foothills elementary parent portal

What is the foothills parents section of the website?

Here you will find the information and resources that you need to support your child in our school program. This Foothills Parents section of the website serves as your guide to your child’s education and allows you to be aware of the high expectations we have of all students and families at Foothills.

How many students are in the Foothills Elementary School?

Foothills is a 1st thru 5th Grade elementary school with more than 500 students. Entering the building, you will immediately find that Foothills is a warm and inviting building dedicated to providing students with a positive learning experience.

Can I enroll at foothills If I don't live in the neighborhood?

Enroll at Foothills even if you don’t live in our neighborhood! We can educate up to 819 students. 5th-8th Grade students from across the district participated in the 2021 Patriotic Speech Contest. Watch all the speeches and find out who won. Kindergarten registration is now open for the 2021-22 school year.

Where can I get more information about foothills?

For more information about Foothills or to answer any questions you may have, contact Laurie McKibben, the Dean of Students and School Culture, at Laurie.McKibben@jeffco.k12.co.us. 50th Anniversary Memorial Brick Walk Fundraiser!

District Patriotic Speech Contest

5th-8th Grade students from across the district participated in the 2021 Patriotic Speech Contest. Watch all the speeches and find out who won.

Connect to Kindergarten

Kindergarten registration is now open for the 2021-22 school year. Attend a Connect to Kindergarten event at your school.

Free Meals for All Students

Free meals available to those 18 and younger attending on-campus or for pickup.

What Do I Do If My Child Tests Positive?..

Students who test positive may not attend school. However, under the new guidance (Released January 12, 2022), quarantine can end after day 5 if symptoms are not present and the student tests negative. If unable to test, and symptoms are not present, quarantine can end after day 10, and the student can return to school on day 11.

Mask Mandate Requirements in Schools May Change Soon..

The state’s mask requirement for vaccinated people in most indoor settings, not including schools, will lift on Feb. 16. While school mask rules won’t change on Feb 16, they are expected to change soon if conditions continue to improve. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

JANUARY 12, 2022 GUIDANCE PROTOCOL STILL IN EFFECT

On January 12, 2022, the California Department of Public Health updated their K-12 School Guidance to address the COVID-19 surge. In response we have updated our protocol related to isolation, quarantine, and testing, as follows:

What's Different Now Compared to What We Were Doing Prior to January 12, 2022 Guidance?

Prior to the updated guidance, students who tested positive were out of school for 10 days, at a minimum. Under the new guidance, students may return on Day 6 if they test negative on Day 5, and their symptoms have improved.

Please Continue to Be Vigilant and Watch for Possible Symptoms..

Any persons exhibiting any of the common COVID-19 symptoms (see below) or who have been exposed to someone with any of these symptoms should protect themselves and others by getting tested and by staying home until the symptoms are gone.

IF YOUR CHILD IS EXPOSED AT SCHOOL..

You are receiving this notification because your child has met the criteria for exposure (has spent more than a cumulative total of 15 minutes - within a 24-hour time period - in a shared indoor space) with someone with COVID-19 during their period of infectiousness.

GET 4 FREE TEST KITS FROM THE GOVERNMENT..

Free at-home COVID-19 rapid tests are available for order and shipment through the United States Postal Service. Each order will contain 4 tests. There is a limit of 1 order per residential address. Additional tests cannot be ordered regardless of the size of the household.