Dear IPS Families,

October has been an exciting and productive month at Inverness Primary School! We successfully wrapped up the first nine weeks of school, and report cards have been distributed. Throughout the month, our students participated in a variety of engaging activities — from celebrating Red Ribbon Week and learning about the importance of making healthy, drug-free choices, to enjoying our fun-filled Fall Fest and a variety of pumpkin-themed classroom projects.

I’m thrilled to announce that our Scholastic Book Fair will be open from November 12–18! Each class will have an opportunity to visit the Book Fair, and it will also be open during our Title I “Once Upon a Literacy Night” on Thursday, November 13, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. You’ll find a fantastic selection of fun and engaging books for your child to explore. Remember, every purchase helps support our school through earned rewards. Please ensure your student has a signed permission slip to make purchases.

November is a wonderful month for reflection and gratitude. I am truly thankful to be part of the IPS Family — a community that includes our amazing students, dedicated staff, and supportive parents.

Wishing you and your families a joyful and restful Thanksgiving holiday!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Merchant

Principal

We are proud to announce our 2027 Teacher of the Year is Ms. Pearl Alexander. Ms. Alexander is a 2nd grade teacher at IPS. Congratulations, Ms. Alexander and to all the teachers who were nominated!

Our 2026 School Related Employee of the Year is Mrs. Louisa Lindall. Mrs. Lindall is an ESE Paraprofessional here at IPS. Congratulations, Mrs. Lindall and to all the school related employees who were nominated!

Research continues to confirm that parents are a vital part of the educational process and of the educational experiences of their children. When school personnel and families work together, relationships are developed that support learning and children are provided an enhanced opportunity for success in school and throughout life. As a parent, you play an important role in your child’s education. We encourage parents to be involved as much as possible. Volunteering, mentoring, and attending parent conferences are all parent involvement activities. Gain information and be part of the decision making process by joining advisory committees at the school and district level.

 

For further information, the Citrus County Schools’ Parent Involvement Plan is available at:

 

 

IPS is proud that all 49 teachers & administrators who work with our students are certified by the State of Florida or other governing board. We appreciate the following teacher who has volunteered to teach a subject outside of their primary certification and are currently taking classes to obtain certification in the area they are teaching out-of-field.

Ms. Tiffany Schekorra - ESE

Citrus County Schools previously developed an Asbestos Management Program for all facilities. Required re-inspections of the facilities are performed at six-month intervals. Information from these re-inspections, along with that from the original Management Plan, is available for review at each facility.

 

 

District Equity Contact:

Todd Goolsby

Coordinator of District Student Services

2575 S. Panther Pride Drive Lecanto, FL 34461

Email: goolsbyt@citrusschools.org

Telephone: (352) 527-0090

 

District Section 504 Contact:

Jacquelyn Dillersberger

ESE Specialist

1007 W. Main Street

Inverness, FL 34450

Email: dillersbergerj@citrusschools.org

Telephone: (352) 726-1931 Ext. 2304

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), requires each state and school district to publish report cards that show how the state, districts, and individual schools are performing in terms of student achievement and success.

You can view these reports online by visiting: https://edudata.fldoe.org/