Governing Board unanimously approves Superintendent contract extension

The Higley Unified School District Governing Board voted unanimously June 7 to approve a two-year extension to Superintendent Mike Thomason’s contract. Dr. Thomason began as superintendent in July 2015 with a three-year contract that was scheduled to expire June 30, 2018. With the decision, Superintendent Thomason’s contract will continue through June 30, 2020.

“I am excited to continue serving the students, staff, teachers and families of our Higley schools. We have an incredible community that is committed to the educational future of its youth,” Thomason said. “I want to thank the board for this opportunity and am ready to see all that can be achieved here in the Higley Unified School District, especially as we roll out our new strategic plan.”

Read more about Dr. Thomason and the Governing Board's decision.

Higley Headlines – June 2017

Learn more about the honors students and teachers in Higley have earned, as well as upcoming programs and events in the latest edition of Higley Headlines!

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Enrollment Information

If you wish to register your child for the 2017-18 school year after June 5, please read the following information:

Student registrations for elementary schools will be taken at the district office, 2935 S. Recker Road, Gilbert, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, June 5-July 6 (offices are closed July 4).

Student registrations for middle school and high school will be taken 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, June 5-July 6 (offices are closed July 3-7)

Enrollment information can be found at www.husd.org/enrollment. Please be sure to bring all the necessary documents when enrolling.

Governing board approves meal price increase to meet federal requirements

The Higley Unified School District Governing Board approved a meal price increase in May to meet federal requirements. All paid lunch prices for the 2017-18 school year increased by 10 cents. Details below:

Elementary school paid price: $2.65
Middle school paid price: $3.05
High school paid price: $3.20

The Governing Board also increased the price of a second meal to be the same price as the first. In addition, breakfast costs increased 15 cents to $2 per student. Second breakfast meals will also cost $2.

Information about free- and reduced-price meal applications will be posted online and e-mailed to families in July. All new and continuing status applications are due by Sept. 2, 2017.

Give kids a fun and carefree summer with Summer Lunch Buddies. 

It’s delicious, nutritious, and best of all, there’s no cost and no registration. Visit eatwellbewell.org/summerfood or text FOOD to 877-877 for more information.

AVID is coming to Higley High School!!!

AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and other postsecondary opportunities. Established more than 35 years ago with one teacher in one classroom, AVID today impacts nearly 1.5 million students in 46 states and 16 other countries/territories.

AVID brings research‐based strategies and curriculum to educational institutions in elementary, secondary, and higher education. The AVID System annually provides 60,000+ educators with training and methodologies that develop students’ critical thinking, literacy, and math skills across all content areas throughout the entire campus, in what we call Schoolwide AVID. 

AVID:

    Teaches skills and behaviors for academic success

    Provides intensive support with tutorials and strong student/teacher relationships

    Creates a positive peer group for students

    Develops a sense of hope for personal achievement gained through hard work and determination

AVID STUDENT PROFILE:

AVID targets students in the academic middle–B, C, and even D students (GPA 2.5-3.5)–with the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. These are students who are capable of completing rigorous curriculum, but are falling short of their potential. We will provide the support needed to ensure their success in rigorous coursework.

AVID places these students on the college track, requiring them to enroll in the most rigorous courses that are appropriate for them, such as Honors and Advanced Placement^®. To support them in the rigorous coursework, AVID students learn organizational and study skills, develop critical thinking, learn to ask probing questions, receive academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities to make their college dreams reality.

If your incoming freshman is interested in the program please fill out the AVID application and email it to Nancy.Diab@husd.org by July 1, 2017.

AVID Application

AVID Parent Night Presentation

Summer School News

HUSD is offering the following summer school courses for credit recovery: English 9, English 10, Algebra I and Geometry. PE will also be offered for credit acceleration. Please visit the following website for summer school information and the registration form:

Summer School Registration Form

Make your payment

Students interested in online summer school must receive their counselor's approval prior to enrolling in the class.

Kingdom Days Details

Kingdom Days will be held in the Cafeteria on Thursday, July 13, 2017 and Monday, July 17, 2017 from 8:00am-12:00pm and 4:00pm - 7:00pm on both days. 

Kingdom Days is the only time prior to school starting to obtain yearbooks, parking permits, PE uniforms, class schedules, activity cards, and family athletic passes.  Prior to receiving a class schedule or purchasing a parking permit, class fee's must be paid in full. Credit Cards will be accepted but cash or checks are preferred for faster service. 

Parking permits will be sold on a first come first serve basis and parking is limited for the 2017-18 school year.  Parking spaces will be assigned at the time all parking paperwork and fee's are paid. 

Kingdom Days is also a great time to get information about athletics, athletic clearance forms, dual credit courses, lunch accounts, and bus routes. 

For questions or concerns, please contact the Bookstore at 480 279-7445.

Email Communication Sign-Up

If you've had a change in address or a change in your household, please update your email address, unsubscribe, or register for a new school to receive email notifications from schools, Community Education (including Kids Club), and the District.

Email information could include communication about emergency situations, registration information and upcoming events.

If you wish stop the e-mails from the previous school, you may click the “unsubscribe” button at the bottom of the e-mails you receive.

Please note: This only changes your email preference using the email notification system. If you do not have a current/active e-mail address, home address or phone number on file with your school, please update that with school office staff. Offices open July 6.

Be in the know and sign up today.

Register My Athlete

In an attempt to streamline the athletic clearance process, Higley High School is going paperless. Using the enclosed instructions, you will now complete the athletic clearance packet electronically at Register My Athlete.com. All forms can be viewed and signed electronically, and additional required forms (i.e.-physical forms, etc.) can be uploaded to your account. Please follow the enclosed instructions to register your students for athletic clearance, for the 2016-2017 academic school year. If you have any questions, contact the technical support department from Register My Athlete, or contact the Athletic Department at (480) 279.7317

Parent Instructions - Register My Athlete 

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