A Holiday Message from Superintendent Schieferle
By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, December 30th, 2022

Dear FUSD Community,
Happy Holidays! As we wrap up 2022, I wanted to share how grateful I am to serve as your Superintendent. I would like to thank our amazing students, staff, families, and communities of Fillmore and Piru for your support. We will continue to remain student-focused and work relentlessly to provide the necessary resources and support so all students can thrive both inside and outside of our classrooms. Reflecting on this past semester, we have been able to celebrate passing a facilities bond, bringing parent volunteers back into our classrooms, full-schedule athletic events, and music and drama performances. Cheers to 2023 and the great things to come for our students in the Fillmore Unified School District! Enjoy the holiday break and we look forward to welcoming our students back to school on January 11, 2023.

On behalf of the FUSD Governing Board, I wish you a joyful holiday season and a safe and happy new year.

Sincerely,
Christine Schieferle
Superintendent
Fillmore Unified School District
 


 
Rio Vista Elementary Academic Award Winners
By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, December 30th, 2022
Pictured are some of Rio Vista Elementary academic award winners for the first trimester. Learning for All at Rio Vista! Courtesy Rio Vista Blog.
Pictured are some of Rio Vista Elementary academic award winners for the first trimester. Learning for All at Rio Vista! Courtesy Rio Vista Blog.
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FMS Drama Club Performs Alice and Wonderland and the Christmas Carol
By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, December 30th, 2022
During the last week of school Fillmore Middle School Drama Club did a wonderful job of performing “Alice and Wonderland” and the “Christmas Carol” to entice some holiday spirit! Photo credit https://www.blog.fillmoreusd.org/fillmore-middle-school-bulldogs-blog/2022/12/19/drama-perform-the-christmas-carol-amp-alice-and-wonderland.
During the last week of school Fillmore Middle School Drama Club did a wonderful job of performing “Alice and Wonderland” and the “Christmas Carol” to entice some holiday spirit! Photo credit https://www.blog.fillmoreusd.org/fillmore-middle-school-bulldogs-blog/2022/12/19/drama-perform-the-christmas-carol-amp-alice-and-wonderland.
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Fillmore Middle School AVID Visits Moorpark College
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, December 15th, 2022
Fillmore Middle School 6th grade AVID students took a campus tour of Moorpark College and visited the Learning Zoo on campus on Tuesday, December 6th! Courtesy Middle School Blog.
Fillmore Middle School 6th grade AVID students took a campus tour of Moorpark College and visited the Learning Zoo on campus on Tuesday, December 6th! Courtesy Middle School Blog.
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San Cayetano 3rd Graders Reach their Goal on Reading 1 Million Words
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, December 7th, 2022
No goal is too big if students’ work together. Mrs. Gutierrez’ 3rd grade class at San Cayetano read a million words this trimester! Photo courtesy San Cayetano Blog.
No goal is too big if students’ work together. Mrs. Gutierrez’ 3rd grade class at San Cayetano read a million words this trimester! Photo courtesy San Cayetano Blog.
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Ready for the Parade!
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, December 7th, 2022
Rio Vista Elementary students and staff hold up their school banner and get ready to march in this year’s Christmas Parade. Photo credit: Rio Vista Blog
Rio Vista Elementary students and staff hold up their school banner and get ready to march in this year’s Christmas Parade. Photo credit: Rio Vista Blog
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Thanksgiving at Rio Vista
By Gazette Staff Writers — Sunday, December 4th, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving from Rio Vista! On Tuesday, November 22nd, students visited the office dressed as turkeys to show how thankful they are for our Roadrunners and our wonderful families! Photos courtesy Rio Vista Blog.
Happy Thanksgiving from Rio Vista! On Tuesday, November 22nd, students visited the office dressed as turkeys to show how thankful they are for our Roadrunners and our wonderful families! Photos courtesy Rio Vista Blog.
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The Ned Show
By Gazette Staff Writers — Sunday, December 4th, 2022
On November 17th, students at San Cayetano Elementary enjoyed an entertaining presentation from The NED Show, a school wide character education program that promotes a culture of kindness and excellence in the school setting. NED is a lovable cartoon character whose name reminds students to always follow three simple guiding principles: Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best! Courtesy San Cayetano Elementary Blog.
On November 17th, students at San Cayetano Elementary enjoyed an entertaining presentation from The NED Show, a school wide character education program that promotes a culture of kindness and excellence in the school setting. NED is a lovable cartoon character whose name reminds students to always follow three simple guiding principles: Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best! Courtesy San Cayetano Elementary Blog.
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Fillmore Middle School Robotics Team Shows Well in Tournament
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, November 24th, 2022
On Saturday, the FMS Robotics team went to their first ever qualifying tournament, making it to the next qualifying round. They should be so proud of themselves—this is really a big accomplishment! The team came prepared, and they worked well together. Let’s congratulate them and wish them luck for their competition on December 4th! Courtesy Fillmore Middle School Blog.
On Saturday, the FMS Robotics team went to their first ever qualifying tournament, making it to the next qualifying round. They should be so proud of themselves—this is really a big accomplishment! The team came prepared, and they worked well together. Let’s congratulate them and wish them luck for their competition on December 4th! Courtesy Fillmore Middle School Blog.
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Seniors Apply for Community College
By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, November 19th, 2022

We are so proud to say that today it was standing room only for our seniors applying for community colleges! The excellent Ventura College support team came today and approximately 50 students completed their applications all at once! Did you know that there is one application for 116 of California’s community colleges? You can find out more at https://home.cccapply.org/en/. Courtesy Sierra High Blog.
 
US Air Force Rep Visits Sierra High
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
On Tuesday, October 18th, Sierra High students had an opportunity to speak with a representative from the US Air Force. Students were engaged and asked great questions. Did you know that the Air Force has its own accredited community college program that accepts cadet’s basic training and tech training towards an Associate’s Degree, getting them halfway to a 2-year degree? Once the cadet is at a permanent duty station, they can finish their courses at the base. Courtesy Sierra High Blog.
On Tuesday, October 18th, Sierra High students had an opportunity to speak with a representative from the US Air Force. Students were engaged and asked great questions. Did you know that the Air Force has its own accredited community college program that accepts cadet’s basic training and tech training towards an Associate’s Degree, getting them halfway to a 2-year degree? Once the cadet is at a permanent duty station, they can finish their courses at the base. Courtesy Sierra High Blog.
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Building the Golden Gate Bridge at Rio Vista
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, October 12th, 2022
Above and below are Rio Vista students in Mrs. Moise’s third grade class using their engineering skills to create bridges after learning how the Golden Gate Bridge was built. Photos courtesy Rio Vista Blog.
Above and below are Rio Vista students in Mrs. Moise’s third grade class using their engineering skills to create bridges after learning how the Golden Gate Bridge was built. Photos courtesy Rio Vista Blog.
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Sierra High Students Earned 1,540 Credits
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, October 12th, 2022
(above) These 20 students were on time to school 100% of the time! These responsible students are reliable and dedicated to their learning! Quarter 1 is officially finished for Sierra High School! We are immensely proud of our students-they worked hard! There were 105 awards given. We were so thankful to have families join us to witness their student’s successes be rewarded. As a school, the students earned 1,540 credits in just 37 days of school! We celebrated our students with certificates and prizes. We are so grateful to our donors who helped gather the prizes. To top it off, it was the first day our students were able to get their lunch from the new food truck! Photos courtesy Sierra High Blog.
(above) These 20 students were on time to school 100% of the time! These responsible students are reliable and dedicated to their learning! Quarter 1 is officially finished for Sierra High School! We are immensely proud of our students-they worked hard! There were 105 awards given. We were so thankful to have families join us to witness their student’s successes be rewarded. As a school, the students earned 1,540 credits in just 37 days of school! We celebrated our students with certificates and prizes. We are so grateful to our donors who helped gather the prizes. To top it off, it was the first day our students were able to get their lunch from the new food truck! Photos courtesy Sierra High Blog.
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Chavez's award winners!
Chavez's award winners!
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Schoolwide award winners!
Schoolwide award winners!
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Karayan's award winners!
Karayan's award winners!
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These students exhibited the qualities laid out in our school P.R.I.D.E. Congratulations for being: P-Proud Positive Citizens, R-Respectful individuals demonstrating integrity, I-Individuals striving to be successful, D-Driven to our maximum potential, E-Excelling in academics, attendance, and attitude.
These students exhibited the qualities laid out in our school P.R.I.D.E. Congratulations for being: P-Proud Positive Citizens, R-Respectful individuals demonstrating integrity, I-Individuals striving to be successful, D-Driven to our maximum potential, E-Excelling in academics, attendance, and attitude.
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Lomeli's award winners!
Lomeli's award winners!
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Teamwork at Fillmore Middle School
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
Fillmore’s Middle School Principal Valdovinos made a special visit to an 8th grade classroom and worked with an 8th grader on a science lab. They determined the impact weight has on elasticity. Photo credit Fillmore Middle School blog.
Fillmore’s Middle School Principal Valdovinos made a special visit to an 8th grade classroom and worked with an 8th grader on a science lab. They determined the impact weight has on elasticity. Photo credit Fillmore Middle School blog.
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Fillmore Middle Schools AVID Team
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
FMS is proud of their fantastic AVID team pictured above, which consists of teachers from all subjects/grades and one of their counselors! The team met last week to review and celebrate student success so far. Courtesy FMS blog.
FMS is proud of their fantastic AVID team pictured above, which consists of teachers from all subjects/grades and one of their counselors! The team met last week to review and celebrate student success so far. Courtesy FMS blog.
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Rio Vista Visits the School Farm
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
Last week Fillmore’s Rio Vista TK and Kinder students had a great field trip at the FHS School Farm as part of the Fillmore FFA hosted “Fall on the Farm” event where 450 students attended. The young students toured six different stations around the farm by FFA members. One included pumpkin science, picture taking, hay maze, and a tractor ride. They also got to pick their own special pumpkins to decorate and take home to share with their families. While going around and seeing the farm the kids got the opportunity to ask about the livestock animals and projects students have at Fillmore High School. FFA had a great time hosting the students and getting to be back after COVID. Fillmore FFA is excited to keep this an annual event to educate and give the younger generations a chance to try new things and be a part of an amazing program. Happy Fall! Courtesy Rio Vista Blog.
Last week Fillmore’s Rio Vista TK and Kinder students had a great field trip at the FHS School Farm as part of the Fillmore FFA hosted “Fall on the Farm” event where 450 students attended. The young students toured six different stations around the farm by FFA members. One included pumpkin science, picture taking, hay maze, and a tractor ride. They also got to pick their own special pumpkins to decorate and take home to share with their families. While going around and seeing the farm the kids got the opportunity to ask about the livestock animals and projects students have at Fillmore High School. FFA had a great time hosting the students and getting to be back after COVID. Fillmore FFA is excited to keep this an annual event to educate and give the younger generations a chance to try new things and be a part of an amazing program. Happy Fall! Courtesy Rio Vista Blog.
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Fillmore Adult School Learns from Guest Speaker
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
Earlier this week Fillmore Adult School had a fun presenter, Kerry from Burlington, come and talk to students about how to use the online learning program they use for most of their classes. They love having guest speakers! Courtesy Fillmore Adult School Blog.
Earlier this week Fillmore Adult School had a fun presenter, Kerry from Burlington, come and talk to students about how to use the online learning program they use for most of their classes. They love having guest speakers! Courtesy Fillmore Adult School Blog.
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FMS Students Prepare for Finals
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
Pictured right are Fillmore Middle School 8th grade US History students reviewing the Battles of the American Revolution and preparing for next week’s quarter final. Photo courtesy Fillmore Middle School Blog.
Pictured right are Fillmore Middle School 8th grade US History students reviewing the Battles of the American Revolution and preparing for next week’s quarter final. Photo courtesy Fillmore Middle School Blog.
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Fall on the Farm
A group of our chapter members leading our pumpkin science station educating the kids about pumpkin parts. Photos credit Della Alamillo, FFA Reporter.
A group of our chapter members leading our pumpkin science station educating the kids about pumpkin parts. Photos credit Della Alamillo, FFA Reporter.
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, September 28th, 2022
Kindergartners decorating their own special pumpkins to take home to their friends and family.
Kindergartners decorating their own special pumpkins to take home to their friends and family.
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The hay maze was one of the biggest hits.
The hay maze was one of the biggest hits.
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By Della Alamillo, FFA Reporter

On September 20th the Fillmore FFA hosted “Fall on the Farm” for all FUSD Pre-K and Kindergarteners. 450 students attended the event at our School Farm. The young students were toured around to six (6) different stations around the farm by FFA members. One included pumpkin science, picture taking, a hay maze, and a tractor ride. They also got to pick their own special pumpkins to decorate and take home to share to their families. While going around and seeing the farm the kids got the opportunities to ask about the livestock animals and projects students have at Fillmore High School. FFA had a great time hosting the young students and getting to be back after our hard COVID year. Fillmore FFA is excited to keep this an annual event to educate and give the younger generations chances to try new things and be a part of an amazing program.
 
Special Visitors at Piru Elementary
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, September 21st, 2022
Exciting and fun week at Piru Elementary School! Their week began with a visit from Fillmore’s Rotary Club to present the third grade students with their very own dictionary, followed by their Back-to-School night, and ending with a visit from the Sheriff’s Department during lunch. Big THANKS to all the visitors who brought smiles to the students. Courtesy Piru Elementary Blog.
Exciting and fun week at Piru Elementary School! Their week began with a visit from Fillmore’s Rotary Club to present the third grade students with their very own dictionary, followed by their Back-to-School night, and ending with a visit from the Sheriff’s Department during lunch. Big THANKS to all the visitors who brought smiles to the students. Courtesy Piru Elementary Blog.
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