Lady Lightning Wins 1st Place at Jamz Holiday Showcase

The Fillmore Unified School District would like to recognize the Lady Lightning cheer team! After a 10 year hiatus, Fillmore High School has a competitive cheer team. Lady Lightning competed at the Jamz Holiday Showcase in Anaheim on Saturday December 9th against 5 other teams and brought home 1st place! Lady Lightning qualified for Jamz School Cheer Nationals which will be held in Las Vegas January 26-27. Lady Lightning is under the direction of Head Coach Caitlin McCall, Assistant Coach Tammy Ferguson and volunteer coach Ellyse Lucas. Go Flashes! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Mountain Vista Wellness Center Grand Opening

In our continued effort to prioritize mental health, the Fillmore Unified School District celebrated the Grand Opening of another Wellness Center at Mountain Vista Elementary. Sylvia Gonzalez, who joined FUSD’s Wellness Team as a licensed Social Worker, will be at the wellness center providing support to students and families. Thank you FUSD Governing Board, Ventura County Office of Education, Gold Coast Health Plan, and FUSD and Mountain Vista Elementary staff for your support!

FHS Athletes & GPA Celebrated

On December 5th Fillmore Unified School District’s Governing Board recognized Fall Sports First-Team All-League Athletes for their athletic achievements and high grade point average (GPA). Athletic Director Kimberly Tafoya and all Fillmore High coaches emphasize both citizenship and academics throughout Fillmore High’s Athletics Program. Congratulations FHS athletes for all your excellent achievements!

Piru Elementary Wellness Center Grand Opening

The Fillmore Unified School District continues to prioritize mental health and wellness. On Monday, December 4, we celebrated the Grand Opening of the Piru Elementary School’s Wellness Center. The wellness center will provide support to students and families in Piru. We would also like to welcome Sylvia Gonzalez, who has joined the FUSD Wellness Team, as a licensed Social Worker. Thank you FUSD Governing Board, Piru Neighborhood Council, Ventura County Office of Education, Gold Coast Health Plan, and FUSD and Piru staff for your support. We would also like to thank FHS Mariachi, “Los Rayos” for providing an amazing evening of entertainment.

Congratulations FHS student Angie Mota

The Fillmore Unified School District would like to recognize FHS student Angie Mota for winning the Ventura County Office of Education’s Student Logo Design Competition. Approximately 130 students from throughout Ventura County submitted 166 entries for the contest. Angie’s Science Fair design won the competition and is now this year’s logo for the annual Ventura County Science Fair. Congratulations Angie!

Good luck tomorrow FHS Cross Country at CIF Finals!

The Fillmore Unified School District would like to acknowledge the accomplishments of Fillmore High School’s Cross Country team making it to the CIF Finals! FHS is currently ranked 9th among schools like Oaks Christian, J Serra, Palos Verdes, and Orange Lutheran. We wish all runners good luck tomorrow morning at Mt. San Antonio College. Go Flashes!

Winter Intersession Classes Signup [English/Spanish]

We are excited to partner with STAR Nova to offer classes during our Winter Intersession. Intersession classes are open to students who are currently enrolled in grades TK-6 and will run from December 26 - January 5 from 8:00 - 5:00 each day. We will be closed on December 25 and January 1 to observe the holidays. Transportation will be provided for students who attend Piru, Rio Vista, San Cayetano, and Fillmore Middle School. Last day to register is December 8.

Reminder: Minimum Days All This Week for Parent Conferences

Fall Parent Conferences are scheduled Monday November 13th through Friday November 17th. These are minimum days for all students. 

TK-3rd Grade dismiss at 12:25 (TK/K dismiss from the cafeteria.)
4th/5th dismiss at 12:36. 

Also, there will not be after school enrichment activities during the week of Fall Parent Conferences. The after school enrichment activities will be open next week.

Blanca Mendieta Selected Principal Sierra High, Fillmore Adult School, & Heritage Valley Independent Studies

Blanca Mendieta

Blanca Mendieta, a seasoned educator with two decades of experience, is thrilled to return to her roots and serve the community she holds dear. Having attended Piru Elementary and Fillmore Junior High, her journey has come full circle as she steps into her new role.

Blanca's career has spanned 20 years, with 15 years dedicated to the classroom as a math teacher and 6 years as an Assistant Principal for the Oxnard Union High School District. Her passion for education and her belief in the potential of every student have been the driving forces behind her work. She firmly believes all students can achieve great things with the right support and opportunities.

Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in various educational committees, including ELAC, LCAP, Curriculum, and Inclusivity. Additionally, she has contributed as a member of accreditation visiting committees for WASC. Her areas of expertise include Instructional Rounds, which aligns with her goal of improving instructional practices to provide all students with quality education.

Blanca is excited to work hand in hand with all students, families, staff, and the broader community to collectively shape the future of Sierra High School, Heritage Valley Independent Studies, and Adult Education. Blanca will begin on Monday, November 13, 2023.

We also thank Mrs. Amber Henrey for her two years of leadership and support for the students, staff, and school community. Amber has transferred to a teaching position in our district and will support art education at the elementary level.

[WORK IN PROGRESS] FHS Athletic Complex Design Update

Our updated renderings show the exterior design for our new FHS Athletic Complex. We still need to determine the colors and the image on the west side of the building that will be facing the stadium. Our architects are working to finish the interior design and plan for the required solar power installation. This plan set is currently being costed to ensure that we are within the School Board’s funding allocation for this facility.

Please join us on Monday November 13th for a FHS Athletic Complex Public Meeting at the Fillmore High School Library at 6pm until 7pm to discuss plans for the new complex. More news at blog.fillmoreusd.org