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About San Tan Elementary
San Tan Elementary School is a neighborhood school in the Higley Unified School District serving kindergarten through sixth grade students. We provide a challenging and supportive learning environment for every student, including our unique Spanish Dual Language Immersion program. San Tan offers music, art, band, library, and computers on a weekly basis. We are a Leader in Me school that promotes the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in all areas of the educational experience. We believe that every student is a leader that will do great things at San Tan and in the community.
San Tan provides students with the opportunity to join clubs and other extra-curricular activities throughout the year. We invite you and your child to join us at San Tan Elementary School where together we are committed to providing a compassionate, safe and supportive learning environment to foster academic excellence for all. We believe in the whole-child.
Our Mission
Unite · Learn · Lead · Inspire
Our Vision
San Tan Elementary is committed to uniting students, staff, and the community to inspire leaders that will contribute in a competitive and global society.
Announcements
We are excited to announce the Higley Unified School District Governing Board has voted to enter into contract negotiations with David Loutzenheiser for the role of Superintendent for 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.
As Spring Break approaches, we want to extend our gratitude to our students and families for their dedication and support this quarter.
As a reminder, all schools will be closed from March 10–21. The District Office will remain open Monday–Thursday from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM but will be closed on Friday, March 14, and Friday, March 21.
We wish our students, families, and staff a wonderful and restful break! We look forward to welcoming students back to the classroom on Monday, March 24, 2025.
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.
Headlines
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The Arizona Auditor General’s 2024 Classroom Spending Report shows HUSD prioritizes classroom spending.
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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.
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The district hosted its Spring Business and Community Partner Breakfast, bringing leaders together to develop innovative ways to partner for college and career readiness.
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Higley Unified School District was awarded for responsible and effective use of AI from Northern Arizona University.
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