Please join the entire Fillmore Unified School District in congratulating Fillmore Middle School student Samuel Eligado for taking 3rd place at the Ventura County Spelling Bee. Fillmore Middle School Principal Jenny Plugge said, We are so proud of Samuel. Look at that trophy! We also want to thank Mr. Alamillo for his commitment to providing our students this opportunity. Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, congratulates the winners of the 2026 Ventura County Spelling Bee. They’ll represent Ventura County at the Scripps National Spelling Bee held May 26–28 in Washington, D.C.