Royal Unity WalkJoin us on Wednesday, October 19 at 4 PM-5:30 PM at the The Old Courthouse, Inverness for the second annual Citrus County’s Unity Day ans Walk to “Take a stand against bullying!”
This year will honor Sheriff Phil Royal and we will be joined by Mrs. Royal.
Don’t forget to Wear Orange!
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Recently the Citrus County Education Foundation announced that it was partnering with CenturyLink, to provide secondary students with lowest cost internet service at their home. Shaunda Burdette, Executive Director for the CCEF shared that the Internet service rate would cost $9.95 a month. The program is called Century Link Internet Basics Program and can be reached by the web or toll free at (866)-541-3330.
The CCEF hopes that this discounted service will help ensure that students have access to valuable and essential educational resources available on the internet.
A flyer on this program can be download at: http://www.centurylink.com/assets/pdfs/CIB%20General%20Campaign%20Flyer.pdf
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Citrus County Public Schools closed Friday due to Hurricane Matthew.
It is projected that there will be 40 mph winds and gusts 55-70 mph strong winds. Superintendent Sandra “Sam” Himmel shared that Lecanto Primary School will be opening Thursday afternoon as a shelter.
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office said that Citrus is expected to have tropical storm force winds through much of the day Friday, starting at around 7:00 a.m.
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Recently I had an opportunity to tour the Oasis program at The Centers in Lecanto. Oasis is a long term residential treatment program for mothers of younger children. The residence in this program receive individually designed care to help them in their recovery while also strengthening their bonds with their children. I was impressed with this program and the improvements of these residence and I am grateful that The Centers has brought these services to Citrus.
The Centers is a valuable asset to the Citrus County community and our schools. The Centers provide medical, mental, and addictions services that are tailored to the needs of Citrus and Marion Counties. For more information on their services, visit: www.thecenters.us
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At the September School Board meeting the Citrus High School Air Force Junior Officer Training Corp Unit FL-082 was honored as a Distinguished Unit with Merit for the 2015-2016 school year. This designation puts CHS AFJROTC in the top 8% of all JROTC units in the country.
Citrus Schools have three JROTC units, one at each of the high schools. CHS is an Air Force unit, Lecanto High School is an Army unit, and Crystal River High School is a Navy unit.
I am a strong supporter of these JROTC units. JROTC units are a leadership program where some of our finest students are a part of these programs. While many of these students may go into the armed services these are not recruiting programs, but rather they build leadership, academic and career skills which raise these students to achieve lofty goals.
An example of CHS AFJROTC successes— In 2014-2015 students averaged a 3.019 weighted GPA. A total number of 1711.88 community service hours and over 30 community service events for the 2015-2016 school year. Two Cadets were nominated to the USAF Academy.
During the School Board meeting the Cadets presented this excellent presentation which you can view by following this link: https://thomastalks.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CHS-AFJROTC-2016-Briefing.pdf
I had the opportunity of first learning about JROTC through Capt. Thomas Holme (ret.) who is one of the CRHS Senior JROTC Naval Science instructors. Capt. Holme has over the years given me a strong insight into the great benefits these programs provide, not just the students, but also the schools and our community. Over the years I have now coached many JROTC students and I only grow more impressed with these students and the programs.
If you are interested in more information on these program, please feel free to contact the school’s programs for more information.
Crystal River High School Navel Science JROTC
Lt Commander Akil King
Senior Chief Petty Officer Ira Sparkman
Citrus High School Air Force JROTC
Col. Dennis Yamrose
CMSGT Tammy Lepird
Lecanto High School Army JROTC
LTC Dave Brown
Sgt Dean Kelly
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On Thursday, September 8th, 2016, Superintendent Sandra “Sam” Himmel announced that the Citrus County School District has verified with Florida Department of Education officials that Citrus County Schools will still meet the annual requirement of 900 hours of instruction, without having to make up the two days of school missed as a result of Hurricane Hermine. The school Principals have been consulted and believe the loss of two days at this point in the year will not have a tremendous negative impact on our students’ learning.
Therefore, the Superintendent under her authority granted by State Law has made the decision to waive these two days. This will not adversely impact any employees pay. Superintendent Himmel shared if staff has any questions to please speak with their immediate supervisor or the Human Resources Department at 352-726-1931 ext. 2295.
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