Posted on August 10th, 2025 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Welcome Back, Citrus County Schools! Today marks the official start of the 2025–2026 school year, and we are thrilled to welcome our students and families back to campuses across Citrus County. This morning begins another year filled with learning, growth, and new opportunities—made possible by months of preparation, collaboration, and the dedication of our caring […]
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Posted on August 9th, 2025 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Honoring America’s Heroes: Purple Heart Day in Citrus County Each August 7, our nation observed Purple Heart Day, a time to honor and remember the courage, sacrifice, and service of America’s wounded and fallen warriors. This past weekend, the community came together at the Inverness Elks Lodge 2522 in Hernando, Florida, for a heartfelt ceremony […]
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Posted on August 9th, 2025 by
Thomas E Kennedy
James Lovell’s Journey: Lessons in Teamwork and Inspiring the Next Generation of Problem-Solvers This week’s passing of NASA astronaut James Lovell reminds us why skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and trust must remain at the heart of teaching and learning. Lovell’s steady leadership during the “successful failure” of Apollo 13 is exactly the kind […]
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Posted on August 8th, 2025 by
Thomas E Kennedy
A Joyful Start: Citrus County Schools Welcome Back Teachers in Style This morning, the Citrus County School District officially kicked off the 2025–26 school year with our annual Teacher Welcome Back event — a tradition that never fails to bring energy, inspiration, and unity to our educational community. This year was no exception. From the […]
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Posted on August 1st, 2025 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Welcoming Back Our Educators: A Purposeful Start to the 2025–2026 School Year Today marked the official return of our incredible educators for the 2025–2026 school year—and what a meaningful and inspiring start it was. I had the privilege of beginning my morning at Central Ridge Elementary, where the administrative team welcomed their staff with celebration, […]
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Posted on July 31st, 2025 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Training for What We Hope Never Happens — But Must Be Ready For On Wednesday, I joined fellow school leaders, administrators, and district team members to observe one of the most intense and important trainings we conduct each year. Together, we watched our elite Citrus County Sheriff’s Office deputies, School Resource Officers, School Board Police […]
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