Welcome to our new website!

The location of the information and/or page(s) you are looking for may have changed. We invite you to try the search function in the top-right corner or contact webservices@rcoe.us with any questions or concerns.

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 10:25 AM

2025 Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Year

Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD)

  • Irma Rodriguez - Desert Mirage High School
  • William Zenteno – Nova Academy Early College High School
  • Julian Hernandez – Coachella Valley High School
  • Humberto Urbano-Flores – Coachella Valley High School

Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD)

  • Julian Cansino – Indio High School
  • Kaylee Cuevas – Indio High School         

Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD)

  • Alejandra Ayala – Cathedral City High School
  • Evelyn Gonzales-Vasquez – Palm Springs High School

Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE)

  • Rigo Oropeza – Palm Springs Community School         

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

Sponsorship Opportunities Flyer (PDF)

Previous Events

Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month - October 2025 

-

Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month - April 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