164 Fillmore High Seniors Accepted to California State University Channel Islands

Please join the entire Fillmore Unified School District (FUSD) in congratulating the 164 Fillmore High Seniors (that’s nearly 70% of the senior class) who have been provisionally accepted to California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI). FUSD and CSUCI have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding designed to expand higher education opportunities for Fillmore High School students. Through this partnership, eligible Fillmore High graduates will be granted priority admission to CSUCI, supporting a seamless transition from high school to college. The agreement reflects both institutions’ shared commitment to increasing college access, promoting academic success, and encouraging students from the Fillmore/Piru community to pursue four-year university degrees close to home.

🎃👻 Get ready, Fillmore! The City of Fillmore’s Annual Trunk or Treat is back on October 29th! 🍬

🕔 Sensory Friendly Hour: 5–6 PM

🎃 Main Event: 6–8 PM

📍 Central Avenue – Downtown

Enjoy free candy, decorated trunks, and family fun for all ages! Organizations, clubs, and residents are encouraged to register their vehicles and join the fun by decorating their trunks for our community! 🚗

💙 Look for teal pumpkins at participating trunks — they’ll be offering non-food treats to ensure children with food allergies or dietary restrictions can safely enjoy the night.

🎃👻 ¡Prepárate, Fillmore! El Trunk or Treat Anual de la Ciudad de Fillmore regresa este 29 de octubre! 🍬

🕔 Hora Sensible: 5–6 PM

🎃 Evento Principal: 6–8 PM

📍 Central Avenue – Centro de la ciudad

¡Disfruta dulces gratis, cofres decorados y diversión familiar para todas las edades! Invitamos a organizaciones, clubes y residentes a registrar sus vehículos y unirse a la diversión decorando sus cofres para los niños de nuestra comunidad. 🚗

💙 Busca las calabazas color teal en los cofres participantes — allí se ofrecerán premios sin comida para que los niños con alergias alimentarias o restricciones dietéticas también puedan disfrutar de la noche de manera segura.

This is not a Fillmore Unified School District sponsored event, and Fillmore Unified School District accepts no liability or responsibility for this event.

FUSD Child Nutrition Wins Sustainability Award

On Friday October 17, 2025, Fillmore Unified School District’s Child Nutrition Department was honored by Food Service Sustainability Solutions and Senior Vice President Kim Eger with the K-12 Best in Class Partner in Environmental Stewardship Award. Each year, the firm recognizes one school district in California for exceptional leadership in sustainable food-service practices, and this year, Fillmore Unified School District earned the distinction for its outstanding commitment to environmental stewardship.

In 2022, Food Service Sustainability Solutions installed a food-waste dehydrator at Fillmore High School, followed by a second installation at Rio Vista Elementary School. The initiative, led by the Child Nutrition Services Department, was designed to divert back-of-house food waste from landfills and convert it into a compost accelerant or animal feed. The dehydrator uses heat, air and agitation to dramatically reduce food-waste volume, transforming roughly 100–125 pounds of scraps into 10–12 pounds of a dry, coffee-ground-like material.

This recognition reflects Fillmore Unified’s broader commitment to sustainability and student wellness. The district continues to advance its mission by promoting scratch cooking, reducing reliance on pre-packaged and processed foods, and offering healthier, fresher meal options. These efforts align with the district’s dedication to environmental responsibility and student health — and they come at a pivotal moment for California schools.

With the passage of AB 1264, California is setting a first-in-the-nation standard to phase out “ultra-processed foods” from school menus. The law directs the state to define “particularly harmful ultra-processed foods” and requires schools to begin phasing them out by 2028.

Thanks to our partnership with Chef Brigaid, Fillmore Unified is already ahead of the curve, our Child Nutrition team has been focusing on fresh, scratch-prepared meals and reducing reliance on packaged and processed items. This work not only aligns with the new legislation but also supports our commitment to providing students with wholesome, nourishing food every day. Fillmore Unified’s early adoption of best practices in waste diversion and whole-food kitchens positions us as a model for California districts moving into this new era of school food.

Fillmore Unified School District Superintendent Christine Schieferle said, "Congratulations to the Child Nutrition Department for this award, and thanks to all our staff, students and families who support making our lunchrooms greener, healthier and future-ready.”

Did You Know Fillmore High Offers College Level Courses Right Here In Fillmore?

Yes. Fillmore High School offers Ventura College courses at Fillmore High School’s campus in Fillmore, California. Coming in the Spring 2026, Ventura College is offering courses in Art (Drawing and Composition), Chicano Studies, and an Introduction to Welding. Classes are open to the public via the Ventura College website, but priority is given to current Fillmore High students.

National School Lunch Week: Fillmore Unified/Chef Brigaid Partnership Transforms School Meals

The Fillmore Unified School District is proud to spotlight the incredible work taking place in our Child Nutrition Department, where nutritious, delicious, and scratch-made meals are becoming the new standard. Through an exciting partnership with Chef Brigaid, a team of professional chefs dedicated to transforming school cafeterias, our district is re-imagining what it means to serve healthy and appealing school meals.

Chef Brigaid has been working hand-in-hand with our talented kitchen staff to provide professional training, develop flavorful and balanced menus, and shift away from prepackaged and processed foods. The focus is on fresh ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and culinary creativity—all while maintaining compliance with USDA nutritional standards.

This initiative supports several key goals. Increase student participation in the meal program, reduce outside food brought onto campus, and expose students to diverse, cross-cultural dishes that broaden their palates and sparks curiosity about food.

One recent example of this effort was a “Lunch Pop-Up” event, which showcased a vibrant, globally inspired menu of Jerk Chicken Skewers with coconut rice and black-eyed peas, macaroni salad and chutney dipping sauce, and fresh mango sorbet for dessert.

Fillmore Unified remains committed to providing our students with fresh, flavorful, and wholesome meals every day. With the continued collaboration between our Child Nutrition team and Chef Brigaid, the future of school lunch in Fillmore is looking brighter—and tastier—than ever.

National School Lunch Week is being celebrated from October 13–17, 2025, to promote the National School Lunch Program and the importance of healthy school meals. The annual event, created in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, highlights how school meals are vital for children's health, academic performance, and success. The 2025 theme is "Taste the World," encouraging schools to celebrate global cuisine and student diversity through special menus and activities.

School Administrator Week

This week, we celebrate Week of the School Administrator, and give a huge Thank You to all Fillmore Unified School District administrators! Your leadership—supporting students, empowering teachers, partnering with families, and keeping our schools moving forward—makes a real difference every day. We’re grateful for your dedication, your heart for “Students First,” and the countless behind-the-scenes decisions that help our kids learn and thrive. Thank you, FUSD administrators! 🙌📚💙

National Custodian Appreciation Day

🌟 Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day! 🌟

Today — and every day — we celebrate the incredible custodial team who keeps our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff. From sparkling classrooms ready for learning to hallways that greet us with warmth and pride, our custodians go above and beyond to make our campuses shine.

They are always ready to lend a hand with any project, bring positivity to every task, and build strong connections with our students and staff. With their hard work, dedication, and those warm smiles that brighten our days, we can always count on them to get the job done.

💙 Thank you for everything you do to make our schools a better place — we are truly grateful for you today and every day! 🙌✨

State Assembly Member's Representative Tours Fillmore High

Fillmore High School Principal, Mrs. Francis (right), showing field representative Reyes features of Fillmore High's new Anatomage table used in Anatomy and Physiology courses.

On Monday September 29, 2025, Atticus Reyes, Field Representative for California State Assemblymember Steve Bennett, who represents the 38th Assembly District, visited Fillmore High School (FHS). Reyes toured the campus and learned all about Fillmore High School's Career Technical Education (CTE) program and its pathway offerings.

Fillmore Unified School District Superintendent Christine Schieferle said, "Students taking Anatomy and Physiology courses use the Anatomage table, one of the most advanced human-based 3D anatomy and medical education system tools. This state-of-the-art platform offers digitized human cadavers, superior medical learning tools, and realistic 3D anatomy experiences. Students at FHS receive high-quality, relevant learning experiences to prepare them for college, career, and life experiences."

Rio Vista Recognized as Promising Learning Community School

Congratulations to the students and staff at Rio Vista Elementary for success in raising student achievement and your recognition as a Promising Practices Professional Learning Community at Work.

Promising Practices schools are recognized for building a strong foundation based on the PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least one to two years, clear evidence of improved student learning over that period.

Recognized Promising Practices schools are listed on AllThingsPLC.info, where they share implementation strategies, structures, and performance with other educators interested in improving their schools.

Collaboration tools, articles, research, blog posts, and other related resources are also available on the site.