As the summer sun sets and a new chapter begins, we're thrilled to welcome all students and families to an exciting school year filled with possibilities, growth, and learning. We look forward to seeing everyone at school tomorrow, Wednesday August 16th.
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We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on August 16, 2023! Fillmore Unified School District staff from all departments including Grounds, Maintenance, Technology, Food Services, Custodial, Clerical, and School Farm are working hard this summer to ensure all our school campuses will be ready to welcome approximately 3700 students to the 2023-24 school year. Principals will soon be preparing welcome letters for all students, parents, and guardians. English and Spanish versions of the 2023-24 school year calendars are also available to download and print at: https://www.fillmoreusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=369870&type=d&pREC_ID=2428841
SAVE THE DATE! Keep an eye out in the mail next week for more information!
Sierra and Heritage Valley will be having Back To School Orientation for ALL students and an adult family member on August 14th, 6pm-7pm. Students will recieve their schedules at this time. Families will rotate to each classroom every ten minutes. During each rotation teacher's will introduce themselves, share key information about thier expectations, and each class will share important information about school procedures that families need to know in order to have a successful year.
Our front office is still closed for the summer but you can email questions to the principal, Mrs. Henrey, at ahenrey@fillmoreusd.org!
Christine Schieferle, Superintendent, Fillmore Unified School District
Dear FUSD Community,
As we wrap up the 2022-23 school year, I extend my deepest gratitude to every person that makes up our amazing FUSD Family. This includes our awesome students, engaged parents, hardworking staff members, and dedicated community members who all continue to do their part to invest in our kids in Fillmore and Piru.
Fillmore Unified is a special place to work, live, and learn. It has always been the people here that truly make this community and school district such a wonderful place to call home. As your Superintendent, proud FHS alumna, and community member, I thank you for the ways you continue to unite around our collective purpose of supporting each student and their future goals.
Our students excel in so many amazing ways, making our entire community immensely proud of their efforts and accomplishments. Last week we celebrated the Class of 2023. Below are just a few of their accolades:
· $483,150 awarded at FHS Senior Scholarship Awards Night
· CA Scholastic Federation (CSF): 36 students
· California State Seal of Biliteracy: 30 students
· Golden State Seal Merit: 42 students
· Valedictorians: 21 students
· Admitted to the University of California (UC) System: 27 students
· Admitted to over 40 different Universities and Colleges
(Twenty different California State Universities, eight UCs, USC, Santa Clara University, and California Lutheran University)
· Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship Recipient
· Armed Forces: five students
o U.S. Airforce
o U.S. Army
o U.S. Marine Corps
We have had an incredible year, thanks to all of you! For those of you who have a child returning to our district in the fall, we are working hard over the summer to prepare for the 2023-2024 school year. Over the summer we will continue to share information with you about the upcoming school year through Parent Square messages, posts on our website, and social media.
I wish you a very happy and restful summer break. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you, your child, and the Fillmore Unified School District. I look forward to seeing everyone back on August 16 for the First Day of School.
Respectfully,
Christine Schieferle
Superintendent
Estimada Comunidad del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fillmore,
Al concluir el año escolar 2022-23, extiendo mi más profundo agradecimiento a todas las personas que componen nuestra increíble Familia del Distrito Escolar de Fillmore. Esto incluye a nuestros increíbles estudiantes, padres involucrados, el personal escolar que trabaja arduamente y la comunidad que se dedica a continuar haciendo su parte para invertir en nuestros estudiantes en Fillmore y Piru.
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fillmore es un lugar especial para trabajar, vivir y aprender. Han sido siempre la gente aquí las que verdaderamente hace de esta comunidad y distrito escolar un lugar tan maravilloso y acogedor. Como su Superintendenta, orgullosa egresada de la Escuela Secundaria de Fillmore y miembra de la comunidad, yo les agradezco la manera en que continúan uniéndose en torno a nuestro propósito colectivo de apoyar a cada estudiante y sus metas futuras.
Nuestros estudiantes sobresalen de muchas maneras asombrosas, lo cual hace que toda nuestra comunidad se sienta inmensamente orgullosa de sus esfuerzos y logros. La semana pasada, celebramos la Clase de los Graduados de 2023. A continuación se muestran solo algunos de sus logros:
· $483,150 otorgados en la noche de Premios de Becas para Estudiantes del Grado 12 de la Escuela Secundaria de Fillmore
· La Federación Escolar de California (CSF) – 36 estudiantes
· Sello de Alfabetización Bilingüe del Estado de California; 30 estudiantes
· Sello de Mérito Golden State – 42 estudiantes
· Valedictorianos (con promedio de calificaciones de 4.0 y mayor) - 21 estudiantes
· Estudiantes aceptados al Sistema de la Universidad de California (UC) – 27 estudiantes
· Estudiantes aceptados en más de 40 universidades y colegios diferentes
(20 universidades estatales de California diferentes, 8 UC, USC, Universidad de Santa Clara
y Universidad Luterana de California)
· Beneficiario de la Beca Bill y Melinda Gates
· Fuerzas Armadas – 5 estudiantes
o Fuerza Aérea de EEUU
o Ejército de EEUU
o Cuerpo de los Marines de EEUU
¡Hemos tenido un año increíble gracias a todos ustedes! Para los que tienen un hijo(a) que regresa a nuestro distrito escolar en agosto, estamos trabajando arduamente durante el verano para prepararnos para el año escolar 2023-2024. Durante el verano, continuaremos compartiendo información con usted sobre el próximo año escolar a través de mensajes por medio del app de Parent Square y publicaciones en nuestro sitio web y redes sociales.
Les deseo unas vacaciones de verano muy felices y tranquilas. Gracias por la oportunidad de servirle a usted, a su hijo(a) y al Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fillmore. Espero verlos a todos el 16 de agosto para el Primer Día de Escuela del 2023-2024.
Respetuosamente,
Superintendenta,
Christine Schieferle