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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

HUSD Summer Photo Submission
We want to see your summer! Submit your favorite summer photos for a chance to WIN a gift card

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.

Submit Photos Here!

AZ Summer Food Service Program

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.

HUSD Summer Office Hours

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!

HUSD Governing Board Approves New Superintendent

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.
 

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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