Summary of Fillmore High School Safety Message

Late this afternoon, Fillmore High School received an anonymous bomb threat. Staff immediately contacted the Fillmore Police Department and began an investigation. The threat was not specific and vague, and the origin of the threat was identified. Based on the investigation, we determined that school could continue without disruption. Students were dismissed at the regular time and there was an increased police presence after school. FHS families were notified through Parent Square. FUSD will continue to prioritize student safety and take all threats seriously.

Thank you for your support,
Christine Schieferle, Superintendent
Keith Derrick, Principal, Fillmore High School

Reminder: Student Transportation Includes El Dorado Estates And New Housing Area East of Fillmore

Please note, FUSD ONLY TRANSPORT’S THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS:

1. Students that live outside Fillmore’s City Limits. This includes those students from Piru that attend the High School (FHS), Sierra High School (SHS) and Middle School (FMS). There is also an exception for those students that attend FHS, SHS & FMS that live in El Dorado Estates (Family Mobil Home Park) and the new housing area east of Fillmore.

2. Any SPED Student as long as it has been indicated in their IEP

3. ALL SPED Students that live in Piru, as there are no SPED Classes at Piru Elementary

4. Students that are required to attend another school within FUSD District, due to impacted enrollment, enrolled in a special SPED Class or special circumstances, approved by Educational Services.

Please print and complete the STUDENT TRANSPORTATION ENROLLMENT FORM if you are requesting transportation services. If you are unable to print the form, know that it is available for you to pick up at your child’s school and/or at the MOT Office. Please complete one form per student and return to the MOT OFFICE.

Forms may be returned by the following:

EMAIL: mot-transportation@fillmoreusd.org

DROP-OFF: MOT Office 707 First Street, Fillmore (Corner of First & “A” Street, front of Middle School)

MAIL TO: MOT Office 425 Orchard Street, Fillmore, CA 93015

Student Transportation Enrollment Form below also available for download at https://4.files.edl.io/2934/08/24/22/220707-02afe05c-f429-452c-988a-54e99a2212b8.pdf

Fillmore High's College of the Week

Allegheny College is a liberal arts school located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, near Lake Erie and about 90 miles north of Pittsburgh. Students at Allegheny can choose from about 30 majors, and they must complete a senior project before they graduate.

The student-faculty ratio at Allegheny College is 11:1, and the school has 81.2% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Allegheny College include Economics, General; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Environmental Science; Psychology, General; Speech Communication and Rhetoric; English Language and Literature, General; International Public Health/International Health; Neuroscience; Computer Science; and Biochemistry. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 83%. (https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/allegheny-college-3230)

For more information on Fillmore High School's Colleges of the Week go to https://www.smore.com/n8wpy

College Readiness Academy

Mrs. Luna-Lopez, EAOP College Site Coordinator hosted a week-long College Readiness Academy on Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 5 for rising Seniors. The participating students got a head start in their college applications: started the UC Application, drafted their four personal insight questions, received presentations about the 4 systems of Higher Education, scholarships, Cal State Apply, Common App, a financial literacy presentation from Ventura County Credit Union, created their FSA ID's for their FAFSA accounts, and received mentorship from our former EAOP FHS students: Wendy Carrillo attending Cal Lutheran, Damian Meza attending UCLA, and Marisol Martinez Rojas whom graduated from CSUN with her liberal studies degree and a teaching credential.

Principal Derrick’s 2022-23 School Year Welcome Back Message

Dear Fillmore High School Students and Parents/Guardians:

Welcome back to the 2022-23 school year. We are glad to have you with us and extend a special welcome to the class of 2026. We look forward to you becoming a part of our FHS family.

At FHS we want our students to become adults who possess the skills necessary to be successful in college and career. We accomplish this mission by pursuing excellence through a commitment to the four A’s: Academics, Arts, Athletics, and Activities. Involvement in a range of activities is necessary to develop the skills that are necessary for success in college and career. Students, staff, parents, and the community work together to provide excellent programs that offer opportunities for students to compete at the highest levels in academics and in co-curricular activities in ways that help each student develop to their full potential. As such, FHS is committed to preparing students to have the knowledge, skills, integrity, and character necessary to become successful and productive people.

We urge our students to take advantage of all that is available to participate in FHS life. I am confident that if our students commit to doing so, they will have a great high school experience and be as prepared as possible for what comes their way after graduation. I look forward to sharing the coming school year with everyone and helping our students achieve their goals.

For information about important upcoming dates, documents, and information about the school year, please visit https://www.smore.com/3a5g2

Go Flashes!
Keith Derrick
Principal - Fillmore High School