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Remembering My Father on What Would Have Been His 91st Birthday

Remembering My Father on What Would Have Been His 91st Birthday Today, I’m taking a moment of personal reflection to honor someone very special to me. July 15 would have been my father’s 91st birthday. It’s hard to believe that next month will mark 12 years since his passing. Like many of you, I’ve come […]

Transforming Health Careers in Citrus County: TGH and CRHS Health Academy Forge Powerful New Partnership

Transforming Health Careers in Citrus County: TGH and CRHS Health Academy Forge Powerful New Partnership At the July 8, 2025 meeting, your Citrus County School Board unanimously approved a transformative memorandum of understanding with Tampa General Hospital to support the Academy of Health Careers (AHC) at Crystal River High School. This partnership marks a pivotal […]

A Republic, If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Contributions of Adams and Franklin

A Republic, If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Contributions of Adams and Franklin As Americans across the country gather to celebrate the Fourth of July—with fireworks, music, parades, and family cookouts—we mark more than just a day on the calendar. We celebrate a defining moment in human history: the birth of a nation grounded […]

Summer at Our Schools: A Season of Preparation, Planning, and Purpose

Summer at Our Schools: A Season of Preparation, Planning, and Purpose It’s always invigorating and insightful to visit our schools during the academic year—but there’s something uniquely energizing about being on campus during the summer. While students are enjoying their well-earned break, the heart of our school district continues to beat strong. Across Citrus County, […]

2025 State Budget Delivers Big Win for Citrus Schools and Health Academy Expansion

2025 State Budget Delivers Big Win for Citrus Schools and Health Academy Expansion Today, the Governor signed the Florida budget for 2025. I’m incredibly grateful that the budget includes continued funding to support teacher salaries—essential to attracting and retaining high-quality educators—and an increase in the Base Student Allocation. I’m also proud to share that all […]

Summer 2025: Citrus County Schools Construction and Maintenance in Full Swing

Summer 2025: Citrus County Schools Construction and Maintenance in Full Swing Summertime might bring a break in the school calendar, but for Citrus County Schools’ Facilities, Construction, and Maintenance departments, it’s one of the busiest times of the year. With students and teachers away, campuses across the district become hubs of construction, renovation, and deep […]