Counselor Kim Breaux met with our seniors to discuss life after graduation and the many paths available, including college, trade schools, military service, and the workforce. Her presentation encouraged students to start planning for their futures and exploring their options. Thank you, Mrs. Breaux, for helping our seniors prepare for their next chapter! #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
about 15 hours ago, Needles USD
Photo collage titled "After High School" featuring a teacher presenting post-secondary pathways to students, including workforce tips, 4-year universities, and 2-year community colleges. Includes the Needles Unified School District logo.
Needles Unified School District recognizes America’s Safe School Week, October 18–24, 2026. This week, we reaffirm our commitment to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments for every student. Together, we can help prevent violence, support student well-being, build inclusion, and create safe spaces where all students feel welcome and ready to learn. Safe Students. Strong Schools. #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
1 day ago, Needles USD
A blue, yellow, and white poster for America’s Safe School Week, October 18–24, 2026. The headline appears beside a schoolhouse illustration with a bell and three colorful student figures. The poster highlights four priorities: prevent violence, support students, build inclusion, and create safe spaces. The slogan reads, “Safe Students. Strong Schools.” The Needles Unified School District seal and name appear at the bottom.
Join us for the 1st Annual Kiddie Parade, presented by the City of Needles Recreation! This event is for children of all ages and will take place on Saturday, November 7th at Santa Fe Park during the 3rd Annual Fall Festival. This year's theme is Get Your Kicks on RT 66. Participant line-up begins at 11:00 AM, and the parade starts at 11:30 AM. Entry categories include Single Walkers for $2, Group Walkers for $5, and Walking Wagon or Float for $7. All participants will receive a ribbon, and trophies will be awarded for 1st place in each category. For more information, call 760-326-2814 or email parksandrecreation@cityofneedles.com.
1 day ago, Needles USD
Text flyer on a solid dark background for the 1st Annual Kiddie Parade, presented by the City of Needles Recreation. Details read: For Children of All Ages. Saturday, November 7th at Santa Fe Park during the 3rd Annual Fall Festival. Theme: Get Your Kicks on RT 66. Line up at 11:00 AM, parade starts at 11:30 AM. Entry categories: Single walkers $2, Group walkers $5, Walking Wagon or Float $7. Prizes: Ribbon for all participants, Trophies for 1st place in each category. For more information, call 760-326-2814 or email parksandrecreation@cityofneedles.com.
Safety starts with all of us! This week, Needles Unified School District encourages students, families, and drivers to help keep every student safe. Remember to stop when the bus stops, stay alert for students near school buses, and follow all school bus safety rules. Whether you’re walking, riding, or driving, your choices make a difference. Let’s work together to protect our students and keep them safe on their way to and from school! #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
3 days ago, Needles USD
School Bus Safety Week graphic from Needles Unified School District. A yellow school bus is pictured on a road alongside a stop sign, a traffic signal, and a pedestrian crossing sign. The headline reads, “School Bus Safety Week,” followed by “Safety starts with all of us.” Three safety reminders appear at the bottom: “STOP when the bus stops,” “Stay alert near school buses,” and “Follow school bus safety rules.” The graphic closes with the message, “Let’s keep every student safe.”
Needles Unified School District will host a public meeting to discuss the possible renaming of NHS Jack Hutcherson Baseball Field to Parker Field. Assistant Superintendent Amy Avila will be hosting the session to hear feedback and discuss the proposed change.

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Time: 3:30 PM

Location: NUSD Board Room

We encourage members of the community to attend and share their thoughts.
3 days ago, Needles USD
Graphic with a blue background and yellow and white text announcing a meeting regarding the possible renaming of NHS Jack Hutcherson Baseball Field to Parker Field. The text reads: "Possible renaming of NHS Jack Hutcherson Baseball Field to Parker Field. Meeting Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 3:30 PM, NUSD Board Room." In the bottom right corner is the Needles Unified School District seal featuring a capital 'N' and the motto "All Students Will Learn - Education First.
Join us for Pink Out Friday on October 23! Wear pink and show your support for awareness as we cheer on our Mustang athletes. Volleyball: 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM; Football: 7:00 PM. #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
4 days ago, Needles USD
Pink Out awareness graphic for Needles High School on Friday, October 23. The design features bold pink and black lettering, a pink awareness ribbon, a pink volleyball, and a black football with pink accents. The volleyball games are scheduled for 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM, and the football game is scheduled for 7:00 PM.
Mark your calendars! Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, and Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Both days will be Early Release Days for students to accommodate conference schedules. Please connect with your school's office or your child's teacher for specific dismissal times and to schedule your meeting! #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
5 days ago, Needles USD
Graphic announcement with a blue grid background and a bottom border illustrated with school supplies, including notebooks, pencils, a calculator, and a backpack. The top section features the Needles Unified School District seal on the left and the word "Reminder" in yellow stylized script with an arrow underneath. A dark banner in the middle reads, "OCTOBER 21-22, 2026, PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES AND EARLY RELEASE DAYS."
This week, we’re celebrating the important role nutritious school meals play in supporting student success! #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
9 days ago, Needles USD
Graphic celebrating National School Lunch Week. Large text at the top reads: "Happy National School Lunch Week! Nutritious school meals fuel learning, growth, and success—inside and outside the classroom." Below the text sits a blue compartment lunch tray on a table featuring glazed chicken bites, rice, green beans, applesauce cup, a carton of low-fat milk, and a fortune cookie with a slip that reads "Good things ahead!" To the right is the Needles Unified School District seal
Fall Break is here! All Needles Unified School District schools will be closed from Monday, October 12 through Friday, October 16, 2026.

Please note that the District Office will remain open during the break. Enjoy a safe and wonderful week off! Classes will resume on Monday, October 19. #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
12 days ago, Needles USD
Graphic announcement on a blue gradient background featuring the Needles Unified School District seal in the top right corner. The central text reads, "IT'S TIME FOR Fall Break, OCTOBER 12 -16, 2026." Additional text at the bottom states, "THE DISTRICT OFFICE WILL REMAIN OPEN DURING THE BREAK."
Congratulations to Vista Colorado Mrs. Lea Martinez’s class on earning a 10-day perfect-attendance pizza party. Keep up the great work. #ConnectedtoNeedlesUSD
15 days ago, Needles USD
Students outside eating a pizza party.
Students outside eating a pizza party.
Join us for the Needles Mini Cheer Camp on October 23, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. TK through 6th graders are invited to learn cheers and a dance, then perform live during halftime at the 7:00 PM football game.

Registration & Event Details:
Date & Time: October 23 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Halftime Performance: Football game starts at 7:00 PM
Cost: $40 per child (Cash or check only) Eligibility: TK–6th Grade
What’s Included: Shirt, hair bow, and pizza
16 days ago, Needles USD
Promotional flyer for Needles Mini Cheer Camp on October 23 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, followed by a football game performance at 7:00 PM. Cost is $40 per child, cash or check only, for TK through 6th grade students. Participants will learn cheers and a dance to perform at halftime and receive a shirt, hair bow, and pizza. The flyer features photos of Needles high school cheerleaders posing together and young cheer camp participants smiling in blue and pink cheer shirts.
Happy National Coaches Day! Thank you to the coaches who lead, encourage, teach, and inspire our student-athletes. Your time, dedication, and positive impact make a difference every day. We appreciate you! #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
18 days ago, Needles USD
Graphic celebrating National Coaches Day. The graphic features large blue and dark charcoal text reading “Happy National Coaches Day!” with a message thanking coaches who lead, encourage, teach, and inspire student-athletes. Simple illustrations of a whistle, coaching clipboard, basketball, soccer ball, and volleyball appear along the bottom. The design uses a white background with blue and gray athletic accents.
Today we celebrate the educators who inspire, support, and make a difference every day. Thank you to our teachers for the time, care, knowledge, and dedication you give to our students and schools. We appreciate all that you do! #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
19 days ago, Needles USD
A school district graphic celebrating World Teachers’ Day. The design uses navy blue, warm gold, white, and charcoal. Large text reads “World Teachers’ Day.” An illustration features books labeled “Inspire,” “Support,” and “Empower,” along with pencils, a plant, and a gold apple. A navy panel reads, “Thank you to the educators who inspire, support, and make a difference every day.” A space at the bottom is provided for the school district name or logo.
Homecoming Week is October 6–10. Join us for a week of school spirit and community events.

Tuesday, October 6
Powder Puff at NHS Gym
Boys Volleyball: 6:00 PM
Girls Football: 7:00 PM

Thursday, October 8
Community Pep Rally and Bonfire at NHS Gym
6:00 PM

Friday, October 9
Coronation at NHS Auditorium
1:00 PM
Parade to follow

Homecoming Games
Volleyball: 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 PM
Football: 7:00 PM

Saturday, October 10
Homecoming Dance
8:00–11:00 PM
The Red Barn at The Palms River Resort

We hope our students, families, and community members will join us throughout the week as we celebrate Homecoming. #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
24 days ago, Needles USD
Needles High School Homecoming Week schedule titled “Tangled Up in HOCO.” Tuesday, October 6: Powder Puff at NHS Gym, with boys volleyball at 6:00 PM and girls football at 7:00 PM. Thursday, October 8: Community Pep Rally and Bonfire at NHS Gym at 6:00 PM. Friday, October 9: Coronation at NHS Auditorium at 1:00 PM, followed by a parade. Homecoming volleyball games are at 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 PM, followed by football at 7:00 PM. Saturday, October 10: Homecoming Dance from 8:00 to 11:00 PM at The Red Barn at The Palms River Resort.
Support the Needles High School Class of 2028 by ordering a Community Calendar! For $20.00, you will receive a calendar that includes 5 custom entries for birthdays, anniversaries, or in memoriam recognitions. Additional entries can be added for $1 each. To place an order, contact any member of the junior class before the deadline on October 6, 2026. Sponsorship spaces are also available for local businesses. Get yours today!
about 1 month ago, Needles USD
Promotional flyer for the Needles High School Class of 2028 Community Calendar, available for $20 with 5 entries. Orders due October 6, 2026.
School Picture Days - Save the Date

Needles High School: Monday, October 5th
Needles Middle School: Monday, October 5th
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary: Monday, October 5th
Vista Colorado Elementary: Friday, October 9th
Monument Peak School: Friday, October 9th

See your school office for information. #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
about 1 month ago, Needles USD
School Picture Days schedule for Needles High School, Needles Middle School, Chemehuevi Valley Elementary, Vista Colorado Elementary, and Monument Peak School. Full schedule details in context
Mr. McMahon's 3rd graders and Mrs. Kole's 4th graders learning about 9/11. #ConnectedToNeedlesUSD
about 1 month ago, Needles USD
Students in classrooms holding their 9/11 themed art work.

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 1 month ago, Needles USD
alt="Back to School & Parent Night schedule for Vista Colorado, Needles Middle School, and Needles High School."
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
about 2 months 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.
about 2 months 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".