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Apply for Oversight Committee
12/03/2020
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Book Vending Machine
11/23/2020
Inchy the Bookworm vending machine is located at the district welcome center
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Board Member Tomak Retires
11/18/2020
Gary Tomak completes his over 20 years of service to DSUSD
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Register to Remain in Distance Learning
11/05/2020
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CA Teacher of the Year
10/29/2020
State Superintendent Thurmond has named Allison Cyr a 2021 California Teacher of the Year!
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Safety Award for Indio Middle Modernization
09/18/2020
SEWUP recognizes DSUSD for its safety record
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Annual Online Registration
08/14/2020
OLR begins 8/17, replacing the annual packets sent home
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Learning Model Options
08/03/2020
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Enrolling New Students
07/13/2020
Desert Sands Unified School District is enrolling incoming students for the upcoming school year
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Timeline to School Opening
06/23/2020
Desert Sands Unified School District is working diligently to develop a plan to open schools for the 2020-2021 school year.
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School Buildings Temporarily Closed
06/22/2020
[Updated 6/22/20] Stay tuned for more information regarding the current closure
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Sands of Time 2020
06/18/2020
The annual celebration will be an online event on June 19 at 6:30 pm
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Parent Survey - School Opening
06/10/2020
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2020 DSUSD Top Scholars
06/04/2020
Congratulations to our 2020 Top Scholars, representing all of the graduates from Desert Sands high schools!
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Message from Superintendent Bailey
06/04/2020
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2021 County Teacher of the Year
06/03/2020
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Bailey & Coffee - TO GO
06/03/2020
A virtual town hall meeting will be held on June 9 at 4:00 pm. Submit your questions by June 8!
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Summer School 2020
05/12/2020
Session 1: June 9-25 ● Session 2: June 29 to July 16
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Students Win in Music Competition
05/12/2020
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Teacher Appreciation Week
05/04/2020
Video messages to Desert Sands teachers
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Student Dancers Recognized in "Art Connects"
04/22/2020
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In Celebration of Teacher Appreciation Day
04/21/2020
DSUSD Joins RCOE in Celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Day
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Students Win in Visual Arts Competition
04/14/2020
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Students Win in Poetry Competition
04/09/2020
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Video Message from Superintendent Bailey
04/07/2020
Latest Happenings in DSUSD
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Pre-school Children Have Fun Night Out With Dad
03/13/2020
Pre-school students went home from the first Fun Night with Dad with books to share with their families.
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Therapy Dog Supports Wellness for DSUSD Staff and Students
03/09/2020
Budders serves as a therapy dog for student and staff support at various Desert Sands Unified School District sites.
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Student Perspective on School Nutrition
02/28/2020
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DSUSD Teacher Recruitment 2020
02/20/2020
We look forward to getting to know you at the following events around the country! #joinDSUSD
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DSUSD Science and Engineering Fair 2020
02/14/2020
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Gamification Tapped at Desert Sands Unified
01/31/2020
If we are going to engage students today, it’s important that we harness the technology in both the way we teach and the way we learn.
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Golden Bell Award
12/27/2019
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Supper? At School? Yes, if it's DSUSD
12/27/2019
When school is out and parents are still at work, children need a safe place to be with their friends.
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Student Initiatives Receive Funding
12/20/2019
Goldfish Bowl awards funding to student projects.
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College Kickoff Week Held at DSUSD
12/13/2019
Desert Sands Unified School District continues to implement district-wide AVID.
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DSUSD Leaders Enjoy Reading: Time For Change
11/15/2019
It isn't just the students who love to read.
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Project Madison-At-Adams Occurs at DSUSD
11/08/2019
DSUSD was called upon to move a school from one campus to another.
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DSUSD Has IT: Incredibly Talented Staff
11/01/2019
We’ve got IT!
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Start With Hello Initiative Permeates DSUSD
10/04/2019
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DSUSD High School Students Serve on School Board
09/27/2019
This year’s team is made up of seven outstanding DSUSD students.
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Not So Undercover Sup: Security [Video]
09/13/2019
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Back-to-School Safety Tips for DSUSD Students
08/30/2019
Comprehensive safety tips.
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Building the Brand at DSUSD
08/23/2019
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District of Distinction List Includes DSUSD
07/17/2019
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County Teachers of the Year
06/07/2019
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