Homosassa Elementary

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

Fluency Practice

By recording and listening to their own reading passages, Mrs. Dennington's 2nd graders took ownership of their fluency goals. The lesson was a huge hit, leaving the class excited for their next re...

January 20, 2026

Prevent the spread of infections

January 20, 2026

Updated Dress-Up Days

January 20, 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

Report Cards Go Home This Friday!

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

Homosassa Celebrates Literacy Week January 26th-January 30th

January 9, 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

National Special Education Day

December 2, 2025

Homosassa Elementary Christmas Dress Up Days for December

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

Title 1 Night New Worlds Reading RSVP

Hi Dolphin Families,We partner with the Citrus County Education Foundation and New Worlds Reading to provide resources and strategies for reading at home! As we prepare for our Title One Night on D...

November 17, 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

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

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

CRHS vs LHS Swim Meet

There is so much going on in our school district - we're trying to keep up with all of the events that have happened in recent weeks. Here's just a few from the swim meet at the YMCA between CRHS a...

October 3, 2025

Be The Bean! - Shauna O'Steen, Troy LaBarbara and Janie Bennett

☕✨ Be the Bean! Recognition ✨☕This week, three incredible team members were honored for going above and beyond:👏 Shauna O’Steen – Crystal River Middle School secretary, recognized by Deputy Superin...

September 30, 2025

Early Dismissal - October 1, 2025

📢 Reminder for Families: Tomorrow, October 1, 2025, is an Early Dismissal Day for Students. Please check with your child’s school for specific dismissal times. Elementary and middle schools will di...

September 30, 2025

IB in Action: Learning Today to Lead Tomorrow

Our Citrus Schools leaders are in St. Pete this week for the Florida League of IB Schools (FLIBS) September Quarterly Meeting!FLIBS brings together educators and administrators from across the stat...

September 26, 2025

Superintendent Hebert Completes Statewide Leadership Program

Congratulations to Superintendent Dr. Scott Hebert for completing the Florida Superintendent Special Certification Program through the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS)...

September 25, 2025

Be The Bean! - Steven Walker

Be The Bean! Another one of our stellar employees will be sporting the bean pin on their shirt. CREST Teacher Steven Walker was presented a coffee bean pin recently by Dr. Hebert because of his ded...

September 21, 2025

Episode 7: Beyond the Bell - M&B Dairy

In this episode of Beyond the Bell, Superintendent Hebert gets his hands dirty and goes behind the scenes to talk with Leon McClellan from M&B Dairy about all things MILK! The McClellan Family ...

September 21, 2025

Library Card Sign-Up Month!

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝. 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. September is almost over but we don't want you to forget it's 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻-𝗨𝗽 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! Now is the perfect time to discover new skills, hobbies, and experiences. ...

September 19, 2025

Fun with math

We have been having fun and getting creative in math this week.

September 18, 2025

Happy Constitution Day!

Happy Constitution Day!Today, we honor the document that established the framework of our democracy and the freedoms we cherish. Thanks to Citrus County Supervisor of Elections, Maureen "Mo" Baird,...

September 17, 2025

Be the Bean! - Renovia Atkins and Georgia Trudeau

Be The Bean! Dr. Hebert has been busy spreading the Be the Bean! spirit across our district, recognizing employees who go above and beyond. During a recent visit with our Transportation team, he pr...

September 17, 2025

Be The Bean! - Sal Capasso

Be The Bean! More beans have been distributed recently by members of our Leadership team. How fitting to be recognizing Sal Capasso, Supervisor of Educational Technology on IT Professional's Day. K...

September 16, 2025

IT Professionals Day

Happy IT Professionals Day! 💻✨Today, we celebrate the incredible tech teams who keep our schools connected, safe, and running smoothly. From troubleshooting classroom devices to maintaining network...

September 16, 2025

Updated Dress Up Day Schedule

Character Dress-Up Day may be a Halloween costume, however no masks, face paint, or weapons.

September 16, 2025

Staff Newsletter Week of 9/15/2025

Dolphin Developments Staff Newsletter Week of 9/15/2025 Patriot Day Red, White, and Blue filled our hallways on Patriot Day. We started the day with a moment of silence in remembrance of 9/11. Than...

September 14, 2025

Be the Bean! - Christopher Cook & Cynthia Cook

Be The Bean! Dr. Hebert’s Leadership Team has been recognizing employees who exceed expectations with our Coffee Bean Pin—a symbol of positivity, transformation, and leadership. This week, Coach Ch...

September 13, 2025

Be the Bean! - Samantha Churchwell

Be The Bean! Dr. Hebert gave out a few more beans recently as part of our Be the Bean! campaign. He visited Lecanto Primary and gave a bean pin to 3rd grade teacher, Samantha Churchwell. Dr. Hebert...

September 12, 2025

9/11 at CRHS

This morning during the Superintendent's Advisory Council meeting at Crystal River High School, Dr. Hebert took a moment to speak with students about this tragic day 24 years ago. Watch as he r...

September 11, 2025

Honoring Patriots Day Together

Honoring Patriots Day Together On Thursday, September 11th, we encourage all of our students and families to show their spirit by wearing red, white, and blue in honor of Patriots Day. Let’s come t...

September 10, 2025

Be The Bean! - Amanda Eberhardt & Edie Bennett

Be The Bean! Dr. Hebert has certainly been making the rounds presenting beans to certain employees as part of our Be the Bean! campaign. He recently checked in with our District Finance team and ga...

September 9, 2025

SB Meeting: Recognizing and honoring the fallen on 9/11.

At today’s regular school board meeting, members of the National Association of Retired Law Enforcement Officers (NARLEO) were invited by School Board Member Doug Dodd to share remarks during his o...

September 9, 2025

Arts in Education Week 2025

🎭🎶🎨 It’s Arts in Education Week! 🎉In Citrus County Schools, the arts aren’t just an add-on—they’re a vital part of how we inspire, engage, and empower our students every day. From dynamic music pro...

September 8, 2025

Happy Grandparents' Day!

🌸 Happy Grandparents’ Day! 🌸Today, we celebrate the love, wisdom, and support that grandparents bring to our students and families. 💙 From cheering in the stands to helping with homework, reading s...

September 7, 2025

Episode 5: Beyond the Bell - Our partnership with the Citrus County Library System

In this episode of Beyond the Bell, Superintendent Hebert talks with Citrus County Libraries Director, Adam Chang about our partnership in fostering a love of reading for students in Citrus County.

September 7, 2025

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

📚 Today is Read a Book Day AND September is Library Card Sign-Up Month—the perfect combo! ✨Parents of our Kindergartners and new students—get ready! Next week, Citrus County Libraries will be sendi...

September 6, 2025

Be the Bean!

Be The Bean! The Coffee Bean Pin is awarded to employees who go above and beyond, making a positive impact in their workplace and community. Just like the coffee bean transforms its environment, th...

September 5, 2025

Fentanyl Awareness Day

Today, we recognize Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day. Sheriff David Vincent from the Citrus County Sheriff's Office joined our School Police Chief Rachel Montgomery for an important message for...

August 21, 2025

Robotics Club Orientation

🚨 Robotics Orientation Night 🚨Join us on Tuesday, August 19th, from 4–6 PM at Citrus eSchool (Building 700, Withlacoochee Technical College, 1201 W Main St, Inverness).📌 4th–8th Grade FIRST Lego Le...

August 18, 2025

Transportation Hotline now OPEN!

🚌 Do you have bus questions?The Transportation Hotline is open from August 7 to 11 to help families prepare for the first day of school.📞 Call: 352-637-9710🕖 Hours: 7 AM–3...

August 6, 2025

Important Dates!

August is here, and the countdown to a new school year has begun! Don’t forget these important dates for Citrus County Schools: Aug 1–8: Teacher Workdays Aug 6: Elementary Open House Aug 7: Freshma...

August 4, 2025

School Supply Lists

📝 Get ready for the 2025–2026 school year—supply lists are now live on our website!💸 And here’s a bonus: August is Tax-Free Month in Florida! Stock up and save on everything from school supplies to...

August 4, 2025