Riverside County Office of Education recently conducted an art contest as part of the May 24-28, 2021 Mental Health Matters Spirit Week. Both RCOE and Desert Sands Unified School District are committed to providing the best in resources and support for students including social and emotional learning and mental health practices.

DSUSD students recognized were:

Kindergarten – 2nd grade division

Honorable Mention 

Harper Draper, George Washington Charter School, Desert Sands Unified School District 

Honorable Mention

 Khloe Huculak, Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies, Desert Sands Unified School District

2nd – 5th grade division

2nd Place

 Mariella Cortez, Gerald R. Ford Elementary School, Desert Sands Unified School District

9th -12th grade division

Honorable Mention

Ahtziri Rojas, La Quinta High School, Desert Sands Unified School District