Ninth-grade International Trip Announced

More than just tradition, travel is an essential and intentional part of the Foote experience. We continue to expand our international and national travel opportunities because we believe in the experience of learning from the landscape, the natural history of a place, the people who have inhabited it, and the layers of culture within it. Ninth graders travel internationally each spring for service work, language immersion, and curricular connections. This year our school will return to Changsha, China, to reconnect with our long-time friends at Yali High School!

China has a fascinating history and culture as an ancient country. We are so fortunate to be able to reconnect with Yali again, as we have many times in years past. A part of the trip will include a stay with the families of Yali students.

Our travel partner and local host, Zhu Weifang, has worked with the Foote School on many of our trips to China over the years. She is well acquainted with the school and its mission. She is working to arrange an exciting itinerary that will allow students to connect with the culture and environment in deep and meaningful ways.