Citrus County School District

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Controlled Open Enrollment Period For The 2025-2026 School Year

The Citrus County School District has announced the Controlled Open Enrollment school options that will be available to both in-county and out-of-county families in the 2025-2026 school year. This enrollment period refers to the time when parents/guardians can request a transfer for their child to another school other than their zoned school.

School Choice applications are being accepted beginning March 15, 2025, through Friday, May 30, 2025. Families must complete and submit an online application via our website www.citrusschools.org.

“Our district is always preparing for rapid growth, with more families choosing to call Citrus County home,” says Superintendent Dr. Scott Hebert. “Controlled enrollment will help our schools manage growth effectively, ensuring stable classrooms, consistent learning environments, and better support for both students and teachers throughout the school year.”

Currently Enrolled Students: Students currently enrolled in any Citrus County school will not be displaced by a student from another school district seeking enrollment under the district’s controlled open enrollment program. The ONLY reason families of currently enrolled students would need to fill out this application is if they are seeking to enroll into a different school for the 2025-2026 school year that is NOT the student’s zoned school. To fill out a School Choice application, visit Special Attendance Preference Form (citrusschools.org). If you do not have access to a computer, you may obtain a paper application at the district office (1007 W. Main St., Inverness) or any Citrus County School.

Out of zone transportation is provided for students enrolled in school-specific special academic programs; the Computer Science Academy at Citrus High School, Health Academy at Crystal River High School, the Art Academy and International Baccalaureate Program at Lecanto High School and the Academy for Environmental Science, as approved by the School Board.  Other students enrolled in an out of zone school will not be provided transportation.

If families have any questions, please call our Planning and Growth Management Office at 352-746-3960.