2025 AP School Honor Roll as a Silver member!

Fillmore High School has been named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll as a Silver member! This recognition highlights FHS's commitment to rigorous academic opportunities:
51% of seniors took at least one AP Exam during high school
32% of seniors scored a 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam
13% of seniors took five or more AP Exams
FHS joins 5,723 schools nationwide—36% of approximately 16,000 eligible high schools—being recognized for creating AP programs that deliver results while broadening student participation.

Fillmore High Athletic Complex Construction Update

Steady progress continues on the Fillmore High School Athletic Complex, with multiple trades actively working on structural, electrical, plumbing, and site development components. Masonry crews advanced vertical construction, completing scaffold work and grouting masonry walls up to approximately 16 feet in height. Structural embeds were welded at key grid line locations, supporting the ongoing buildout of the gym and surrounding athletic facilities.

Across the site, temporary power poles were installed to support ongoing construction activities, and overall site conditions continue to take shape as foundational work progresses. Aerial and ground-level views show the building footprint clearly defined, with structural walls rising and site utilities expanding throughout the complex. These coordinated efforts reflect continued momentum toward delivering a modern, high-quality athletic facility that will be enjoyed for generations of Fillmore High students and the Fillmore/Piru community.

Fillmore High Celebrates Student-Athlete Academic Excellence

Fillmore High School is proudly recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of its football program, as 28 students earned 1st Team Academic All-League honors, seven students were named 1st Team Academic All-County, and two additional students received Honorable Mention distinction. These honors highlight the school’s commitment to developing true student-athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom through Fillmore High’s athletics program.

Head Football Coach Charlie Weis, Education Specialist Department Chair and Guiding Coalition/Instructional Leadership Member, praised the students’ accomplishments. As a Guiding Coalition/Instructional Leadership Member, Weis helps shape schoolwide academic and instructional priorities by collaborating with administrators and teacher leaders to improve teaching practices, student outcomes, and overall school culture. Weis said, “This season 28 of our varsity football players were named to the 1st team All-league Academic squad. Students needed to maintain a 3.5 GPA throughout the football season in order to be eligible for this honor. These 28 students represent over 50% of our varsity roster. That is an INCREDIBLE achievement. In addition, 7 of our athletes were named to the 1st team All-County academic team. 1st team honors require a cumulative GPA above 3.5 for the duration of their high school career and is only available for Seniors. 7 of our 21 seniors earning this honor is an incredible achievement. I want to thank Fillmore High Principal Cinda Francis and Fillmore Unified School District Superintendent Christine Schieferle for their continued support for our football program's vision. Our emphasis on prioritizing academic achievement and true student athletes has been a resounding success.”

Flash Forward: Angelica Amezcua, Class of 2006

Fillmore High School and The Fillmore High Alumni Association present Flash Forward, a look at the accomplishments of students who have graduated from Fillmore High. Meet Angelica Amezcua, Class of 2006 Fillmore High Graduate, CSUN – Two Bachelor’s Degrees – Spanish and Chicano/a Studies, CSUN 0 MA in Chicanos Studies, ASU – Masters and a PHD in Applied Linguistics. Angelica currently works at the University of Washington, Tenure Track Professor. Fillmore Unified School District's Mission is to develop high-performing students who are engaged and productive members of society. Our vision is priding ourselves as a district rich in culture, history, and tradition, where each student is recognized, valued, and inspired to be contributing members of our global society.