College of the Week: College of Wooster

College of Wooster is a private institution that was founded in 1866. Its setting is city, and the campus size is 240 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. From the first freshman seminar to the final day when seniors hand in their theses, the college paves each student’s path to independence.

The student-faculty ratio at College of Wooster is 11:1, and the school has 71.1% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 86%. (https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/college-of-wooster-3037)

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Join us tonight for our Open House

Join us tonight for our Evening of Excellence (Open House). It will be a night to explore Fillmore High programs in person. See our 4 A's in action (Academics, Arts, Athletics, and Activities). Food trucks will be on-site for your enjoyment.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
5:30 - 7:00PM
Food Trucks
Sespe Creek Car Show
Art Gallery
Visual Arts
Academic Depts
CTE Pathways
Athletics
Student store

5:30 - 7:00PM
Sespe Creek Car Show

5:30 - 6:00PM
Future Flashes Football

5:45 - 6:15PM
Performance #1 (Band)

6:25 - 7:00PM
Performance #2 (Mariachi)

6:00 - 7:00PM (Gym)
Athletics (meet our coaches)

6:00 - 7:00PM
Academic Depts

College of the Week: Whitman College

Whitman College is a private institution that was founded in 1883. Campus activities are a big part of student life at Whitman College, a liberal arts institution in the rural small town of Walla Walla, Washington. Students come out in droves for intramural sports - about 70 percent compete on some team - and Greek life. Though the school only has a handful of sororities and fraternities, about a third of the student body is involved in the Greek system. About 20 percent of students compete on the Whit varsity sports teams, all members of the NCAA Division III Northwest Conference.

The student-faculty ratio at Whitman College is 9:1, and the school has 70.7% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 85%. (https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/wabash-college-1844)

Open House, May 8

Join us this coming Monday, May 8 for our Evening of Excellence (Open House). It will be a night to explore Fillmore High programs in person. See our 4 A's in action (Academics, Arts, Athletics, and Activities).

Starting in the gym at 5:30-6:00pm is our Furture Flashes Football gathering. Learn about our football program and meet our coaches. Following the Future Flashes Football gathering find out about all of our athletic programs and meet our coaches.

Starting at 5:30pm Sespe Creek Events will have a car show in front of our beautiful auto shop.

Visual and Performing Arts will be have performancaes throughout the night starting at 5:45pm.

Meet all of our teachers and departments in the library from 6:00-7:00pm.

Food trucks will be on-site for your enjoyment.

Please save the date and come by the high school to enjoy a night of celebration.

College of the Week: Wabash College

Wabash College is a private institution that was founded in 1832. It is one of three remaining all-men's liberal arts colleges in the country. This is one of its biggest selling points, as the college insists this aspect of the school promotes intense focus on academics. At the college, nearly 40 percent of the student body competes in varsity sports, and more than 80 percent participates in intramural or club sports. Known as the Little Giants, Wabash is a member of the North Coast Athletic Conference in the NCAA Division III.

The student-faculty ratio at Wabash College is 9:1, and the school has 74.5% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 87%. (https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/wabash-college-1844)

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Fillmore Unified School District to Honor the School Lunch Heroes Serving Healthy Meals

Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day on May 5, 2023

Between preparing delicious food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Fillmore Unified School District nutrition professionals make healthy meals. To celebrate their hard work and commitment, Fillmore Unified School District schools will celebrate School Lunch Hero Day on May 5. This day, celebrated annually since 2013, was designated by The School Nutrition Association and Jarrett Krosoczka, author of the “Lunch Lady” graphic novel series. School Lunch Hero Day provides an opportunity for parents, students, school staff and communities to thank those who provide healthy meals to nearly 30 million of America’s students each school day.

Get the details about School Lunch Hero Day at www.schoollunchheroday.com. To learn more about the school nutrition program for Fillmore Unified School District, visit https://www.fillmoreusd.org Child Nutrition Department.

College of the week: Ursinus College

Ursinus College is a small, private school located about 25 miles from Philadelphia in the appropriately named town of Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Students can choose from more than 60 majors to study, including applied economics, politics and wellness education. Freshmen at UC must enroll in the Common Intellectual Experience seminars, which bring students together in small groups to discuss their beliefs and philosophies. Outside the classroom, UC students can get involved in more than 100 organizations, Greek life and community service through the Ursinus Center for Advocacy, Responsibility and Engagement.

The student-faculty ratio at Ursinus College is 10:1, and the school has 63.6% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 87%. (https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/ursinus-3385)

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