Archive for October, 2024

Honoring Virginia “Ginger” Bryant: A Legacy of Dedication and Impact

Honoring Virginia “Ginger” Bryant: A Legacy of Dedication and Impact On Monday, October 28, a warm gathering took place at the District Service Office to honor and celebrate the exceptional service of the Honorable Virginia “Ginger” Bryant. A devoted public servant, Ms. Bryant will retire at the close of her school board term in November […]

Honoring Heroes: Old Homosassa Veterans Day Tribute Set for November 2

Honoring Heroes: Old Homosassa Veterans Day Tribute Set for November 2 The Old Homosassa Veterans Day Tribute is set to take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Old Homosassa Veterans Memorial, located across from Homosassa Elementary School in Homosassa, Florida. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., this special event invites the community to honor the […]

Heartfelt Tributes Highlight Superintendent Sam Himmel’s 28 Years of Service at School Board Meeting

Heartfelt Tributes Highlight Superintendent Sam Himmel’s 28 Years of Service at School Board Meeting At the conclusion of the Citrus County School Board Special Meeting on the morning of Tuesday, October 23, 2024, an emotional and unexpected tribute unfolded, honoring retiring Superintendent Sandra “Sam” Himmel for her remarkable 20 years of service as Superintendent of […]

Act of Kindness Restores Hope for Crystal River Middle School Bearcat Football Team

Act of Kindness Restores Hope for Crystal River Middle School Bearcat Football Team The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene brought many challenges to the Crystal River Middle School (CRMS) community, and one of the more personal setbacks was faced by the Bearcat football team. In the wake of the storm, their cleats—essential for every game—were […]

Progress and Perseverance: A Look at Ongoing Recovery Efforts at Crystal River Schools and Facilities

Progress and Perseverance: A Look at Ongoing Recovery Efforts at Crystal River Schools and Facilities Today, I had the opportunity to spend time visiting both Crystal River Middle School (CRMS) and Crystal River Primary School (CRP) to observe the progress of the ongoing construction and recovery work. As I arrived at CRMS, I immediately saw […]

Resilience and Unity: Citrus County Rises Stronger in the Face of Adversity

Resilience and Unity: Citrus County Rises Stronger in the Face of Adversity Over the past few weeks, our Citrus County community has faced challenges that few could have anticipated. On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall at Big Bend, leaving a path of destruction in its wake and seriously affecting Citrus County and the […]