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Start With Hello Week Activities

09/10/2025

Start With Hello Week starts Sept 15th week.

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Uniform Presale - Order by July 24th

06/05/2025

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7th Grade Movie Field Trip

05/27/2025

7th Grade Field Trip to Regal Cinemas Rancho Mirage to see Minecraft the movie.

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Cheer Tryout Information

04/11/2025

📣 Attention Cheer Families! We will be holding a mandatory parent and cheerleader meeting on Tuesday, April 15th!

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Vaccine Letter and Clinic Information

04/03/2025

DRA will be hosting a Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, April 10th from 2-6pm in the MPR. The flyer and consent forms are attached.

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DSUSD Summer Program 2025

04/03/2025

This summer, we're offering fantastic Summer School options for students in grades 6-9! Whether you're looking to catch up, get ahead, or try something new, we've got the perfect program for you.

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Order Your Yearbook Now! - Only 167 Left

02/28/2025

Order your yearbook today through Jostens.com! It’s first come, first served, and with limited copies, we do sell out—so don't wait! This will be a yearbook to remember!

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USC Student for a Day Field Trip

02/04/2025

USC “Student for a day” - College Visit and Basketball Game on Saturday, February 15th 2025. This event is FREE and light snacks will be provided.

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Valentine's Grams Feb 3rd-14th

02/03/2025

Send a DRA student a sweet message this Valentine's Day! You can add a yummy treat too. Grams start at just $1. All proceeds go to DRA activities and events

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The Great Kindness Challenge -- Spirit Week

01/27/2025

Get ready to spread some positivity because The Great Kindness Challenge is here! This special week is all about creating a culture of kindness at our school and beyond.

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Winter Ball

01/21/2025

Get ready for the event of the season! Join us for the Winter Ball on Friday, January 24th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Tickets are available now for $5 each! Permission slips in room 615.

Read More About Heat Mitigation at DRA

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School Picture Day! Sept 10th-11th.

09/05/2024

Get ready to smile! School Picture Day is coming up on September 10th and 11th. This is a great opportunity to capture the memories of the school year, so make sure you're ready to shine in your school-appropriate uniforms.

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Desert X Art Club - Sign Up Now!

09/04/2024

Join us on 3/10/25 for an exciting new chapter with the Desert X Art Club! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your artistic horizons and connect with fellow creatives. Sign up today and let your creativity flourish with Desert X Art Club!

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Back to School Night is Thurs, Aug 29, 5:00-7:00pm

08/26/2024

Join us on Thursday, August 29th, for Desert Ridge Academy's Open House from 5:00 to 7:00 PM! Before the Open House, don't miss our DRA Updates, Family Involvement, and Title 1 Parent Meeting from 4:15 to 5:00 PM in the MPR.

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ASES Registration - Sign Up Now!

08/15/2024

We are excited to introduce a new and dynamic afterschool program that will be available to your child(ren) next school year! This program, designed for students in grades 6-8, will run from dismissal until 6:00 p.m. every day school is in session starting August 20, 2024.

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ELOP Registration Form - Sign Up Now!

08/13/2024

Looking for more fun and excitement before or after school? Check out our awesome before and afterschool programs! From creative hobbies and sports to exciting food experiments and game clubs, there's something for everyone. Sign up here.

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School Messenger: Setting Notification Preferences

08/08/2024

Set up your School Messenger App to receive important notifications. Choose your most convenient option to receive the notifications.

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Meet the Fresh Faces Joining Our School Team!

08/06/2024

Meet DRA's New Assistant Principal Sheila Pottorff

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REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS FOR SCHOOL ENTRY/VACUNAS REQUERIDAS PARA EL INGRESO A LA ESCUELA

06/17/2024

TK–12th and 7th Grade By law, children in California are required to receive certain immunizations in order to attend public and private elementary and secondary schools. Schools are required to enforce immunization requirements, maintain immunization records of all children enrolled, and submit reports.

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DSUSD Summer Meals Program 2024

06/10/2024

Desert Sands Unified School District summer school Begins June 10. All those 18 years old and younger are eligible to stop by to receive free breakfast and lunch whether attending summer school or not. The meal must be eaten on site. Dates and times vary.

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Don't Miss the Bus! Register your child now to ride the bus for 2024-25

05/21/2024

Registration Window: April 16-July 11. All student must register prior to riding the bus. Student who register after July 11 may not receive a bus pass for the first day of school.

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ASES applications for 2024-25

04/25/2024

If you are interested in your child/children attending DRA's ASES after school program next year in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club, please complete this form:

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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. Larry Bellanich, 504 Coordinator, 760-771-8652; 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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