About Us
Achieving through Academics, Arts, and Athletics
3401 S. Layton Lakes Blvd
Chandler
AZ
85286
Parents of enrolled pupils and parents who wish to enroll their children in the Chandler Unified School District must fill out this form to visit, tour (outside of regularly scheduled tour times) or observe a classroom. This completed form must be submitted to the school principal/designee no less than two full business days before the desired visit.
HOURS
- School Hours:
- 8:30 AM - School begins
- 3:00 PM - School dismissed
- Office Hours:
- 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Early Dismissal time:
- 11:30 AM - Parent Teacher Conferences
- 11:10 AM - Last Day of School
Lunch Schedule
| Grade | Lunch | Recess | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder | 11:00 | 11:20 | 11:40 |
| 1st | 11:15 | 11:35 | 11:55 |
| 2nd | 11:30 | 11:50 | 12:10 |
| 3rd | 11:40 | 12:00 | 12:20 |
| 4th/EDGE | 11:55 | 12:15 | 12:35 |
| 5th | 12:00 | 12:30 | 12:50 |
| 6th | 12:30 | 12:50 | 1:10 |
Contact
Phone: (480) 224-3500
| Principal Nicole McMillian |
(480) 224-3507 |
| Dean of Students & Special Education Contact June Shull |
(480) 224-3500 |
| 504 Coordinator Kristen Jochimsen |
(480) 224-3509 |
| Registrar Kathy Valenzuela |
(480) 224-3500 |
| Cafeteria | (480) 224-3504 |
| Health Office | (480) 224-3502 |
| Attendance Line | (480) 224-3503 |
| Media Center | (480) 224-3501 |
| Transportation - CUSD Main Office | (480) 424-8600 |
About Our School...
Haley Elementary, an A+ School of Excellence, was established in 2007 and is proudly named after a former student in the Chandler Unified School District. Haley Elementary is the only school in the state of Arizona named after a student. Haley Knutsen was diagnosed with leukemia the day before her second birthday. She would battle this illness the rest of her young life. Our community was mobilized in an unprecedented fashion as they learned of Haley's seven year fight to defeat Leukemia.
She inspired all of us with her courage and strength. She brought out the generosity and compassion in all of us and taught everyone an important lesson about life's priorities.
Our mission and vision at Haley Elementary clearly sets high standards for the school community and we believe it is our responsibility to provide whatever support necessary for student success not only academically but socially and emotionally. As a school we are committed to Haley's legacy.
Everyday, when students walk through the doors of Haley Elementary, they are entering an environment rich in tradition, set up for success and support and filled with opportunities for students to excel so they can be their personal best. Haley Elementary is a place where students love to learn and grow together!
― Nicole McMillian, Principal
Vision and Mission
Mission Statement
We strive to provide a safe, welcoming, collaborative learning community that fosters academic excellence, social and emotional growth and empowers students to become lifelong learners.
Vision
At Haley: Staff, Parents, and Community Members
- Collaborate to create a positive learning environment based on respect, cooperation, compassion, mutual support, and courtesy.
- Acknowledge and build on student’s unique gifts, learning styles, and talents to achieve our goal of success for all.
- Promote curiosity, exploration, risk taking, and responsibility to create a community of lifelong learners.
- Value open and honest communication and shared responsibility for decision making.
- Focus on curriculum and state standards in content areas and activities that promote continuous student learning from kindergarten through sixth grade.
- Provide a secure and caring climate that fosters a welcoming and safe environment.
Tour Haley Elementary - Achieving through Academics, Arts, and Athletics
We would love to give you a tour of our outstanding school!
Call us now at 480-224-3500 to schedule.
Haley's Story
Governing Board Resolution
Haley Nicole Knutsen Elementary School
Haley Nicole Knutsen was born March 1, 1996 to Chris and Angie Knutsen. Haley was a loving daughter, a wonderful sister to Kylene and Jayce, and a great friend to all. She loved arts and crafts, to sing and dance, and adored her animals – two dogs, Lulu and Kelsey, and her cat, Cleo. Haley was always looking for bugs of any kind, but especially, lady bugs. She enjoyed soccer, playing in the park with her friends, and going to school. Haley was a proud Humphrey "Marshall" and later an equally proud Navarrete "Nighthawk." Haley was diagnosed with leukemia the day before her second birthday. She would battle this illness the rest of her young life. Haley underwent her first bone marrow transplant in 2001 before starting kindergarten at Humphrey Elementary. Her battles with illness would continue as she relapsed in 2004 and underwent another transplant. In January 2005, she captured the hearts of thousands as she fought a third recurrence.Our community was mobilized in an unprecedented fashion as they learned of Haley’s seven year fight to defeat Leukemia. She inspired all of us with her courage and strength. Haley’s bravery united our schools, our community, and residents across the state, who rallied emotionally and financially to support Haley and her family. Schools throughout the district organized fund raisers and businesses opened their doors to partner in these endeavors. Staff, parents, and anonymous donors wrote checks, and students, who were saving money for bicycles and video games, willingly donated their cash to help the cause – well known as "Hope for Haley." She brought out the generosity and compassion in all of us and taught everyone an important lesson about life’s priorities.Today we pay tribute to Haley as she represents all children of Chandler Unified School District. Haley’s inquisitive nature and love of learning, her compassion for others, and, most importantly, her courage when facing adversity will be remembered for decades in the future. It is honor to recommend that we name the district’s 28th elementary school, located in the square mile of Gilbert, Lindsay, Queen Creek, and Ocotillo Roads, "Haley Nicole Knutsen Elementary" and lovingly refer to it as "Haley Elementary School."
