Dear FUSD Families,
We are continuing to monitor the weather conditions and are in contact with local officials.
We will continue to monitor the air quality and will make adjustments to outdoor activities, as necessary.
Thank you,
Christine Schieferle
Dear FUSD Staff and Families,
We were just notified that an evacuation warning has been issued for the community of Piru.
We are in contact with local and county officials who are providing us with updates. We will continue to monitor the air quality and conditions at all other schools. An update with more information will be provided this evening.
Sincerely,
Christine Schieferle
Superintendent
Dear FUSD Staff and Families,
As we continue to experience high winds and precautionary power outages, the Fillmore Unified School District is prepared to keep all schools open.
The safety of our students and staff remains our priority and we are prepared to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all members of our school community. The following measures will be implemented in the event we experience power outages.
* Generators will be deployed to schools to operate school offices for communication purposes.
* Each school will have one dedicated phone line. See phone numbers below.
* The Child Nutrition Services Department will serve all students breakfast and lunch.
* Site custodians and the Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation staff will monitor all school grounds throughout the day and each morning before school begins.
* Air quality will be monitored, and outdoor activities will be adjusted, as necessary.
* Battery-operated lights will be distributed to areas where additional light is needed.
As of now, all schools, except for Piru School have power.
All schools will be open tomorrow, and attendance will be counted at all schools with power. This includes Fillmore High School, Sierra High School, Heritage Valley Independent Study, Fillmore Middle School, Mountain Vista School, San Cayetano, and Rio Vista School. We understand that each family will make the best decision for their child. If your child will be absent from school, please notify the school by phone, email, or Parent Square.
The ASES after-school program will close early today at Piru school only. We ask that families pick up students who attend the Piru School program no later than 5:00 p.m. All other after-school program sites will remain open until 6:00 p.m.
We will continue to work with local officials and monitor the weather conditions. Families will receive updates through Parent Square and social media. Our thoughts are with those who have been impacted by the fires, as well as with all first responders. Thank you for your trust and support. Let’s continue to work together.
Sincerely,
Christine Schieferle
Superintendent
MOUNTAIN VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – (805) 524-6781
PIRU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – (805) 521-1709
RIO VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – (805) 524-4210
SAN CAYETANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – (805) 524-6040
FILLMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL – (805) 524-6070
FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL – (805) 524-6100
Sierra High School and Heritage Valley Independent Study Program (805) 524-8202
Dear FUSD Families,
Thank you for your support over the past two days. Our staff members and students have been great!
As of today, power and all resources have been restored at all schools and offices except for Piru School and San Cayetano School.
All schools will be open tomorrow, and attendance will be counted at all schools with power. This includes Fillmore High School, Sierra High School, Heritage Valley Independent Study, Fillmore Middle School, Mountain Vista School, and Rio Vista School.
Families who have children attending San Cayetano and Piru School will have the option to make the decision on whether or not to send their child to school tomorrow. There will be no attendance penalty for absences at San Cayetano and Piru School only.
All other schools have full power, operational kitchens, and access to all educational resources.
The ASES after-school program will continue to close early tomorrow at all schools and we ask that families pick up students no later than 5:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.
Thank you again and have a safe evening.
Christine Schieferle,
Superintendent
Dear FUSD Families,
First, I would like to acknowledge and thank our amazing staff for working together to provide a safe learning environment for our students.
In times of uncertainty, being able to “go to school” can provide students with a sense of security and routine. The decision to keep schools open affirms our commitment to our students. We also know that many of our families will need to continue to work even during power outages. For these reasons, we will continue to keep our schools open this week. We do anticipate the precautionary power outages through Friday and will continue to work to address any concerns.
Tomorrow, we will continue to offer breakfast and lunch to students and our dedicated phone lines will be operational. The ASES after school program will close early tomorrow and we ask that families pick up students no later than 5:00 p.m.
We realize that each family will make the decision on whether or not to send their child to school tomorrow. Therefore, there will be no attendance penalty for absences tomorrow.
Thank you again and have a safe evening.
Sincerely,
Christine Schieferle
Superintendent
Dear FUSD Staff and Families,
We look forward to welcoming our students back tomorrow, January 8th.
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for most of Ventura County, including Fillmore beginning today through Friday. We are closely monitoring the situation and are working with local officials to keep updated.
All schools and offices in the Fillmore Unified School District plan to remain open.
District staff will check all school sites early in the morning to ensure campuses are prepared before students arrive and all campuses will be monitored throughout the school day. Schools will implement safety measures as needed during outdoor activities.
If any schools are affected by outages, families will receive a notice through Parent Square.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Christine Schieferle
Superintendent
The Fillmore Unified School District wishes everyone Happy Holidays & Happy New Year! School is CLOSED Monday December 23, 2024 through January 7, 2025. We look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday January 8, 2025!
Fillmore Unified School District Superintendent Christine Schieferle administered the oath of office to Governing Board Members Tricia Gradias and Olivia Palacio at the December 17, 2024 School Board Meeting.
The 2024 Fillmore Community Holiday Giveaway took place on the lawn of the Fillmore Unified School District's office building. The event provided clothing and school supplies for children 8th grade and under residing within The Fillmore Unified School District Boundaries. Superintendent Schieferle said, “Today, we gave away over 250 pairs of new shoes, backpacks, and gently used clothing to FUSD families as a part of our Community Schools initiative. Thank you to all who volunteered your time and donated. Together, we are making a difference and supporting our students and families.”
