Archive for March, 2011

Ryan Weaver Dare To Dream ‘Benefit’ Concert

Ryan Weaver Dare To Dream “Benefit” Concert This Saturday March 19th, 2011 – 4:00pm – 8:00pm Ryan Weaver will be coming back to Citrus County for his first 2011 concert with special guests Mike Evangelista and Jeff Sisk. Proceeds from the concert ticket sales, donations and sponsorships will go to help Lecanto High School’s Coach […]

SB 736 – Education Personnel Goes to Governor

SB 736 – Education Personnel Goes to Governor Today, Wednesday, March 16th, 2011,  The Florida House joined the Florida Senate in passing SB 736, a measure changing teacher pay based on performance and assessments like the FCAT  instead of relying on seniority and school administrative evaluations, on Wednesday after a lengthy debate. With the bill […]

State Aid and State Library Cut Deeply in budget – Contacts Needed Now

“This evening I received this urgent letter.  Please read it and contact your representatives. ~Thomas” State Aid and State Library Cut Deeply in budget – Contacts Needed Now! This morning the House Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee adopted a preliminary position that does the following: Reduces State Aid to Public Libraries from the current […]

Blessings in a Backpack – Video

Blessings in a Backpack (video) Imagine you are sitting in your classroom on Monday morning struggling to make sense out of your teachers’ instructions.  Try as you will, all you feel is your stomachs hunger pangs! You try hard to concentrate, but you feel tired and lethargic.  Still your stomach aches, and now your head […]

Falcon Family Fun Fest

Falcon Family Fun Fest Citrus Springs Middle School held their annual Falcon Family Fun Festival. Poceeds from this event assist families in need. Over the years the “Falcon Fund” has assisted many CSMS students and staff. The evening included a silent auction, lots of games and inflatables, performances by the CSMS band, food, and more. […]

Citrus Springs Elementary School 25th Anniversary Celebration

Citrus Springs Elementary School 25th Anniversary Celebration Citrus Springs Elementary School on Thursday, March 20th, 2011 , celebrated their 25th Anniversary since opening in 1986 (see video below).  All the past principals were present. At the celebration the school, along with the help of Lecanto High School cheerleaders, revealed the new CSES mascot, “The HAWK”! […]