Archive for January, 2011

School Board Regular Meeting 1/11/2011 Recap

The Citrus County School Board met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 ,  at 4:00pm.  Board member Ms. Pat Deutschman provided opening exercises which included a reflection and silent moment for the tragic events and victims in Arizona. The board then had the honor of recognizing and presenting awards.  First, Brian Matthew Wisner […]

Supporting the Academic Excellence of Gifted Children

Supporting the Academic Excellence of Gifted Children With Dr. Patricia Gatto- Walden FREE Parent Workshop with Dr. Patricia Gatto- Walden sponsored by Working on Gifted Issues and the Exceptional Student Education Department. February 5, 2011 at Citrus High 8:30 am to 12:00 pm in the cafeteria If a child is gifted and evidences advanced capability, […]

ChronicleOnline: Gridiron gladiator picks up the pen

By Cheri Harris Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 7:22 pm In Monday morning, author and former NFL player Tim Green looked into the camera and answered questions about his life, what drew him to writing and what inspires his stories. Tim Green wasn’t talking to a TV personality. He was talking to a group of […]

ChronicleOnline: Local high school bands link up for inauguration

All three of Citrus County’s public high school marching bands participated Tuesday in the inaugural parade in Tallahassee in honor of Gov. Rick Scott. Aaron Woodfin, Lecanto High School’s band director, said the parade traveled from the governor’s mansion to the Old Capitol.  The school district paid for four charter buses to take the group […]

ChronicleOnline:’Reading Buddies’ pairs budding learners with LHS mentors

My son Ethan was a “little buddy” when he was younger and he enjoy the program. THOMAS ‘Reading Buddies’ pairs budding learners with mentors Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 8:05 pm By Darrick Buettner Without question, reading is the most important skill for students in the 21st century.  But what will convince students that reading […]

Students Take Time To Get Trained

Five Lecanto High School students and One Lecanto Graduate (all members of the LHS Swim Team) spent their holiday vacation taking the Red Cross First Aid and Lifeguard Training Course at Bicentennial Pool in Crystal River.  This was an extensive course that included time in the pool. (BRRRR) The students named from L – R are: Ryan […]