Fillmore Unified School District Celebrates Read Across America
Last week Fillmore Unified celebrated Read Across America an annual nationwide reading celebration to promote literacy and encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading. Students from all FUSD schools had special guest readers come out and read to them. Above are some Fillmore High School students after reading with Mountain Vista Elementary.
Last week Fillmore Unified celebrated Read Across America an annual nationwide reading celebration to promote literacy and encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading. Students from all FUSD schools had special guest readers come out and read to them. Above are some Fillmore High School students after reading with Mountain Vista Elementary.
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Pictured is Fillmore Unified School Board Trustee (former principal of San Cayetano) Tricia Gradias, reading to San Cayetano Elementary students.
Pictured is Fillmore Unified School Board Trustee (former principal of San Cayetano) Tricia Gradias, reading to San Cayetano Elementary students.
Pictured above are Ventura County Sherriff Deputies with Mountain Vista Elementary Principal Christine McDaniels, after reading to students in celebration of Read Across America.
Pictured above are Ventura County Sherriff Deputies with Mountain Vista Elementary Principal Christine McDaniels, after reading to students in celebration of Read Across America.

Fillmore Unified School District participated in Read Across America. Read Across America is an annual nationwide reading celebration to promote literacy and encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading. Organized by the National Education Association, the event brings together schools, libraries, families, and communities to participate in activities such as classroom read-aloud, book drives, author visits, and literacy-themed events. Originally launched in 1998 to coincide with the birthday of Dr. Seuss, the initiative has expanded into a year-round program that celebrates diverse books and authors while encouraging students of all ages to read regularly and explore a wide range of stories and perspectives.
San Cayetano Elementary School Principal Dina Ticas said, “Not only did we have Filmore High School Flashes visit our campus yesterday, but we also had special guests: Trustee Gradias (former principal of San Cayetano) and Sheriff’s Deputies Brutz and Horwill. They read to our students and a fun time was had by all.”
Mountain Vista Elementary Principal Christine McDaniels said, “Thank you to our amazing guest readers Ventura County Sheriff’s Department and The Fillmore Flashes Football Team.”