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About CECDC

Higley Unified School District is proud to offer quality early learning programs in our state-of-the-art Early Childhood Development Centers on the campuses of Cooley and Sossaman Middle Schools, which opened in 2013.
Both Centers offer three Early Childhood programs to fit the interests and schedules of all families. Brilliant Beginnings is available for children ages 3-4. We will also offer a Kindergarten Prep program for children ages 4-5 and our Special Education Preschool program.

Classes are taught by certified early childhood educators.

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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

The District Steering and District Review Committees for the K-5 English Language Arts High Quality Instructional Materials Adoption presented their recommendations to the Governing Board on December 9, initiating the 60-Day Public Review. HUSD families, teachers, staff, and community members are invited to provide feedback on the committees' recommendations. Your input is valuable in this process! All materials are on display at the District Office in the Board Room for you to review. Please consult the schedule for the operating hours. The 60-Day Public Review will run through February 10, 2026. Thank you for participating! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Davis, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, at mary.davis@husd.org.

We are currently accepting applications to fill vacated seats on the Supplemental Materials Review Committee. We are seeking applications from HUSD teachers, staff, parents/legal guardians, and community members residing within the district. Committee members will meet at least three times during the spring semester in the evening. Applications will be accepted until Monday, January 23rd at 4:00 PM. Depending on the number of applicants, a blind draw will be conducted to fill the seats. All applicants will be notified of the selection outcome by Wednesday, January 28th. If you are interested in serving, please complete the application for the Supplemental Materials Review Committee. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Davis, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, at mary.davis@husd.org

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.

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!

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Learn About Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year

Schools will host open house events for parents and students throughout January. Events are designed to help families learn about academic offerings, extracurricular programs, and the supportive learning environments across HUSD schools. The district encourages both new and returning families to participate and explore the opportunities available for the upcoming school year.

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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