News Archive
The Alberta Provincial Budget is impacting K-12 education in significant ways. Foothills School Division (FSD) has bee...
The Palliser Teachers’ Convention is fast approaching; it is the Foothills School Division annual forum to showcase th...
The February 12, 2020 Board Highlights are now available.
At the Public Board Meeting on January 15, 2020, the Board of Trustees approved the 2020-2021 School Calendar. Fir...
The January 29, 2020 Board Highlights are now available.
The Janurary 15, 2020 Board Highlights are now available.
Kindergarten is one of the most exciting times in a child’s life. Ensuring each child makes a successful transition fr...
Board Highlights - December 11, 2019 The Board acknowledges the traditional territories of the peoples of Treat...
As happens each year, the province requires a Fall Budget Update. This is an exceptional year as the Provincial Budget...
On behalf of Foothills School Division’s Board of Trustees and all of our staff, we wish you and your family a Merry C...
The Board acknowledges the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta and the Métis...
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, thank you to everyone who contributed to the development of our Policy 1, Division F...
Alberta Education has released their annual Accountability Pillar Report. These reports are one way of assuring Albertan...
Board Highlights - November 13, 2019 The Board acknowledges the traditional territories of the peoples of Treat...
The provincial education budget was announced by Alberta Education on October 24. On Friday, October 25, the details of...
Attendance Matters! Coming to school is important for the academic and social success of your children. Many pare...
The Board acknowledges the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta and the Métis...
The Board acknowledges the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta and the Métis...
Classroom Practice Innovative Project Grant: Why it is Important and How to Apply? Foothills School Division Board of...
The Board acknowledges the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta and the Métis...
Classroom Practice Innovative Projects (CPIP) Collaborative teams of staff, students and parents of Foothills School...
The Board acknowledges the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta and the Métis...
The following information is provided to assist families with students attending Foothills School Division in September...
At the Public Board Meeting on January 30, 2019, the Board of Trustees approved the 2019-2020 School Calendar. Fir...
2019-20 In-Town Schedules: Okotoks and High River schedules are now available. 2019-20 Rural Route Schedules: Bus d...
Summer break is here! Although it’s a time to relax and rejuvenate, it can also be a time of summer slide. Studies...
Effective July 2, 2019 – Audrey Kluin, Director Technology Services Foothills School Division is pleased to announc...
The Board acknowledges the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta and the Métis...
The Board acknowledges the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta and the Métis...
The Board acknowledges the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta and the Métis...
The Board acknowledges the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta and the Métis...
Congratulations to Phil Irwin, Principal of Cayley School! Foothills School Division is pleased to announce Mr. Irwin...
Written by: Director of Early Learning, Cathy Bonnaventure, B. Ed., M. Sc., R. Psych. As an Early Learning Dire...
The Board acknowledges the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta and the Métis...
The Board of Trustees has received retirement notice from Superintendent of Schools Pamela Rannelli effective August 31,...
The Board acknowledges the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta and the Métis...
As I write this, it’s the first week of March 2019. The trending topics on Twitter include John Candy (who passed 25...
In honor of Substitute Teachers’ Appreciation Week, we want to thank the Guest Teachers who work in various classrooms...
The Board of Trustees is delighted to announce that Mr. Chris Fuzessy has been appointed Superintendent of Schools for F...
Many students, principals, teachers, and parents have been expressing concern and experiencing anxiety and stress about...
Foothills School Division congratulates Natalie Kuca as the recipient of Foothills School Division’s Edwin Parr Aw...
The Board acknowledges the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta and the Métis...
Family Literacy Day is a national awareness initiative created by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999 and held annually on...
The Board acknowledges the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta and the Métis...
Written by: Allen Davidson, Assistant Superintendent Employee Services Happy New Year! In the world of K-12 edu...
January 2, 2019 - Throughout the month of October, 2018 the Board of Trustees engaged in a broad consultation process to...
The Board acknowledges the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta and the Métis...
Foothills School Division has received notice that a consent order was signed by Madam Justice Dilts awarding the recent...
The Board acknowledges the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta and the Métis...
Our language around math matters! How many times have you heard people say “I’m not good at math”? Perhaps y...
Logo and Tagline Design Contest Winning Prize $250 • Five $50 runnerâ€up prizes The Foothills...
Foothills School Division Board of Trustees is seeking further clarity on the results of the recent Ward 1 By-election....
Do you know a great kid in your community? Consider nominating them for a Great Kid Award! The nomination period fo...
October is the month when Alberta Education releases the yearly Accountability Pillar Report. These reports are one way...
Foothills School Division - Unofficial Ward 1 Trustee By-Election Results Results are unofficial. Provincial legislat...
The Government of Canada will legalize, regulate, and restrict access to cannabis on October 17, 2018. We welcome all...
Foothills School Division has received notice from Ms. Jeannine Tucker on October 17, 2018 that she has disclaimed all r...
Friday October 5, 2018 marks World Teachers’ Day. Recognized in over 100 countries to celebrate and acknowledge the v...
Alberta Health has made changes to the school immunization program that will take effect in the 2018/19 school year....
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
Foothills School Division would like to remind families of available parking options at our schools. To ensure the saf...
As we near the end of the 2017-18 school year, I want to thank you, our students and staff, for another incredible year....
Executive Team Announcement: Foothills School Division Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the following leadership...
Foothills School Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Caroline Roberts as Acting Assistant Superinten...
Foothills School Division is pleased to announce Ms. Rhonda Bymak as Acting Principal of Longview School effective Augus...
Congratulation to Rona Reid who has been appointed to her first administrative assignment as Vice Principal at École Fo...
Foothills School Division is pleased to announce the administrative appointment of Sherry Opas as Vice-Principal of West...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
Student transportation is an integral part of the education system. Our government continues to support a safe transport...
Foothills School Division is pleased to announce Mr. Jordan Rhodes as the next Principal of Westmount School in Okotoks...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
Please join us today as we celebrate Bus Driver Appreciation Day across Foothills School Division. At the wheel of so...
Foothills School Division is pleased to announce the administrative appointment of David Taylor as the new Vice-Principa...
Foothills School Division is pleased to announce Cynthia Glaicar as Director of Staff Learning starting August 29, 2018....
Mental Health Week provides an opportunity for us to think about our own mental health and what we can do, as individual...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
Submissions for school names are now being accepted. Please complete our online submission form prior to Friday May...
Foothills School Division is pleased to announce Mrs. Stacey Burrows as the new Principal of our Division Summer School...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
Canadians and beyond are grieving the tragic accident that took place in Saskatchewan on April 6. Our thoughts go out to...
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Sarah Clark as the new Principal of École Joe Clark School (ÉJCS) effective Augus...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
Foothills School Division is pleased to announce Mrs. Rebecca Forchuk as the inaugural Principal of our newest K-9 schoo...
With society heading in a direction of being constantly connected to technology, what do we need to know as parents to p...
The 2018-19 School Calendar is now available. The first day of classes will be Tuesday, September 4, 2018 and t...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
At its root, Distributed Learning is any type of learning where time, place and/or pace are flexible. It is a model...
Updates have been made to FSD's Policy 18 - Welcoming, Safe, Caring, Inclusive and Respectful Learning Environments. ...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
What's in a name? Foothills School Division is seeking community members who are interested in joining the naming com...
Safety Reminders for Winter Weather Conditions Winter weather conditions are forecast this week and parents/guardians...
I would like to wish all of our Foothills School Division families and friends a safe, happy and merry Christmas and hol...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
Foothills School Division is sharing the following information on behalf of the Board of Trustees: Foothills Sc...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
Nominate a teacher today for the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence and for Teaching Excellence in STEM!...
Written by: Director of Early Learning, Cathy Bonnaventure, B. Ed., M. Sc., R. Psych. As a parent of a daughter...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...