National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day 2025

Please join the entire Fillmore Unified School District in a moment of thanks and appreciation for our wonderful School Resource Officers, Deputy Yolanda Avila, and Deputy Ismael Rubalcava. School Resource Officers (SROs) play a vital role in enhancing safety, security, and fostering a positive learning environment within our schools. SROs are carefully selected, specifically trained, sworn law enforcement officers, with an impact that goes well beyond law enforcement. They establish meaningful mentorship relationships that leave a lasting impression on students and staff. Thank you Deputy Avila and Deputy Rubalcava for everything you do for our staff, students, and the community!

Booty Sanchez Baseball Field Grand Opening

We are excited to announce that we will celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Booty Sanchez Varsity Baseball Field on February 19, 2025, at 2:30 p.m.

Please join the FHS Varsity Baseball Team, the Sanchez Family, and the Friends of Booty for this event.

We will begin promptly at 2:30 p.m. and the game will begin at 3:00 p.m.

We will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and then have ceremonial first pitches by the Sanchez Family and Friends of Booty.

This facility project was funded through Measure V. Thank you to the communities of Fillmore and Piru for your support!

Go Flashes!

Chrissy Schieferle,
Superintendent

School Board Recognition Month

Superintendent Schieferle said, “January is School Board Recognition Month, and I would like to recognize our Governing Board for their tireless efforts in setting the vision and direction for our school district. Our board works year-round with district staff and administration to ensure that we are putting “Students First” and improving outcomes district-wide for our students. Thank you, trustees, you play an integral role in improving our educational system and we appreciate your dedication and commitment to our district.”

7:45 PM January 22, 2025 Update. Piru School Update

Dear Piru Families,
I hope this message finds you safe and well during this stressful time. Piru Elementary School will be closed on Thursday, January 23. However, all other Fillmore Unified Schools will remain open.

We understand that the needs of our families vary, and some have reached out asking if there will be bus transportation into Fillmore tomorrow. For those families who live in the Piru Community and wish to send their children to Fillmore Middle School, Fillmore High School, and Sierra High School, bus transportation will be provided through regular routes. In the event that the evacuation warning becomes an evacuation order, students will remain at their school site until parents/guardians can pick them up.

We recognize that each family will make the best decision for their child. If your child in middle or high school will be absent from school on Thursday, we ask that you please notify the school by phone, email, or Parent Square. Students residing in the Piru community will not be penalized for absences tomorrow, January 23.

Please know that we are closely monitoring the situation and staying in communication with local emergency services, including Fire and Law Enforcement. We will provide further updates as we continue to monitor the fire.

Thank you for your trust and support as we continue to work together.

Sincerely,
Christine Schieferle, Superintendent