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