Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center
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About Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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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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The holiday season has arrived in Higley Unified School District, and our campuses are alive with festive spirit!
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Higley Unified School District students and staff recognize the importance of giving back and the unique role our neighborhood schools play in meeting the needs of those around them.
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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.
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