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11/16/2023
DSUSD is pleased to introduce our new/recently promoted employees.
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Youth Theatre Wins at Desert Star Awards
10/04/2023
DSUSD high schools receive 20 nominations each
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Hunger Action Month at CDC
09/20/2023
Our preschool welcomed FIND Food Bank
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Dr. Farah Ortega-Choate Enters Hall of Fame
07/31/2023
Jostens Renaissance honors LQMS teacher
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Appreciation for Successful Graduations
06/07/2023
It takes the entire DSUSD team!
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Not All Heroes Wear Capes!
06/07/2023
Security Agent Jose Ortega receives standing ovation
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Summer Tech Trek Camp 2023
05/02/2023
DSUSD is excited for two of our Thomas Jefferson 7th grade students who have been selected to attend this year's Summer Tech Trek Camps.
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PDCMS Color Guard at World Championships
04/17/2023
Congratulations to our Panthers!!
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LQHS Girls 4x800 Nike Arcadia Win
04/11/2023
Congratulations to our Lady Blackhawks!
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SHHS Standout Track Athletes
03/23/2023
Shoutout to Marjourie Lopez and Michael DeTamble, two SHHS track and field athletes!
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Outstanding SHHS Lady Knight Wrestlers
03/23/2023
Congratulations to the SHHS Lady Knight Wrestlers!
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PDHS Soccer Makes School History
03/23/2023
Congratulations to the Palm Desert High School Varsity Soccer Team on a historic season!
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Podcast Highlighting Dr. Carreon Academy
03/14/2023
Check out the RIMS AVID Podcast highlighting Dr. Carreon Academy!
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National School Breakfast Week 2023
03/13/2023
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Management Introductions - 3/7
03/09/2023
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Management Introductions - 02/21
02/23/2023
Board introductions for appointed management positions
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New/Recently Promoted Employees - 02/21
02/23/2023
DSUSD is pleased to introduce one new/recently promoted employee
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SHHS Cheer Going to USA Nationals
02/22/2023
Congratulations and good luck to the SHHS Cheer Team as they move on to compete at USA Nationals!
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New/Recently Promoted Employees - 02/07
02/09/2023
DSUSD is pleased to introduce four new/recently promoted employees.
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Academic WorldQuest 2023
02/07/2023
Congratulation to PDHS on winning first place at the 18th annual Academic WorldQuest competition!
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DSUSD QuestBridge Matched Students
01/31/2023
Full scholarships to top schools earned
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New/Recently Promoted Employees - 1/17
01/19/2023
DSUSD is pleased to introduce one new/recently promoted employee.
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Annual District Spelling Bee 2023
01/17/2023
DSUSD is still extremely proud of each of our young spellers for their hard work and dedication in this year’s spelling bee!
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