver โ Citrus High School teacher recognized by Superintendent Hebert for...
October 28, 2025
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
Itโs 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
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
โ ๏ธ Important Notice: Nationwide Network Outage โ ๏ธAttention Citrus County Schools families and staff: A nationwide network outage is currently affecting several services, which may impact the follow...
October 20, 2025
Itโs National School Bus Safety Week! This yearโs theme: โSafe Stops. Stronger Communities.โ Every stop is a chance to protect lives. When red lights flash and the stop arm is out, itโs everyoneโs ...
October 20, 2025
Beyond the Bell: Episode 11 โ Citrus High School Duck and Fish Habitat ๐What started with a few ducks turned into a full-blown fishery project! ๐ฆ๐ฆLoweโs of Inverness recently teamed up with Agricul...
October 19, 2025
โจ Floral City Elementary Ribbon Cutting Celebration! โ๏ธ๐ธOn Monday afternoon, we were proud to celebrate the grand opening of Floral City Elementaryโs newest additions and improvements! Nearly 50 gu...
October 15, 2025
Falcons, itโs time for Girls Basketball, Boys Tennis, and Cheerleading Tryouts!๐ When: This Wednesday 10/15 and Thursday 10/16 after school until 4:30pm๐ Where: Meet your coaches in the cafeteria r...
October 13, 2025
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
October 10, 2025
Yesterday, our friends from the Citrus County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit stopped by CREST Transition Academy for a special visit! ๐พ๐Students made homemade treats and cookies for the K9s, created matc...
October 10, 2025