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Foothills News
Nov. 18, 2024
Foothills Academy Society a vital resource for children with learning disabilities
This article is Sponsored by Foothills Academy Society By Joanne McGowan • Postmedia Content Works (CALGARY HERALD) Published Nov 14, 2024 Foothills Academy Society does not own any rights to this article - this is reshared content.  This story was created by Content Works, Postmedia’s commercial content division, on behalf of Foothills Academy Society.
Sept. 27, 2024
Foothills Academy Society receives a donation of tires from Kal Tire.
Kal Tire, a leading provider of tire and automotive services across Canada, has supported Foothills Academy Society by donating a brand-new set of tires to the organization. Kal Tire’s Tires for Good program provides tire donations to non-profits for use in their vehicles or fundraising efforts. The program is open to all non-profits and charities across Canada, from the first week of January until August 31st every year.
Foothills News
Press Releases
Sept. 25, 2024
Foothills Academy Receives $1,500 Donation from Intact Insurance’s Better Communities Campaign.
Calgary, Alberta - September 25, 2024 — Foothills Academy Society is excited to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of Intact Insurance’s Better Communities program, receiving a generous donation of $1,500. This contribution will directly support Foothills’ mission to provide an exceptional learning environment for children and youth with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD.
April 8, 2024
Makwa7 Partners with Foothills Academy Society to Empower Education: Launches Read/Write & Math Intervention Program Bursary with $1500 Donation
Makwa7, a leading intelligent information management company and advocate for education empowerment, has teamed up with Foothills Academy Society to foster literacy and numeracy skills among struggling learners.
Sept. 18, 2023
Foothills Student Jay Knopf Joins the 2023/24 Minister's Youth Council
In an impressive accomplishment, Jay Knopf, a student at Foothills, has been chosen to serve on the 2023/24 Minister's Youth Council. Jay will be representing the perspectives of junior and senior high school students from Alberta as they contribute to shaping the future of education in the province.
May 29, 2023
Kal Tire’s Tires for Good program
On April 13th, 2023, Kal Tire, a leading tire and automotive service provider, donated brand-new tires for the van of Foothills Academy Society as part of Kal Tire’s Tires for Good program. This program offers a gift certificate valid for a set of tires to be used for an organization's vehicle or fundraising activities.
Foothills Memories
March 1, 2023
Foothills Academy - The Early Days
Foothills Academy is here because of the passion and determination of two parents who wanted the best for their child. Bill and Beth Mackasey had a child, Patrick, who was bright but was 2 -3 years behind academically. In 1979, there were no school programs specifically for students with Learning Disabilities in Calgary. The only academic option for children with severe Learning Disabilities was to be sent to a school called Denver Academy in Colorado.
Foothills News
Jan. 5, 2021
Readers Choice Award Winner 2020
In 2020, the readers of the Calgary Herald and the Calgary Sun voted Foothills Academy one of the top 3 Private/Charters schools in Calgary.