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Located on the beautiful Salt River, the waterfront location of the Academy provides the perfect setting for 9th and 10th-grade students to explore their environment. We offer all the courses your child needs to stay on track of graduation at the honors and AP level. Each class is created to offer hands-on, project-based learning opportunities to ensure connections to the real world. Through our partnership with Citrus County School District students will be able to seamlessly transition to a number of amazing programs at our area high schools including; International Baccalaureate at Lecanto High School, Withlacoochee Technical College, Dual Enrollment with the College of Central Florida, or traditional high school honors courses. Under the guidance of highly qualified subject area specialists, who bring the content to life, students encounter the environment first-hand as they explore estuaries and rivers by kayak and canoe. Considering Citrus County has one of the few remaining protected coastlines in the state of Florida, with miles of river and aquatic wetlands, the location offers an unmatched experience.

AES sponsors several fundraisers each year, including Citrus County Educational Foundation Coupon Sales. Profits from fundraising at AES will be used, among other things, to purchase school wide needs, such as additional technology supplies, and instructional materials. A small amount of these funds may be used to provide food and other consumables items for staff sessions throughout the year, staff appreciation, and student recognition. We are always mindful that these are optional for students and are deeply appreciative for the support of the AES community.

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CCEF Outback Give Back Night 11/17

November 9, 2026

CCEF Outback Give Back Night 11/17

GIVE BACK WITH OUTBACK! Join us at Outback Steakhouse in Inverness next Tuesday, November 17th, from 11am to 10pm and support the Citrus County Education Foundation and in turn help students and st...

Mr. Crowley’s AES Tide Report

November 9, 2026

Mr. Crowley’s AES Tide Report

🌊 The latest Tide Report is coming to you straight from the Scarecrow Festival in Crystal River! 🎥Mr. Crowley is out and about sharing the latest happenings from AES. You never know where our Ospre...

Episode 12: Beyond the Bell - Shark Tank at CRHS

November 8, 2026

Episode 12: Beyond the Bell - Shark Tank at CRHS

🦈 The Sharks are circling at Crystal River High School, and our Pirates came prepared! 🏴‍☠️On this week’s Beyond the Bell, we take you inside the first-ever Shark Tank, where seniors in Economics p...

Reminder – Student Behavior on Base School Campuses

November 3, 2026

Reminder – Student Behavior on Base School Campuses

Dear AES Parents,Please remind your students that they are not permitted to access the base school campus after school.When visiting or being on the base school campus, students are expected to fol...

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THE ACADEMY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE IS A FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, WHICH IS SPONSORED BY AND FOLLOWS THE POLICIES OF THE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA. CITRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS PUBLISHES ITS POLICIES ON ITS WEBSITE.

 

The Academy’s Chairman of the Board of Directors is Keith Pullias. 
He is available to facilitate parental involvement, assist parents, and others
with questions and concerns, and resolve disputes. 

He may be reached through AES or his office at 352-527-7842.
 

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