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About Cooley Middle School
Cooley Middle School is dedicated to meeting your student's diverse needs through a positive learning environment. As a top-ranking Arizona institution, we offer challenging courses in math, language arts, sciences, and foreign languages, preparing students for advanced high school classes. We also provide robust athletic and extracurricular activities for student engagement and personal growth. Our mission is to foster well-rounded individuals, offering leadership, arts, athletic, and STEM opportunities alongside academics.
Our Mission
Cooley Middle School will foster all students’ unique social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs through a positive, creative, and rigorous learning environment.
Our Vision
Cooley Middle School will be the elite educational destination for all students and families. Through our values and attention to excellence, the Cooley Middle School community will foster innovative, compassionate, and global thinkers of tomorrow.
Announcements
On April 26th, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Higley Unified School District's Higley Leadership Academy will host an E-Waste Day, offering the community a chance to responsibly recycle old electronics. The event will take place at Higley Schools District Office Parking Lot located at 2935 South Recker Road, and is open to all local residents.
This initiative invites individuals, families, and businesses to drop off unwanted or outdated electronics, including computers, radios, cell phones, and more. The goal is to ensure that these items are properly recycled, keeping harmful waste out of local landfills and promoting sustainability within the community.
Event Details:
What: Higley Leadership Academy E-Waste Day
When: April 26th, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Higley Unified School District Office - 2935 South Recker Rd.
“We are excited to offer a convenient, responsible way for our community members to dispose of old electronics,” said Brian Minson, event organizer. “This event not only helps reduce e-waste but also educates our community on the importance of recycling and taking care of our environment.”
Residents can drop off a wide range of electronic devices, including computers, monitors, cell phones, radios, and other small electronics. Items containing hazardous materials, such as televisions, refrigerators, and appliances, will not be accepted. Volunteers will be on-site to assist with the collection process and ensure a smooth and safe drop-off experience for all attendees.
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.
Welcome to Cooley Athletics! 1st quarter tryouts will run during the first full week of school. 1st quarter sports are Girls Volleyball, Baseball, Wrestling and Cheer You are only able to choose one sport for each quarter in Register My Athlete (Aktivate). All athletes need to be registered and cleared in Register My Athlete (Aktivate) prior to tryouts. Please visit the Cooley website under the Athletic tab for detailed registration information and the physical packet. **Please note that registrations and uploads done over the summer break will not be looked at until we return to the office on July 14th after 12:00 p.m.
Yearbooks are now on sale! The direct link is:
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/job/16443
Our school code is 16443 if you are just going to the order center or you can scan the QR code on the flyer below. The cost is $40 and the last day to purchase a yearbook is April 12th. Be sure and order early, as we may run out!
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.
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!
Did you know you are able to report an absence via ParentVUE? It is very simple to do! Log into ParentVUE, click on the blue Report Absence button next to your student's name, enter a start and end date (if just 1 day, the dates are the same), and select a reason. You can leave a brief note in the Note box and you can upload doctors note if desired. If you are able to report an absence prior to 10:00 a.m., you will not receive the auto-dialer phone call. This is the preferred method, but as always, you can continue to call the attendance line - option 2 for attendance.
School Laptop Access
If students have checked out a laptop from the district, the following information should be used to login to the computer.
- Username: firstname.lastname@students.husd.org
- Password: S.00(studentID#)
- IT Tech Support for district laptops)
- Call 480-279-7011 (M-F 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sat. and Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
- Email support@husd.org (include name and issue in email)
Canvas Access
This platform will be used to access curriculum, assignments and links to synchronous online learning sessions.
- Access the following website: Canvas
- Students will log in using their first and last name as well as their student ID number
- Username: firstname.lastname (EX: john.smith)
- Password: S.00(studentID#) (EX: S.0012345)
- Students will then have access to their courses through the Canvas Dashboard
Microsoft Office Access
This platform includes access to your student email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
- Access the following website:office.com
- Students will log in using their student email address and their password
- Username: firstname.lastname@students.husd.org
- S.00(studentID#)
StudentVue Access
This platform provides current grade information.
- Access the following website: StudentVUE
- Students will log in using their first name and last name as well as their student ID number
- Username: firstname.lastname (EX: john.smith)
- Password: S.00(studentID#) (EX: S.0012345)
Student drop off and pick up is in the front of the school. The parking lot off of Recker is for teacher parking and busses only. For the safety of our students, please use the front parking lot only for student drop off and pick up. In addition, please do not park along Elona or on the side streets or in the driveways. There is no parking in and along these areas. Thank you for helping keep our students safe.
Headlines
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.
The Arizona Purple Star School Program honors a school's dedication to supporting students and families connected to our nation's armed forces.
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