On Monday, August 11, 2025, Fillmore Unified School District held its annual all-staff welcome event at Fillmore Middle School to kick off the new school year. From 7:30 to 8:00 a.m., all certificated, classified, and administrative staff enjoyed breakfast, followed by a program led by Fillmore Unified School District Superintendent Christine Schieferle from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. that included a welcome messages, the introduction of new staff, celebrations of district goals, service recognitions, and performances by the Fillmore High School Band and Pep Squad. The event emphasized the district’s commitment to student-centered decision-making, collaborative culture, and continuous improvement, setting the vision and focus for the year ahead as part of a week of professional development and training for staff.