Citrus Springs Elementary School
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We are 1 month away from the opening day of our 2026-2027 school year! One month away from welcoming the Class of 2039 into our kindergarten rooms!
I hope you are having a wonderful summer with your children, making some incredible core memories, and taking some well-deserved time to relax and unplug!
While summer is a time for fun, it is also a fantastic opportunity to sneak in some casual learning. If you are looking for simple ways to keep your child's mind active and prevent the "summer slide," here are a few easy habits you can build into your daily routine:
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Read Together: Use this extra free time to dive into some great books. Reading aloud or sharing a book together is one of the best ways to foster a love for learning.
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Kitchen Math & Independence: Bake or cook a meal together! Measuring ingredients, doubling recipes, and telling time are excellent, hands-on ways to build math and independence skills.
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Summer Journaling: If you take a vacation or explore something fun around the local area, encourage your child to write a quick "journal entry" about his/her day. It’s a wonderful way to keep writing skills sharp.
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✏️ Crucial Tip for Rising 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders: Please use this time to help your child memorize multiplication facts. When students enter the upper grades fluent in their math facts, it makes a massive, positive difference in their confidence and success with higher-level math.
📅 Key Dates for Your Calendar
Mark your calendars! We can’t wait to see our returning students and meet our newest little learners.
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Meet Your Teacher: Thursday, August 6th from either 1:00-2:30 OR 4:00-5:30
Come explore the classroom, drop off school supplies, and say hello to your child's teacher!
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First Day of School: Monday, August 10th (PreK and Kindergarteners will get their first day of school from their teachers at Meet Your Teacher)
❓ Questions?
Our school office is open throughout the summer, with summer hours of Monday-Thursday, 7:30-4:30. Feel free to reach out to us at 344-4079.
Enjoy the rest of your summer days! We can't wait to see you all back soon.
~ Julie P Jones
Principal
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Dear Citrus Springs Elementary Families,
My name is Chantel Adkins, and I am excited to join Citrus Springs Elementary as your new Assistant Principal. It is a privilege to become part of a school community with such a strong commitment to students, families, and one another.
My educational journey has included serving as a substitute teacher, paraprofessional, classroom teacher, and most recently as a Behavior Teacher On Special Assignment (TOSA). Each role has strengthened my passion for helping students succeed while supporting the teachers and families who make that success possible.
I believe some of the best learning happens when students feel connected, supported, and encouraged to take on new challenges. As Assistant Principal, I look forward to spending time in classrooms, getting to know our students and families, celebrating accomplishments, and working alongside our dedicated staff to make this a positive and successful school year.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time listening and playing music, visiting Disney parks, and cheering on Pittsburgh sports teams. I look forward to getting to know your families and sharing in the experiences that make our Hawk community so special.
As we soar into a new school year together, we are reminded that every student's journey is unique and that our greatest successes come when students, families, and staff work together in support of one another.
Thank you for welcoming me to the Hawk family. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve as your Assistant Principal. Please know that my door is always open. Whether you have ideas, questions, or simply want to introduce yourself, I look forward to partnering with you in support of our students as we help our Hawks grow, achieve, and reach new heights throughout the year.
Soaring Together,
Chantel Adkins
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If you have a child that will be entering Citrus County Schools for the first time, please go to the link below to register your child:
Registration Requirements
Parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) of all children entering Citrus County Public Schools for the first time are required to have the following items to register: • Birth Certificate • Certificate of Immunization (DH 680, Religious Exemption form from Department of Health) • Physical Examination (completed within 1 year of entry date) • Proof of Florida Residency • A Social Security Card is requested, but not required
PreK registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. All documents, including their certificate of eligibility, must be uploaded for your child's registration to be able to be processed. Registration opened on April 1st.
For additional registration information, please contact Mrs. Wells, our data secretary.
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Please RSVP to Ms. Jones, jonesj21@citrusschools.org if you are planning to attend. |
We are looking for community partners to help support our students and receive advertisement in the process.
Please contact our PTO - csepto@gmail.com - to order your banner.
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Pre-K
· 1 large backpack (no wheels)
· 1 box of Crayola crayons (24 count)
· 1 pack of Crayola washable markers (8 count)
· 1 package of playdough
· 2 vinyl/plastic 3 prong pocket folders
· 2 packs of baby wipes
· 2 boxes of tissues
· 1 box of gallon or quart bags
· 1 pack of Expo markers
· 2 boxes of tissues
· 1 beach towel/small blanket (rest time)
· 3 fold Kinder mat (rest time)
Kindergarten
- 3 packs of crayons (preferably no Rose Art)
- 10 glue sticks
- 12 pre-sharpened pencils
- 2 highlighters
- 2 folders without prongs
- 1 folder with prongs
- 3 spiral notebooks (1 blue, 1 red, 1 of your choice)
- 3 boxes of tissues
- 1 pack of small thin black dry erase markers
· wired, over-the-ear headphones
- 1 pkg. of gallon-sized bags (boys)
- 1 pkg. of sandwich-sized bags (girls)
Optional/Donation1 package of baby wipes
1st Grade
- 1 box of 24-count crayons (no RoseArt please)
- 2 packs of Expo markers
- 2 boxes of tissues
- 1 folder
- 3 notebooks (1 blue, 1 red, 1 of your choice)
- 1 pencil box
- 1 pack of pencils
- 1 pair of headphones (no earbuds)
- 1 pair of scissors
- 1 pack of glue sticks
- 1 pack of erasers
2nd Grade
- 1 (8x5) pencil pouch or box
- 3 boxes of pre-sharpened #2 pencils
- 1 pack of 24-count crayons
- 2 packs of fine point black dry erase markers
- 1 pair of blunt scissors (Fiskars preferred)
- 1 -1 inch 3-ring binder
- 2 large pink erasers
- 1 pack of glue sticks
- 1 pack of yellow highlighters
- 1 pocket folder
- 3 composition notebooks (not spiral bound)
- 2 boxes of tissues
- 1 pair of wired, over-the-ear headphones
- Optional: plastic baggies (sandwich and gallon)
3rd Grade
- 2 packs of pre-sharpened #2 pencils
- 1 pack of 24-count crayons
- 1 pack of markers or colored pencils
- 1 pencil box/bag
- Glue sticks (not scented)
- 2 packs of cap erasers
- 2 wide-ruled spiral notebooks
- 1 -1 inch 3-ring binder
- 2 boxes of tissues
- 2 packs of black dry erase markers
- 1 pair of headphones (not earbuds)
4th Grade
· Pre-sharpened pencils (2 packs/24 each)
· Pencil bag
· 2 spiral notebooks
· 2 composition notebooks
· 4 plastic folders with prongs and pockets
· 1 box of crayons
· 1 box of colored pencils
· 1 pack of dry erase markers (4 count)
· 1 pack of glue sticks (3 count)
· 1 pack of erasers (3 count)
· Cap erasers (2 packs/24 each)
· 1 pair of medium scissors
· 2 packages of notebook paper
· 2 boxes of tissues
· Sticky Notes
*1 pair of headphones (replace as needed)
*1 pkg. of plastic baggies (snack, sandwich, gallon)
5th Grade
· Eraser caps/pink erasers
· 3 packs of pencils
· Expo markers
· 5 Folders (3 prongs with pockets)
· Wide ruled loose-leaf paper
· 2" binder
· 1 pencil pouch
· 3 spiral notebooks
· 2 glue sticks
· 1 pair of headphones (not earbuds)
Optional/Donation: Ziplock baggies, tissues
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Multi-age
*1 backpack with 2 straps, large enough to hold binder
*1 pack baby wipes
*1 3-ring one inch binder
*1 box of Crayola crayons
*1 pack of Highlighters
*2 boxes tissues
*1 box zipper top bags (any size)
*Pencil box or pouch
*1 pack low odor dry erase markers
*Snacks (pretzels, goldfish, crackers, cookies, cereal, gummies, etc.)
Reach
- Kleenex
- Scotch tape (for design project)
- Duct tape (for design project)
- Choose one: wide markers, thin markers, or colored pencils
Optional/Donation: Small individually wrapped candies
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Do you wonder how you can be more involved in your child’s education? Do you enjoy schoolwide events for the family? If you do, PTO is the perfect group for you! Whether you have tons of free time or just an hour once in a while, your support of the CSE PTO is valuable! If you are interested in joining, our team would be more than happy to have you. Feel free to contact the PTO at: csepto@gmail.com
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Our School Advisory Council (SAC) meets quarterly on Mondays at 4:15. All parents, students, staff and community members are welcome, and encouraged, to attend. You do not need to be a voting member to participate.
Our first meeting of the 26-27 school year will be on Monday, September 14 at 4:15.
SAC plays an important role in shaping the direction of our school, and your voice can make a real difference. We strongly encourage you to join us and be part of this collaborative team!
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Please be sure to bring your ID any time you come on campus. This is needed for Navigate 360 (our system we use for visitors).
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The "Adopt-a-Class" program is a wonderful opportunity for businesses, individuals, and community organizations to directly support our students and teachers. By "adopting a classroom," partners help ensure our students have additional resources to support their learning.
- What is it? It's a partnership where a sponsor provides financial support to a specific classroom, grade level, or school program (like Art, Music, or PE).
- What does the donation cover? The funds are used directly by the teacher to purchase additional materials to expand on current lessons.
- Why is it important? Teachers often spend their own money on supplies to meet classroom needs. The Adopt-a-Class program helps lighten this financial burden and enhances the educational opportunities for all students in that classroom.
If you are a parent who owns a business, know of a community group, or simply wish to make an individual contribution, you can help us by reaching out! Donations are tax deductible.
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· No person shall, on the basis of race (including anti-Semitism), color, religion, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex, age, disability, marital status, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or genetic information, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity, or in any employment conditions or practices conducted by Citrus County School Board (CCSB), except as provided by law.
· CCSB shall comply with all state and federal laws, which prohibit discrimination and are designed to protect the civil rights of applicants, employees, and/or students, or other people protected by applicable law.
· CCSB prohibits discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment, and in access to educational programs and activities, and prohibits harassment of any individual or group based on race (including anti-Semitism), color, religion, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex, age, disability, marital status, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or genetic information.
· Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation. CCSB may assess each student’s ability to benefit from specific programs through placement tests and counseling, and if necessary, will provide services or referrals to better prepare students for successful participation.
· CCSB will comply with all Federal requirements regarding discrimination and harassment including, but not limited to, 34C.F.R. Part 108.
District Equity Contact:
Todd Goolsby
Coordinator of District Student Services
2575 S. Panther Pride Drive Lecanto, FL 34461
Telephone: (352) 527-0090
District Section 504 Contact:
Jacquelyn Dillersberger
ESE Specialist
1007 W. Main Street
Inverness, FL 34450
Telephone: (352) 726-1931 Ext. 2304
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Our Hawk Pledge represents what we want our students doing each day to help them continue to grow as a learner and be a positive part of our school community.
Please take a few minutes to discuss this pledge with your child and what it means so we can all support learning and citizenship.
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If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following:
- 352-344-4079
- https://cse.citrusschools.org/
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