Desert Sands's The Beacon Lite Archives

The Beacon Lite Archives

The Beacon Lite (2019-2024)

Archived series of stories celebrating great news related to the students, parents, teachers, staff, and the community of Desert Sands Unified School District.

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Lincoln Elementary Receives $5,000 Donation from New Burlington Store
11/08/2024
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Do the Right Thing recipients
"Do the Right Thing"
10/30/2024
Outstanding students in our community being awarded
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DSUSD Hosts "Growing Up Digital" Parent Night 2024-2025
10/25/2024
Empowering Families to Keep Students Safe in an Online World
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Garner Holt Ani-Makerspace Ribbon-Cutting at Paige Middle School
10/24/2024
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the Garner Holt Animatronics & eSports Room at Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School
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PDHS National Merit Scholarship Recognition
10/17/2024
PDHS Students Commended in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program
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Staff Wellness Paint Night
Staff Wellness Paint Night
10/02/2024
The Staff Wellness Committee launched its inaugural wellness event
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Kamil Breaks National Records at Junior Olympics
08/07/2024
Kamil Pelovello returns home from USA Track & Field Junior Olympics and AAU National Championship
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Alexis Arias with Lowell and Mike Milken
Arias Honored at Milken Awards
06/14/2024
2023 California Milken Educator Award Recipient Alexis Arias Walks the Red Carpet in Los Angeles
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Public Information Officer Mary Perry Retires
06/07/2024
Many wished Mary Perry farewell at her retirement celebration on June 4
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Staff Wellness: Bowling Event May 2024
Staff Wellness: Bowling Event May 2024
06/03/2024
Read More About Staff Wellness: Bowling Event May 2024
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Agri-Art Contest & Billboard Winner
06/01/2024
Desert Sands has eight winners for this years Agri-Art contest
Read More About Agri-Art Contest & Billboard Winner
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Savannah Vela
Student Wins Prestigious Writing Award
05/31/2024
Savannah Vela, Student at Shadow Hills High School, secures designation for 2024 NCTE Achievement Award in Writing
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Planting Trees: Vintage and Gerald Ford Collab
05/17/2024
Local Business Vintage Landscape Partners with Gerald Ford Elementary for Arbor Day
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Student Honored With Good Citizenship Award
05/06/2024
Student Jesus Perales at Amistad High School was honored with the Good Citizenship Award
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Senior Academic Awards
04/24/2024
Seniors were honored in Riverside for their academic achievements.
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Middle School Math Field Day
04/22/2024
DSUSD middle schools participate in math field day hosted at JGMS
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ASB Spirit Dinner
2024 ASB Spirit Dinner
04/19/2024
Annual ASB Student Leadership Dinner was held at LQHS Culinary Arts Center.
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Student Athlete of the Year
04/17/2024
CIF Southern Section and Ford Motor Company selected one male and one female senior athlete to be honored as athlete of the year
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VFW Teachers of the Year
04/17/2024
Educators were honored with Teacher of the Year presented by Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation.
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Superintendent Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar
Ultimate Educator at DSUSD
04/17/2024
Superintendent Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar was honored as the La Verne University Distinguished Alumni of the Year.
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Principal Mark Baldwin and Assistant Principal Maria Wright with Imagine Learning representative Dan Brandt.
Congrats Ronald Reagan Elementary!
04/17/2024
Ronald Reagan Elementary were honored with the National School of Excellence Award presented by Imagine Learning.
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Zosia Sanchez and Olivia Di Bella with their medals
PDCMS with Future Problem Solving
04/08/2024
Palm Desert Charter Middle School students participated in the Future Problem Solving State Bowl.
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John Glen Middle School competing
Middle School Battle of the Books
03/28/2024
DSUSD Middle Schools compete in Battle of the Books
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SHHS Theatre group at CSUSB HS Theatre Festival
SHHS Theatre wins at CSUSB HS Theatre Fest
03/25/2024
Shadow Hills Theatre attended CSUSB High School Theatre Festival
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Valleywide Student of the Month (March)
03/20/2024
Riverside County Office of Education recognizes top seniors
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IB diploma publishing ceremony
LQHS IB Publishing Ceremony
03/12/2024
Congulations to the seniors on their amazing accomplishment on recieving a IB diploma.
Read More About LQHS IB Publishing Ceremony
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Students engaging in math actitivies
Lincoln Family Math Night
03/08/2024
Lincoln Elementary gathered students and families for a fun filled math night
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LQHS winning team
HS Battle of the Books
03/08/2024
DSUSD high schools gathered teams to participate in a battle of the books competition.
Read More About HS Battle of the Books
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Abi Carter at American Idol Audition
Abi Carter and American Idol
03/08/2024
The Desert's Abi Carter has captured our hearts with her performances on American Idol.
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Updated Reading Corner in Mrs. Martin's Classroom
Shadow Hills Senior Laura Fimbres supports Literacy
03/08/2024
Senior Laura Fimbres gives back to James Monroe Elementary
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4th graders at BNP Paribas Open
4th graders visit BNP Paribas Open
03/06/2024
Gerald Ford's 4th graders visit Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
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Elementary Math Field Day
03/04/2024
Students join together to enjoy a friendly mathematics competition with friends and family.
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DSUSD Winners of RCSEF
03/04/2024
DSUSD honors the winners of the Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair.
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Every Child Succeeding
02/28/2024
The ceremony for Every Child Succeeding honors students who overcome difficulties at school and home.
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High School Wrestling Accomplishments
02/16/2024
DSUSD has many star wrestling athletes
Read More About High School Wrestling Accomplishments
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PDHS Rotary Contest
Rotary Speech Contest
02/14/2024
DSUSD students participated in a Rotary Four-Way Speech Contest
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Mock trial award ceremony
2024 Riverside County Mock Trial
02/12/2024
Students awarded at the Mock Trail Awards Ceremony
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SHHS Girl's Wrestling Team at Amelia Earhart Elementary
Champions Read at Amelia Earhart Elementary
02/08/2024
Shadow Hills Girl's Wrestling Team give back to students at Amelia Earhart Elementary.
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New/Recently Promoted Employees - 2/6/24
02/07/2024
DSUSD is pleased to introduce our new/recently promoted employees.
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SHHS winner Savannah Vela
Shadow Hills Speech & Debate Contest
02/06/2024
SHHS Speech and Debate Contest Winners
Read More About Shadow Hills Speech & Debate Contest
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Another Win at WorldQuest for PDHS
02/06/2024
Congratulations to PDHS for the win at WorldQuest competition
Read More About Another Win at WorldQuest for PDHS
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Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month Logo
Valley Wide Student of the Month (January)
01/30/2024
Riverside County Office of Education recognizes top seniors
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Antonio Coloma II winning art piece
Visual Art Competition Winner
01/30/2024
Elementary and Middle School Art Competition Winner for Visual Arts
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National Fun at Work Day
01/29/2024
District Education Center ends the week with some fun activities.
Read More About National Fun at Work Day
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Gary Shaffer and Clifford the big red dog during story time
Lincoln Elementary helps with new library design!
01/23/2024
Lincoln Elementary's after school program received a visit from Palm Desert's Director of Library Services Gary Shaffer.
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2024 CA League of Educators
01/18/2024
DSUSD celebrated 2024 CA League of Educators
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Cosmetology students and customer
Cosmetology Students Help with Special Needs Gala
01/16/2024
Elite Cosmetology partners with Fenixia Foundation
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Staff Bowling night
DSUSD Staff Bowling Night
01/15/2024
Desert Sands staff gathered for some team bowling
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Indio HS student interviewed by media
PSIFF Student Screening Day
01/15/2024
Indio High School participating in Palm Springs Film Fest
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