San Cayetano Elementary Receives $1,000 Sage/Corwin Library Grant

San Cayetano Elementary was selected to receive a $1,000 library grant through the Sage/Corwin Books for Schools Library Grant program. This grant is designed to enhance library collections and services. The funds may be used to purchase new books, update collections, and support innovative library programs and materials that benefit students.

FUSD Back to School Nights

Over the past two weeks, Fillmore Unified School District welcomed students and families to campus for Back to School Nights across all schools. Parents connected with teachers, explored classrooms, and learned about all the exciting plans for the 2025-26 school year. Thank you to the many families who attended. Your support and partnership strengthens our schools and our community.

Denise Berrington Joins FUSD as Assistant Superintendent of Business Services

Denise Berrington is a seasoned school business leader with more than 17 years of experience in California public education. She specializes in fiscal stewardship, facilities management, transportation, energy efficiency, and long-range planning, and has a strong record of leading organizational improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support student success.

Most recently, Denise served as Director of Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation for Moorpark Unified School District, where she led a team of 75 employees, oversaw multimillion-dollar construction projects, and managed district-wide safety initiatives. She secured more than $7.5 million in grants to modernize HVAC systems and $6 million to launch one of the county’s largest clean-energy school bus programs, driving major sustainability and efficiency gains.

Prior to that, she spent nearly 12 years with the Fillmore Unified School District in various leadership roles, where she built a strong foundation in facilities and organizational management. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her collaborative leadership style, ability to build strong teams, and strategic approach to aligning operations with district-wide goals.

Denise holds a bachelor’s degree from Southern Utah University and is completing her MBA with a concentration in Finance. She completed a certificate from the USC School Business Management Program, earned her School Business Finance Certificate through CASBO, and is a CASBO Certified Chief Business Official (CBO).

New Fillmore High Athletic Complex Update

Construction has officially begun!

Exciting progress is underway for the Fillmore Unified School District as construction has officially begun on the brand-new 43,000 square-foot athletic complex that will serve Fillmore’s high school students. Thanks to the support of the communities of Fillmore and Piru in passing Measure G, this vision is becoming a reality. This new facility, adjacent to the Flashes Stadium, represents a major investment in our students’ future and is a great example of your tax dollars at work. With a projected completion date of December 2026, the complex will provide modern athletic spaces to support our student-athletes for years to come.

Site grading actively underway

Construction crews have already made significant progress at the site. The old baseball field turf has been pulverized in place and mixed into ground. Site grading is actively underway, with heavy machinery preparing the land for future development. The transformation is evident when comparing the current cleared and leveled site to the architectural renderings of what’s to come—a state-of-the-art athletic complex complete with updated facilities, expanded parking, and landscaped areas to welcome students, families, and the community.

December 2026 Completed Athletic Complex Rendering

As we move forward, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our community members for their support, trust, and vision. This project is a direct result of your investment in our schools and our students’ futures. We encourage everyone to check out our website and follow us on social media for the latest construction updates, photos, and progress reports as this exciting journey continues. Together, we are building something extraordinary for generations of students to come. Go Flashes!

August 28, 2025

Dear FHS Community,

The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office has informed the Fillmore Unified School District (“District”) that on August 27, 2025, at approximately 8:45 a.m., Kevin Reynolds, a Chemistry Teacher at Fillmore High School (“FHS”), was arrested on charges of unlawful possession or control of inappropriate images as defined by Penal Code sections 311.11 and 311.1.

At this time, we do not have information that any current or former students are involved in these allegations. However, the seriousness of these charges are not taken lightly. As the legal process moves forward, we want to make it clear that Mr. Reynolds will not be returning to any District campus.

Please know that the District is working closely with the relevant authorities and will continue to cooperate fully with their investigations.

Our top priority remains ensuring a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment for all of our students. The District is actively working to secure an alternate teacher to continue delivering high-quality instruction for the remainder of the school year.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support as we navigate this matter. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mr. Roger Adams, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Student Services at 805-524-8029.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting the well-being and success of our students.

Sincerely,
Christine Schieferle, Superintendent

28 de agosto de 2025
Estimada comunidad de FHS:

La Oficina del Fiscal de Distrito del Condado de Ventura ha informado al Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fillmore (“Distrito”) que el 27 de agosto de 2025, aproximadamente a las 8:45 a. m., Kevin Reynolds, maestro de química en la escuela secundaria Fillmore (“FHS”), fue arrestado por cargos de posesión o control ilegal de imágenes inapropiadas según lo definen las secciones 311.11 y 311.1 del Código Penal.

En este momento, no tenemos información de que ningún estudiante, actual o anterior, esté involucrado en estas acusaciones. Sin embargo, la gravedad de estos cargos no se toma a la ligera. A medida que avanza el proceso legal, queremos dejar claro que el Sr. Reynolds no regresará a ningún campus del Distrito.

Le informamos que el Distrito está trabajando estrechamente con las autoridades pertinentes y continuará cooperando plenamente con sus investigaciones.

Nuestra principal prioridad sigue siendo garantizar un entorno de aprendizaje seguro y de apoyo para todos nuestros estudiantes. El Distrito está trabajando activamente para conseguir un maestro suplente que continúe impartiendo una enseñanza de alta calidad durante el resto del año escolar.

Agradecemos sinceramente su comprensión y apoyo durante este proceso. Si tiene alguna pregunta o preocupacion, no dude en comunicarse con el Sr. Roger Adams, Superintendente Adjunto de Recursos Humanos y Servicios Estudiantiles, al 805-524-8029.

Gracias por su continua colaboración para apoyar el bienestar y el éxito de nuestros estudiantes.

Atentamente,
Christine Schieferle, Superintendente