
Foothills teachers are back and ready to welcome our Falcons! We’ve been busy preparing, planning, and getting our school ready for an amazing year. Let’s make it the best one yet!


Follow the directions in the picture to see your student's class assignment on Tuesday, August 5th. Any information about students or special needs was requested to be received at the beginning of June. Students have been thoughtfully placed with their teacher based on previous teacher feedback and any information that was received so that we could make balanced classrooms. We are excited to have some new teachers this year and look forward to you meeting them! It's going to be a great year! We hope to see you at the Open House on August 12th from 3:00-5:00.


We are SO excited to welcome our Falcons back to school! Mark your calendars — a brand new year of soaring to success is about to begin! Get ready to learn, grow, and fly together.


Don't forget that our library is open today. Additionally, we have only two more summer library days left for the rest of the summer. We are excited to see you!


Just a reminder that there will be no library this week. We will see you again next week!


Tabitha's Way Local Food Pantry in Spanish Fork is hosting its 14th Annual Gear Up for School Event, where we will be distributing 1,200 free backpacks filled with school supplies to families in need, as well as offering free resources and a complimentary lunch to all children attending the event.
This event will be held on July 26, 2025, at Riverview Elementary School, located at 628 S. West Park Dr., Spanish Fork, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
This event will be held on July 26, 2025, at Riverview Elementary School, located at 628 S. West Park Dr., Spanish Fork, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.


We were lucky to have some of our amazing Salem Hill High Student Athletes visit and lead fun activities for our Falcons! Our students had a blast, and they got a glimpse of the exciting opportunities they might be part of when they get to high school. Thanks for inspiring our future athletes!











Miss Carlile’s class celebrated each other by sharing some awesome achievements they’ve made this year!



May Falcon Kindness Award Winners
Congratulations to our students who were recognized for their kindness this month:
Scottie Harris, Abby Aston, Taylor Huff, Ezra O’Neil, Arinze Chukwurah, and Anna Hoaldridge!
Your kind hearts and thoughtful actions make Foothills a better place to be. Way to go, Falcons! 🦅


May Kindness Award – 5th Grade
A big congratulations to Anna Hoaldridge for being a true example of everyday kindness! Her teacher shared:
"Anna is thoughtful, generous, and always willing to lend a helping hand. Whether it’s staying behind to clean up, stacking chairs without being asked, or offering a kind word to a classmate, Anna shows kindness in both big and small ways every single day. She makes our classroom a more positive, caring place just by being herself. We’re so lucky to have had her in our class!"
Thank you, Anna, for making Foothills a kinder place! 🦅


May Kindness Award – 4th Grade
Congratulations to Arinze Chukwurah, a quiet but powerful force for kindness at Foothills! His teacher shared:
"Arinze is such a kind student. He doesn’t draw attention to himself, but if you watch closely, you’ll see all the kind things he does. He is a friend to everyone, listens with compassion, and never has a mean word for anyone. He’s a peacemaker at recess and offers a comforting hand to anyone who’s hurt. He’s always willing to help and makes his classroom a calmer, kinder place."
Thank you, Arinze, for spreading kindness in such a meaningful way. 🦅


May Kindness Award – 3rd Grade
Shout-out to Ezra O’Neil for showing kindness through action! His teacher shared:
"Ezra loves to help his teacher and others with projects. He’s great at jumping in without being asked and is a good friend to others!"
Thanks for being such a helpful and caring Falcon, Ezra! 🦅


May Kindness Award – 2nd Grade
Congratulations to Taylor Huff for being a beacon of kindness in our school! Her teacher shared:
"Taylor is always helpful and thoughtful, making everyone feel included. She shows kindness to her teacher and classmates every day, always thinking of others before herself. Taylor is a true friend to everyone, spreading happiness with her positive attitude and caring nature. Her joyful spirit and generosity make our classroom a better place for all."
Way to go, Taylor! Your kindness lifts us all. 🦅


May Kindness Award – 1st Grade
A big congratulations to Abby Aston for being a shining example of kindness in our school! Her teacher shared:
"Abby is such a joy to have in class. She is always the first to volunteer to help me with anything. At recess, she makes sure everyone feels included. She is such a good help to everyone—so many other students look up to her."
Thank you, Abby, for spreading kindness every day! 🦅


May Kindness Award – Kindergarten
Congratulations to Scottie Harris for showing such a kind and caring heart! Her teacher shared:
"Scottie is so willing to help others when they may be hurting. She helped a friend who was hurt to the office so they could get an ice pack. I love the care she has for her friends."
Way to go, Scottie! Your kindness makes Foothills a better place. 🦅


We had three incredible students accomplish a truly impressive feat... perfect attendance for the entire school year! That’s 180 days of dedication, consistency, and commitment. Congratulations to these outstanding Falcons for reaching such a tough and admirable goal!


These amazing Falcons were recognized for perfect attendance in Term 4! Your dedication and commitment to showing up every day truly stand out. Way to go, Falcons—keep soaring!


Our librarian, Mrs. Millett, is retiring at the end of this school year. We are so grateful for the many years she has dedicated to Foothills, sparking a love of reading in countless students. Thank you, Mrs. Millett, for your service, your kindness, and the stories you’ve shared. Wishing you all the happiness in your next chapter! 📚


At our End-of-Year Assembly, we recognized some truly TERRIFIC 5th-grade students! Each year, 5th-grade teachers from the elementary schools in Salem and Spanish Fork nominate one boy and one girl who exemplify what it means to be TERRIFIC—thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive, and Capable. Congratulations to our outstanding students who were chosen for this special honor!



We’re excited to announce that our school is participating in PlayOn, a FREE summer adventure program for your family!
Your child will receive a PlayOn lanyard this May to kick off their summer journey. With it, they can complete over 100 screen-free activities, such as scavenger hunts, art projects, hikes, acts of kindness, and more.
After each activity, they visit local PlayOn sponsor locations to collect a badge and unlock amazing rewards like:
A free day at Splash Summit, Dreamwalk Park, free PlayOn T-shirts, Crumbl cookies, and visits to The Hive, Kidtopia, Coin Crazy, and more!
IMPORTANT INFO!
Badge collecting dates:
First day kids can start collecting badges: Tuesday, May 27 (the day after Memorial Day)
Last day to collect badges: Saturday, August 9 (weekend before school starts)
