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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Posted on July 24th, 2025 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Summer RISE 2025: Preparing Citrus County Seniors for Liftoff This week, the 2025 Summer Senior RISE program welcomed another record-breaking class of 160 students—eager, motivated, and ready to take charge of their future. Now in its seventh year, the RISE (Resources, Information, Support, Entry) program continues to serve as a guiding light for students transitioning […]
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Posted on July 21st, 2025 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Back to School Means Back to Fueling Success: The Role of School Meals in Student Achievement As summer winds down and the first day of school approaches, families across Citrus County are preparing for a new academic year. While school supplies, schedules, and routines are all top of mind, there’s another critical element that plays […]
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