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
All Needles Unified School District offices are open and ready to assist students, families, and community members. Whether you have questions about enrollment, registration, transportation, nutrition services, student records, or other district services, our staff is here to help. #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
Construction continues on the new blue fence surrounding the high school campus! Take a look at the latest photos from the site. #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
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
Mark your calendars! Here are the important registration dates and the first day of school for Needles High School.
Wednesday, August 6 – Registration
Seniors: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Juniors: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 7 – Registration
Sophomores: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Freshmen: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, August 11 – New Student Registration
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 12 – First Day of School
The first bell rings at 7:25 a.m.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for an outstanding school year! Go Mustangs!
Wednesday, August 6 – Registration
Seniors: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Juniors: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 7 – Registration
Sophomores: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Freshmen: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, August 11 – New Student Registration
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 12 – First Day of School
The first bell rings at 7:25 a.m.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for an outstanding school year! Go Mustangs!
Needles Middle School registration schedule. August 3: 6th Grade registration from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. August 4: 7th Grade registration from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. August 5: 8th Grade registration from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. #ConnectToNeedlesUSD
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!
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!
Mark your calendars! Here are the important registration dates and the first day of school for Needles High School.
Wednesday, August 6 – Registration
Seniors: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Juniors: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 7 – Registration
Sophomores: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Freshmen: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, August 11 – New Student Registration
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 12 – First Day of School
The first bell rings at 7:25 a.m.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for an outstanding school year! Go Mustangs!
Wednesday, August 6 – Registration
Seniors: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Juniors: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 7 – Registration
Sophomores: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Freshmen: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, August 11 – New Student Registration
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 12 – First Day of School
The first bell rings at 7:25 a.m.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for an outstanding school year! Go Mustangs!
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
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
Our new Head Start playground is coming together! Since breaking ground, we've made great progress, and we can't wait for our youngest learners to enjoy this exciting new space. #ConnectedtoNeedlesUSD
Needles Middle School registration schedule. August 3: 6th Grade registration from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. August 4: 7th Grade registration from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. August 5: 8th Grade registration from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. #ConnectToNeedlesUSD
Learning never stops—even during summer! Our Needles Unified School District team spent time at the 2026 AVID Summer Institute learning new ideas, sharing experiences with educators from across the country, and finding even more ways to help our students succeed. We can't wait to bring these ideas back to our classrooms! #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
The NHS Cheer Team is gearing up for a new season, and practices begin Saturday, August 1!
Before you can participate in tryouts or practices, you must:
Have a current NIAA sports physical completed.
Be registered in Aktivate (formerly Register My Athlete) with all required forms completed and approved.
Please complete both requirements before the first day to ensure you're eligible to participate.
We can't wait to welcome new and returning cheerleaders for another exciting season.
Go Mustangs! #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
Before you can participate in tryouts or practices, you must:
Have a current NIAA sports physical completed.
Be registered in Aktivate (formerly Register My Athlete) with all required forms completed and approved.
Please complete both requirements before the first day to ensure you're eligible to participate.
We can't wait to welcome new and returning cheerleaders for another exciting season.
Go Mustangs! #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
Construction is underway on a brand-new playground designed especially for our youngest learners. We're excited to create a fun, safe, and welcoming space where children can play, learn, and make lasting memories. Stay tuned for construction updates as we bring this exciting project to life! #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
November 2026 Needles USD Board Elections (Area 3 & Area 4)
The District does not endorse or oppose any candidate and provides this information solely to encourage public awareness and participation in the democratic process.
This November, there are two (2) seats open for election for the Needles Unified School District Board of Education. Specifically, Trustee Area 3 and Trustee Area 4 are open for election for 4-year terms (from December 2026 – December 2030) by the residents of those, respective Areas. A copy of the District’s Trustee Area Map is accessible on the District’s website.
The District’s understanding is that the earliest a Declaration of Candidacy can be filed with the County is July 13, 2026 and the final date to file a Declaration of Candidacy is August 7, 2026. Per District Board Policy, the District assumes no part of the cost of printing, handling, translating or mailing candidate statements filed pursuant to Elections Code 13307. Candidates may be required to pay their pro rata share of these costs to the District in advance as specified in Elections Code 13307 and candidate statements shall be limited to no more than 200 words.
The District encourages eligible community members who are interested in public service and supporting local schools to learn more about opportunities to serve on the Governing Board. Additional information regarding open seats, eligibility requirements, candidate filing timelines, and applicable procedures is available through the County Registrar of Voters. The District does not endorse or oppose any candidate and provides this information solely to encourage public awareness and participation in the democratic process.
The District does not endorse or oppose any candidate and provides this information solely to encourage public awareness and participation in the democratic process.
This November, there are two (2) seats open for election for the Needles Unified School District Board of Education. Specifically, Trustee Area 3 and Trustee Area 4 are open for election for 4-year terms (from December 2026 – December 2030) by the residents of those, respective Areas. A copy of the District’s Trustee Area Map is accessible on the District’s website.
The District’s understanding is that the earliest a Declaration of Candidacy can be filed with the County is July 13, 2026 and the final date to file a Declaration of Candidacy is August 7, 2026. Per District Board Policy, the District assumes no part of the cost of printing, handling, translating or mailing candidate statements filed pursuant to Elections Code 13307. Candidates may be required to pay their pro rata share of these costs to the District in advance as specified in Elections Code 13307 and candidate statements shall be limited to no more than 200 words.
The District encourages eligible community members who are interested in public service and supporting local schools to learn more about opportunities to serve on the Governing Board. Additional information regarding open seats, eligibility requirements, candidate filing timelines, and applicable procedures is available through the County Registrar of Voters. The District does not endorse or oppose any candidate and provides this information solely to encourage public awareness and participation in the democratic process.
Needles Unified School District is pleased to offer our Summer Meal Program with free weekly meal distribution for children throughout the summer.
Every Wednesday from June 24, 2026 – July 29, 2026.
A refrigerated delivery van will visit community locations each Wednesday. Parents, guardians, or children may pick up meal bags.
Each meal bag includes 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches
Distribution locations and times:
Colorado River Market
2100 Needles Hwy.
9:00–9:15 a.m.
Needles Utility Office
817 Third St.
9:20–9:35 a.m.
Katie Hohstadt
600 Cibola
9:40–9:55 a.m.
River Garden Apartments
1501 Lillyhill Dr.
10:20–10:35 a.m.
Mormon Church
2001 El Monte St.
10:40–10:55 a.m.
Buy Rite
1932 J St.
11:00–11:30 a.m.
We look forward to serving our families this summer.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Every Wednesday from June 24, 2026 – July 29, 2026.
A refrigerated delivery van will visit community locations each Wednesday. Parents, guardians, or children may pick up meal bags.
Each meal bag includes 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches
Distribution locations and times:
Colorado River Market
2100 Needles Hwy.
9:00–9:15 a.m.
Needles Utility Office
817 Third St.
9:20–9:35 a.m.
Katie Hohstadt
600 Cibola
9:40–9:55 a.m.
River Garden Apartments
1501 Lillyhill Dr.
10:20–10:35 a.m.
Mormon Church
2001 El Monte St.
10:40–10:55 a.m.
Buy Rite
1932 J St.
11:00–11:30 a.m.
We look forward to serving our families this summer.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Summer Office Closure Reminder
Please note that our school offices will be closed during the month of July.
If you need assistance with student registration, athletic clearance, sports information, or any school-specific questions, please contact your school office before July 1.
The Needles Unified School District Office will remain open throughout July and is available to assist you with district-related questions.
We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing summer, and we look forward to welcoming our students back soon! #Con nectedToNeedlesUSD
Please note that our school offices will be closed during the month of July.
If you need assistance with student registration, athletic clearance, sports information, or any school-specific questions, please contact your school office before July 1.
The Needles Unified School District Office will remain open throughout July and is available to assist you with district-related questions.
We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing summer, and we look forward to welcoming our students back soon! #Con nectedToNeedlesUSD
Need free summer meals? Weekly meal distributions begin June 24. Families can pick up five breakfasts and five lunches. #ConnectedtToNeedlesUSD
Congratulations to our graduating senior Gianna Collier on signing to play basketball at Concordia University Chicago. We wish her continued success ahead. #ConnectedToNeedleUSD
School is out, and summer is here! We wish all of our students, families, and staff a safe, relaxing, and memorable summer break. #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
