06/03/2026
E-Bike Safety
E-Bike Safety Sierra Sands Unified School District and the Ridgecrest Police Department are working together to a...
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Sierra Sands is committed to providing the highest quality education in a safe environment to all K-12 students. We believe the school shares with the family, church, and community the responsibility for developing life-long learners who are responsible, productive citizens. The purpose of this site is to support student learning and ensure communication pertaining to school-related activities wit
06/03/2026
E-Bike Safety
E-Bike Safety Sierra Sands Unified School District and the Ridgecrest Police Department are working together to a...
06/01/2026
More Learning, More Fun, More ELOP!
Now is the perfect time to plan ahead for fall! Register early for the 2026–27 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) with Elevo.
The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) provides free before-school, after-school, and intersession enrichment programs (winter, spring, and summer) for students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Students in seventh and eighth grade at Vieweg STEM Academy are also eligible.
Register online now with Elevo for the 2026–27 school year. Click here to register and click here to learn more.
We’re excited to share our new SSUSD Community Social Contract—a shared commitment to civility, respect, and meaningful connection across our schools and community.
This video introduces what you can expect when interacting with SSUSD staff: listening with care, communicating respectfully, and working together to find solutions. These are the standards we hold ourselves to—and we invite our entire community to join us.
A special thank you to the Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce, City of Ridgecrest, and Cerro Coso Community College for co-sponsoring and endorsing this important work.
Posters will be available for purchase this summer through Pack Wrap for organizations who want to proudly display and model these shared commitments.
Watch the video and join us in this shared commitment. Let’s continue building a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. 💙
05/29/2026
Did you miss the State of the District update? Dr. Moore presented this at the May SSUSD Board of Trustees meeting.
Check it out here: https://youtu.be/yQMfuHO_DyY
05/28/2026
📚 As the school year comes to a close, we hope everyone has a safe and fun summer! ☀️
Before you head into vacation mode, be sure to mark your calendar for the SSUSD “Party in the Parking Lot” Community Resource Fair at the end of summer! 🎉
Join us for a fun-filled event featuring community resources, helpful information, and more as we gear up for a great new school year together. We can’t wait to see you there!
05/28/2026
Sierra Sands USD Celebrates Student Leadership: Honoring Jasmine Casas Flores and Welcoming Shade Zehendner
Sierra Sands USD Celebrates Student Leadership: Honoring Jasmine Casas Flores and Welcoming Shade Zehendner Sierra Sands Unified School District is proud to recognize the service and leadership of our outgoin...
05/27/2026
05/27/2026
Sierra Sands USD Honors 2026 Retirees
Sierra Sands USD Honors 2026 Retirees Sierra Sands Unified School District proudly recognizes the dedicated employees whose service has ma...
05/26/2026
Sierra Sands USD Celebrates 2026 Site Rose Award Honorees
Sierra Sands USD Celebrates 2026 Site Rose Award Honorees Sierra Sands Unified School District is proud to recognize the outstanding parent and community volu...
05/26/2026
Sierra Sands USD Honors 2026 District Rose Award Recipient: Officer Elizabeth Franco
Sierra Sands USD Honors 2026 District Rose Award Recipient: Officer Elizabeth Franco Sierra Sands Unified School District is proud to recognize School Resource Officer Elizabeth Franco...