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Palm Springs Unified School District selects superintendent finalist

Dr. Marcus Funchess, currently serves as assistant superintendent of human resources at the San Bernardino City Unified School District, will be considered for appointment at the June 10 board meeting.

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Local organization awards $60,000 in scholarships to area seniors

In addition to the scholarships announced Wednesday, eight students received special recognition at the Do The Right Thing ceremony, including one from Raymond Cree Middle School.

College of the Desert names Val Martinez Garcia as new superintendent/president

The Board of Trustees approved Martinez Garcia's appointment with a 3-2 vote, with contract details to be finalized and presented for formal approval at a meeting on Friday.

Lobby at Palm Springs High School’s Richards Center for the Arts named in honor of family

The formal dedication honors not only Nancy Coffey, a graduate of the school, but her sister — also an alumna — and their parents. Several longtime friends and fellow alumni attended the ceremony.

Finalists make their case for College of the Desert presidency at Thursday forum

The candidates discussed plans to enhance trust, boost enrollment and retention, secure financial stability, and promote collaboration, drawing on their prior experience.

Consultants: Community wants visible, authentic superintendent who champions diversity, arts

So far, 32 people have expressed interest in filling the leadership role at Palm Springs Unified School District, with 12 filling out a formal application. More candidates are expected once an ideal candidate profile is released.

PSUSD selects search firm, plans community input for superintendent hiring

The search process will include focus groups, community forums in multiple languages, individual interviews with key stakeholders, and an online survey available in both English and Spanish.

Palm Springs band members receive surprise Rome performance invitation during concert

The Spirit of the Sands Marching Band will join a select group of performers for Rome's flagship New Year's Day parade on Jan. 1, 2026. Students will also get to tour well-known sites.

Palm Springs Unified School District superintendent announces retirement

Tony Signoret took over as superintendent in January 2024. He is the third superintendent to lead the district in the past five years.

Palm Springs students among those honored for resilience and determination

The 'Every Student Succeeding' ceremony at Richards Center for the Arts at PSHS saw a student from each PSUSD school awarded for their efforts in overcoming challenges.

PSUSD executive assistant honored for pivotal role in assisting district leadership, students

The surprise announcement is part of a series of visits to name the 2025 Riverside County Educators of the Year. Honorees are selected from more than 40,000 employees.

From dream to reality: College tours open doors for local students

As a PSUSD program heads into its fourth year, 48 students will visit HBCUs, MSIs, and other institutions during a 2025 trip. But first, the students need the community’s support.

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