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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.

Monday July 20

Returning Teachers Report

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Thursday July 23

Students First Day

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Announcements

Stay Connected with ParentSquare!

Higley Unified School District now uses ParentSquare as its unified communication platform for school, district, and classroom updates. Families can receive messages by email, text, phone, or through the free ParentSquare app, making it easier than ever to stay informed and connected.

Download the free ParentSquare app today to view all communications in one place, communicate with teachers and staff, complete forms, sign permission slips, manage your notification preferences, and more.

For setup instructions, resources, and additional information, please visit the district's ParentSquare webpage.

Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens

All Arizona children and teens (18 and under) can receive free meals all summer at participating sites across the state. Meals vary by location and may include breakfast, lunch, snacks, or supper. No sign-up needed, just attend during scheduled meal times. View the summer flyer for full program details, meal types, and information on finding a participating site near you, or visit azfoodbanks.org/summer-meals.

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.

Tax Credit Donation Reminder

We would like to remind families who are interested in making a tax credit donation this season, that this can be made for any one of our schools through our HUSD website.

An individual may claim a nonrefundable tax credit for making cash contributions or for certain fees paid to a public school located in Arizona.

To qualify for the credit, an individual must make contributions for qualifying expenditures per A.R.S. § 43-1089.01. The credit is equal to the amount of fees paid or cash contributions, not to exceed $400 for married filing joint filers and $200 for all other filing statuses. For more information, please visit Arizona Department of Revenue.

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HUSD Awards Teachers of the Year

The Higley Unified School District Teacher of the Year Awards honor our dedicated educators for their incredible teaching practices and the impact they make on our students. This year, HUSD started a new tradition by honoring one District Teacher of the Year from elementary and another from secondary. This year's Elementary Teacher of the Year is San Tan Elementary teacher Adrienne Raleigh. Our Secondary Teacher of the Year is Higley High School teacher David Nuttall. For a full list of school honorees and links to their videos, check out this article.