Desert Sands Unified School District primarily serves five communities in the central Coachella Valley of California: Bermuda Dunes, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, and Palm Desert. Students from other areas of the desert also take advantage of the quality education provided by our schools. Over 26,000 students attend 34 schools in the district including traditional high schools, alternative high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and 16 preschools, including a federally funded Head Start program. Two elementary schools currently offer full dual immersion in English/Spanish to kindergarteners and first graders. Grades will be added each year and the additional schools will be offered in the future. DSUSD is one of the larger employers in the valley with over 4,000 employees.

Education

Desert Sands Unified School District

Mona Davidson

Lisa McColl

Barbara Sasser

Patrick Cisneros

Gabriel Delao

The Education and School Support Team at Desert Sands Unified School District focuses on delivering high-quality, comprehensive educational services to students across 34 schools. The team comprises key roles such as substitute teachers, principals, counselors, and coaches, who work collaboratively to ensure effective administration, personalized student support, and the enhancement of academic and extracurricular programs within the district. Their collective efforts help foster a nurturing and conducive learning environment, promoting student success and well-being.

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