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DSUSD Highlights

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2026 BELOW  (browse previous years:  2025)

 

Do The Right Thing Awards
"Do The Right Thing" Awards (2026)
09/11/2026
Outstanding students in our community being awarded
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RCOE Ribbon Cutting
Indio Conference Center Ribbon-Cutting
09/03/2026
DSUSD students participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating Riverside County Office of Education’s new Indio Conference Center.
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First Day of School 2026
First Day of School 2026
09/02/2026
DSUSD celebrates the effort to build strong connections that went into the first day of school all across the district!
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SHHS at CMEA
SHHS Wind Ensemble
08/26/2026
Congratulations Shadow Hills High School Wind Ensemble!
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Renaissance Award Winners
2026 Renaissance Recognitions
08/19/2026
Celebrating DSUSD excellence at work through the Jostens Renaissance program!
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AVID Summer Institute 2026
AVID Summer Institute 2026
08/01/2026
DSUSD AVID Teams Connect, Collaborate, and Align at AVID Summer Institute
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MCAP Full DSUSD Group
MCAP Internship
07/31/2026
Celebrating our DSUSD Summer Interns!
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Coloma Siblings
The Artistic Coloma Siblings
07/08/2026
Riverside County Office of Education featured an outstanding pair of young artists in DSUSD.
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2026 Agri-Art Contest
Agri-Art Contest
06/25/2026
Recognizing the 2026 Agri-Art Contest Winners!
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Winning Banner
Foster Youth FAFSA Award
06/08/2026
DSUSD recognized for its achievements in FAFSA/CADAA completion in the 2025-26 California Foster Youth challenge.
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Oliphant Graduates
Oliphant Grad Walk
06/06/2026
The First Owls Take Flight
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Student gazing at drone show.
SHHS Graduation Drone Show
06/05/2026
Drones, Dreams, and Diplomas at Shadow Hills Talk about ending the school year on a high note!
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Art Quote
Student Artist - From Classroom to Cover Art
06/01/2026
Creativity from Desert Sands is heading statewide.
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RCOE Students of the Year
RCOE Students of the Year
05/22/2026
The Riverside County of Education honors ten outstanding seniors from across the Coachella Valley.
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Passport to Sands of Time 2026
Sands of Time 2026
05/21/2026
2025-2026 Employee Recognition Program
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Employees of the Month - May 2026
Employees of the Month - May 2026
05/21/2026
Congratulations to our DSUSD superstars!
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PDHS Athlete Academic Awards
PDHS Athletic Team Awards
05/20/2026
PDHS Athletic Team Awards
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PDHS Student Poetry Contest Winners
PDHS Poetry Contest Winners
05/19/2026
Poetry, Prose & Aztec Pride!
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DMind Professional Development
DMind Professional Development
05/18/2026
Building Trauma-Informed Capacity Through Dynamic Mindfulness Training in DSUSD
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National Gold Star School Logo
Reagan ES Named 2026 National Gold Star School
05/10/2026
Ronald Reagan Elementary School has been named a 2026 National Gold Star School by the National Association of Elementary School Principals
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Zumba Dance Class
Staff Wellness Zumba Dance Party
05/08/2026
Presented by DSUSD Staff Wellness Committee
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Palm Springs Drone Fest
2026 Palm Springs Drone Fest
05/08/2026
DSUSD Drone Teams Soar to International Victories!
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Rotary Math Field Day 2026
Rotary Math Field Day 2026
05/05/2026
Calculated Greatness - DSUSD Mathletes Multiply the Fun!
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Open Call 2026
Open Call 2026
05/04/2026
DSUSD Stars Steal the Show at McCallum Theatre
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2026 Riverside County Exceptional Graduates
2026 Student Academic Awards
04/28/2026
Riverside County Exceptional Graduates and Scholarship Recipients
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Cullinan CABE BEST Award
IMS Principal Receives BEST Award
04/27/2026
Indio Middle School's Mr. Cully named BEST of the best!
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National Renaissance Students of the Month
National Renaissance Students of the Month
04/20/2026
LQMS Bulldogs Leading the Way
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Drone Soccer Competition
Drone Soccer Inaugural Tournament Champs
04/16/2026
The Indio High School Gym transformed into a high-tech arena as ten teams from across the district competed in our first-ever Drone Soccer Tournament
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Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month
Valleywide Student of the Month - Apr 2026
04/15/2026
Riverside County Office of Education recognizes top seniors
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staff members at bowling alley
Staff Wellness Bowling Night (Apr 2026)
04/06/2026
Striking up the fun for DSUSD staff wellness
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Ophelia speakers on stage
Ophelia Luncheon 2026
04/02/2026
34 DSUSD seniors were named scholarship recipients
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Greg Wallis and Kelly May-Vollmar
Superintendent is "Woman of the Year"
04/01/2026
Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar honored as the 2026 “Woman of the Year” for the 47th Assembly District
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Staff group holding small painting projects
Staff Wellness Paint Night (Mar 2026)
03/30/2026
A fun event hosted by DSUSD's Staff Wellness Committee
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Student LeadHERship DSUSD
Inaugural Youth LeadHERship Conference
03/27/2026
Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Leaders
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PDHS Girls Basketball and Coach
PDHS Girls Basketball Scores 4.37 GPA
03/20/2026
Riverside County Office of Education presents the prestigious Winter Academic Athletic Team Award
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Employees of the Month - Mar 2026
Employees of the Month - Mar 2026
03/18/2026
Celebrating our DSUSD superstars!
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Students attending tennis tournament
2026 BNP Paribas Scholarships
03/16/2026
Congratulations to 10 local students for their dedication, leadership, and drive both in the classroom and on the tennis courts!
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DSUSD proudly celebrates LQHS, PDHS, SHHS, Amistad, Summit, CMPMS
2026 Secondary Schools Recognitions
03/13/2026
Our secondary schools earn prestigious awards for excellence in academics, innovation, and student support.
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preschool student making art
ECE Literacy Night
03/06/2026
Families and their preschool students celebrate Read Across America Week
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young students gathered on football field
2nd Annual "Meet at the 50"
03/05/2026
As part of Read Across America Week, PDHS hosted local kindergarteners
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2026 Staff Talent Show
2026 Staff Talent Show
03/03/2026
Presented by DSUSD Staff Wellness Committee
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Women in tech wearing tiaras
Tech & Tiaras
03/02/2026
The Future Is HERE and She’s Coding It!
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Employees of the Month - Feb 2026
Employees of the Month - Feb 2026
02/20/2026
Congratulations to our DSUSD superstars!
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Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month
Valleywide Student of the Month - Feb 2026
02/04/2026
Riverside County Office of Education recognizes top seniors
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Honor Band Students
Honor Band Students in SoCal Spotlight
02/03/2026
DSUSD students selected for some of the most competitive ensembles in the region
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Broadcast Center at Paige Middle
New Broadcast Center at Paige Middle
01/30/2026
A shining example of what's possible when community and education come together
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Monroe Students Win at KidWind
Monroe Students Win at KidWind
01/28/2026
Fifth grade Mustangs power-up with triple the trophies!
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2026 District Spelling Bee Winner
2026 District Spelling Bee
01/23/2026
Congratulations to our winner, Ianna Castellano!
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Employee of the Month Raul Arellano
Employees of the Month - Jan 2026
01/21/2026
Congratulations to our DSUSD superstars!
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Marlene Pfeifle standing in a sound bowl
2026 Kicks Off with Yoga & Sound Healing
01/16/2026
A restorative experience for district staff, hosted by the DSUSD Staff Wellness Committee
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Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar, superintendent to watch
National Superintendent To Watch
01/13/2026
Dr. May‑Vollmar recognized with national award
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Brand New Preschool Playground
Brand New Preschool Playground
01/09/2026
Big Smiles, Little Slides: A Surprise to Remember
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The Desert Sands Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Joseph Hyde, Title IX Coordinator, [email protected] , 760-771-8695; Dr. Lisa McColl, Title IX Coordinator Designee/Resolution and Compliance Officer, 760-771-8695; Mr. Al Bennett, 504 Coordinator, 760-771-8612; Dr. Angela Randolph, Title II Coordinator, 760-771-8602. All can be reached at 47950 Dune Palms Rd, La Quinta, CA 92253.

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