Higley earns Excellence in Financial Reporting honor

The Higley Unified School District earned the 2017 Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting honor recently for its FY2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The award is presented by the Association of School Business Officials International. The district has received the honor consistently for more than a dozen years.

Registration now open for Spring Break camp

Spring Break Camp Kids Club Discovery Camp will be held Mar. 11th-22nd at Chaparral Elementary. Camp is offered 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children ages 3 through 12. Cost is $40 daily, and includes a snack. Join us as we explore the deep blue and learn about underwater terrain and marine life!

Register today so you don't miss out on all the fun under the sea! Deadline to register is March 3rd, 2019. To register visit http://www.husd.org/communityed

Kindergarten Round-Up

Kindergarten Round-Up is 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at all Higley elementary campuses.

Higley offers FREE all-day kindergarten at all elementary campuses. Hear from school leaders and learn more about what kindergarten looks like in the Higley district.

For more information about the various programs in Higley and for registration details, please visit husd.org/kru.

THINK! Higley's Highly Gifted Academy Information Meetings

Families can learn more about Higley's THINK! Highly Gifted Academy during a series of upcoming information meetings. The program will be open to students in KinderPrep through 1st grade in the 2019/2020 school year. THINK! provides personalized instruction to actively engage exceptional learners in an innovative thinking enviornment.

Click here for meeting dates.

To R.S.V.P., please reach out to kimberly.doddskeran@husd.org.

Mental Health Community Awareness Events

Information about community events that address a number of mental health and mental wellness topics, including suicide prevention, coping with stress, depression and anxiety, is now available online.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to research information about each program to determine the best fit for their family audience. The page will be updated as other events become available.

Higley Unified School District Parent Presentations

Higley Unified School District will host several parent presentations surrounding the topic of mental health over the next few months. Three of the presentations will be held 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Higley Unified School District Office, 2935 S. Recker Road, Gilbert.

Dr. Cheryl Smith, PsyD, LPC will run these events and be available to speak with individuals for 30 minutes following each session. The Dec. 4 event will be run by Community Bridges at Williams Field High School.

April 3: Parent presentation: "Parents being held hostage: 'If you don't let me, I will...'"
May 1: Parent Presentation: "When kids are mad or sad, Not Bad."

E-mail communication

Higley Unified School District launched an App this spring as a tool for communication with Higley families. The new system will allow schools to send e-mails, as well as push notifications for those who download the app. In order to receive e-mail communication, families must have a current, up-to-date e-mail address on file with their schools. Families that do not have an updated e-mail with the schools may not receive all the communication being sent.

If you have changed your e-mail in the last few months, created a new e-mail or have not provided an e-mail to your school, please do so as quickly as possible. If your child is rolling up to a new school, your current information will transfer with your child.

If you have not downloaded the App, we encourage you to do so. It can be found in your favorite App store.

ParentVue Reminder

All HUSD families should sign up for a ParentVue account. This allows parents to view student grades and absences, as well as see – when they are posted – class schedules and teacher information. The district also uses ParentVue during class selection times at the middle schools and high schools.

Sign up requires an IN PERSON visit to the school office. If you already have a ParentVue account, and your child is moving from one HUSD school to another, no action is required. The updated information will appear when it is available.

If you have questions, please contact your school's office.

Follow us today on Social Media

The District maintains three social media accounts to celebrate school, student and staff accomplishments, as well as update the community on events. We invite you to join us!

Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HigleyUnifiedSchoolDistrict

Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/higley365

and Tweet us at: http://www.twitter.com/higleydistrict

Should an emergency situation arise that impacts the school day please visit the school's website where a parent notification will be displayed to provide you with the most up-to-date information.

Kids Club

Kids Club is excited to welcome all families to the 2018 - 2019 school year. We provide before and after school care programs and Kids Club Camps during school breaks to enhance the learning that takes place during the school day for students in preschool through sixth grade.

Kids Club is available at our two Early Childhood Development Centers and at all our elementary schools from 6:00 a.m. until school begins and directly after school until 6:00 p.m.

For more information on Kids Club rates and how to register/schedule please visit our Kids Club page. 

If you have any questions, please contact Community Education office at 480.279.7055 or community.education@husd.org

Teacher Salary Information

Average teacher salary notice per ARS 15-903(E)

$54,070   Average salary of all teachers employed in FY 2019 (budget year)
$47,972   Average salary of all teachers employed in FY 2018 (prior year)
$6,098    Increase in average teacher salary from the prior year
13%        Percentage increase.