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About Bridges Elementary
Bridges Elementary School is one of the top elementary schools in the East Valley, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade in Gilbert, AZ. Since opening in the 2016-17 school year, Bridges has become a model for excellence, offering a comprehensive array of programs and classes designed to prepare learners for limitless opportunities. Home of Higley Unified School District's THINK! Highly Gifted Academy, Bridges provides students with project-based learning and innovative STEAM technology tools. We are proud to have earned an "A" rating from the Arizona Department of Education, a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff.
Our Mission
We believe in equipping all students with the skills they need to thrive in the ever-changing 21st century workplace.
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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.
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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Principal Spotlight: Jeff Beickel
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“We will never find another school like this one,” says one Higley elementary school parent. “The character development that we have seen in our children is something that we can’t deny.”
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Higley Unified School District’s commitment to making a difference is making an impact and turning ideas into reality.
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The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce celebrates its Community of Excellence Awards each year, recognizing outstanding individuals from all over Gilbert, including the Higley Unified School District.
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HUSD remains an A-Rated District with 11 out of 14 schools earning an “A” from the Arizona Department of Education.
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