Organized by the Riverside County Office of Education, the Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month program honors high school seniors from desert-area schools in the Coachella Valley Unified School District, Desert Sands Unified School District, Don F. Kenny Regional Learning Center, Palm Springs Community School, and the Palm Springs Unified School District.
Student of the month honorees embody character, integrity, a passion for learning, active involvement in school life, sports, and community service, or have displayed remarkable resilience in the face of life’s challenges while maintaining a commitment to education.

Updated on 05/20/2026 8:38 AM

Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month - December 2025


Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD)

  • Crusz Carrizales – Coachella Valley High School
  • Kiana Miranda – Coachella Valley Independent Study
  • Ivan Izar – Desert Mirage High School
  • Haide Reyes-Mendez – La Familia High School
  • Bryan Magana – Nova Academy Early College High School
  • Zaide Sanchez – West Shores High School

Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD)

  • Arturo Garcia – Amistad High School
  • Josiah Lopez – Horizon High School
  • Alora Druyon – Indio High School
  • Siera Irwin – La Quinta High School
  • Jake Brande – Palm Desert High School
  • Aubrie Dunn – Shadow Hills High School
  • Kevin Gonzalez – Summit High School

Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD)

  • Joseph Refugio Bueno – Cathedral City High School
  • Joel Ruiz – Desert Hot Springs High School
  • Janet A. Ramirez – Desert Learning Academy
  • Katia Martinez – Mt. San Jacinto High School
  • Alaina Vega – Palm Springs High School
  • Janel Paule – Rancho Mirage High School

Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE)

  • Savannah Lopez – Palm Springs Community School
  • Ana Cisneros-Lemus – Don F. Kenny Regional Learning Center

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – Register for Student of the Month

2026 Student of the Year:

Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Register for Student of the Year


Sponsorship Opportunities

Join us in honoring these outstanding students by sponsoring the Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month events. Sign up to become a sponsor today, review sponsorship options below, or contact Natalia T. Gonzalez for additional information at ntgonzalez@rcoe.us.

  • Table of 10 seats for each Student of the Month and the Student of the Year event
  • Placement in all applicable marketing/programs
  • Honorable mention at the events
  • Fund multiple scholarships
  • Featured in press/social media outreach
  • Opportunity to have a scholarship in company name/Speak at Student of the Year Event

  • Table of 10 seats for each Student of the Month and the Student of the Year event
  • Placement in all applicable marketing materials/programs
  • Honorable mention at the events
  • Fund multiple scholarships
  • Featured in press/social media outreach

  • Two seats for each Student of the Month (Year) event, or one table of 10 for one event.
  • Placement in all applicable marketing materials/programs
  • Honorable mention at the event
  • Fund one scholarship

  • Table of 10 seats for one Student of the Month (or Year) event
  • Placement in all applicable marketing materials/programs
  • Honorable mention at the event

  • One table of 10 for one event or two seats at each Student of the Month (Year) event

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