Desert Sands Unified School District

09/01/2026

Walter Clark Legal Group recognized our teacher with its signature $777.77 grant in support of valley schools. 🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Garcia, making a difference for our RAJAHS at Indio High School!! 🎉

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - For more than 20 years, Indio High School teacher Juanita Garcia has been showing up for her students. Today it was her turn to be surprised: a classroom visit she didn't expect and a gift that left this teacher speechless. News Channel 3's Dakota Makinen has this month's One....

08/27/2026

Introducing our new leadership appointment in Desert Sands:
Carla Schieldge, Assistant Principal at Indio High School! ❤️💙

Help us show our by leaving a comment of congratulations!! 👏

08/27/2026

📚✨ Back to school and back out in our community!

Superintendent Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar joined the Rotary Club of Indio to kick off the new school year by sharing highlights from across DSUSD and a look at what’s ahead for our students.

We’re also proud to continue our longtime partnership with Rotary as we look ahead to the 30th Math Field Day in May! ➕🎉

Thank you, Rotary Club of Indio, for the warm welcome and continued support of our students! 💙💛

08/19/2026

🍎📚✨ Back to school at DSUSD! The Desert Sun takes us inside the classroom at Ronald Reagan Elementary School for a colorful look at the first day of school! 💙❤️💛

Hear from teachers and Principal Mark Baldwin as they welcome students back and share the excitement of a brand-new school year. 🎒✏️🌟

👇 Click below to read the full story!


Desert Sands Unified School District
Riverside County Office of Education
City of Palm Desert
Tamara Wadkins

Most of the Coachella Valley's public schools welcomed students back Wednesday. The Desert Sun watched as some teachers prepared for the school year. See link below ⬇️

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08/18/2026

It takes a village, so let’s work together to keep our students safe!

Remember: If you see something, say something.

08/18/2026

From Superintendent May-Vollmar:

I am so excited to welcome you to the 2026-2027 school year! We cannot wait to see students back on campus and reconnect with families. Our Desert Sands team has been working hard all summer to ensure our schools are ready for a smooth and successful FIRST DAY! 🤗🙌🤩

Superintendent Kelly May-Vollmar, Ed.D., welcomes families to the 2...

08/03/2026

Introducing our latest leadership appointments: 📣
⭐ Congratulations to Dr. Bill Willis, Principal of Van Buren Elementary, and Dr. Dan Borgen, Senior Director of Certificated Personnel!

07/31/2026

For 10 years, DSUSD has hosted summer interns employed by through its Migrant College Assistance Program (MCAP). We are proud to celebrate THREE hard-working students who worked in our district departments (Graphic Services, State & Federal Programs, and Superintendent's Office).

Shout out to Joel, Jamilla, and Steven!! 👏👏👏

07/31/2026

History is coming to life at Indio Middle School 🌎📚

Congratulations to eighth-grade U.S. history teacher Dessa Keuiliana, recipient of the One Class at a Time grant sponsored by Walter Clark Legal Group. The grant will provide classroom globes and a 3D topographic map, giving students a hands-on way to explore the geography behind American history.

We’re proud to support dedicated local educators who make learning engaging, memorable, and meaningful for the next generation.

Read the full story from KESQ News Channel 3: https://shorturl.at/DAGmQ

07/29/2026

Congratulations to our own rockstar teacher Dessa Keuilian and Indio Middle School students who will benefit greatly from this grant!! 🙌🤩

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - An Indio Middle School teacher is getting new classroom resources to help students experience history in a more hands-on way after receiving a One Class at a Time grant. Eighth-grade U.S. history teacher Dessa Keuilian was given with the award, sponsored by the Walter Clark Le...