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Annual Survey (LCAP Goal 1)
12/01/2022
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In Honor of Family Literacy Month
11/30/2022
Join us for story time and activities!
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Annual Online Registration
07/26/2022
Registration is now open in ParentVUE
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Reconnecting: Listen, Learn, Grow Together
07/13/2022
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Horizon Virtual Academy
07/11/2022
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Enrolling New Students
07/01/2022
Desert Sands Unified School District is enrolling incoming students for the 2022-23 school year
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North Indio Traffic Alert
06/09/2022
June 13 through August 31
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Safety in Our Schools
05/25/2022
Our country is mourning the tragic deaths of students and staff in the school shooting in Texas.
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2022 DSUSD Top Scholars
05/23/2022
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Daniel Cappello County Educator of the Year
05/04/2022
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May-Vollmar Appointed Superintendent
04/13/2022
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ThoughtExchange Survey (Goal 3)
04/05/2022
Please help DSUSD by taking part in this annual LCAP survey!
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Looking Through Windows Art Exhibition
04/04/2022
First annual art exhibition opened on March 17
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Recruitment 2022
02/25/2022
We are recruiting!
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Board Member Appointed
02/16/2022
Jacob Alvarez appointed to DSUSD Board of Education
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Board of Education Vacancy
01/27/2022
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Superintendent Search Survey
01/25/2022
View the survey results
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2020 Trustee Boundary Redistricting
01/24/2022
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ThoughtExchange Survey (Goal 2)
01/19/2022
Please help DSUSD by taking part in this annual LCAP survey!
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ThoughtExchange Survey (Goal 1)
12/02/2021
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TWO Golden Bell Awards
11/17/2021
DSUSD receives two more bells
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2021 Facilities Master Plan
09/30/2021
Community Survey is open October 1-22
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Input on COVID Relief Funding
08/30/2021
Deadline to submit Sept. 15, 2021
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Free School Meals
08/17/2021
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Back To School 2021-22
08/13/2021
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Annual Online Registration
08/02/2021
Registration is now open in ParentVUE
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Preschool Registration
06/01/2021
Accepting 3 and 4 Year-Old Children for 2021-2022 Enrollment
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2021 DSUSD Top Scholars
05/21/2021
Congratulations to our 2021 Top Scholars, representing all of the graduates from Desert Sands high schools!
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Common Sense District
04/23/2021
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Return to In-Person Learning
03/24/2021
Watch informational videos here
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County Confidential Employee of the Year
03/10/2021
Congratulations to Connie Rodriguez
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Digital Equity Award
03/03/2021
Consortium for School Networking honors DSUSD
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Recruitment Fair 2021
02/12/2021
Join our innovative district!
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Annual Panorama Surveys (LCAP)
01/18/2021
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Back to School 2020-2021
01/14/2021
Moving Forward Plans & Announcements (July-January)
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Winter Wellness
12/17/2020
Helpful resources for staff, students, and families
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Apply for Oversight Committee
12/03/2020
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Book Vending Machine
11/23/2020
Inchy the Bookworm vending machine is located at the district welcome center
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Board Member Tomak Retires
11/18/2020
Gary Tomak completes his over 20 years of service to DSUSD
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Register to Remain in Distance Learning
11/05/2020
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CA Teacher of the Year
10/29/2020
State Superintendent Thurmond has named Allison Cyr a 2021 California Teacher of the Year!
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Safety Award for Indio Middle Modernization
09/18/2020
SEWUP recognizes DSUSD for its safety record
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Annual Online Registration
08/14/2020
OLR begins 8/17, replacing the annual packets sent home
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Learning Model Options
08/03/2020
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Timeline to School Opening
06/23/2020
Desert Sands Unified School District is working diligently to develop a plan to open schools for the 2020-2021 school year.
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School Buildings Temporarily Closed
06/22/2020
[Updated 6/22/20] Stay tuned for more information regarding the current closure
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Sands of Time 2020
06/18/2020
The annual celebration will be an online event on June 19 at 6:30 pm
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Parent Survey - School Opening
06/10/2020
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2020 DSUSD Top Scholars
06/04/2020
Congratulations to our 2020 Top Scholars, representing all of the graduates from Desert Sands high schools!
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Message from Superintendent Bailey
06/04/2020
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2021 County Teacher of the Year
06/03/2020
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Bailey & Coffee - TO GO
06/03/2020
A virtual town hall meeting will be held on June 9 at 4:00 pm. Submit your questions by June 8!
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Students Win in Music Competition
05/12/2020
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Summer School 2020
05/12/2020
Session 1: June 9-25 ● Session 2: June 29 to July 16
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Teacher Appreciation Week
05/04/2020
Video messages to Desert Sands teachers
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Student Dancers Recognized in "Art Connects"
04/22/2020
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In Celebration of Teacher Appreciation Day
04/21/2020
DSUSD Joins RCOE in Celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Day
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Students Win in Visual Arts Competition
04/14/2020
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Students Win in Poetry Competition
04/09/2020
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Video Message from Superintendent Bailey
04/07/2020
Latest Happenings in DSUSD
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Pre-school Children Have Fun Night Out With Dad
03/13/2020
Pre-school students went home from the first Fun Night with Dad with books to share with their families.
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Therapy Dog Supports Wellness for DSUSD Staff and Students
03/09/2020
Budders serves as a therapy dog for student and staff support at various Desert Sands Unified School District sites.
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Student Perspective on School Nutrition
02/28/2020
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DSUSD Teacher Recruitment 2020
02/20/2020
We look forward to getting to know you at the following events around the country! #joinDSUSD
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DSUSD Science and Engineering Fair 2020
02/14/2020
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Gamification Tapped at Desert Sands Unified
01/31/2020
If we are going to engage students today, it’s important that we harness the technology in both the way we teach and the way we learn.
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Supper? At School? Yes, if it's DSUSD
12/27/2019
When school is out and parents are still at work, children need a safe place to be with their friends.
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Golden Bell Award
12/27/2019
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Student Initiatives Receive Funding
12/20/2019
Goldfish Bowl awards funding to student projects.
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College Kickoff Week Held at DSUSD
12/13/2019
Desert Sands Unified School District continues to implement district-wide AVID.
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DSUSD Leaders Enjoy Reading: Time For Change
11/15/2019
It isn't just the students who love to read.
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Project Madison-At-Adams Occurs at DSUSD
11/08/2019
DSUSD was called upon to move a school from one campus to another.
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DSUSD Has IT: Incredibly Talented Staff
11/01/2019
We’ve got IT!
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Start With Hello Initiative Permeates DSUSD
10/04/2019
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DSUSD High School Students Serve on School Board
09/27/2019
This year’s team is made up of seven outstanding DSUSD students.
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Not So Undercover Sup: Security [Video]
09/13/2019
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Back-to-School Safety Tips for DSUSD Students
08/30/2019
Comprehensive safety tips.
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Building the Brand at DSUSD
08/23/2019
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District of Distinction List Includes DSUSD
07/17/2019
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County Teachers of the Year
06/07/2019
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