What's New News Summary

Summer Reading Challenge 2026

Sat, 30 May 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Get ready for a summer full of reading, adventure, and fun! Students are invited to join our Summer Reading Challenge and earn prizes, qualify for a special Ice Cream Party, and compete for top reader recognition at their grade level. Read all summer long, track your progress, and return your completed form during the first week of school. Happy reading!

Daily After School ELOP 26-27

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:59:00 GMT

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.

ABC Countdown 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:35:00 GMT

ELOP Session 3

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:54:00 GMT

Registration is open for ELOP Session 3. Parents will be notified of enrollment on or before March 11.

CARESPACE

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:13:00 GMT

ELOP Summer Camp

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:50:00 GMT

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.

Parent Workshops

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:01:00 GMT

Join us for our2025/26 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.

DSUSD Standard Response Protocol

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:05:00 GMT

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.