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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.

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Our Mission

We believe in equipping all students with the skills they need to thrive in the ever-changing 21st century workplace.

Announcements

Supplemental Materials Public Review

The PreK-12 Supplemental Materials Committee presented their recommendations to the Governing Board on March 3, initiating the 60-Day Public Review. HUSD families are invited to provide feedback on the committee’s recommendations. Your input is valuable in this process! Please use the forms linked below to submit your feedback. Submit one form per supplemental material. The form will remain open until Sunday, May 3, 2026, at noon.

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.

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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