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Daily After School ELOP 26-27
Daily After School ELOP 26-27
04/18/2026
Our Daily After School (DAS) program offers a structured, engaging environment from dismissal until 5:30 PM, combining academic support with enriching activities like sports, STEM, and the arts. Students also receive a warm supper each day, with registration opening April 27 for priority families and May 4 for all families.
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ABC Countdown 2026
ABC Countdown 2026
04/17/2026
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ELOP Session 3
ELOP Session 3
03/27/2026
Registration is open for ELOP Session 3. Parents will be notified of enrollment on or before March 11.
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CARESPACE
CARESPACE
03/24/2026
Register now for our upcoming CAREspace workshops, available in both English and Spanish.
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ELOP Summer Camp
ELOP Summer Camp
02/20/2026
Fit for the Future Summer Camp, hosted by Carter, offers current TK–4th grade students a dynamic summer experience with morning literacy and math instruction led by district teachers to help strengthen skills and build confidence. From June 9–July 9 (7:45 AM–5:15 PM), students also enjoy engaging afternoon enrichment like cooking, eSports, LEGO robotics, dance, engineering, painting, and more, making it a fun and meaningful way to stay learning all summer long.
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Parent Workshops
Parent Workshops
02/15/2026
Join us for our​2025/26 Parent Workshop Series! These workshops cover a variety of relevant topics to help parents stay informed, connected, and confident in guiding their children's learning and well-being.
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DSUSD Standard Response Protocol - School Safety & Emergency Protocols Explained
DSUSD Standard Response Protocol
02/04/2026
At Desert Sands Unified School District, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is always our top priority. To help keep families informed, we’re sharing a new District Security video that explains how our schools prepare for emergencies using four Standard Response Protocols: Lockdown, Lockout, Evacuate, and Shelter in Place. We encourage you to take a few moments to watch the video and learn more about how we work together to keep our school communities safe.
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25-26 Bell Schedule (School Start and End Times)
25-26 Bell Schedule (School Start and End Times)
08/01/2025
📣Important Update: New School Hours for 2025–2026 Starting with the 2025–2026 school year, our start and end times have changed. Please see the updated bell schedule for the new daily hours.
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Earhart Uniform Flyer
Earhart Uniform Flyer
07/31/2025
Get your Explorer ready for a great school year in style! Uniforms are available at Impression Design, stop by the store or shop online anytime!
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The Desert Sands Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Joseph Hyde, Title IX Coordinator, [email protected], 760-771-8695; Dr. Lisa McColl, Title IX Coordinator Designee/Resolution and Compliance Officer, 760-771-8695; Mr. Al Bennett, 504 Coordinator, 760-771-8612; Dr. Angela Randolph, Title II Coordinator, 760-771-8602. All can be reached at 47950 Dune Palms Rd, La Quinta, CA 92253.

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