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Welcome to Sossaman Middle School, Home of the Spartans
Sossaman Middle School has a state-of-the-art facility and educational community focused on building a strong foundation for each student’s secondary education. Sossaman Middle School is organized around an inter-disciplinary team of educators who provide a small and student-centered learning environment. We offer academically challenging courses in which students experience project-based learning in an enriched classroom with cutting-edge technology.
Our Mission
At Sossaman Middle School we ignite curiosity, nurture growth, and foster a passion for learning by providing innovative experiences within a supportive environment.
Announcements
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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.
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.
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.
We appreciate your support!
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.
Families living within the Higley Unified boundaries can use our Estimated Property Tax Impact Tool to see the estimated monthly and annual tax amounts based on their current home value.
Headlines
HUSD remains an A-Rated District with 11 out of 14 schools earning an “A” from the Arizona Department of Education.
The district’s Fall Business & Community Partner Breakfast focused on Making a Difference
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.
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.
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