Foothills Elementary Brings Community Together for Stargazing During the Mid-Autumn Festival

Foothills Elementary School students and staff welcomed hundreds of community members to the Star Gaze and Mid-Autumn Festival Night. The event combined Chinese culture, science, and student projects for a fun evening of learning and showcasing student achievement. Students performed and participated in storytelling, interactive cultural stations, and showcased classroom projects.

The evening was hosted in partnership with the Salt Lake Astronomical Society, whose members provided telescopes, giving attendees a chance to see the moon, planets, and stars up close. Many families stayed well beyond the scheduled end of the event to continue exploring the night sky.

Organizers credited the event’s success to the community showing up and volunteering. They gave a special thank you to the Chinatown Supermarket and other community partners for helping make the evening a memorable celebration of culture, science, and community.