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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.

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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

K-5 ELA Adoption 60-Day Public Review

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.

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. 

Headlines

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