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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
We want to see your summer adventures! ☀️📸 Submit your favorite summer photos for a chance to win a gift card. Whether it’s a fun trip, a new skill you learned, or a memorable moment with family and friends, share your snapshots with us!
By submitting a photo, you grant us permission to publish it on our social media pages. Please include a brief description to share its story, along with the student's name, incoming grade level, and school. This will help us ensure the gift card reaches the winner once school starts. One winner will be selected to receive the gift card.
This summer, kids 18 and under can enjoy free meals through the USDA Summer Food Service Program—no registration or income requirements. Meals are available at sites across Arizona and may include breakfast, lunch, snacks, or supper. Find a site near you at azhealthzone.org/freesummermeals or text "Food" or "Comida" to 304-304.
Summer schedules vary by campus. Please note the following hours and closures:
- District Office: Open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (beginning June 2nd)
- Early Childhood Centers: Open Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (beginning June 2nd)
- Elementary Schools (K–6): Closed for summer break from May 26th – July 7th
- Middle Schools (7–8): Open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (beginning June 2nd)
- High Schools (9–12): Open Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (beginning June 2nd)
All campuses and offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th and Friday, July 4th for holidays.
Enrollment Information
Families can register online anytime at husd.org/enroll.
For assistance with high school, middle school, or early childhood enrollment, please contact the specific campus directly.
For help with the online registration process, the Enrollment Office is available Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM at (480) 279-7020 or via email at ParentVUE.Support@husd.org.
Resuming Regular Hours
- District Office, Early Childhood Centers, Middle Schools, and High Schools will return to regular business hours on Monday, June 30th
- Elementary Schools will reopen on Tuesday, July 8th
We look forward to welcoming students back on Thursday, July 17th!
We are excited to announce the Higley Unified School District Governing Board has selected and approved David Loutzenheiser for the role of Superintendent beginning in 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.
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
The Higley Unified School District proudly celebrates outstanding educators through its annual Teacher of the Year event.
Higley Unified School District (HUSD) offers an exciting array of summer programs and camps tailored for students seeking enriching activities during their break.
The Arizona Auditor General’s 2024 Classroom Spending Report shows HUSD prioritizes classroom spending.
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.
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