Multiple Fillmore Unified Migrant Speech & Debate Students Place in County Competition
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, March 30th, 2023
On March 25, 2023, Fillmore students participated in the Ventura County Migrant Speech and Debate Competition held at Oxnard College. Pictured above are the students and their coaches celebrating after their wins. Photos courtesy Fillmore Unified School District
On March 25, 2023, Fillmore students participated in the Ventura County Migrant Speech and Debate Competition held at Oxnard College. Pictured above are the students and their coaches celebrating after their wins. Photos courtesy Fillmore Unified School District
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On March 25, 2023, students from Fillmore Unified participated in the Ventura County Migrant Speech and Debate Competition at Oxnard College. Fillmore Unified was represented at the competition by a total of nine students who participated in the speech portion of the competition in both English and Spanish.

Students have been preparing for the competition since January 2023, with support from their coaches Jonathan Gonzalez and Veronica Lemus. The two coaches are teachers who work for Fillmore Unified and coached students during last year’s competition. In preparation for the event, students spent time after school and on Saturdays researching, drafting, and perfecting their speeches, as well as practicing for the event.

Students have worked hard to develop their writing and public speaking skills and were able to perform confidently at the completion. During the completion, each student participated in three rounds, two rounds of prepared speeches and one round of extemporaneous speech. During the extemporaneous round, students received a topic during the event and were given a limited amount of time to prepare a speech on the topic before being asked to present it. This was a very difficult part of the competition and the students performed well!

Congratulations to all our students for their hard work and participation. Thank you to our two coaches for their work with students. Special thank you to our guest coach Maria Gonzalez for her dedication to the migrant students of Fillmore Unified. We are so proud of the remarkable team that represented Fillmore Unified at this special event.

Migrant Speech Team 2023 Coaches: Veronica Lemus, teacher at Fillmore High School, and Jonathan Gonzalez, teacher at Sierra High School

Student Winners:
6th Grade English
Prepared 1st Place - Alonso Laiz
Extemporaneous 2nd Place - Alonso Laiz
7th Grade English
Prepared 1st Place - Sophia Rodriguez
7th Grade Spanish
Prepared 1st Place - Miriam Cacho
9th Grade English
Prepared 2nd Place - Abraham Vargas
9th Grade Spanish
Prepared 3rd Place - Aaron Cacho
10th Grade Spanish
Prepared 1st Place - Marileny Manzo Zambrano
Extemporaneous 2nd Place - Marileny Manzo Zambrano
11th Grade English
Prepared 2nd Place - Karol Laiz
Prepared 3rd Place - Karen Laiz
Extemporaneous 2nd Place - Karol Laiz
 


 
FHS Class of ‘73 is Celebrating its 50 Year Reunion
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, March 30th, 2023

A 50-year Class Reunion is planned at the Fillmore High Alumni Dinner event on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Pictured are some classmates from the Class of ‘73 who will be celebrating their 50th Class Reunion. Photo courtesy FHS Alumni President Mark Ortega.

Courtesy FHS Alumni President Mark Ortega
Calling all FHS Alumni from the great class of 1973! A 50 year Class Reunion is planned at the Fillmore High Alumni Dinner Event on Saturday, June 10th, 2023.
What a celebration this will be. Each year the Alumni Association invites all our Alumni and their guests to attend this wonderful evening event in downtown Fillmore in front of City Hall/City Park. Lately, many Class reunions have taken part in the annual dinner, and the great class of 1973 will mark their spot as they celebrate 50 years at their reunion. We hope all Alumni and their guests will make plans to attend this year’s Dinner. Catering this year’s dinner will be award winning Cater DJ’s California Catering from Ventura. Included with your payment to the event will be delicious Appetizers (For the early arrivals) Included with Dinner is Dessert, Water, Coffee, and Tea.
There will also be four Bars for mixers, Beer, and Wine. This year we have two DJ’s along with a Live Band for your evening dancing and listening pleasures. In addition to the class of ‘73’s reunion, many other classes are planning to attend their class reunions so we encourage Everyone to pay for your reservations as soon as possible. THE EVENT HAS SOLD OUT in recent years and we expect another sell out this year. Please go to www.fillmorehighalumni.com and click on the “Event” link to secure your seating at this year’s Alumni Dinner!! Congratulations FHS Class of ‘1973!!
 


 
Civil War Living History Day at FMS
By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, March 24th, 2023

March 10, 2023 was Civil War Living History Day at Fillmore Middle School! Excellent job to MS. Bortins' and Ms. Van Buren's 8th graders! Photo credit https://www.blog.fillmoreusd.org/fillmore-middle-schoolbulldogs-blog/202....

 
Students Tour al State Channel Islands
By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, March 24th, 2023

San Cayetano 5th grade students toured California State University Channel Islands recently. They returned sharing exiting facts about the campus. Picture above are the students enjoying the tour. Photos courtesy https://www.facebook.com/761635201782/posts952192599393103.

 
San Cayetano Students Read 2 Million Words
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, March 15th, 2023
Congratulations to Mrs. Gutierrez’ class from San Cayetano Elementary for reading $2 million words! Courtesy San Cayetano blog.
Congratulations to Mrs. Gutierrez’ class from San Cayetano Elementary for reading $2 million words! Courtesy San Cayetano blog.
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Museum Revamps Fillmore High School Exhibit
On Friday, March 3, 2023 a brief ceremony was held at the Fillmore Historical Museum as Keith Derrick, Principal of Fillmore High School, and Mark Ortega, President of the Fillmore High School Alumni Association opened the newly revamped High School Room. The new exhibit was the work of volunteers Nancy Bowlen and Susan Hopkins. On hand were several alumni including Martha Gentry, Executive Director of the Museum, Carrie Carruthers, Sandy Bowlin and Kathy De Zavala. Pictured (l-r) is Susan Hopkins, Museum Volunteer; Keith Derrick, FHS Principal; Mark Ortega, President, Alumni Association, executing the ribbon cutting for the new room. Inset, the new “Fillmore High School Room” sign created by Jack Stethem and Veronica Morrise. Courtesy Fillmore Historical Museum.
On Friday, March 3, 2023 a brief ceremony was held at the Fillmore Historical Museum as Keith Derrick, Principal of Fillmore High School, and Mark Ortega, President of the Fillmore High School Alumni Association opened the newly revamped High School Room. The new exhibit was the work of volunteers Nancy Bowlen and Susan Hopkins. On hand were several alumni including Martha Gentry, Executive Director of the Museum, Carrie Carruthers, Sandy Bowlin and Kathy De Zavala. Pictured (l-r) is Susan Hopkins, Museum Volunteer; Keith Derrick, FHS Principal; Mark Ortega, President, Alumni Association, executing the ribbon cutting for the new room. Inset, the new “Fillmore High School Room” sign created by Jack Stethem and Veronica Morrise. Courtesy Fillmore Historical Museum.
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, March 9th, 2023
 
National Counselors Week at Fillmore Middle School
By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, February 25th, 2023
On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, we celebrated our counselors for National Counselors Week all last week! Fillmore Middle School loves and appreciates our counselors so much. Photos courtesy FMS Blog.
On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, we celebrated our counselors for National Counselors Week all last week! Fillmore Middle School loves and appreciates our counselors so much. Photos courtesy FMS Blog.
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FMS Band Inspire Rio Vista Students
By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, February 25th, 2023
Pictured are Fillmore Middle School band students visiting Rio Vista to inspire the 5th grade students to give music a try next year. It was a wonderful assembly! Photo credit Rio Vista Elementary Roadrunners Blog.
Pictured are Fillmore Middle School band students visiting Rio Vista to inspire the 5th grade students to give music a try next year. It was a wonderful assembly! Photo credit Rio Vista Elementary Roadrunners Blog.
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Sierra High School Hosts Financial Aid Night
By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, February 25th, 2023
On February 8, Sierra High School’s Financial Aid Night took place. They hosted a team of supporters from Ventura College, and Counselor Miss. Jackie, until 7pm, helping students, and parents and guardians of seniors complete their financial aid forms. Photo credit Sierra High Warriors Blog.
On February 8, Sierra High School’s Financial Aid Night took place. They hosted a team of supporters from Ventura College, and Counselor Miss. Jackie, until 7pm, helping students, and parents and guardians of seniors complete their financial aid forms. Photo credit Sierra High Warriors Blog.
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Fillmore Unified Reclassification Celebration
By Gazette Staff Writers — Monday, February 6th, 2023
On Wednesday January 25th, Fillmore Unified honored 90 students who achieved reclassification. Los Rayos Mariachi from Fillmore High School opened the Reclassification with an amazing performance by student musicians. Ballet Folklorico Alma de Fillmore from Fillmore Middle School performed for their very first time during the celebration. Our honored speaker for the evening was Mr. Valdovinos Principal at Fillmore Middle School who shared a wonderful message with our students and families. Congratulations to our students on this wonderful accomplishment. We are proud of you!
On Wednesday January 25th, Fillmore Unified honored 90 students who achieved reclassification. Los Rayos Mariachi from Fillmore High School opened the Reclassification with an amazing performance by student musicians. Ballet Folklorico Alma de Fillmore from Fillmore Middle School performed for their very first time during the celebration. Our honored speaker for the evening was Mr. Valdovinos Principal at Fillmore Middle School who shared a wonderful message with our students and families. Congratulations to our students on this wonderful accomplishment. We are proud of you!
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Honored speaker, Principal Valdovinos, Fillmore Middle School.
Honored speaker, Principal Valdovinos, Fillmore Middle School.
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Out With the Old, in With the New
By Gazette Staff Writers — Monday, February 6th, 2023
You may have noticed the new marquee at the corner of Sespe Avenue and A Street. Fillmore Unified has upgraded and gone electronic for 2023!
You may have noticed the new marquee at the corner of Sespe Avenue and A Street. Fillmore Unified has upgraded and gone electronic for 2023!
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Rio Vista Students Celebrate Lunar New Year
By Gazette Staff Writers — Monday, February 6th, 2023
First graders at Rio Vista Elementary created an art project to celebrate the January 22, 2023 Lunar New Year, which welcomes the beginning of spring and the arrival of the new year.
First graders at Rio Vista Elementary created an art project to celebrate the January 22, 2023 Lunar New Year, which welcomes the beginning of spring and the arrival of the new year.
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Rio Vista Spelling Bee
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, January 26th, 2023
Samuel Eligado
Samuel Eligado

Last week, Rio Vista Elementary School hosted a spelling bee. Congratulations to this year’s spelling bee winner, 4th grader Samuel Eligado. He will be representing Rio Vista in the county spelling bee. Courtesy Rio Vista Elementary Blog.
 
Reading Buddies at San Cayetano
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, January 25th, 2023
San Cayetano Kindergartners joined with their 5th grade reading buddies last week and had a blast reading together. Courtesy San Cayetano Elementary Blog.
San Cayetano Kindergartners joined with their 5th grade reading buddies last week and had a blast reading together. Courtesy San Cayetano Elementary Blog.
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Fillmore Middle School Prepares for Promotion
By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, January 21st, 2023
 
Fillmore’s Sierra High Recognizes Students for Multiple Accomplishments & Awards
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, January 5th, 2023
Last Thursday, Sierra High School students and families celebrated the end of the quarter. There was a lot to celebrate! We have 4 early graduates, 23 students returning to Fillmore High School, 21 students who have never been late, as well as another 100 awards were given for academic excellence as great citizenship! To our students graduating: We are so very proud of you! The world is a better place with you in it! To our students leaving us for the high school: Always a Warrior, Forever a Flash! Show them what you are made of! To our students we get to keep a little longer: Keep pushing yourself towards your goals! We can’t wait to see you on January 11th!
Last Thursday, Sierra High School students and families celebrated the end of the quarter. There was a lot to celebrate! We have 4 early graduates, 23 students returning to Fillmore High School, 21 students who have never been late, as well as another 100 awards were given for academic excellence as great citizenship! To our students graduating: We are so very proud of you! The world is a better place with you in it! To our students leaving us for the high school: Always a Warrior, Forever a Flash! Show them what you are made of! To our students we get to keep a little longer: Keep pushing yourself towards your goals! We can’t wait to see you on January 11th!
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Fillmore Unified Hosts Winter Intersession for Grades K - 6
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, January 5th, 2023
Fillmore Unified School District in partner with STAR Nova offered enrichment classes over the winter break at Mountain Vista Elementary School. These free classes were open to students in grades K-6. Breakfast, lunch and supper were served. Pictured are the FUSD students attending winter intersession held Dec. 27th – 30th, 2022 and Jan. 3rd & 6th, 2023, having fun learning through enrichment opportunities such as photography, art, robotics, dance, music, digital media, and cooking. Photos Fillmore Unified School District Blog.
Fillmore Unified School District in partner with STAR Nova offered enrichment classes over the winter break at Mountain Vista Elementary School. These free classes were open to students in grades K-6. Breakfast, lunch and supper were served. Pictured are the FUSD students attending winter intersession held Dec. 27th – 30th, 2022 and Jan. 3rd & 6th, 2023, having fun learning through enrichment opportunities such as photography, art, robotics, dance, music, digital media, and cooking. Photos Fillmore Unified School District Blog.
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Fillmore Unified School District in partner with STAR Nova offered enrichment classes over the winter break at Mountain Vista Elementary School. These free classes were open to students in grades K-6. Breakfast, lunch and supper were served. Pictured are the FUSD students attending winter intersession held Dec. 27th – 30th, 2022 and Jan. 3rd & 6th, 2023, having fun learning through enrichment opportunities such as photography, art, robotics, dance, music, digital media, and cooking. Photos Fillmore Unified School District Blog.
 
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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