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Thomas E Kennedy

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Oratory in Action: Judging the CSMS 4-H Speech Contest

Oratory in Action: Judging the CSMS 4-H Speech Contest There is a certain energy that fills a room when young people are given a platform and the courage to use their voices. On Wednesday, I had the privilege of returning to Citrus Springs Middle School to serve as a judge for the 4-H Public Speaking […]

Thomas Kennedy files for Re-Election 2026

Thomas Kennedy files for Re-Election 2026 Today, I am proud to announce that I have officially filed to seek re-election to continue serving Citrus County as the District 1 School Board Member for my final term. It has been an honor to serve, and I look forward to building on our many successes while continuing […]

Twentieth Annual Purple Heart Ceremony

Twentieth Annual Purple Heart Ceremony Mark your calendars 🗓️ and join us in honoring Citrus County’s fallen heroes and combat-wounded warriors! 📍 Where: Citrus County Fairgrounds Auditorium, 3610 S. Florida Ave., Inverness🕚 When: 11 a.m., Saturday, February 21🎶 Featuring patriotic music by the Nature Coast Community Band This year’s ceremony is dedicated to the memory […]

Preparing Our Students for the Workforce: Celebrating CTE Month

Preparing Our Students for the Workforce: Celebrating CTE Month February is Career and Technical Education Month, an ideal time to recognize the vital role CTE plays in preparing Citrus County students for life beyond graduation. In Citrus Schools, CTE is not a secondary option or an alternative track. It is a core component of how […]

A Productive Week in Tallahassee Focused on Florida’s Students and the Future of Learning

A Productive Week in Tallahassee Focused on Florida’s Students and the Future of Learning This past week in Tallahassee was a powerful reminder of how policy, practice, and innovation intersect on behalf of Florida’s students. Two major events I participated in took place concurrently, each reinforcing the importance of thoughtful leadership, collaboration, and forward-looking decision-making […]

Turning the Page Together: Celebrating Literacy Week in Citrus County Schools

Turning the Page Together: Celebrating Literacy Week in Citrus County Schools Throughout Florida classrooms, and more importantly right here in our Citrus County Schools, we will be celebrating Literacy Week from January 26–30, 2026. Literacy Week is a statewide initiative designed to raise awareness about the importance of reading and to remind all of us, […]