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Riverside County Office of Education recognizes top seniors with a student of the month recognition program in the Greater Coachella Valley.
Students are chosen based on how they embody character, integrity, a passion for learning, active involvement in school life, sports, and community service, or have displayed remarkable resilience in the face of life’s challenges while maintaining a commitment to education.
DSUSD seniors honored on February 3, 2026 at Fantasy Springs Casino Special Events Center were:
Daniel Hernandez-Martinez – Amistad High School
Arturo Ibarra – Horizon High School
Sofia Cruz-Gonzalez – Indio High School
Nathan Calasan – La Quinta High School
Alfonso Lucero – Palm Desert High School
Giselle Santibanez – Shadow Hills High School
Maria Aceves-Ruiz – Summit High School
Honorees from each ceremony will be eligible for the Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Year scholarships, to be awarded on May 21, 2026.
Read the full story from RCOE.