July 1, 2026
DSEF Board Members Graduate from Leadership Coachella Valley
Congratulations to Board President Stefan Pejovic and incoming Board Member Ashley McBride on graduating from the Leadership Coachella Valley Class of 2026!
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June 26, 2026
DSEF Welcomes New Board Member
Desert Sands Educational Foundation welcomes Ashley McBride as the newest board member
June 10, 2026
DSEF Director Receives Greater Coachella Valley Chamber Recognition
Francinni Zabata named one of 20 honorees of the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce’s CV Next: Next Leaders of the Coachella Valley
June 5, 2026
DSEF Supports Attendance Through Pilot Program
The Desert Sands Educational Foundation was proud to partner with Dr. Carreon Academy in the 2025-2026 school year to launch a pilot attendance initiative, “Your Future Starts Here, Every Single Day.”
June 5, 2026
April & May DSUSD Shout-Out Winners!
As we wrapped up the school year and headed into summer break, the Desert Sands Educational Foundation was thrilled to celebrate both our April and May DSUSD Shout-Out recipients!
June 1, 2026
Fresh Picks for Fantastic Educators!
We were proud to partner with the Packhouse at Aziz Farms to celebrate the incredible classified and certificated staff of DSUSD during Educator Appreciation Month in May.
May 20, 2026
Celebrating the Power of Student Voice
DSEF awards six academic scholarships through the Foundation's high school writing competition
May 11, 2026
DSEF Chili Dog Open 2: Return of the Chili!
Educational Foundation brings back the beloved Chili Dog Open to enrich educational opportunities for students across the Desert Sands Unified School District.
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