Central Ridge Elementary PTA

10/14/2026

We are still taking sign ups for trunk or treat trunks for October 29th and our monster is still STARVING for candy! So don't forget to feed the monster in the front office!!

10/13/2026

Just reminder about early dismissal this Friday at 1:35 pm!!

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Just a reminder, Citrus County Schools families! 🍊 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔, 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬!

⏰ Students will be dismissed 2 hours earlier than their normal dismissal time.

Please plan accordingly for afternoon pickup, transportation and after-school arrangements.

10/12/2026

Don't forget about our squishy basket raffle that will be up for grabs at trunk or treat on the 29th, we will also have a lucky winner of our new RIDGEBACK Pride shirt as well!! So don't forget to stop by the PTA table and dunk tank your favorite admins and few extras!!

Don't miss out on this awesome raffle on trunk or treat night! October 29th, come find us at the PTA table!

10/11/2026

Just a reminder that we are still taking donations for candy for trunk or treat... and still taking sign ups for trunk or treat! We can't wait to see all the ideas!!

We are 22 days away from trunk or treat! And our candy monster is STARVING!! Come feed him all the candy in the front office!!

10/10/2026

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10/09/2026

WHAT! Such a great group of nominees! If they could all win! 🥇

🎉 Congratulations to Our Outstanding Ridgebacks!

Central Ridge Elementary is proud to announce our Teacher of the Year nominees and our Related Support Employee of the Year nominees! 🐾💙

These incredible members of our Ridgeback family go above and beyond each day to support our students, families, and school community. Their dedication, hard work, and passion make Central Ridge a wonderful place to learn and grow! 🌟📚

Please join us in celebrating all of our amazing nominees! 👏🎉 We are so proud of each of you and grateful for everything you do to make a difference every single day.

10/09/2026

And we have one of THEE best! 🐾

10/09/2026

Be on the look out for updates all day!

🌀 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐀𝐒 🌀

District officials met with our Emergency Management partners at the Citrus County Sheriff's Office Emergency Operations Center to review the latest forecast and coordinate plans. Here are the key takeaways for our families:

• 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟗.
- Some after-school programs and athletic activities have changed. Check messages from your child’s school for details.

• 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡.
- An additional 2–4 inches of rain could bring flash, urban and isolated river flooding.
- Potential storm surge is 1–3 feet, with peak conditions expected Friday.
- Hazardous marine conditions, high surf and dangerous rip currents are also expected.

We remain in constant communication with Emergency Management.

Monitor ParentSquare and our social media channels for updates through the weekend.

Stay safe, Citrus County!

10/08/2026

Our givebacks shop and website it UP and running! We can't thank everyone enough just these few months into the school year for everything they have showed up & given back to the kids and the school! Can't wait to see y'all at trunk or treat!!

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10/07/2026

We are 22 days away from trunk or treat! And our candy monster is STARVING!! Come feed him all the candy in the front office!!