Purple Star Council & Student Led Transition Team
Purple Star Rating for 2025-2028
Proud to be a Purple Star District!
We are thrilled to announce that Citrus County Schools is once again a Purple Star District! This prestigious designation honors schools that go above and beyond to support military-connected students and their families.
With this incredible achievement, 100 percent of our schools now hold the Purple Star distinction, and we couldn’t be prouder of the dedication and hard work it represents.
The Purple Star Program, established in 2021, highlights schools that go above and beyond to meet the needs of military families. This includes providing liaisons, student support, professional development for staff, and resources tailored to ensure military families feel supported and connected.
We are proud to support our military families and celebrate this achievement!
Purple Star Council & Student Led Transition Team
Information about school student-led transition programs can be obtained by contacting the Military Point of Contact (MPOC) at each of the following schools:
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School Name |
(MPOC) |
MPOC Phone Number |
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Dr. Al Balk |
352-726-1931 |
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Mrs. Tracy Buettner |
352-302-3319 |
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Ms. Heather Wolfertz |
352-726-1931 |
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| Ms. Sabrina Paquin |
352-726 2241 |
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Mr. Eric Thornburg |
352-249-2104 |
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Ms. Leah Grady |
352-795-4641 |
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Mr. Brian Donovan |
352-746-2334 |
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Ms. Melony Siegendorf |
352-344-2244 |
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Ms. Dawn Balmert |
352-795-2116 |
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| Ms. Ashley Tourbin |
352-726-1471 |
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Mrs. Kelly Filipic |
352-746-2050 |
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Ms. Jennifer Irizarry |
352-344-3833 |
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Mr. Frank Vilardi |
352-344-4079 |
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Ms. Terri Ryan |
352-795-2211 |
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| Ms. Marlise Bushman |
352- 726-1554 |
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Ms. Shelley Schantz |
352-527-1808 |
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Ms. Laura Laven |
352-726-1833 |
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Ms. Susanna Haberle |
352-628-2953 |
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Ms. Alexis Cochran |
352-726-2632 |
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Mr. Jon Beaser |
352-746-2220 |
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Ms. Taylor Cernich |
352-637-4400 |
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Mrs. Ariel McNally |
352-795-2010 |
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Mr. Dylan Yeazel |
352-726-2430 |
Contact your school counselor, social worker or psychologist for more information on mental health referrals.
*Disclaimer -The list is provided as information to parents. No endorsement is given or implied for health and/or medical professionals services, and suppliers listed here in, nor any liability for errors or omissions by the Citrus County School Board.
Citrus County Schools
1007 West Main Street
Inverness, Florida 34450
(352) 726-1931