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About Higley Traditional Academy
Higley Traditional Academy is a K-6 community school in Higley Unified School District has served neighborhood students for over 100 years.
The back-to-basics curriculum, pace of studies and specific expectations for academic achievement, behavior, and dress require a firm commitment from every parent, student, and teacher. Higley Traditional Academy develops a solid foundation of fundamental and higher level thinking skills through a structured curriculum that is consistent within each grade level and sequential throughout the grades. Our curriculum is taught using direct instruction techniques, whole class instruction and approved teaching methods.
Our Mission
We empower students to be responsible citizens with the knowledge, skills, and work ethic required for success in their future endeavors.
Announcements
Fall Break: September 30th-October 11th
With Fall Break approaching, we would like to express our appreciation to all of our students and families for your continued support throughout this semester.
As a reminder, our schools will be closed from September 30th to October 11th. If you need assistance, the District Office will be operating on Fall Break hours, Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Please call us at 480-279-7000.
Enjoy your Fall Break! We look forward to seeing our students back in the classroom on October 14th.
Budget Continuation and Bond
The Governing Board of the A-Rated Higley Unified School District (HUSD) has placed two issues on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot: A continuation of the existing 15% Maintenance and Override funding as well as a bond proposal for school safety projects, essential maintenance, school improvements, and transportation investments. Learn more by visiting our Bond/Overrides landing page.
Families living within the Higley Unified boundaries can use our Estimated Property Tax Impact Tool to see the estimated monthly and annual tax amounts based on their current home value.
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.
We appreciate your support!
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The Governing Board of the A-Rated Higley Unified School District (HUSD) has placed two issues on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot: A continuation of the existing 15% Maintenance and Override funding as well as a bond proposal for school safety projects, essential maintenance, school improvements, and transportation investments.
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about 2024 Budget Continuation and Bond
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Higley Unified School District (HUSD) is thrilled to announce our partnership with Halloween Town for a festive community event!
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The district’s Fall Business & Community Partner Breakfast focused on Making a Difference
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For the 2024-2025 school year, the HUSD Governing Board has introduced goals designed to build upon the solid foundation laid by our existing strategic framework.
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