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 and compassionate educators, support teams, and leaders throughout the district.

Over the summer, our maintenance and facilities teams have been busy refreshing classrooms, upgrading spaces, and ensuring our schools are safe and ready. Our technology teams have prepared devices and systems so teaching and learning can run smoothly. Transportation crews have mapped out bus routes, conducted safety checks, and finalized schedules so students arrive at school efficiently and on time. Meanwhile, our food service staff have been planning menus and stocking kitchens to provide healthy, delicious meals every day.

Behind the scenes, administrators have been hiring new staff, scheduling classes, and coordinating resources. Teachers have spent their summer in professional learning, collaborating with colleagues, and creating engaging lesson plans to inspire and challenge students. Support staff have organized materials, updated records, and fine-tuned procedures to ensure everything runs smoothly from day one.

All of these efforts share one goal: to provide our students with the best possible environment to learn, grow, and thrive. This year brings exciting possibilities—new academic programs, expanded extracurricular opportunities, and a renewed commitment to helping every student reach their fullest potential.

Students and staff, remember these words from A.A. Milne in Winnie the Pooh: “You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

Here’s to a year of curiosity, creativity, and connection. Welcome back, Citrus County!

Important Back-to-School Resources

• • Find your bus stop and zoned school: https://versatransweb.citrusschools.org/elinkrp2/Search.aspx?
  • Transportation contacts:
    • Crystal River: 352-795-0057 (serving CRPS, CSES, RCE, CSMS, CRMS, CRHS/HA, AES, and Teen Parents)
    • Lecanto: 352-746-2714 (serving CRE, FRE, HOM, LPS, LMS, LHS, CREST, and PACE)
    • Inverness: 352-344-2193 (serving FCE, HES, IPS, PGE, IMS, CHS, and WTC Transition Academy)
    • Renaissance: 352-527-4567 (serving Renaissance students)
  • School websites: https://www.citrusschools.org/schools
  • Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CitrusCountySchoolDistrict

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