Riverside County Office of Education
Home MenuOrganized by the Riverside County Office of Education, the Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month program honors high school seniors from three desert-area school districts: Coachella Valley Unified School District, Desert Sands Unified School District, and 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.
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.
Download Sponsorship Opportunities Flyer (PDF)
Previous Events
Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Year - May 2025
Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month - February 2025
Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month - December 2024
Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month - October 2024
