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The Beacon Lite

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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
Read More About SHHS Theatre wins at CSUSB HS Theatre Fest
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Greater Coachella Valley - Student of the Month Logo
Valleywide Student of the Month (March)
03/20/2024
Riverside County Office of Education recognizes top seniors
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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.
Read More About Abi Carter and 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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DSUSD Math Field Day
03/04/2024
Students join together to enjoy a friendly mathematics competition with friends and family.
Read More About DSUSD Math Field Day
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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
Read More About Rotary 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.
Read More About New/Recently Promoted Employees - 2/6/24
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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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Academic WorldQuest logo
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
Read More About Valley Wide Student of the Month (January)
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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
Read More About Visual Art Competition Winner
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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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Do the Right Thing recipients
"Do the Right Thing"
01/25/2024
Outstanding students in our community being awarded
Read More About "Do the Right Thing"
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group image of 2024 League of Educators
2024 CA League of Educators
01/18/2024
DSUSD celebrated 2024 CA League of Educators
Read More About 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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Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month
NEW! Valleywide Student of the Month Program
12/14/2023
Riverside County Office of Education recognizes top seniors
Read More About NEW! Valleywide Student of the Month Program
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DSUSD Employees of the Year
12/06/2023
DSUSD would like to congratulate our Employees of the Year!
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XC Team
SHHS XC at State Championships
11/27/2023
Learn more about the Shadow Hills Girls State Meet
Read More About SHHS XC at State Championships
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Antonio and Isabella at Sunline
8th Annual Sunline Student Art Contest
11/21/2023
Congrats to our DSUSD winners!
Read More About 8th Annual Sunline Student Art Contest
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Check presentation
Oliphant OWLS raise money for Desi Foundation
11/17/2023
Learn more about the Penny War
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DSUSD logo
ECEC Holiday Cards Project
11/09/2023
Students will decorate Holiday Cards for residents in managed care facilities
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Mr. Wood shaking students hand
Dual Language Immersion Recognitions
11/08/2023
Reagan and Jackson Elementary
Read More About Dual Language Immersion Recognitions
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Flag Football Girls team
DSUSD Flag Football Tournament
11/08/2023
Desert Sands ELO-P partnered with the LA Rams for 2023 Flag Football
Read More About DSUSD Flag Football Tournament
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Student interviews DX Member
IMS Desert X Art Club Field Trip
11/07/2023
Learn more about the field trip!
Read More About IMS Desert X Art Club Field Trip
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Band and Color Guard Picture
PDCMS Band and Color Guard
11/06/2023
51st Annual Chino Interventional Band Review Competition
Read More About PDCMS Band and Color Guard
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Art work
2023 Día De Los Muertos Art Competition
10/25/2023
Presented by Riverside County Office of Education
Read More About 2023 Día De Los Muertos Art Competition
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Madison Staff
English Learner Champions of the Month
10/20/2023
James Madison Elementary School
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Counselors Present at Conference
09/19/2023
PDCMS Counselors selected to present at 2023 CSDC Conference
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Student Board Members 2023-2024
08/15/2023
Learn more about this years student board members
Read More About Student Board Members 2023-2024
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Shadow Hills High students with Rotarians
Indio Rotary Club Awards Scholarships
06/08/2023
Congratulations to nine Knights who were recently awarded scholarships from the Indio Rotary Club.
Read More About Indio Rotary Club Awards Scholarships
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Migrant Leaders Club medallion
Migrant Leadership Club
06/07/2023
New club created at IHS
Read More About Migrant Leadership Club
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Amistad graduates celebrate
Appreciation for Successful Graduations
06/07/2023
It takes the entire DSUSD team!
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Security Agent Jose Ortega with PIO Perry
Not All Heroes Wear Capes!
06/07/2023
Security Agent Jose Ortega receives standing ovation
Read More About Not All Heroes Wear Capes!
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Shadow Hills High Baseball Team
SHHS Baseball Makes History
05/26/2023
The 2023 Knights baseball season was memorable in so many ways.
Read More About SHHS Baseball Makes History
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eSports administrators with student champions
DSUSD eSports Championship
05/22/2023
Congrats to our champs from IMS & LQHS!
Read More About DSUSD eSports Championship
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Sands of Time - May 18, 2023
Sands of Time 2023
05/18/2023
2022-2023 Employee Recognition Program
Read More About Sands of Time 2023
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Elementary Student at Botball Tournament
DSUSD Hosts Botball Tournament
05/15/2023
Sixteen teams from across southern California participated.
Read More About DSUSD Hosts Botball Tournament
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Yaretzi Saldivar, 7th grade (right) and Kaydee Rodriguez, 7th grade (left)
Summer Tech Trek Camp 2023
05/02/2023
DSUSD is excited for two of our Thomas Jefferson 7th grade students who have been selected to attend this year's Summer Tech Trek Camps.
Read More About Summer Tech Trek Camp 2023
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PDCMS Color Guard
PDCMS Color Guard at World Championships
04/17/2023
Congratulations to our Panthers!!
Read More About PDCMS Color Guard at World Championships
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LQHS Girls 4x800 Relay Team
LQHS Girls 4x800 Nike Arcadia Win
04/11/2023
Congratulations to our Lady Blackhawks!
Read More About LQHS Girls 4x800 Nike Arcadia Win
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SHHS Track Coach and athletes
SHHS Standout Track Athletes
03/23/2023
Shoutout to Marjourie Lopez and Michael DeTamble, two SHHS track and field athletes!
Read More About SHHS Standout Track Athletes
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SHHS Wrestler and Coach
Outstanding SHHS Lady Knight Wrestlers
03/23/2023
Congratulations to the SHHS Lady Knight Wrestlers!
Read More About Outstanding SHHS Lady Knight Wrestlers
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Podcast Highlighting Dr. Carreon Academy
03/14/2023
Check out the RIMS AVID Podcast highlighting Dr. Carreon Academy!
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SHHS Cheer Team
SHHS Cheer Going to USA Nationals
02/22/2023
Congratulations and good luck to the SHHS Cheer Team as they move on to compete at USA Nationals!
Read More About SHHS Cheer Going to USA Nationals
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