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About HUSD

Higley Unified School District is a community of schools in Gilbert and Queen Creek, AZ that share a common commitment to education and achievement for our youth and a sense of well-being for all. We are an "A" Rated district providing continuity from preschool to high school and offer a well-rounded education with academics, music, arts, languages, athletics, physical education, technology, and character education.

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Our Mission

We empower students to be responsible citizens with the knowledge, skills, and work ethic required for success in their future endeavors.

Announcements

Supplemental Materials Public Review

The PreK-12 Supplemental Materials Committee presented their recommendations to the Governing Board on March 3, initiating the 60-Day Public Review. HUSD families are invited to provide feedback on the committee’s recommendations. Your input is valuable in this process! Please use the forms linked below to submit your feedback. Submit one form per supplemental material. The form will remain open until Sunday, May 3, 2026, at noon.

Thank you for participating! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Davis, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, at mary.davis@husd.org

Spring Break: March 9, 2026 - March 20, 2026

As Spring Break approaches, we want to extend our gratitude to our students and families for their dedication and support this quarter.

As a reminder, all schools will be closed from March 9–20. The District Office will remain open Monday–Thursday from 7:30 AM–4:00 PM but will be closed on Friday, March 13, and Friday, March 20.

We wish our students, families, and staff a wonderful and restful break! We look forward to welcoming students back to the classroom on Monday, March 23, 2025.

Enrollment Now Open!
We are thrilled to announce that enrollment, and open enrollment, for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year is now open!
 
All of our schools are proudly "A" Rated, and we look forward to welcoming new families.

For more information on the enrollment process, please visit our Enrollment page. To learn more about upcoming Open Houses and Kindergarten Round-Up events, please click here or view our district calendar.

Feel free to share this information with friends, family, or anyone who may be interested in joining the HUSD community!

Every In-Person Higley Unified School Earned State’s ‘A’ Rating

We are excited to announce that every in-person school in the Higley Unified School District (HUSD) has earned an “A” letter grade from the Arizona Department of Education for the 2024–25 school year. This achievement reflects the district’s commitment to academic excellence, student growth, and high-quality research-based instruction across all campuses. Learn more about this outstanding accomplishment by clicking here.

Brag About It!

Do you love your school? We want you to brag about it! Leave a positive review of your school on Google, or your favorite school rating website and share the reasons you love your school. 

Or, give a Staff Shout Out! Submit our online form and tell us about your excellent customer service experience, and they will be presented with a Shout Out Certificate and recognized in front of their peers.  

Your feedback contributes to a positive environment for all staff and students, as we prepare learners for limitless opportunities. 

HUSD Governing Board Meeting Schedule

The Higley Unified School District Governing Board meeting schedule can be found on the district website at husd.org/board-meetings. The public is welcome to attend all board meetings. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the meetings. Board Business Meetings and Work Study Sessions are livestreamed on the district YouTube channel. Please note, Points of Pride, Higley Adventures, and Requests to Speak are not included during the Work Study meetings. 

Headlines

The image features a colorful logo with overlapping circles in red, orange, yellow, green, and blue, along with the text "Arizona Schools to Watch: Advancing Excellence" below.

Cooley Middle School in the Higley Unified School District has been named a 2026 Arizona School to Watch, a prestigious designation recognizing middle schools that demonstrate excellence in academic achievement, developmental responsiveness, and strong organizational systems and structures.

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Administrators pose next to a banner that reads A+ School of Excellence

Higley Unified School District is proud to announce that Cooley Middle School and Cortina Elementary School have each been named an A+ School of Excellence® by the Arizona Educational Foundation® (AEF), the highest state-level honor awarded to public schools in Arizona. 

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Higley Unified School District

15

Schools located in Gilbert & Queen Creek

12600

Students in grades PreK-12

1600

Employees across our district

96%

Highest graduation rate of any large district in Arizona