Local students are heading back to school soon and Westfield Palm Desert is hosting a series of fun events and programs from July 8 to Aug. 8 to send them into classrooms in style. The events kick off with a Back-to-School themed Artisan Market on July 24 from 1pm to 4pm. Guests can shop at
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By JOCELYN GECKER SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When classrooms in California reopen for the fall term, all 6.2 million public school students will have the option to eat school meals for free, regardless of their family’s income. The undertaking, made possible by an unexpected budget surplus, will be the largest free student lunch program in
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Story by ADAM BEAM of the Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — After initially telling schools they must send students home if they refuse to wear masks indoors, California public health officials abruptly changed course and said districts will be able to decide how to enforce the mask mandate. While California says fully vaccinated people
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The Palm Desert campus of Cal State San Bernardino was awarded $20,000 by a local nonprofit to deliver mental health treatment to children in the Coachella Valley affected by the coronavirus pandemic, it was announced today. The Palm Springs-based Anderson Children’s Foundation gifted the funds to expand CSUSB’s Neurofeedback Center, which will now be able
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California will require that masks be worn at schools when classrooms open this fall, despite new guidance issued Friday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that says vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear face coverings inside school buildings. Ahead of new school guidelines expected next week, health
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A trio of women vying for the open superintendent/president job at College of the Desert will be featured during a series of live forums next month as part of the interview process, it was announced today. “Our new president will need to be a dynamic leader who understands our college and our diverse community,” said
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College of the Desert received its largest one-time grant in its 60+ year history, courtesy of MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Scott made an $18 million gift to College of the Desert on Tuesday. The donation was part of a $2.7 billion donation that Scott gifted to 286 organizations across
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High school graduates can win a variety of different prizes for completing milestones of the “Summer Road to College and Career Success.” OneFuture Coachella Valley, local school districts, College of the Desert, CSU San Bernardino, and UC Riverside launched the Summer Road to College & Career Success. To get help with successfully enrolling in college
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All three local school districts are planning to fully reopen its classrooms when students return for the fall semester. “As long as any revised school guidelines (after June 15) don’t preclude us doing so, we plan to fully reopen on Aug. 4,” said Joan Boiko, PSUSD spokesperson. August 4 also marks the first day of school
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The city of Desert Hot Springs renamed the corner of West Drive and Fourth Street to honor high school grad Serena Gomez. Serena Gomez School & district staff along with city officials joined Serena and her family as the unveiled the renamed street sign Friday morning. Serena is the first valedictorian from the Desert Hot
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The Coachella Valley Unified School District has a new superintendent. The board of education voted 6-1 to approve the appointment and contract of Dr. Luis Valentino as the new district’s new superintendent. Valentino will officially start on July 1, 2021. His contract runs through June 30, 2025, however the board will evaluate his performance within
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At Rancho Mirage High School, one student we spoke with says she’s fortunate she won’t need to take summer classes but knows other who do. “It’s been pretty difficult for most kids but I mean summer school is gonna help a lot of us because distance learning is hard for some of us,” said 10th
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Students at Desert Mirage High School in Thermal helped a professional artist create a colorful mural to inspire fellow students as they return to in-person instruction in the fall. “I wanted to give my students something to give them a little hope and pride,” said Alma Gonzalez, the school’s principal. “This mural was an inspiration
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Cathedral City held its annual student street naming ceremonies on Wednesday. Every year, the city renames streets in honor of two standout graduating students from Cathedral City & Mount San Jacinto High Schools. The renamed streets are adjacent to the schools of the respective student and the sign will remain in place for one year.
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It was a celebratory atmosphere on campus Wednesday at Desert Christian Academy, with end of year traditions taking center stage. They had a water slide for the kids to enjoy. Students and staff were signing yearbooks, and baptisms took place in the campus pool. “For us this was a journey of faith,” said Kirk Scott,
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Four high school students from the 36th Congressional District were selected by the White House to participate in a virtual graduation ceremony with Vice President Kamala Harris. Congressman Raul Ruiz nominated Elizabeth Esteban from Desert Mirage High School, Omar Bahena-Salgado from Desert Hot Springs High School, Emma Hernandez from Beaumont High School, and Ariana Castañeda-Gutierrez from
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SchoolDateTimeDesert Learning AcademyMay 274 p.m.Palm Springs High SchoolMay 277:30 p.m.Rancho Mirage High SchoolJune 17 p.m.Cathedral City High SchoolJune 28 p.m.Desert Hot Springs High SchoolJune 37 p.m.
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Graduation ceremonies for the Desert Sands Unified School District’s Class of 2021 start at the end of the month. Below is the schedule for school’s graduation dates in chronological order. Every ceremony will also be streamed virtually, with the stream link available under each respective school. May 25 – Amistad High School (Students with last
Continue Reading SiteDateTimeLocationWest Shores HSMay 28, 20217:30 pmWSHS Football FieldCoachella Valley HSJune 1, 20217:00 pmCVHS Football FieldDesert Mirage HSJune 3, 20217:00 pmDMHS Football FieldLa Familia HSJune 3, 202111:00 amCVHSAdult EducationJune 17, 20218:00 amPolo Field
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Local senior Cesia Siordia will be graduating from La Familia High School in Thermal next month. She has plans to become the first in her family to attend college after overcoming incredible challenges in her young life. She sat down with News Channel 3’s Madison Weil at her current home near Salton City. “When I
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