Fillmore Unified School District (FUSD) is collaborating with The Boys and Girls Club to provide academic enrichment and physical activities to FUSD students during Fall Intersession. This program is free to FUSD students Kindergarten through 6th grade. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack will be provided to attendees. Current FUSD families that are interested can print and return a completed form to the Boys and Girls Clubhouse in Fillmore and Piru. Paper copies of the application will also be available at your school’s main office. Completed applications may also be emailed to frontdeskf@bgclubscv.org (Fillmore Clubhouse) or frontdeskp@bgclubscv.org (Piru Clubhouse).
Family Science Night at Piru Elementary in partnership with the Discovery Center was a success! Students experienced hands-on science centers led by Fillmore High School students. Thank you, students and families, for attending this great evening event.
Fillmore Unified School District is looking for community volunteers to support our Family Science Nights. Come support our local schools and students. Various dates available throughout the year. Thank you!
Twenty two years after the tragic events of September 11th 2001, we mourn the victims, and continue to be inspired by countless individuals who risked their own lives to help save others. On Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, we honor and celebrate their heroic actions.
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Thank you Rotary Club of Fillmore for sponsoring the FUSD New Teacher BBQ and thank you Otto and Sons for hosting us at your beautiful garden. We are thankful for you our community support.
Subject: Tropical Storm Update
Dear FUSD Families,
We wish to clarify that as of now, all Fillmore Unified Schools will be open tomorrow as normal. While we are experiencing a heavy downpour right now, there are no significant concerns at this time in our county or in the City of Fillmore and Piru that would make it necessary to close schools. Staff is in contact with local and county agencies, and we are monitoring conditions and FUSD facilities. If anything changes, we will notify families through our Parent Square system, but for now, we will be open tomorrow, Monday, August 21. Buses are planning to run routes at regularly scheduled times. Please allow for extra traffic tomorrow morning and drive safely.
Take care,
Christine Schieferle, Superintendent
Fillmore Unified School District
Estimadas Familias de FUSD,
Deseamos aclarar que a partir de ahora, todas las Escuelas Unificadas de Fillmore estarán abiertas mañana con normalidad. Si bien estamos experimentando un fuerte aguacero en este momento, no hay preocupaciones significativas en este momento en nuestro condado o en la ciudad de Fillmore y Piru que harían necesario cerrar las escuelas. El personal está en contacto con las agencias locales y del condado, y estamos monitoreando las condiciones y las instalaciones del FUSD. Si algo cambia, notificaremos a las familias a través de nuestro sistema Parent Square, pero por ahora, estaremos abiertos mañana, lunes 21 de agosto. Los autobuses están planeando realizar rutas en horarios regulares. Permita que haya más tráfico mañana por la mañana y maneje con cuidado.
Cuidense,
Christine Schieferle, Superintendente
Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fillmore
The Fillmore Unified School District provides free after school programming (ASES) to students in grades K through 8. Please see the attached flyer for more details and to apply. Space is limited.
As the summer sun sets and a new chapter begins, we're thrilled to welcome all students and families to an exciting school year filled with possibilities, growth, and learning. We look forward to seeing everyone at school tomorrow, Wednesday August 16th.
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Fillmore Unified School District students participated in the first annual Binational Summer Program hosted at Somis School. Two visiting teachers from Mexico taught classes in math, English and computer coding. Lessons incorporated cultural enrichment to help students learn about their heritage and help them better connect to the material being taught.
The summer program provides a comfortable, welcoming environment that helps students build their confidence. Dr. Jesus Vaca, the Superintendent of the Somis Union School District, says migrant kids often need extra support to help them succeed in school. “They’re coming to a completely different country with a new language and a new culture. We need to help them get to where they need to be so they can be contributing members of our society.”
A Parent Engagement Event took place at FUSD on Wednesday, July 26 6:00pm – 7:30pm at Fillmore Middle School’s Staff Lounge. The two teachers from Mexico facilitated the event for migrant families with an art/writing activity and showcased the work students have been doing. Cynthia Frutos, Fillmore Unified School District’s Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services said, "We are honored that our district was selected to send students to the first annual Migrant Binational Summer School program and we look forward to participating in the program on an annual basis."
The Ventura County Office of Education’s Migrant Education Program (MEP) was instrumental in bringing this summer opportunity to Somis. Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, says the MEP has a long track record of helping migrant students overcome the obstacles they face. “Ventura County is home to many migrant students who have gone on to become leaders in our community,” he says. “They have built careers in fields like medicine, business and education thanks in part to the support they received from the migrant program.”
Ventura County is one of only three regions in the state to be participating in the Mexico-United States Binational Migrant Education Program this summer. The Somis program is a joint effort of the California Department of Education, the Mexican Secretariat of Public Education, the Ventura County Office of Education, and the Somis Union School District.
Chrissy Schieferle,
Superintendent,
Fillmore Unified School District
Dear FUSD Community,
I am excited to welcome you back to the 2023-2024 school year. I hope your family had the opportunity this summer to spend quality time with loved ones and that you and your children are ready for the upcoming school year. It is going to be a great year!
The beginning of each school year is always time for reflection, preparation, and new beginnings. We will continue to focus on strengthening communication, building relationships, and working together to ensure that we have safe, welcoming, and student-focused schools.
Staff have been working all summer long to prepare for the upcoming school year and will continue to expand academic, enrichment, and social-emotional opportunities for our students, such as:
• New Bilingual College and Career Counselor at Fillmore High School
• New Wellness Centers at Mountain Vista and Piru Elementary Schools
• Adult Education Counselor
• Full-time bilingual community liaisons at all school sites
• Free online academic tutoring 24 hours a day /7 days a week
• Reading Intervention teachers at all elementary schools and Fillmore Middle school
• New Video Production teacher at Fillmore Middle School
• Block Schedules at Fillmore Middle School and Fillmore High School with a built-in academic support period to provide additional help for students
• Fieldtrips to universities and colleges to promote a college-bound culture
• After-school Bridges program until 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
• Expanded Learning Opportunities during winter, October, and spring breaks
We will also continue to prioritize school safety at all school sites. Each year, all staff receive training on safety procedures and response expectations for a variety of emergencies. Each school conducts regular emergency drills, and we will continue to have school resource officers at Fillmore High School and Fillmore Middle School to build relationships and respond in the event of a school emergency.
Please also consider supporting our School Site Councils, English Learner Advisory Committees, Parent Booster Clubs, and other school/classroom volunteer opportunities. Connecting with these organizations and your child’s teachers, principals, counselors, and support personnel is critical to your child’s success in school. I look forward to seeing our students back on our campuses on Wednesday, August 16. I am confident that, working together, we can make this school year a safe and positive experience for our students.
Proud to be a part of FUSD.
Chrissy Schieferle,
Superintendent
Estimada comunidad del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fillmore,
Estoy emocionado de darles la bienvenida al nuevo año escolar 2023-2024. Espero que su familia haya tenido la oportunidad este verano de pasar tiempo de calidad con sus seres queridos y que usted y sus hijos estén listos para el año escolar que está por comenzar. Va a ser un gran año!
El comienzo de cada año escolar siempre es tiempo de reflexión, preparación y nuevos comienzos. Continuaremos enfocándonos en fortalecer la comunicación, establecer relaciones y trabajar juntos para garantizar que tengamos escuelas seguras, acogedoras y enfocadas en los estudiantes.
El personal ha estado trabajando durante todo el verano para prepararse para el este año escolar y continuará ampliando las oportunidades académicas, de enriquecimiento y socioemocionales para nuestros estudiantes, tales como:
• Nuevo consejero(a) universitario y profesional bilingüe en la escuela secundaria de Fillmore
• Nuevos Centros de Bienestar en las Escuelas Primarias Mountain Vista y Piru
• Consejero(a) de Educación para Adultos
• Enlaces comunitarios bilingües de tiempo completo en todas las escuelas
• Tutoría académica en línea gratuita las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana
• Maestros de intervención de lectura en todas las escuelas primarias y en la escuela secundaria Fillmore
• Nuevo maestro(a) de producción de video en la escuela secundaria Fillmore
• Horarios en bloque en la Escuela Intermedia y la Escuela Secundaria de Fillmore con un período de apoyo académico incorporado para brindar ayuda adicional a los estudiantes
• Excursiones a universidades y colegios para promover una cultura universitaria.
• Programa Bridges después de la escuela hasta las 6:00 p. m., de Lunes a Viernes
• Oportunidades de aprendizaje ampliadas durante las vacaciones de invierno, Octubre y primavera
También continuaremos priorizando la seguridad escolar en todas las escuelas. Cada año, todo el personal recibe capacitación sobre procedimientos de seguridad y expectativas de respuesta para una variedad de emergencias. Cada escuela lleva a cabo ensayos de emergencia con regularidad, y continuaremos teniendo oficiales de recursos escolares en la Escuela Secundaria Fillmore y la Escuela Intermedia Fillmore para establecer relaciones y responder en caso de una emergencia escolar.
Por favor, también considere apoyar a nuestros Concilio del Plantel Escolar , Comités Consejeros de Aprendices de Inglés, Clubes de Padres y otras oportunidades para ser voluntario en la escuela/ salón. Conectarse con estas organizaciones y los maestros, directores, consejeros y personal de apoyo de su hijo(a) es fundamental para el éxito de su hijo(a) en la escuela. Espero ver a nuestros estudiantes de regreso en nuestros campos escolares el Miércoles 16 de Agosto. Confío en que, trabajando juntos, podemos hacer de este año escolar una experiencia segura y positiva para nuestros estudiantes.
Orgullosa de ser parte del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fillmore.
Chrissy Schieferle,
Superintendente
We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on August 16, 2023! Fillmore Unified School District staff from all departments including Grounds, Maintenance, Technology, Food Services, Custodial, Clerical, and School Farm are working hard this summer to ensure all our school campuses will be ready to welcome approximately 3700 students to the 2023-24 school year. Principals will soon be preparing welcome letters for all students, parents, and guardians. English and Spanish versions of the 2023-24 school year calendars are also available to download and print at: https://www.fillmoreusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=369870&type=d&pREC_ID=2428841
(above) Seven student workers assisting custodial staff at Fillmore High School. More than 50 student workers are earning money and gaining work experience this summer under Fillmore Unified School District’s Student Worker Program.
More than 50 students are earning money and gaining work experience this summer across multiple Fillmore Unified School District departments including Grounds, Maintenance, Technology, Food Services, Custodial, Clerical, and at the School Farm. The program pays students minimum wage while gaining real-world experience and the chance to develop essential skills that extend beyond the classroom. They are learning practical knowledge, time management, and interpersonal skills that enhance their employability and readiness for future careers. Additionally, working within the school district fosters a sense of responsibility and ownership in their educational environment, instilling a deeper appreciation for the value of education and community involvement.
