SSUSD is a local school district with 11 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 6 and end May 27. Sierra Sands Unified serves the Ridgecrest area of the Mojave Desert, home to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake — one of the U.S. Navy's largest test and evaluation facilities. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including early dismissal dates and teacher workdays — will be published soon. This calendar includes 2 professional development days — useful to know when planning childcare.
Also known as SSUSD.