Archive for February, 2018

A Message from the Sheriff on false reports and school safety

A Message from the Sheriff on false reports and school safety On Thursday, Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast shared a message on the Citrus County Sheriff’s Facebook Page about school safety, false reporting and social media claims. I encourage you to please read. Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast Feburary 22, 2018 It is the responsibility […]

Gutierrez Family plays National Anthem

Gutierrez Family plays National Anthem I had the honor of being in charge of the opening exercise for our February School Board meetings and I asked Citrus Springs Middle School teacher, Mayo Gutierrez (aka “Mr. G”) to play our National Anthem on his trumpet with his sons James and Steven, who are seniors at CRHS. […]

Thank you to our Citrus Sheriff Men and Ladies in GREEN!

Thank you to our Citrus Sheriff Men and Ladies in GREEN! Special thanks to our Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Deputies for their extra and reassuring presences in and around our school campus.

Important Message from Superintendent of Schools

Important Message from Superintendent of Schools This message was sent to parents and families of Citrus County Public Schools on February 20, 2018. You can CLICK HERE to listen to message or read below. Good evening: This is Sam Himmel, Superintendent of Schools.  I am calling you today regarding the district recently receiving several calls […]

Kennedy files for re-election

Kennedy files for re-election Always advocating for students When I first ran for this office, I promised you that I would serve the needs of the students, families, teachers and schools of Citrus County every day, I have kept my promise.  With all of us working together, much has been accomplished, but much more is […]

School Policy: Stand for National Anthem

School Policy: Stand for National Anthem At our February School Board meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, I was honored that the School Board unanimously approved my policy recommendation to school board policy 3.60 – ‘FLAG DISPLAY AND PLEDGE’, to be revised to include the additional language in Florida Statute 1003.44 which requires that students […]