Christine Schieferle, Superintendent

Dear FUSD Community,
Welcome back to the 2026-27 school year! I hope your summer was filled with quality time with loved ones and that you are ready for a great school year.
All staff have been working diligently to prepare for the year ahead, and we are eager to partner with you to make this school year one of growth, achievement, and opportunity for all students.
This school year, we will remain committed to student academic success and creating safe and respectful schools where every student can thrive. We also recognize the critical role of mental health support and are dedicated to offering expanded resources to support emotional well-being and long-term resilience.
Additionally, we will continue to invest in facility improvements across our school district. Below are some highlights:
Student Academic Success
• Full-time bilingual community liaisons at all school sites
• Reading Intervention teachers at all elementary schools
• Block schedules with built-in academic support at Fillmore Middle and Fillmore High schools
• Dual enrollment courses offered during and after the school day through Ventura College
• Differentiated academic support within the school day at all elementary schools
• Expanded Prop. 28 visual and performing arts program at all elementary schools
• Expanded Independent Study Program (fieldtrips and enrichment activities)
• After-school ASES program until 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
• Expanded Learning Opportunities during school breaks and summer
• Preschool programs for children ages 2 years, 9 months
• College/university field trips to promote a college-bound culture
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways at FHS
• New choir, strings, and piano classes at FHS
• New guitar and Ag. Science classes at SHS
• UCSB Early Academic Outreach Program at FHS and FMS
• CSUCI Guaranteed Admission at FHS
Mental Health Support
• Wellness Centers at all schools
• Counselors at all sites, full-time social workers at Fillmore Middle and Fillmore High Schools
Facilities Improvements
• Fillmore High School (FHS): Renovated library and career center
• Fillmore Middle School (FMS): New paint school-wide, HVAC in the gym (final completion, October 2026), new outdoor shade structures
• San Cayetano School: Upgraded play yard, asphalt and fencing for extensive needs program
• Mountain Vista School: Upgraded alarm system
Future Projects
• Fillmore High School (FHS): New athletic complex (groundbreaking March 2027)
Great things are happening in our school district! It is important that we continue to work together, build relationships with each other, and maintain our collective focus to do what is best for our students. They are counting on us!
Please join and support our School Site Councils, English Learner Advisory Committees, Parent Booster Clubs, and volunteer opportunities. Connecting with these organizations and school staff is vital to your child’s success.
I look forward to seeing our students back on Wednesday, August 12, and am confident we can make this school year a safe and positive experience for everyone.
Sincerely,
Christine Schieferle,
Superintendent
Posted August 10, 2026, courtesy https://www.blog.fillmoreusd.org/fillmore-unified-school-district-blog/4...