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
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!
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!
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
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
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.
