Do The Right Thing supports youth involvement in the community with positive attitude and behavior. Students are selected each month based on their accomplishments and are recognized at the Palm Springs Police Department. The ceremony honors the students with appreciation and applause as well as prizes that are provided by the community. The ceremonies are to showcase the student’s support in enhancing self-esteem and community outreach as they are celebrated among community members, friends and family. Community is welcomed to join monthly ceremonies as schedules permit to honor our youth as they become members of the community.

We congratulate the winners that were awarded at each month's ceremonies:

JANUARY - Nixon Graham from Palm Desert Charter Middle School and Brian Gomez from Amistad High School

FEBRUARY - Kristina Aldaz from Dr. Carreon Academy; Doruk Inan from Col. Mitchell Paige Middle School; and Joel Garcia from Horizon School

MARCH - Christian Robinson from Palm Desert Charter Middle School and Geraldine Armenta-Ramirez from Shadow Hills High School

APRIL - Aubriana Teague from Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Gabriel Reyes from James Carter Elementary School

MAY - Daniela Martinez from Palm Desert Charter Middle School and Alaina Padilla from Horizon School

2026 DSUSD Scholarship Winners

Amistad High School: Damian Benavidez, Martin Chavez, Jazmine Losolla, Adreenalynn Ramirez, Madeline Rivas

Horizon School: Aiden Smith, Noelia Villeda

Indio High School: Nancy Arias, Sofia Cruz-Gonzalez, Alora Druyon, Abraham Gonzalez-Diaz, Genesis Gonzalez-Nevarez

La Quinta High School: Nathan Calasan, Josefine Esqueda, Siera Irwin, Lily Noguera, Jazlyn Reyes

Palm Desert High School: Aranza Arroyo, Isabella Barone, Danika Diaz, Isaiah Ramirez, Yanni St. Denis, Estevan Valenzuela

Shadow Hills High School: Jaslene Benavidez, Josue Montano, Ethan Munoz, Leslie Ramirez, Samantha Ruiz

Summit High School: Aiden Jauregui

86 graduating high school seniors valley-wide were awarded a total of $95,000 in scholarships! (Read more)

JUNE - John Armenta-Ibarra from Amistad High School, Jeremiah Diaz from Washington Charter Elementary School, and Maddox Hill-Lillard from Col. Mitchell Paige Middle School

JULY - Dominique De Leon from Summit High School, Santos Garcia from Horizon School, and Luciana Gutierrez Ferrer from Carter Elementary School

View photos and more information at Do The Right Thing Greater Palm Springs.