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James Foster Elementary School
Be Smart, Be Strong, Believe, and Belong!
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Welcome to Our School

Welcome to James Foster Elementary School. We are a transitional kindergarten through sixth-grade school in the Saugus Union School District. Our award-winning school is committed to supporting our students’ academic and personal success.

A Message from Our Principal

We know that our success with each student is directly related to the partnership we share with our students’ parents and families. We are committed to working together to provide the best educational experience for all our learners so they can thrive and succeed in today's world.

At James Foster Elementary School, our goal is to provide a well-rounded educational program that meets the academic, social-emotional, and physical needs of our students. As educators, we are committed to providing our students with a rigorous curricular program that encourages all students to reach their full potential and gain the skills, attitudes, and understanding necessary to be 21st-century citizens.

At James Foster school, all students have the opportunity to Be Smart, Be Strong, Believe, and Belong! Our school focuses on leadership, and our students have many opportunities at each grade level to be leaders at James Foster School.

We are excited and honored to be on this journey with you as we develop our students’ capacities to be confident, life-long learners. Our door is always open to you!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Jayme Rutter, Principal

Jayme Rutter

Award Winning School

America's Healthiest Schools - 2023 Awardee - Increasing Family & Community Engagement America's Healthiest Schools - 2023 Awardee - Enriching Health Education America's Healthiest Schools - 2023 Awardee - Supporting School Health Services America's Healthiest Schools - 2023 Awardee - Improving Nutrition and Food Access America's Healthiest Schools - 2023 Awardee - Bolstering Physical Education and Activity America's Healthiest Schools - 2023 Awardee - Strengthening Social-Emotional Health and Learning America's Healthiest Schools - 2023 Awardee - Cultivating Staff Well-Being America's Healthiest Schools - 2023 Awardee - Implementing Local School Wellness Policy