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About Gateway Pointe
Gateway Pointe School is a No Excuses University school in the Higley Unified School District serving kindergarten through sixth grade students. We provide a secure and supportive learning environment that fosters academic excellence and character development for every child. We are committed to creating life-long learners who embrace respectful communication and cooperation.
Our curriculum engages students in discovery science, current events, hands-on mathematics and the full breadth of academics, as well as physical education, art and music. We also offer academic and clubs and organizations for our students, such as student council, mad scientists and pom and cheer.
Our Mission
We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to be educated in a way that prepares them for college and we, the educators, have the power to make this dream a reality.
Our Vision
Believe. Achieve. Succeed. No Excuses!
Announcements
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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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!
Headlines
The Higley Unified School District proudly celebrates outstanding educators through its annual Teacher of the Year event.
Higley Unified School District (HUSD) offers an exciting array of summer programs and camps tailored for students seeking enriching activities during their break.
The Arizona Auditor General’s 2024 Classroom Spending Report shows HUSD prioritizes classroom spending.
Higley Unified School District (HUSD) is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of four dedicated teachers who have earned their National Board Certification (NBCT)—one of the most prestigious and rigorous professional certifications in 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