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
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.
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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. Learn more by visiting our Bond/Overrides landing page.
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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.
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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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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.
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Established in 2014, the Higley Leadership Academy (HLA) started as a Principal Academy aimed at developing future school leaders by helping participants apply their knowledge and skills to improve student outcomes.
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HUSD has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence for its comprehensive financial report.
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Full-time equivalent certified employees
1 to 20
Proposed per pupil-teacher ratios related to providing Special Ed services
1 to 15
Full-time equivalent certified employees
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