Sierra Sands Unified School District

Calling all local businesses, nonprofits, service providers, employers, and community organizations!

Sierra Sands Unified School District is seeking community partners for our first-ever "Party in the Parking Lot" Community Resource Fair on Thursday, July 30, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Sierra Vista Shopping Center parking lot.

This is a great opportunity to connect with local students, families, and community members while showcasing your services, programs, resources, or employment opportunities.

Organizations are encouraged to bring informational materials, giveaways, and school supplies.

Reserve your booth today:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bSDpJsbGZ8_UFLr_icKfzOIrDjyjSYE8MxoBYU8i5n4/edit

Please share with other organizations that serve the Ridgecrest and Indian Wells Valley community. We look forward to seeing you there!

🌞 Sierra Sands USD Summer Programs Are Underway! 🌞
We’re excited to welcome students and families to both our Extended School Year (ESY) and High School Summer School programs! We look forward to a successful and enriching summer for all our students! 💙

☀️ HDLL has officially started its first full week of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) Summer Intersession! ☀️

We're excited to welcome students for a summer filled with learning, enrichment, fun, numerous guest presenters, and special activities designed to keep students engaged all summer long.

🕖 ELOP Program Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

🏢 High Desert Leapin' Lizards (HDLL) Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 1311 N. Norma

🏢 SSUSD Expanded Learning Program Coordinator Office: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 1305 N. Norma

If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to your site supervisors. For additional support, contact the Expanded Learning Program Office at:

📧 [email protected]
📞 760-499-1780

We look forward to a safe, enriching, and memorable summer with our students and families! 🌞📚🎨⚽

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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.

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

📚 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!

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