Catalina Foothills School District

"She doesn't just teach history, she empowers the kids who will make it.":

Congratulations to Mrs. Rombach, 2026 Arizona Middle Grades Teacher of the Year!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news: Julie Rombach, our 8th grade social studies teacher at Esperero Canyon Middle School, has been named the 2026 Arizona Middle Grades Teacher of the Year by the Arizona Association for Middle Level Education! This is one of the highest honors a middle school educator in our state can receive, and it could not be more well-deserved.The announcement came as a complete surprise to Mrs. Rombach herself. When Principal Stacey Gist shared the news at Esper...

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Why did Ventana Vista's Ms. Gallego spend time at the White House this summer? For her students. 🏛️❤️

CFSD Teacher Selected for Prestigious White House History Teacher Institute We are proud to share that Kindergarten and 1st grade Spanish Immersion teacher Cindy Gallego spent part of her summer at the White House History Teacher Institute in Washington, D.C.!This selectiv...

The ultimate high school experience, guided by an elite admin team!

Introducing Your CFHS Leadership Team! We're thrilled to introduce the administrators who will be leading Catalina Foothills High School this year. Please join us in giving our new administrators a warm Falcon welcome! Dr. Mary FrancoPr...

Our very own Falcon Band Director, Renee Shane-Boyd, spent time in Washington, D.C. last week advocating for music and arts education on a national level!

CFSD Band Director Renee Shane-Boyd Advocates for Music Education on Capitol Hill Last week, Catalina Foothills School District was proudly represented in Washington, D.C., as our long-time Band Director, Renee Shane-Boyd, took to Capitol Hill to advocate for the future of music...

We couldn't be prouder of this talented CFSD grad who masterfully conducted the Tokyo Sinfonia on the global stage.

From Foothills to Tokyo: CFSD Alum Commands the Global Stage The lights of Tokyo’s prestigious Oji Hall shined brightly. Standing in the wings, Foothills grad Antonio Padilla (‘24) took a deep breath. With quiet confidence, Antonio walked out onto the stage ...

After one year of our stronger “off and away” personal device policy, the results are in. AZPM’s Noor Haghighi (a CFHS grad!) talked with Orange Grove principal Mark Rubin-Toles about what’s actually changing in our classrooms.

‘Off and away’: phone ban enhances social and academic learning in Catalina Foothills classrooms - AZPM In schools across Arizona, students are prohibited from maintaining their Snapchat streaks, making TikToks with friends and texting their crushes during class time.

"What made our presentation unique is that we did it in rhyming couplets," says Coach Ackerman. "It was a revelation to discover that using poetry we could present a lot of information with a few well-chosen words!"

CFSD Community Schools Robotics Team Named Rising Stars at American Robotics Invitational They arrived with matching headbands, a passion for ancient rock carvings, and a robot built to impress. They left with a national award and the attention of the entire tournament.CFSD's FIRST LEGO...

🚀 Ready for takeoff?

Week 4 of CFSD Community Schools Summer Program is bringing the ultimate flight experience to your 2nd–6th graders!

Introducing Aerospace Fungineering—where the principles of physics and modern engineering come to life through awesome, hands-on activities. 🛩️✨

Your child will join Mr. Ryan from Ventana Vista CARE to explore how planes soar through the sky and dive into cool topics like:
🔥 Combustion
🧭 Navigation
🌀 Turbulence
💨 Wind Tunnels
📐 Drag
🕹️ Instruments

📅 The Details:
Who: 2nd – 6th Graders

When: June 22 – June 26

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📲 Spaces are limited! Scan the QR code on the flyer or head over to our website to sign up now and secure your child's spot in the cockpit!

One of our CFHS students, Evie, is on the road to recovery, and there’s a sweet way for Tucson to rally around her. Swing by Chill N7 Nitrogen Ice Cream, mention “Evie’s Fundraiser” when you order, and a portion of your purchase goes directly to support Evie and her family.

Grab a treat, spread the word, and let’s come together for one of our own. Every cup makes a difference.

Thank you, Foothills community, for the support of Evie and her family. 💙