Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy

06/13/2026

Order your school uniforms now! Beat the lines at orientation! Order online or buy at the school. Select sizes are available at Citrus Ridge and must be paid in cash in-person.

06/05/2026

Day 2 of Summer ☀️ Leadership Retreat led us to reflect 🪞 on our practices and plan for even greater outcomes for our Pioneers in the coming school year!

06/05/2026

School is out, but children in Polk County can receive free meals through the statewide Summer BreakSpot program.

Locations throughout Polk will be providing free breakfast and lunch to children 18 and under. Many sites have begun serving meals this week; make sure to visit summerbreakspot.org to find nearby locations and hours of operation.

IMPORTANT: Before you head out, check each site’s dates and hours of operation at summerbreakspot.org, not all locations have the same schedule. Please note that food must be consumed on site, take-home meals are not permitted.

Visit summerbreakspot.org for locations and complete details.

06/05/2026

Ready to rock 🎸 ‘n roll 🤘in 2026!!!

06/05/2026

Prepping for a bright ☀️ outlook in 2026-27! We are planning and preparing to hit the trail!

Aptly named the Trailblazer Tribe, Ms. Herder, Ms. Lewis, Mr. Ortiz, and Ms. Williams are ready to continue “Leading the Ridge Forward!”

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Good evening Summer Learning Families!! We sent home this form to all of our Families attending Summer Learning. Please review if needed and reach out if you need any clarification. Thank you and have an amazing weekend!!!

06/02/2026

EARLY BIRD, 3RD GRADE, and MS Learners!!!

Good evening, Summer Learning Families!! We are so excited to see you all tomorrow! There is a Car Rider Map for Pick Up and Drop Off, an Information Flyer, and 3rd Summer Learning Testing Dates and Requirements for Promotion!! If you need assistance or have questions, please reach out to the school and ask for the Summer Lead, Mr. Ku**er or the Assistant Principal, Shannon Herder and we will help you in any way we can! See you, Tomorrow!!!

06/02/2026

🌟 Welcome to the Ridge! 🌟

Please join us in welcoming our newest Assistant Principals, Joshua Ortiz and Shannon Herder, to the Citrus Ridge family!

Mr. Ortiz and Ms. Herder bring a passion for student success, a commitment to excellence, and a dedication to serving our school community. We are excited to have them join our leadership team as we continue to blaze 🔥 trails, inspire learners, and Lead the Ridge Forward.

Pioneers, help us give them a warm Citrus Ridge welcome! ❤️🤍💙

06/01/2026

🌞📚 3rd Grade Summer Learning Orientation — June 2! 📚🌞

We’re excited to kick off our 3rd Grade Summer Learning Camp with a warm and welcoming Orientation on June 2 from 1:30–3:00 PM.

Families will have the opportunity to:

• Meet and greet your child’s summer learning teacher
• Receive transportation information
• Learn about daily schedules, expectations, and other important details for a successful summer

This is a great chance to get everything you need before summer learning begins. We look forward to seeing our families there!