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