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Citrus Springs Middle School

Falcon4: Responsible-Resilient-Confident-Considerate

Our Story

Why Choose Citrus Springs Middle School?

At Citrus Springs Middle School, we're creating opportunities that prepare students for the future. Whether students are exploring career pathways, earning high school credit, competing in athletics, performing in the arts, or developing leadership skills, every Falcon has the opportunity to succeed. Our positive school atmosphere allows us to build meaningful relationships while offering innovative academic programs that help students discover their passions and achieve their goals. We are committed to ensuring every Falcon leaves middle school ready for high school, college, careers, and life.

 

Points of Pride

  • CSM CheckmarkAcademic Excellence: Earned a consecutive "B" school grade from the Florida Department of Education for the 23-24 and 24-25 school years.
  • CSM CheckmarkMath Mastery: Achieved nearly 100% student proficiency on Algebra 1 and Geometry End-of-Course (EOC) exams.
  • CSM CheckmarkAdvanced Pathways: Over 80 eighth graders accepted into prestigious regional high school academies and IB programs for 26-27.
  • CSM CheckmarkPositive Culture: Cultivated a strong school community rooted in our Falcon4 values: responsibility, resilience, confidence, and consideration.
  • CSM CheckmarkStudent Recognition: Monthly "Soaring Falcon" awards honoring top-performing students for character, attendance, and academics.
  • CSM CheckmarkAthletic Champions: 25-26 County Champions in Cross Country, Boys & Girls Basketball, Flag Football, and Track & Field.
  • CSM CheckmarkAward-Winning Arts: Vibrant Band and Chorus programs performing at community parades, regional assessments, and All-County events.
  • CSM CheckmarkLiteracy Culture: Fostering lifelong readers through the Sunshine State Reader challenge, rewarding finishers with a Barnes & Noble shopping trip.
  • CSM CheckmarkFuture-Focused: Continuously expanding opportunities that prepare students for high school success and beyond.
  • And so much more…
Portrait of Jason Cates, principal of Citrus Springs Middle School

Principal Jason Cates

Welcome to Citrus Springs Middle School, where every Falcon is known, challenged, and encouraged to reach their full potential. At CSMS, we believe middle school is more than a transition, it's the launchpad for future success. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where students grow academically, while discovering new interests and preparing for high school and beyond.

At CSMS, our work is grounded in our Falcon4 expectations—Responsibility, Resilience, Confidence, and Consideration. These expectations guide student behavior, shape our school culture, and set the standard for how we learn and interact each day. We recognize and celebrate students who consistently demonstrate Falcon4 in all areas of school life.

We are proud to be a school where relationships matter, opportunities are expanding, and futures take flight.

Portrait of Stephanie Gardner, Assistant Principal at Citrus Springs Middle School

Stephanie Gardner

Assistant Principal

Portrait of Amanda Stringer, Assistant Principal at Citrus Springs Middle School

Amanda Stringer

Assistant Principal

 

What We Offer

Academic Opportunities

  • A rigorous academic program designed to challenge and support all learners through high expectations and strong instructional practices across all subject areas
  • Expanded advanced coursework opportunities, including increased access to Algebra 1 and Geometry where students can earn high school credit and meet graduation requirements
  • A commitment to academic acceleration and enrichment that ensures all students are continuously challenged and supported

Career & Technical Education

  • NEW! Agriculture Industry Certification pathway providing students with hands-on learning and real-world agricultural skills aligned to industry standards
  • NEW! Business Industry Certification pathway focused on building foundational business, leadership, and workplace readiness skills
  • Career exploration opportunities that help students identify interests, explore future pathways, and prepare for success in high school, college, and beyond, including planning and goal-setting through Xello, a cutting-edge online college and career readiness platform, with access provided to all students regardless of elective course selection

Student Life

  • Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) grounded in our Falcon4 expectations:
    • Responsible
    • Resilient
    • Confident
    • Considerate
  • Championship-level athletic programs that promote teamwork, competition, and school pride
  • NEW! Drama elective that fosters creativity and expression. Other performing arts opportunities include Band, Chorus, and Art.
  • AVID elective designed to strengthen student success skills, including organization, note-taking, study strategies, and academic behaviors, while also exploring college and career pathways
  • Life Skills elective where students engage in daily hands-on learning experiences such as cooking, sewing, auto maintenance, budgeting, shopping, running a business, and health and safety, all designed to build independence and real-world readiness
  • Advanced Academics elective designed to challenge gifted learners through enriched, rigorous instruction and extended learning opportunities
  • Journalism electives that provide students with real-world media content creation, including publishing the school yearbook and producing/broadcasting our morning show, the Falcon News Network (FNN)
  • Student leadership opportunities, including National Junior Honor Society
  • Falcon Focus – our schoolwide interest-based activity days, where students choose from engaging, hands-on experiences based on their interests

 

Student Support

  • Dedicated teachers and staff who know and support every student
  • Targeted support for students who have an IEP or a 504 plan
  • A beautiful, well maintained, welcoming campus where students feel connected and challenged
  • Opportunities for every student to discover their strengths and prepare for high school and beyond

 

A stylized illustration of a hawk in flight above mountains, with text 'CITRUS SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL WHERE YOUR FUTURE TAKES FLIGHT'.