CFSD IN THE NEWS
Since 1992, Foothills legend Renee Shane-Boyd has transformed the Catalina Foothills Falcon Band from a small group of 17 students into the largest marching band in Arizona. With steadfast support from the district, the program has achieved remarkable personal and team successes. This inspiring story was produced by Foothills grad Noor Haghighi, Class of 2021.
CHOOSE CFSD
Join us for the Catalina Foothills School District Teacher Job Fair on Saturday, February 15, and explore exciting opportunities to become part of our nationally recognized team. Meet principals and staff from all CFSD schools, learn about our competitive compensation package, and discover the benefits of working in a district dedicated to excellence. Bring a resume with current contact information. Candidates should sign up for only one interview, as all resumes and interview notes will be shared among the hiring team. To sign up for an interview, click here. We look forward to meeting you!
ALUMNI NEWS
From Falcon Stage to TV Spotlight
We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of Foothills graduate Piper Runge, Class of 2019. Piper recently made her television debut on NBC’s Chicago Fire in Episode 13x10, “Chaos Theory,” and appeared as Mel Ortiz in CBS’s FBI Episode 7x04, “Doubted.” While at Catalina Foothills High School, Piper was a standout in many Falcon Players productions, captivating audiences with her talent and passion for the stage. It's wonderful to see her continue to pursue her dreams in the world of television and film. Congratulations, Piper! Your Falcon family is proud of you and excited to follow your journey.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS
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Catalina Foothills School District (CFSD) proudly stands as Arizona’s only K-12 district to have every school earn an “A” rating from the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Sunrise Drive Elementary School achieved a perfect score of 100 in the total points earned in the Arizona Accountability Model.
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Two CFHS seniors Fox Foster and Bryan Zhang have been named 2025 Flinn Scholarship semifinalists.
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CFHS Robotics team Pioneer 327 secured a place as the first team selected for the winning alliance and earned the prestigious Connect Award as well as a spot at the First Tech Challenge (FTC) State Championship.
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CFHS DECA excelled at the District 3 Regional Leadership Conference and Competitions while 20 members have already secured their spots in the State Competitions.
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CFHS Varsity Pomline earned 1st place in Large Pom and 2nd place in Large Jazz at the recent UDA dance competition.
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The Catalina Foothills High School Falcon Marching Band achieved remarkable success at the University of Arizona’s Band Day competition on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Competing against 47 bands, the Falcon Marching Band earned first place in their division, achieved the highest music performance score of the day, and secured the top individual marching score, distinguishing them as the highest-scoring Tucson band at the event.
View more outstanding achievements here
OPEN ENROLLMENT
Open enrollment is a state law that allows students to attend schools outside of their resident school if the receiving school has the capacity to accept them. CFSD residents who wish to attend a school other than their home area school must apply under the open enrollment program as well as non-resident families.
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