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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 offers summer school for current and future Foothills School Division students. This is a g...
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...
Please see our newly revised Policy 18 - Welcoming, Safe, Caring, Inclusive and Respectful Learning Environments for Fo...
In recognition of National Volunteer Week, which runs April 15-21, Foothills School Division extends a heartfelt thanks...
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...
We encourage families to visit Alberta Health Services HEAL website for information about common minor illness...
Foothills School Division congratulates Shealeigh Brandford, as the recipient of Foothills School Division’s Edwin Pa...
With society heading in a direction of being constantly connected to technology, what do we need to know as parents to p...
Do you want your child to become bilingual? It’s not too late! Foothills School Division is excited to establish...
The 2018-19 School Calendar is now available. The first day of classes will be Tuesday, September 4, 2018 and t...
In you have a student in grades 4, 7, or 10 (or grades 4-12 at our smaller schools), you may have received a survey in 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. ...
Kindergarten is one of the most exciting times in a child’s life. Ensuring each child makes a successful transition fr...
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...
UPDATE: Tuesday December 5, 2017 - 11:50am We understand and respect that events yesterday have caused some concern a...
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...
John Bailey, Superintendent of Schools says, “Congratulations to our new Board of Trustees, thank you for your desire...
Overall measures related to student learning and achievement in Foothills School Division (FSD) have continued to improv...
Board Term Highlights – Celebrating the accomplishments of our 4 year term.
Foothills School Division would like to share the following supports that are available to all community members throug...
Meet the Board of Trustee candidates for Foothills School Division. Uncertain of your ward? Review our Ward Boundar...
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...
FSD Prioritizes Attendance: Let’s Work Together to Support our Kids! Today we’re sending a request to fam...
Foothills School Division is dedicated to providing quality and affordable education and exceptional learning environmen...
School board trustees are local politicians elected by and accountable to the community they serve. The provincial gover...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
A message from John Bailey, Superintendent of Schools: I would like to welcome you to Foothills School Division (FS...
Find all the information you need to prepare yourself and your children to head back to school! First Day of School:...
Does your student qualify for Transportation? Foothills School Division offers two types of student transportation se...
NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26) Local Jurisdiction: FOOTHILLS SCHOOL DIVISION...
Foothills School Division Board of Trustees announced the distribution of $149,500 to grassroots learning opportunities...
Summer break is here! Although it’s a time to relax and rejuvenate, it can also be a time of summer slide. Studies...
As we close out the 2016-17 school year, I want to thank you, our students and staff, for an incredible...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
Bill 1 is new legislation that regulates school fees. Foothills School Division families will see a reduction in f...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
On June 2, 2017, the Honourable Kathleen Ganley, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, launched the Alberta governm...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
They arrive at 6:46am. It's early September and summer break has just finished. The first few days of the new school yea...
UPDATE: May 15, 2017 As Alberta Education continues its development of provincial curriculum families are once again...
Congratulations to Vincent Hunter, Principal of École Secondaire Foothills Composite High School / Alberta High School...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
Foothills School Division has received approval from the Minister of Education to increase the number of trustees to be...
Foothills School Division is pleased to announce Ms. Jill Alexander as Vice-Principal of Big Rock Elementary School....
Dear Families, It has come to our attention that there are increasing concerns and questions regarding the trending N...
Did you know that it is estimated that One in Five Canadians will experience diagnosable mental illness at some point in...
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...
UPDATE: April 10, 2017 - Environmental testing results indicate the playing fields are safe to reopen. Read more info...
Foothills School Division owns and operates a fleet of 87 buses servicing nearly 68 routes. The fleet travels 2.3 milli...
FSD Division Office is moving this week. Find us at our new address **129 4th Avenue SW** in High River on Monday March...
UPDATE: Tuesday March 21, 2017 - 2:00pm. Foothills School Division (FSD) would like to inform students, parents, and...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
Foothills School Division (FSD) is pleased to nominate Mr. Drew Hoover, a Grade 6 teacher at École Senator Riley Middle...
UPDATE: Friday March 10, 2017 - 2:45pm We understand and respect that events this week have caused some concern and m...
Foothills School Division would like to inform you of Bill 1. You can review the letter from the Alberta Minister of E...
Dear Parents and Guardians, I am pleased to share with you some information about Bill 1: An Act to Reduce School Fee...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The...
To: Students, Parents and Staff of Alberta Schools From the Alberta Medical Officers of Health Outbreaks...
What is Mastery? Director of Staff Development Rebecca Forchuk shares how the purpose of education has shifted. Foot...
Assistant Superintendent Allen Davidson shares insights he gained about teaching and learning after a chance encounter w...
Foothills School Division is seeking to increase representation in the Town of Okotoks from one to two trustee positions...
Foothills School Division strives to create rich literacy environments that begin with the needs of each learner. Our st...
The Board of Trustees is pleased to share with all education stakeholders highlights from their recent meeting. The ad...
As parents, we all understand the draw of technology for our children. Indeed, modern youth often seem to spend more tim...
Foothills School Division Board of Trustees announced the distribution of $140,000 to grassroots learning opportunities....
By: Allen Davidson, Assistant Superintendent A priority for me as a classroom Social Studies teacher for 17 yea...
By Drew Chipman, Assistant Superintendent, Corporate Services There has been quite a bit of back and forth in the ne...
Representatives for Foothills School Division (FSD) and the Town of Okotoks gathered on Thursday, June 30 to sign a res...
For Immediate Release Foothills School Division announces new vice principal for Turner Valley School HIGH RIVER,...
By Darlene Cox, FNMI Success Connector, Oilfields School/Longview School Tuesday, June 21 is National Aboriginal Day...
27th Annual Foothills Young Author’s Conference Presented by Foothills School Division and Christ the Redeemer C...