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Picture Day Ordering
Picture Day Ordering
09/15/2026
Amelia Earhart Elementary Fall Photos Are Ready! Fall school pictures are now available to view and purchase online. Head over to the ordering portal to check out your student's photos, select your favorite packages, and place your order directly through Córdova Photography.
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AES SSC
AES SSC
09/11/2026
Parents, staff, and community members are invited to participate in our virtual School Site Council meetings for the 2026–2027 school year! Meetings are held virtually on Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
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Start with Hello Spirit Week 2026
Start with Hello Spirit Week 2026
09/10/2026
Amelia Earhart Elementary School is excited to celebrate Start with HELLO! Spirit Week, September 21–25, 2026! 💚 Throughout the week, students will participate in fun, spirit-filled activities that promote kindness, connection, inclusion, empathy, and belonging. From spreading positivity and wearing bright colors to performing random acts of kindness, each day gives our students a chance to make someone’s day a little brighter.
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ELOP Session 1
ELOP Session 1
09/03/2026
Our Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) is back for Session 1! Explore the schedule and click the link to register.
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: Fall Parenting Workshop
: Fall Parenting Workshop
08/14/2026
Join us for Loving Solutions, a parenting workshop series designed to help families build stronger connections, improve school performance, and reduce unwanted behaviors. Open to all DSUSD families, the series takes place on Tuesdays, with dinner and childcare provided. Learn practical strategies to better understand and support your child at home and school!
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Earhart Uniform Flyer
Earhart Uniform Flyer
08/05/2026
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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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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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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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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