Needles Unified School District is accepting registrations for District Proficiency Testing for individuals interested in becoming Classroom Instructional Assistants and joining our substitute instructional assistant pool.

Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Location:
Needles USD Board Room
1900 Erin Drive
Needles, CA

Registration is required. Seating is limited to 12 participants. Please call (760) 326-4057 to reserve your spot.

Applicants who successfully pass the proficiency test will be required to complete:
• DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance
• TB screening
• Drug screening
• Physical examination
• CPR/First Aid certification

If you are interested in supporting students and making a positive impact in our schools, we encourage you to register and take the first step toward joining the Needles Unified School District team. #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
4 days ago, Needles USD
Graphic promoting Needles Unified School District Instructional Aide Testing. Large blue text reads: "Instructional Aide Testing." Below, the graphic states: "Join Our Team" and "Register: (760) 326-4057." The background features a classroom setting with a stack of books, a notebook with a pen, a small potted plant, desks, chairs, and a whiteboard. The Needles Unified School District logo appears in the lower-left corner.
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
7 days ago, Needles USD
Needles Unified School District announcement: School offices are closed during July. Families needing registration or sports information should obtain it before July 1. The District Office remains open all summer.
Sign Up Early! #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
about 2 months ago, Needles USD
Colorful flyer for Vista Colorado Elementary Summer Program with an underwater theme. Text states: “Vista Colorado Elementary Summer Program – Theme: Under the Sea.” Program dates are June 8 through June 18, with summer school hours from 7 AM to 4 PM. Flyer highlights PE, STEM, art, math, and reading classes. Two field trips are featured: Mandalay Bay Aquarium and the Children’s Museum of Las Vegas. Decorative ocean graphics include a turtle, dolphin, octopus, fish, coral, bubbles, starfish, crab, and seaweed on a blue underwater background. Text at bottom reads: “Learn. Play. Explore. Make Waves This Summer!” and “Space is limited – Sign up today!”
NUSD school families: Now is the time to prepare for a successful start to the new school year. Please complete and submit your student’s bus pass application as soon as possible to help ensure transportation arrangements are ready before the first day of school. #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
about 2 months ago, Needles USD
Alt text: Colorful school district flyer promoting transportation applications for Needlés Unified School District families. Large headline reads “Transportation Back to School Bus Pass Application” with a bright orange banner stating “Submit by June 1st!” Text explains that applications submitted after June 1 may take 7–10 business days to process and students cannot ride the bus until approved. The flyer notes that applications are available online and in the office and ends with the message “Avoid Delays—Submit Early!” Decorative school-themed graphics include books, clouds, rulers, a school bus, school building, and sunshine on a light beige background.
Families enjoyed literacy, math, and community engagement during Vista Colorado Elementary’s successful carnival-themed learning night. #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
about 2 months ago, Needles USD
Promotional recap graphic for Vista Colorado Colts Family Literacy and Math Night. The design uses a carnival theme with blue, red, and gold colors, string lights, confetti, and ferris wheel silhouettes. The Vista Colorado Colts logo appears in the upper left corner, and the Needles Unified School District seal appears in the upper right corner. Large centered text reads “Family Literacy & Math Night Recap.” Additional text states that families enjoyed reading activities, math games, hands-on learning, and community fun, followed by a thank-you message to families, students, and staff. Three event photos show students, families, and community members participating in activities inside a school gymnasium, including activity tables and a Scouts booth.
Thank you, Vista Colorado Leadership, for your dedication and hard work in making the school year successful and memorable. #ConnedtedToNeedlesUSD
2 months ago, Needles USD
Five elementary-age students stand side by side in a classroom in front of a bulletin board with handwritten posters about leadership. A decorative border on the left reads “Thank you” with confetti, and a school logo at the bottom says “Vista Colorado Colts.” Another school district-style seal appears in the bottom right. The students face the camera and smile.
#ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
3 months ago, Needles USD
Poster advertising enrollment for Vista Colorado Elementary School, featuring photos of children and listing advantages of early learning, enrollment dates, and contact information.
Vista Colorado school community showed up! Thanks to your support, we reached our goal and made this unforgettable moment happen. Our teachers were great sports—we appreciate you all! #connectedtoneedlesusd
3 months ago, Needles USD
Distorted and glitched image showing overlapping screenshots and interface elements, including partial text, buttons, and icons. The content appears fragmented and mirrored, with no clear focal subject. At the bottom, a partial photo shows three people standing outdoors holding small gift bags, with visible arm tattoos, though most of the scene is obscured by the visual distortion.
Happy Paraprofessional Day! We appreciate our incredible instructional aides for their dedication, support, and impact in classrooms every day. Thank you for helping our students succeed! #connectedtoneedlesusd
3 months ago, Needles USD
Alt text: A school district appreciation graphic for Paraprofessional Day. The background shows a blurred classroom with desks and chairs. Centered is a large circular logo for Needles Unified School District featuring a blue “N” and a yellow sunburst border. A gold ribbon across the logo reads “All Students Will Learn.” At the top, bold white text says “HAPPY PARAPROFESSIONAL DAY!” At the bottom, white text reads, “Thank you to our dedicated team of instructional aides!” The overall tone is celebratory and appreciative, highlighting school support staff.
Congratulations Vista Colts! #connectedtoneedlesusd
3 months ago, Needles USD
Group of young students posing outside a classroom with a trophy, smiling and sitting together. Red heart graphics surround them. Text reads “Mrs. McDonald’s Class January Perfect Attendance Winners” with Vista Colorado Colts logo.
Group of young students posing outside a classroom with a trophy, smiling and sitting together. Red heart graphics surround them. Text reads “Mrs. Johnson's Class January Perfect Attendance Winners” with Vista Colorado Colts logo.
#connectedtoneedlesusd
4 months ago, Needles USD
**Alt text (ADA-compliant):** Flyer from San Bernardino County Public Health promoting a no-cost vaccination event for school-aged children. Image shows seven children with backpacks walking away, surrounded by school-themed icons like a ruler, paper airplane, atom, and A+ symbol. Headline reads “Help Their Immune System Stay Strong – Keep Vaccinations Up to Date.” Event details: March 17, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Vista Colorado Elementary School, Room 23, 700 Bailey Avenue, Needles, CA. Appointments required through myturn.ca.gov or QR code. Eligibility includes children qualifying for the Vaccines for Children program. Contact: (800) 722-4794.
**ADA-Compliant Alt Text:** Graphic from San Bernardino County Public Health titled “Who Qualifies for Immunizations During the Vaccine Clinic?” explaining eligibility for school-based vaccinations. Eligible students include TK/K through 12th grade attending school in San Bernardino County who are American Indian or Alaskan Native, uninsured, or Medi-Cal eligible (including IEHP). Not eligible are children whose health insurance covers vaccinations or those with medical or health savings accounts.
Vista Colorado Sports Club keeps at it each week with fun outside activities. #connectedtoneedlesusd
4 months ago, Needles USD
**Alt Text:** Graphic titled “Vista Colorado Elementary School Sports Club” featuring the Vista Colorado Colts horseshoe logo and the Helendale School District emblem. Four circular photos show elementary students playing outdoor games under a shaded playground structure, running and tossing balls while participating in sports club activities near a playground and fenced field.
Vista Colorado Sports Club went to support our Needles High School Mustang Baseball during their tournament. #connectedtoneedlesusd
4 months ago, Needles USD
A promotional graphic for Vista Colorado Elementary shows two photos of students sitting together on outdoor baseball bleachers under a sunny sky. The students are smiling and dressed casually while watching a game. School branding includes a horseshoe with a colt mascot and the text “Vista Colorado Colts.” Large blue lettering reads “Vista Sports Club and Mustang Baseball.” Additional logos include a baseball-style “N” emblem and a school district seal in the bottom corner.
Our three schools proudly celebrate Read Across America March 2-6, inspiring students districtwide to discover joy through reading together daily. #connectedtoneedlesusd
4 months ago, Needles USD
Colorful promotional graphic for a school district celebrating Read Across America, March 2–6, 2026. At the top is the Needles Unified School District seal with the slogan “All Students Will Learn” and “Education First.” Large text reads “Celebrate Read Across America” with the dates below. The background features red and blue rays. At the bottom are the logos for O’Neal Pre School (eagle mascot), Vista Colorado Colts (gray horse mascot), and Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School (roadrunner mascot). A stack of books and a red-and-white striped reading hat appear in the foreground.
Congratulations to Vista Colorado Colts. #connectedtoneedlesusd
4 months ago, Needles USD
Febuary Students of the month standing in front of wall getting their picutre taken.
Vista Colorado Kindness Challenge last week. #connectedtoneedlesusd
5 months ago, Needles USD
Children and adults gather around a colorful playground, smiling and wearing cowboy hats. Text promotes the Great Kindness Challenge, January 26-30, 2026.
Children and adults gather around a colorful playground, smiling and wearing cowboy hats. Text promotes the Great Kindness Challenge, January 26-30, 2026.
Vista Colorado Sports Club is having a great time with its after-school activities. #connectedtoneedlesusd
8 months ago, Needles USD
Children are gathered for a group photo under a shaded area at Vista Colorado Elementary School's Sports Club. They look happy and ready for activities. Other images show them playing sports on a sunny, grassy field, with playground structures and blue skies in the background. The tone is energetic and cheerful.
Vista Colorado’s October/November calendar. #connectedtoneedlusd
8 months ago, Needles USD
October 2025 school calendar with events like Red Ribbon Week and Halloween activities. Includes colorful icons like a bat, pumpkin, and spider.
Red Ribbon Week is coming. Be ready for all the fun at Vista Colorado! #connectedtoneedlesusd
9 months ago, Needles USD
Dress Up Day Schedule for October 2025 with themed anti-drug messages: Red for Monday, Western clothes Tuesday, Crazy Hair Wednesday, Sports Thursday, Costumes Friday.
Last Friday, our varsity football team visited the elementary school to invite students to the home game, inspiring school spirit and building community across all grades. #connectedtoneedlesusd
10 months ago, Needles USD
Collage of football players in blue jerseys interacting with children outside a school. Central text reads "Mustangs" with a football image. Energetic and cheerful atmosphere.