Congratulations to our Dean, Nyeema Deas who received this week's Hive Award! Thank you for all you do for Citrus! CitrusElemPTA ocpsnews OCPS Parent and Family Engagement

Congratulations to the members of our Westly’s Mile Run Club! This week they celebrated all this year’s success with an award’s ceremony. ocpsnews CitrusElemPTA Dr. Dina Metova

Kicked off our Summer Slide Sessions today! K–1 focused on reading, 2nd grade tackled math. Supporting our students to stay sharp all summer! ocpsnews Yoo Jin Hwang, Ed.D Rob McCloe Curriculum and Digital Learning #SummerLearning #PreventTheSlide #StudentSuccess

Another Bee Bucks Celebration is in the books! Our amazing 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students have been making positive choices all year through our PBIS system. They saved up their Bee Bucks and earned an end-of-year party — well deserved! ocpsnews Rob McCloe Yoo Jin Hwang, Ed.D

Our 5th grade scientists have been hard at work during Golden Week! Using Hot Wheels, they explored how ramp height affects speed while identifying test and control variables. Hands-on learning in action! Jill Adcock Yoo Jin Hwang, Ed.D Curriculum and Digital Learning Rob McCloe OCPS Division of Elementary Schools Desirée Siegel

🎓🐝 Citrus Senior Clap Out was a huge success! It was heartwarming to see our students return to where it all began. Once a Honeybee, always a Honeybee! ocpsnews Yoo Jin Hwang, Ed.D Rob McCloe

Boys Night was a blast! 🐍🧢 The Citrus Honeybees got hands-on with some cold-blooded creatures—snakes, gators, and all things reptile! We learned, we laughed, and maybe screamed just a little 😅 ocpsnews Yoo Jin Hwang, Ed.D Rob McCloe

Citrus Elementary isn’t just a school — it’s a community where every culture is celebrated and every student shines.🌍🐝 Our 4th Annual Heritages of the Hive was a powerful reminder of the unity and pride that makes Citrus truly one of a kind! 💛 ocpsnews Yoo Jin Hwang, Ed.D Rob McCloe

Congratulations to our School Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Cindy Charles, who is the winner of the last Hive Award of the 2024-25 school year! Thank you for all you do for Citrus! CitrusElemPTA ocpsnews OCPS Parent and Family Engagement Dr. Dina Metova Dr. Rahim Jones

🎖️🇺🇸 We are incredibly proud to celebrate 4 of our outstanding 5th graders who received American Legion Awards!These students were recognized for exemplifying courage,leadership,patriotism,and service — values we hold dear in our school community ocpsnews Rob McCloe Yoo Jin Hwang, Ed.D

What an incredible 2024-2025 school year! 💫 We wrapped it up with a fun staff faculty award ceremony, and each of us got a surprise paper plate award—so thoughtful and hilarious.Grateful for such a joyful,memorable year with an amazing team! 💛📚OCPS Division of Elementary Schools Yoo Jin Hwang, Ed.D Rob McCloe

Pumped to be at the FASA Conference today! 🙌 Nothing better than connecting with passionate people and learning new things—my favorite combo. Let’s gooo! 💬📚✨ #FASAConference #LearningMode #ConnectionMatters FASA

FASA Discover ‘25 Conference!

Day 2 of the @FASA2025 was full of energy, insight, and inspiration! 💡 Huge thanks to all the amazing presenters—and a special thank you to ocpsnews for investing in our growth as school leaders. Grateful for the opportunity to keep learning and leading! 🙌 FASA

🎉 Building Expertise for Deeper Learning Conference 2025 is ROCKING so far! Dr. Windish and I are having a blast learning, connecting, and growing together! 💡📚 #BE2025 #LifelongLearning ocpsnews OCPS Division of Elementary Schools OCPS Evaluation Systems

That’s right—we’re just getting started! Buzzing with pride!!! 🐝💛OCPS Division of Elementary Schools OCPS Chief Schools Office Yoo Jin Hwang, Ed.D Rob McCloe

Leaders at work! 🧠📚 Proud of our teacher leaders collaborating to plan for 2025–2026 with a focus on literacy sustainability. Thank you, Yoo Jin Hwang, Ed.D, for guiding today’s powerful session! 🙌 Rob McCloe OCPS Chief Schools Office OCPS Division of Elementary Schools Curriculum and Digital Learning

🐝 Help us welcome Ms. Zurita to the Hive! We’re thrilled to have her join the Citrus Elementary family. She’s ready to shine and make a buzz! 💛 #WelcomeToTheHive #CitrusStrong #NewBeeInTown ocpsnews

🐝 Help us welcome Ms. Dowman to the Hive! We’re excited to have her join the Citrus Elementary family. She’s ready to bring the buzz and inspire our young learners! 💛 #WelcomeToTheHive #CitrusStrong #NewBeeOnBoard ocpsnews

🐝 Help us give a warm Citrus welcome to Ms. Madden! 🍊 We’re thrilled to have her join the Hive and can’t wait to see the amazing things she’ll do this year! 💛 #WelcomeToTheHive #CitrusStrong #SweetNewStart ocpsnews