Picture above is FUSD District Superintendent Christine Schieferle; pictured above, Fillmore PD Captain Eduardo Malagon who along with deputies from Fillmore PD and Fillmore Fire Department read to students at Mountain Vista Elementary in celebration of Read Across America Week. Photo credit https://aqua-flugelhorn-kw9e.squarespace.com/config/pages/5ba84f36f4e1fc68322b0b53.
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Monday, March 3, 2025, marked the beginning of Read Across America Week at Fillmore Unified School District. Superintendent Schieferle, Captain Malagon, and deputies from Fillmore Police Department and Fillmore Fire Department began their day by reading to students at Mountain Vista Elementary School.

Captain Eduardo Malagon said, “Today we celebrate the joy of reading and the doors it opens to endless adventures. This morning, we had the privilege of spending time with students to get the week started. Thank you to Fillmore Fire for joining us in reading to as many schools as possible!”

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On March 3, 2025, Fillmore Unified School District Assistant Superintendent Isaac Huang had the joy of visiting our schools as “Thing 3” from Dr. Seuss’s world to spread the magic of reading!

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Isaac Huang said, “Seeing our students’ excited faces as we talked about the adventures waiting for them in books was truly heartwarming. A special shoutout to our Fillmore High Football team and local community members who joined us at Mountain Vista today to read stories to our students for Read Across America Week! What amazing role models showing our younger learners that reading is for everyone.”

Remember what Dr. Seuss taught us: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go!”

Dr. Huang said, “To all our student learners: Keep turning those pages and become the voracious readers we know you can be!”

Story by Michael Torres, Fillmore High School teacher

March 3, 2025, Sacramento, CA – A group of dedicated educators from Fillmore High School recently attended the prestigious Educating for Careers conference in Sacramento.

The team of educators who represented Fillmore High School at the conference included Randy Garcia (Assistant Principal), Amalia Granados (Counselor), Randal Kamradt (Video Production), Sal Lopez (Agriculture), Jeremy MacMahon (Robotics), Michael Torres (Art), and Adan Vega (Auto Mechanics). The conference, which is designed to equip educators with tools and strategies for preparing students for the workforce, provided these passionate professionals with invaluable insights into the latest educational trends and workforce opportunities.

The highlight of the conference came when the group had the opportunity to meet Regent of the University of California, José Hernández, a former NASA astronaut who spent 13 days aboard the Discovery space shuttle during his 2009 mission. Hernández, who grew up in a migrant farm-working family, shared his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to reaching the stars. His story, which was recently made into a film entitled A Million Miles Away, starring Michael Pena, resonated deeply with the Fillmore educators, as many of them work closely with students from similar backgrounds.

“Meeting José Hernández was truly inspiring,” said Randy Garcia, Assistant Principal at Fillmore High. “His perseverance and dedication to education are a testament to what’s possible with hard work and a passion for learning in order to reach a goal. His story will be something we share with our students to show them that no dream is too big. We’re all inspired by the idea that every student has the potential to do something great,” said Garcia. “Whether it’s in art, agriculture, robotics, or beyond, our goal is to show our students that there’s no limit to what they can achieve.”

Daniel Lee Rhine of Fillmore, earned a(n) Associate of Arts from University of Maryland Global Campus in fall 2024. Rhine was one of nearly 5,900 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the fall 2024 term.

University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military servicemembers. Today, UMGC is the largest provider of postsecondary education in Maryland and continues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 175 classroom and service locations worldwide, and more than 135 degrees and certificates backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland. For more information, visit umgc.edu.

This topic is very important and relevant in our world today. The contest will be held on Monday February 17, 2025, at 6:45pm at the Fillmore Lions Club Building located at 128 Sespe Ave. Parents, students, educators and the general public are invited to attend. The contest is open to all Fillmore high school students regardless of the school of attendance (including home school taught, those attending outside of the district and foreign exchange students). The deadline to apply by is Friday, February 14, 2025. More information about the contest and how to sign up can be found at www.fillmorelionsclub.org.

The winner will receive $100 and all qualified participants will receive $25. The speech must be at least 5 minutes but no longer than 10 minutes. The winners of each stage of the competition will receive a financial award and be invited to the next level of the contest. The ultimate winner will receive a total of $20,000 in scholarships to a school of their choice. Students interested in participating can sign up at www.fillmorelionsclub.org. If you have any questions about your speech or the contest, please contact either Ms. Brien at 360-521-5647 or Mr. Overton at Fillmore High School at 805-276-6070.
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Above is a photo of artwork by Fillmore High School’s Cristal Martinez, grade 12, titled “Best Memory”, acrylic on canvas.
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Story by Michael Torres, FHS Art Teacher

Join us for the 2025 Fillmore Student Art Show at the Santa Paula Art Museum, Cole Creativity Center, showcasing the creativity and talent of our Fillmore Middle School and Fillmore High School students. The show will be judged by members of the Santa Paula Society of the Art, who along with the SP Art Museum are sponsoring $1,000 in scholarship awards. A reception and awards ceremony will be held at the museum on January 31st from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with an opportunity to meet the artists and view their work. All students, families, and community members are invited to attend and celebrate our young artists!