Foothill Elementary just garnered notice throughout the district when Saratoga Union School District awarded its 2025 Teacher of the Year title to Foothill Special Day Class Teacher Kristina Talia and its 2025 Classified Staff of the Year title to the school’s Science and Makerspace Aide Jolo Robles. Both recognitions are significant because Foothill staff received two different awards within one district award announcement. As such, it highlights the school’s focus on providing Student Support and experiencing Hands-On Learning Environment through experiential learning.

Q1. Are Tree House Extended Day and other forms of after-school child care available to Foothills families?

Ans. Tree House Extended Day and some other forms of after-school child care are available through the district’s parent resource centers in order to provide parents with another option for after-school when regular dismissal occurs.

Q2. Where do families go for school communication?

Ans. The school will direct families to eNews messages that are sent through ParentSquare as well as provide updates on its own websites.

Q3. Are parents able to volunteer at Foothills?

Ans. Yes. Foothills provides ways for parents to find out about volunteerism under its Parent/Community Resources, which indicate that parent involvement is part of everyday school life.

Q4. Is there a School Site Council at Foothills?

Ans. Yes. The School Site Council can be found in the Parent/Community Resources, which indicates a formalized structure that allows for both parent and staff members to have input on school-related issues.

Q5. Is Transitional Kindergarten associated with Foothills?

Ans. Transitional Kindergarten is included in the Saratoga United Elementary District (SUED) and was referenced as being an appropriate consideration in the development of the new kindergarten playgrounds at Foothills and other schools located within SUED.