Save the date: 2019/2020 Secondary schools information nights

Families of students planning to attend one of Higley Unified School District’s secondary campuses next school year are invited to participate in an upcoming information night. These events are planned specifically for new students, unless noted. We look forward to seeing you there.

Cooley Middle School Open House
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Williams Field High School AP/Honors Night (current and future students)
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Williams Field High School Step Up Night
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Save the Date : HUSD Job Fair, Feb. 7

Join us Feb. 7, 2019, for on-site interviews for positions during the 2019/20 school year. We are hiring in the following areas: teaching, health, custodial, classified, community education, food services and transportation.

Areas of high interest include: Mandarin and Spanish teachers, science and math teachers, special education teachers, before- and after-school program staff, custodial and bus drivers. Bus driver applicants may choose to take a “job test drive” during the event and hop behind the wheel of a bus with a current, licensed driver. If you are interested, please follow the signs at the event.

The job fair will take place 4-7 p.m. Feb. 7, 2019, at Williams Field High School, 2076 S. Higley Road, Gilbert.

Want to know more about benefits and salary? Check out information at www.husd.org/employment

Looking for a position now? Check our openings at www.husd.org/employment

For questions, please email higleyjobfair@husd.org

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.

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, 2539 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.

Dec. 4: “Resiliency and Coping with Stress,” 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Jan. 24: "Parents being held hostage: 'If you don't let me, I will...'" ** Note date change.
April 3: 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.

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

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.

Mandarin Immersion Program 2018-19

Coronado Elementary School is accepting students in kindergarten, first, second, third-grade, fourth-grade and fifth for its Mandarin Choice Program for the 2018-19 school year.

Students in the Mandarin Immersion program will receive instruction in both Mandarin and English during their school day. Math and science are taught by a native Mandarin speaker. Language arts and social studies are taught by an English-speaking teacher. The students also participate in all other programs at Coronado, including physical education, the arts, after-school options and more.

Parents and families can learn more about the program during upcoming meetings at Coronado, 4333 S. DeAnza Blvd., Gilbert. A list of upcoming meetings can be found at www.husd.org/mandarin.