Principal's Message

July 2025

Dear Trojan Family,

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! As your proud principal here at Foothill High School, I look forward to working with you as we continue to champion the traditions and legacy that make Foothill High School the best place to be.

Foothill’s staff is excited to kick off the new year by welcoming the Class of 2029 as they begin their journeys as Trojans. We also look forward to welcoming back our sophomores and juniors who will be exploring new electives and working hard in their classes. Finally, we can’t wait to celebrate the successes of the Class of 2026 as they prepare to graduate and embark on new journeys in just a few short months. Regardless of where our students are here at Foothill, we will continue to uphold Foothill’s mission of creating lifelong learners by providing a safe and inclusive learning environment that prepares all students to be successful at the post-secondary level and in the workplace. By committing to the Trojan values of Focus, Honor, and Success, we strive to support you and your student on his or her path to success.

Inspiring student success is a collaborative effort, and we here at Foothill encourage you to become involved in the Foothill community to help our students be successful Trojans. You can do this by working closely with the teachers, counselors, and other support staff to ensure success in the classroom. You can also encourage your students to get involved with the various activities, athletics, and clubs that Foothill has to offer. We also hope you become involved in our parent booster group, Trojan Link; become a member of our School Site Council; or attend the various parent meetings we will host both during and after school throughout the year. By continuing to make connections with the dedicated teachers, counselors, support staff, and administrators here at Foothill, we can continue to foster the common goal of seeing our students be successful Trojans.

Every day, we are committed to our students experiencing the Latin phrase on our seal, Gaudium Eruditionis, or the joy of learning. Being a part of the Trojan Legacy is special, and we cannot wait to see you all as we celebrate the start of another new school year. We look forward to making this year the best year yet in your student’s educational path.

Fight on, Trojans!

Sincerely, Sydney A. Peterson
Principal