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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.

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Our Mission

We empower students to be responsible citizens with the knowledge, skills, and work ethic required for success in their future endeavors.

Announcements

Public Works Project Begins Dec. 15 | May Cause Delays

The Town of Gilbert will start rehabilitating water pipes along Higley Road between Guadalupe and Ray roads on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. Expect lane reductions, turn restrictions, and varying traffic impacts through Spring 2026. Some households may notice temporary tap water discoloration during valve closures, but water will remain safe to use. For updates or to report prolonged discoloration, visit gilbertaz.gov/cip or call (480) 503-6400. View Construction Notice.

Winter Break: December 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026

With Winter 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,

  • Elementary, Middle, and High Schools will be closed 30 minutes after their dismissal times on December 19th through January 2nd. School offices will reopen on January 5th and school will resume on Tuesday, January 6th.
  • Preschools will close at 12:00 PM on December 19th through January 2nd. Office hours for January 5th will be 7:00-9:00 AM and 1:00-3:00 PM. The office will be closed from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Normal office hours and school will resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
  • The District Office will close at 2:00 PM on December 19th through January 2nd, and will reopen on Monday, January 5th.

We wish all of our students, families, and staff a safe and joyful holiday season! We look forward to seeing our students back in the classroom on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Enrollment Now Open!
We are thrilled to announce that enrollment, and open enrollment, for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year is now open!
 
All of our schools are proudly "A" Rated, and we look forward to welcoming new families.

For more information on the enrollment process, please visit our Enrollment page. To learn more about upcoming Open Houses and Kindergarten Round-Up events, please click here or view our district calendar.

Feel free to share this information with friends, family, or anyone who may be interested in joining the HUSD community!

Every In-Person Higley Unified School Earned State’s ‘A’ Rating

We are excited to announce that every in-person school in the Higley Unified School District (HUSD) has earned an “A” letter grade from the Arizona Department of Education for the 2024–25 school year. This achievement reflects the district’s commitment to academic excellence, student growth, and high-quality research-based instruction across all campuses. Learn more about this outstanding accomplishment by clicking here.

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!

Headlines

Enrollment is Open for the 2026-2027 School Year

The Higley Unified School District (HUSD) will open student enrollment and open enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year on December 1, 2025, at 8:00 AM. Families are encouraged to enroll early to secure placement at one of the district’s A-rated schools and to prepare for upcoming campus events designed to welcome new students.

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Every In-Person Higley Unified School Earned State’s ‘A’ Rating

Every in-person school in the Higley Unified School District (HUSD) has earned an “A” letter grade from the Arizona Department of Education for the 2024–25 school year. This achievement reflects the district’s commitment to academic excellence, student growth, and high-quality research-based instruction across all campuses.

Read More about Every In-Person Higley Unified School Earned State’s ‘A’ Rating

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