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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

K-5 ELA Adoption 60-Day Public Review

The District Steering and District Review Committees for the K-5 English Language Arts High Quality Instructional Materials Adoption presented their recommendations to the Governing Board on December 9, initiating the 60-Day Public Review. HUSD families, teachers, staff, and community members are invited to provide feedback on the committees' recommendations. Your input is valuable in this process! All materials are on display at the District Office in the Board Room for you to review. Please consult the schedule for the operating hours. The 60-Day Public Review will run through February 10, 2026. Thank you for participating! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Davis, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, at mary.davis@husd.org.

Call for Committee Members: PreK-12 Supplemental Materials Review

We are currently accepting applications to fill vacated seats on the Supplemental Materials Review Committee. We are seeking applications from HUSD teachers, staff, parents/legal guardians, and community members residing within the district. Committee members will meet at least three times during the spring semester in the evening. Applications will be accepted until Monday, January 23rd at 4:00 PM. Depending on the number of applicants, a blind draw will be conducted to fill the seats. All applicants will be notified of the selection outcome by Wednesday, January 28th. If you are interested in serving, please complete the application for the Supplemental Materials Review Committee. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Davis, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, at mary.davis@husd.org

Public Works Project Begins Dec. 15 | May Cause Delays

The Town of Gilbert will start rehabilitating water pipes along Higley Road between Guadalupe and Ray roads on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. Expect lane reductions, turn restrictions, and varying traffic impacts through Spring 2026. Some households may notice temporary tap water discoloration during valve closures, but water will remain safe to use. For updates or to report prolonged discoloration, visit gilbertaz.gov/cip or call (480) 503-6400. View Construction Notice.

Winter Break: December 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026

With Winter Break approaching, we would like to express our appreciation to all of our students and families for your continued support throughout this semester.

As a reminder,

  • Elementary, Middle, and High Schools will be closed 30 minutes after their dismissal times on December 19th through January 2nd. School offices will reopen on January 5th and school will resume on Tuesday, January 6th.
  • Preschools will close at 12:00 PM on December 19th through January 2nd. Office hours for January 5th will be 7:00-9:00 AM and 1:00-3:00 PM. The office will be closed from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Normal office hours and school will resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
  • The District Office will close at 2:00 PM on December 19th through January 2nd, and will reopen on Monday, January 5th.

We wish all of our students, families, and staff a safe and joyful holiday season! We look forward to seeing our students back in the classroom on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

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.

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Enrollment is Open for the 2026-2027 School Year

The Higley Unified School District (HUSD) will open student enrollment and open enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year on December 1, 2025, at 8:00 AM. Families are encouraged to enroll early to secure placement at one of the district’s A-rated schools and to prepare for upcoming campus events designed to welcome new students.

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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