Higley district expands community education programs for families - Gilbert Independent Higley Unified School District offers before- and after-school care, youth sports and themed intersession programs designed to support students and families year-round.

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#Arizona doing good

Higley High student earns international recognition - Gilbert Independent Higley High School student Kevin Chou earned international recognition for an original musical composition that will be featured in an upcoming school concert. Chou’s composition, “Dragon …

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Congrats!

What is being built at Higley and Baseline roads in Gilbert? A new housing development is under construction near the new Banner Gateway Medical Center. Here's what to know.

What is being built at #Higley and Baseline roads in #Gilbert? www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...

Our population is nearing 300,000 in Gilbert. Getting really crowded here...

Higley USD approves agreement to help dropouts earn diplomas - Gilbert Independent The Higley Unified School District Governing Board approved a memorandum of understanding with Grad Solutions to support a small number of former students seeking to complete high school.

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Good! #education

Higley opens 60-day review of K-5 ELA materials - Gilbert Independent Higley Unified School District invites public feedback on recommended K-5 English language arts materials during a 60-day review through Feb. 10, 2026.

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Higley USD enters into Teaching Partners agreement with state - Gilbert Independent The Higley Unified School District has entered into an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Education to participate in the Teaching Partners Program, a statewide …

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A statewide initiative focused on strengthening instructional practices and supporting educator development.

Higley USD looks ahead after override failure - Gilbert Independent The Higley Unified School District is entering a pivotal period after the failure of its proposed 15% maintenance and operations override — a result that now triggers further reductions to …

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Really tragic the cuts they will have to impose. People voting against supporting #publicschools means we will have fewer going forward.

We need to support public #education

Gilbert mayor aims at building community ties at Higley High listening session   - Gilbert Independent The Higley High School multipurpose room had barely settled when a student named Walker clapped once on cue for a videographer and took a seat across from Gilbert Mayor Scott Anderson.   …

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Higley celebrates straight-A campuses as officials review state school grades  - Gilbert Independent Higley Unified School District leaders celebrated another year of strong academic performance after the Arizona Department of Education awarded every Higley campus an A.   During a …

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the #Arizona Department of Education awarded every Higley campus an A.

#PublicSchools - the best.

Higley board approves Classroom Site Fund plan after tense exchange - Gilbert Independent The Higley Unified School District Governing Board voted unanimously Nov. 18 to approve next year’s Classroom Site Fund performance plan, but not before an extended and sometimes tense debate. …

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Gilbert, Higley school boards meet tonight - Gilbert Independent Course guides, raising lunch prices and an elementary school’s work on becoming an International Baccalaureate program school are on the agendas as the Gilbert and Higley school boards meet …

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meets at 6 tonight at its district office, 140 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert

Higley board divided on defeat of 15% budget override renewal  - Gilbert Independent Higley Unified School District board members were divided after voters appeared to reject the district’s 15% maintenance and operations budget override renewal.   Updated unofficial …

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Governing Board President Amanda Wade said she was “devastated” by the result.

Why won't we support our schools???

Higley override falls well behind in initial results - Gilbert Independent At stake for Higley is staving off another of cuts as its previous override is in its sunset phases.   Maintenance and operations overrides are good for seven …

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Turnout is at 21.19%.

Truly tragic for our schools #Higley.

Maricopa County 2025 election results Voters throughout Maricopa County had a handful of local issues to weigh.

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So sad, our poor support of our #Arizona #education system. What happened in #Higley Unified and #Tolleson Union High School districts?

Gilbert, Higley schools earn top academic excellence ratings - Gilbert Independent Gilbert Public Schools and Higley Unified School District have again earned top marks from the Arizona Department of Education, highlighting strong academic performance across the East Valley.   …

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Gilbert Public Schools and Higley Unified School District have again earned top marks from the #Arizona Department of Education

Support our #Publicschools!

Higley district reviews override spending, details phase-down impacts  - Gilbert Independent The Higley Unified School District detailed how it spent about $14 million from its maintenance and operations override during the 2024–25 fiscal year, emphasizing the district’s focus on …

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Vote YES for the #Higley override
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board has called for a 15% Maintenance & Operations Override to be placed on the ballot for the November 4, 2025 election.

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Higley district partners with group to stress attendance - Gilbert Independent Higley Unified School District is partnering with the  Arizona School Public Relations Association  in support of the “Every Day Counts” attendance campaign.   This …

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"Every Day Counts" Missing even a few days can disrupt a student’s progress.
#Arizona

Higley district recognized for excellence in financial reporting   - Gilbert Independent Higley Unified School District has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Association of School Business Officials International for its annual comprehensive …

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The recognition reflects #HUSD’s commitment to transparency, accountability and sound financial stewardship

Higley school board votes to place land disposition on November ballot  - Gilbert Independent The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will place a ballot measure before voters this November that would grant the district authority to sell, lease, or exchange a parcel of land it owns ...

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#Gilbert

Higley board cracks down on travel to save money - Gilbert Independent The Higley Unified School District will have some of its staff staying home from upcoming professional conferences.   The governing board voted down the approval April 22 of four overnight …

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Higley USD explores sale or lease of vacant land parcel  - Gilbert Independent The Higley Unified School District is considering the potential sale, lease or exchange of a 19.5-acre parcel of vacant land located in Gilbert by Orchid Lane between Blue Jay and Wren drives near …

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#Gilbert #Arizona

Higley schools hosts E-Waste Day to promote recycling, environmental responsibility - Gilbert Independent The Higley Unified School District's Higley Leadership Academy will host an E-Waste Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 26, offering the community a chance to …

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Bring your old tech!

E-Waste Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 26, Higley USD District Office parking lot, 2935 S. Recker Road

Gilbert, Higley districts have addressed cell phone law - Gilbert Independent Gilbert Public Schools and Higley Unified School District are unlikely to be largely affected by a new state law limiting cell phones in the classroom.   Both districts have already …

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Grandparent's complaint prompts Arizona school district to change how novels are chosen High school reading assignments in Higley Unified School District led to one teacher's suspension and another being investigated by Gilbert police.

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One students grandparent caused a restriction in how books are chosen in #Higley.
#BookBans - absolutely wrong.

Higley USD picks three local finalists for superintendency - Gilbert Independent The Higley Unified School District’s next superintendent will be a local selection.   The district announced its three finalists, who are all from the East Valley, including one …

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#Gilbert #Education

Higley district plans budget cuts amid declining enrollment, reduced override - Gilbert Independent Facing a $9.28 million shortfall for fiscal year 2025-26, the Higley Unified School District is proposing significant cuts to its maintenance and operations budget. The development comes as …

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Tragic that we are starving our public schools. Voters don't understand - they voted down a proposed 15% budget override continuation.
#Arizona - always last in #education

Higley, GPS boards set for meetings - Gilbert Independent The Gilbert Public Schools and Higley Unified School District governing boards meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday.   At Higley, the board will move closer to picking its next superintendent as the …

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#Higley and #Gilbert public schools to meet today
#education