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Higley Unified School District is a community of schools that share a common commitment to education and achievement for our youth and a sense of well-being for all. We focus on 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.
Our Mission
We empower students to be responsible citizens with the knowledge, skills, and work ethic required for success in their future endeavors.
Announcements
We are excited to announce the Higley Unified School District Governing Board has voted to enter into contract negotiations with David Loutzenheiser for the role of Superintendent for the 2025-26 School Year. Mr. Loutzenheiser is the current Executive Director of Secondary Education and Athletics for Higley Unified and is looking forward to continuing to work with students, staff and families. See his message to the community here.
As Spring Break approaches, we want to extend our gratitude to our students and families for their dedication and support this quarter.
As a reminder, all schools will be closed from March 10–21. The District Office will remain open Monday–Thursday from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM but will be closed on Friday, March 14, and Friday, March 21.
We wish our students, families, and staff a wonderful and restful break! We look forward to welcoming students back to the classroom on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Registration for Summer School is open from February 18th-May 1st.
You may register on ParentVUE under the 'Enrollment' tab.
For more information including cost, dates/locations, and courses offered please visit our Summer School page.
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.
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.
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.
We appreciate your support!
Headlines
Higley Unified School District (HUSD) is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of four dedicated teachers who have earned their National Board Certification (NBCT)—one of the most prestigious and rigorous professional certifications in education.
The district hosted its Spring Business and Community Partner Breakfast, bringing leaders together to develop innovative ways to partner for college and career readiness.
Higley Unified School District was awarded for responsible and effective use of AI from Northern Arizona University.
Higley Unified School District (HUSD) is giving students a seat at the superintendent's table with the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, an exciting new program designed to provide a platform for students to share insights on curriculum, programs, and policies that support the district’s Portrait of a Graduate pillars.
Higley Unified School District
16
Schools located in Gilbert & Queen Creek
13500
Students in grades PreK-12
1600
Employees across our district
96%
Highest graduation rate of any large district in Arizona