Desert Sands's DSUSD Highlights

DSUSD Highlights

Short stories celebrating great news related to the students, parents, teachers, staff, and the community of Desert Sands Unified School District. Stories are welcome and encouraged!

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2026 BELOW  (browse previous years:  2025)

 

Employees of the Month - Feb 2026
Employees of the Month - Feb 2026
02/20/2026
Congratulations to our DSUSD superstars!
Read More About Employees of the Month - Feb 2026
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Do The Right Thing Awards
"Do The Right Thing" Awards (2026)
02/19/2026
Outstanding students in our community being awarded
Read More About "Do The Right Thing" Awards (2026)
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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
Read More About Valleywide Student of the Month - Feb 2026
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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
Read More About Honor Band Students in SoCal Spotlight
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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
Read More About New Broadcast Center at Paige Middle
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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!
Read More About Monroe Students Win at KidWind
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2026 District Spelling Bee Winner
2026 District Spelling Bee
01/23/2026
Congratulations to our winner, Ianna Castellano!
Read More About 2026 District Spelling Bee
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Employee of the Month Raul Arellano
Employees of the Month - Jan 2026
01/21/2026
Congratulations to our DSUSD superstars!
Read More About Employees of the Month - Jan 2026
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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
Read More About 2026 Kicks Off with Yoga & Sound Healing
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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
Read More About National Superintendent To Watch
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Brand New Preschool Playground
Brand New Preschool Playground
01/09/2026
Big Smiles, Little Slides: A Surprise to Remember
Read More About Brand New Preschool Playground
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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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