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 11/04/2025 10:48 AM

Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month - October 2025


Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD)

  • Jovanny Lopez – Coachella Valley High School
  • Ashley Saucedo – Coachella Valley Independent Study
  • Alan Flores Desert – Mirage High School 
  • Karen Ruiz-Mendez – La Familia High School
  • Kayla Sanchez Nova – Academy Early College High School
  • Nayeli Quino-Lucero – West Shores High School

Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD)

  • Elvia Cuevas – Amistad High School 
  • Noelia Villeda – Horizon High School 
  • Alexander Diaz – Indio High School 
  • Gennesis Flores – La Quinta High School 
  • Nicholas Feinstein – Palm Desert High School 
  • Joaquin Ruiz – Shadow Hills High School 
  • Bobbie Salazar – Summit High School          

Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD)

  • David Delgado-Naranjo – Cathedral City High School 
  • Jose Ramon Lopez – Desert Hot Springs High School 
  • Alissa Steinberg – Desert Learning Academy       
  • Alejandro Jimenez – Mt. San Jacinto High School 
  • Joseph Manjarrez – Palm Springs High School 
  • Jaden Labit – Rancho Mirage High School 

Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE)

  • Anthony Martinez – Palm Springs Community School 
  • Sebastian Mendoza – Don F. Kenny Regional Learning Center 

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 – Register for Student of the Month

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 – Register for Student of the Month

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

Previous Events