Introducing eSports at FCS
Last week the Foothill Falcons launched into the world of eSports! Thanks to our generous sponsors who have funded this Annual Fund project our team of 18 students were able … Continue reading
A Parent’s Perspective of 2021
Wow, what a season it has been! Hi, my name is Sarah Dykema. Not only have I walked FCS’s halls as a former student but I’m also Mom to both … Continue reading
A 1-Year Trip Around the Country
Mike Uyboco, Class of ‘92 LOOKING BACK AT FOOTHILL CHRISTIAN I owe so much to Foothill Christian School. Most all of my memories at Foothill are relational. Yes, academics were … Continue reading
A Teacher’s Perspective on 2021
One of my favorite quotes is “The best view comes after the hardest climb.” This past school year has proved to be a tough climb. There were many challenges that … Continue reading
D.R. Trip 2020 – Day 4
Every day this week has been busy, busy, busy. The last two days at the Manny Mota Foundation were no exception. It all started with a group of parents getting … Continue reading
D.R. Trip 2020 – Day 3
Ephesians 6:7 says , “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people.” On day 3 at the foundation we got to meet and connect with a bunch … Continue reading
D.R. Trip 2020 – Day 2
The day started out normal, devotion then breakfast at 7:30, then on the bus by 9 AM. Instead of heading straight to the foundation, we went to a school in … Continue reading
D.R. Trip 2020 – Day 1
It was a hot day in the Dominican Republic was not only eye opening, but also full of fun and love. The day started when we left the hotel and got … Continue reading
Parent-Teacher Relationships: It Takes Two
It’s no secret that teachers and parents, working together, provide the educational ecosystem that helps students succeed in school. Both groups are critically important to the process and where there … Continue reading
Saying Goodbye to 2 Legends
It’s always a mixed bag of emotions when we have to say goodbye to wonderful staff-members and friends. However we have been fortunate to have numerous teachers and staff commit … Continue reading
We’re in This Together
I can picture her standing in line, clutching her lunch pail with an oversized backpack draped behind her shoulders. I can even remember what my daughter was wearing that first … Continue reading
3 Tips For Healthy Students
I cannot believe that the summer is coming to an end. As a fellow Foothill Christian School parent, I am certainly excited to witness all the wonderful growth and development … Continue reading
D.R. Trip 2018 – Day 4
Written by Students, Evelyn Ponce & Brooke Bullis From waking up in a bed with a roof over your head, to eating dinner at a nice table with amazing food on … Continue reading
D.R. Trip 2018 – Day 3
Update on Medical Clinic (by Mr. Gaines) For the 3rd consecutive year, we have been running a medical clinic, which has brought free care and medicine to hundreds of the … Continue reading
D.R. Trip 2019 – Day 1 & 2
“Americanos! Americanos!” You walk off of the air-conditioned bus into the humid air and this is all you hear. Then you see children running towards you and grabbing your hand. … Continue reading
Never Again!
Today, all across the country, thousands of high school students walked out of classes at 10:00 AM sharp – time zone by time zone – for precisely 17 minutes. One … Continue reading
Shine a Light on Slavery Day
Written by Third Grade Teacher, Lindsey Wilson Two hundred years ago, a network known as the “Underground Railroad” helped approximately 100,000 slaves seek freedom. While it seemed like everything would … Continue reading
Getting to the Heart of Parenting
Written by JD Hettema, Connections Minister at Foothill Church Have you noticed that is nearly impossible to correct someone else’s parenting? Most of us shudder at the thought of a … Continue reading
D.R. Trip 2018 – Day 5
Written by student, Ally Davies I have spent months preparing in school for our annual Dominican Republic missions trip whether it was in Spanish class learning how to conjugate verbs … Continue reading
D.R. Trip 2018 – Day 4
Written by student Lauren Langley Today was a hectic but joyous day. We got to the foundation and immediately started playing with all the kids. Some of us even went … Continue reading
D.R. Trip 2018 – Day 3
Written by student, Hannah Khoury “Why has God called me here?” was the question from our devotion. Maybe to make a kid’s day or help make someone feel better emotionally … Continue reading
D.R. Trip 2018 – Day 2
Love Needs No Translation Written by FCS Alumni, Sophia Lorey “I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore…” Today I woke up anxious, a good kind of anxious, it was … Continue reading
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