Join us for Back to School and Parent Night! Mark your calendars for September 22, 2026 event times across our schools:

Vista Colorado: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Needles Middle School: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Needles High School: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

We look forward to seeing you there! #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD

about 20 hours ago, Needles USD
alt="Back to School & Parent Night schedule for Vista Colorado, Needles Middle School, and Needles High School."
Today we recognize and thank the technology professionals who keep our schools connected, supported, and running. From classrooms to offices, their work helps keep the technology our students and staff rely on working every day. Thank you for all that you do to support our schools and our district! #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
4 days ago, Needles USD
Graphic celebrating National IT Professionals Day. The graphic features a royal blue, white, and gray school technology design with a laptop, server equipment, and network connection graphics. Text reads: “National IT Professionals Day. Thank you to the technology professionals who keep our schools connected, supported, and running.”
Junior Class Pink Out Shirt Sale offering Volleyball and Football designs ($20 base price, $25 for adults 2X–4X). Orders are due Wednesday, September 23, 2026, with expected delivery on October 19, 2026. Contact a NHS Junior to order.
5 days ago, Needles USD
Junior Class Pink Out Shirt Sale featuring pink Mustang volleyball and football shirts. $20 each; adult 2X–4X are $25. Child and adult sizes available. Orders due September 23, 2026; delivery expected October 19, 2026
NMS Volleyball is at home! Come support our Ponies and cheer them on as they take the court. We hope to see you there! #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
11 days ago, Needles USD
Graphic announcing NMS home volleyball games on Wednesday, September 9th and Thursday, September 10th. Games are at 3 PM and 4 PM at the Needles High School gym.
Reminder: All schools and district offices in the Needles Unified School District will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe and restful long weekend! Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8.
12 days ago, Needles USD
Graphic announcement on a dark gray background featuring the American flag draped along the upper right side. The text reads, "SCHOOL HOLIDAY, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2026, LABOR DAY." In the bottom right corner is the Needles Unified School District seal, which features the letter "N", a banner reading "All Students Will Learn", and the mottos "Established 1953" and "Education First".
Needles Middle School Football is back tonight at 6:30 PM at the Needles High School Football Field! Come out and support our Ponies as they take the field. We hope to see you there! #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
17 days ago, Needles USD
Promotional graphic announcing Needles Middle School football tonight at 6:30 PM. The game will be played at the Needles High School football field
Vista Colorado wants to send a special thank you to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's for donating backpacks to our Vista Colts. #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
18 days ago, Needles USD
Sherrifs posing with students and principal distributig back packs.
Proud of our high school cheer squad and mascot for bringing incredible energy to our first pep rally last week! You all did an amazing job setting the tone for a great school year. #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
19 days ago, Needles USD
NHS Cheerleaders standing with blue horse mascot.
#ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
24 days ago, Needles USD
Blue background with white comment rectangle with the words NHS Junior class Parent Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 6:00 pm Room 301.
Vista Colorado had an awesome first Monday in the books! Our students brought the energy, worked hard, and showed what they can do on workout day. Way to start the week strong! #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
27 days ago, Needles USD
Students on a playground smiliing at the camera.
Students flexing their muscles on the playground.

No candidates filed to run for seats on the Needles Unified School District’s Governing Board from
Trustee Area 3 or from Trustee Area 4. According to the Education Code, the District’s Board must
appoint a qualified person to each of the offices at a meeting prior to election day. The appointee shall
then be seated at the Board’s organizational meeting in December 2026 “as if elected” at the District’s
November 2026 election. The Board will make these appointments at its regularly scheduled meeting at
6:00 p.m. on September 15, 2026, in the Needles Unified School District board room at 1900 Erin Drive.
If you are interested in applying for the appointment to either Trustee Area, you must: (1) be 18 years of
age or older; (2) a citizen of the state; (3) a resident of the school district – specifically a resident of
Trustee Area 3 or of Trustee Area 4 ; (4) a registered voter; and (5) not legally disqualified from holding
civil office. If you would like to apply, please email the Superintendent at
Garry_Cameron@needlesusd.net by September 8, 2026. To locate the District’s Trustee Area map to
confirm whether or not you live within Trustee Area 3 or of Trustee Area 4, please visit:
https://www.needlesusd.org and select “Menu” then “Department” then “Board of Trustees” then
“NUSD Trustee Area Map.”

Link to Board of Trustee Area Map: https://aptg.co/s5yS0M

about 1 month ago, Needles USD
Graphic announcing NUSD governing board trustee appointment. Tuesday, September 15, 2026. 6:00 PM

Mark your calendars for these important dates during the 2026–2027 school year:

September
• September 7: Labor Day (No School)

October
• October 9: Needles High School Homecoming Game
• October 12–16: Fall Break

November
• November 11: Veterans Day (No School)
• November 23–27: Thanksgiving Break

December
• December 17: End of 1st Semester
• December 18 – January 1: Winter Break

January
• January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)

February
• February 12: Holiday (No School)
• February 15: President’s Day (No School)

March
• March 26: Spring Holiday (No School)
• March 29 – April 2: Spring Break

May
• May 31: Memorial Day (No School)

June
• June 4: Last Day of School & Graduation

Please note that all dates are subject to change if necessary. We look forward to another great school year!

about 1 month ago, Needles USD
Graphic listing important dates for the Needles Unified School District 2026–2027 school year. Key Dates: August 12: First Day of School October 12–16: Fall Break November 23–27: Thanksgiving Break December 18–January 1: Winter Break March 26–April 2: Spring Break June 4: Last Day of School School Holidays: September 7: Labor Day November 11: Veterans Day January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 12 and 15: Presidents' Holidays March 26: Spring Holiday May 31: Memorial Day The graphic includes seasonal school-themed icons next to each event and the Needles Unified School District logo in the lower-right corner.
Mark your calendars, Colts! Big dates are coming up fast for the 2026–2027 school year at Vista Colorado: Meet and Greet: Tuesday, August 11 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Free Immunization Clinic: Tuesday, August 11 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12 We can’t wait to see all of our students and families back on campus! #ConncectedToNeedlesUSD
about 1 month ago, Needles USD
Chalkboard image with meet and greet information written on it
Join us for Meet the Teacher at Monument Peak School on Monday, August 10, from 2:00–4:00 PM. We can't wait to see our students and families! #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
about 1 month ago, Needles USD
Monument Peak School Meet the Teacher event flyer. Monday, August 10 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
Needles Unified School District has an opening for a Chief Business Officer. Interested applicants can see the full job advertisement and description on our website or the link provided. https://www.needlesusd.org/page/available-employment-opportunities
about 1 month ago, Needles USD
Job Vacancy announcement for Chief Business Officer at Needles Unified School District. Full job description available on our website under NUSD Employment Opportunities.
We're excited to welcome our youngest learners to their brand-new Head Start playground! The project is complete, and the playground is ready for students to learn, play, and explore in a fun and engaging outdoor space. We can't wait to see it filled with smiles and laughter! #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
about 2 months ago, Needles USD
Photo of playground equipment newly installed at our Head Start Campus
Photo of playground equipment newly installed at our Head Start Campus
Photo of playground equipment newly installed at our Head Start Campus
Photo of playground equipment newly installed at our Head Start Campus
Photo of playground equipment newly installed at our Head Start Campus
Construction continues on the new blue fence surrounding the high school campus! Take a look at the latest photos from the site. #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
about 2 months ago, Needles USD
Graphic reading "NHS Fence Update" over two photos showing a blue perimeter fence installed along the street outside an NHS campus with palm trees and school buildings in the background.
Students interested in cheering this school year are invited to attend an informational meeting on Saturday, August 1, at 9:00 a.m. in the NHS Gym. This meeting is for anyone interested in joining the NHS Cheer program. We will discuss the upcoming season, expectations, and everything students need to complete before practices begin. We encourage all interested students to attend. Before participating in practices and tryouts, students must complete their Register My Athlete registration and have a current sports physical on file. Cheer Practice/Tryouts August 3–7 6:30–7:45 a.m. NHS Gym We look forward to meeting everyone interested in joining the NHS Cheer program! #ConnectToNeedlesUSD
about 2 months ago, Needles USD
Flyer announcing an NHS Cheer Meeting on Saturday, August 1st at 9:00 a.m. in the NHS Gym, featuring a photo of four cheerleaders performing in a school gym, with the NHS logo and school district seal.
Mark your calendars for these important dates during the 2026–2027 school year:

August
• August 12: First Day of Classes

September
• September 7: Labor Day (No School)

October
• October 9: Needles High School Homecoming Game
• October 12–16: Fall Break

November
• November 11: Veterans Day (No School)
• November 23–27: Thanksgiving Break

December
• December 17: End of 1st Semester
• December 18 – January 1: Winter Break

January
• January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)

February
• February 12: Holiday (No School)
• February 15: President’s Day (No School)

March
• March 26: Spring Holiday (No School)
• March 29 – April 2: Spring Break

May
• May 31: Memorial Day (No School)

June
• June 4: Last Day of School & Graduation

Please note that all dates are subject to change if necessary. We look forward to another great school year!
about 2 months ago, Needles USD
Graphic listing important dates for the Needles Unified School District 2026–2027 school year. Key Dates: August 12: First Day of School October 12–16: Fall Break November 23–27: Thanksgiving Break December 18–January 1: Winter Break March 26–April 2: Spring Break June 4: Last Day of School School Holidays: September 7: Labor Day November 11: Veterans Day January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 12 and 15: Presidents' Holidays March 26: Spring Holiday May 31: Memorial Day The graphic includes seasonal school-themed icons next to each event and the Needles Unified School District logo in the lower-right corner.
Construction is underway on Needles High School's new campus safety fence.
This project is part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing campus security and creating a safe, welcoming environment for our students, staff, and visitors. We appreciate your patience as construction progresses and look forward to sharing updates along the way. #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
2 months ago, Needles USD
Graphic announcing the start of construction on a new campus safety fence at Needles High School. Large blue text reads: "Construction Has Begun." A banner below states: "New High School Campus Safety Fence." Two photographs show newly installed blue steel fence posts around the campus as construction begins. Text at the bottom reads: "Improving campus security for our students, staff, and visitors." The Needles Unified School District logo appears in the lower-right corner.