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CCEF’s First Library Initiative Ignites a Love for Reading

CCEF’s First Library Initiative Ignites a Love for Reading Today, I had the pleasure once again of experiencing the joy of reading this time with Jennifer Vybiral’s Kindergarten class at Central Ridge Elementary, as part of the Citrus County Education Foundation’s First Library initiative. This incredible program aims to foster a love for reading by […]

Celebrating Excellence: The CCEF Inaugural Athletes for Education Gala

Celebrating Excellence: The CCEF Inaugural Athletes for Education Gala Bringing Sports Icons and Community Together to Empower Citrus County Schools I was honored to attend and support the inaugural Citrus County Education Foundation’s Athletes for Education event which was a resounding success, drawing support from a host of esteemed athletes and community members alike. Held […]

Remembrance of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018

Remembrance of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018 Today, February 14, 2022, is the sixth anniversary of the horrific shootings that occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Fourteen young Floridians, our own students, and three school staff died. In addition, seventeen more people were wounded. This tragic event […]

Veterans in the Classroom Appreciation

Veterans in the Classroom Appreciation The Veterans in the Classroom program, an esteemed initiative by Citrus County Schools, marks its 34th year of connecting former military servicemen and women with students to share their invaluable experiences. Nearly 200,000 students have been positively impacted by this program since its inception. Today, the district hosted an appreciation […]

Honoring Heroes: Reflections on the 80th Annual Purple Heart Ceremony

Honoring Heroes: Reflections on the 80th Annual Purple Heart Ceremony Superintendent Himmel Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from MOPH In a powerful morning filled with reverence and gratitude, the Aaron A. Weaver Chapter 776, Military Order of the Purple Heart, once again brought together a community to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of our heroes and […]

Celebrating Scientific Brilliance: Highlights from the 2024 Citrus Regional Science & Engineering Fair Awards Ceremony

Celebrating Scientific Brilliance: Highlights from the 2024 Citrus Regional Science & Engineering Fair Awards Ceremony It was an exciting night tonight at the 2024 Citrus Regional Science & Engineering Fair Awards Ceremony, held at the Curtis Peterson Auditorium. Sponsored once again by the Citrus County Education Foundation, and Citrus Oral & Facial Surgery, Robert L. […]