Foothill Elementary

Hello! My name is Cassidy Smith. This year, I’m excited to be teaching the K–2 autism unit. I’m originally from New York, where I was raised, went to college, and spent the firs...

Please help us Welcome Mrs. Griffiths our new Assistant Principal. A little about Mrs. Griffiths... Nicole Griffiths is joining the team at Foothill as an Assistant Principal. ...

We are so excited to have Nurse Amy at Foothill! "My name is Amy Hein—though with the students, I go by “Nurse Amy”—and I’m so excited to be the school nurse at Foothill Elementa...

I'm Brittney Tanner , and I'm so excited to join this amazing school as a new first-grade teacher! I've been teaching in Utah for 10 wonderful years, and I can't wait to bring my...

Hello Foothill Elementary! My name is Fernando Castro and I will be Foothill's new PE teacher this year. I was born in El Salvador, and immigrated to the United States 30 year...

Hello! My name is Olivia Dix, and I’m thrilled to be starting my teaching career as an intern here at Foothill Elementary! I studied at Southern Utah University with a degree in...

Threat assessment is not about predicting violence or punishing students, it is about identifying risk early and intervening with care. Alpine School District has implemented the ...

Effective school safety is not just about responding to a crisis; it is about building capacity among school leaders to prepare and plan. Administrators and safety specialists fr...

Across Alpine School District, many schools are creating intentional spaces designed to support students during moments of emotional dysregulation, helping them pause, reset, and ...

In response to new policies that restrict digital devices in schools, Alpine School District (ASD) gathered extensive feedback to evaluate their impact. Last October, the district...

Navigating the digital landscape is one of the most complex challenges facing modern families and schools. To address this ongoing challenge, Superintendent Rob Smith will be the...

In a historic moment, three newly-created school districts have launched searches for their inaugural superintendents. In 2024 voters approved the creation of three new school d...

A young artist’s vision is bringing joy across Alpine School District this season. Seventh grader Saige Loflin of Sage Canyon Middle School has been named the winner of the Alpine...

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In an era when we are hyper-focused on responses to violence, Alpine School District emphasizes connection as a proactive way to k...

Ready to blast off into the holiday spirit? This December, the Christa McAuliffe Space Center in Pleasant Grove is once again hosting the renowned “Deck the Dome” laser show! An e...

Hurt feelings can make learning hard, that's why Alpine administrators use a comprehensive approach to bullying prevention and response. Parents also play an essential role in sup...

Alpine School District schools have been relying on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) for many years to help staff manage situations where students are exhibit...

As our fall season begins to transition into winter, and a much deserved Thanksgiving break is before us, I want to express my sincere gratitude to each and every member of the Al...

Rapid growth and changing demographics often necessitate adjustments to school boundaries. Our board follows a thorough and deliberate process to determine the best boundaries if a...

Veterans Day presents an opportunity to teach students about service, sacrifice, and civic responsibility. It is wonderful to see so many schools planning meaningful events to hon...