Lego team's bus project earns them top honors

Fifth and sixth grade students from Thermal took first place in a regional tournament for their research into more efficient bus routes. More

College of the Desert students give back

College of the Desert students collected 25 turkeys and enough food to fill 85 shopping bags to help Coachella Valley Rescue Mission provide Thanksgiving meals. More

Fiesta Mall event benefits scholarships

A Fiesta Mall event scheduled for today will raise money for young women scholarships. More

James Workman Middle School to present 'The Wizard Of Oz'

The James Workman Middle School Drama Club will present “The Wizard Of Oz.” At right and above, students attend the final dress rehearsal for the production. More

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Young readers help out others

Students at a Coachella elementary school are helping put 1 million books in the hands of needy students and developing a joy of reading at the same time. More

Board approves change to add 24-hour security

Coachella Valley Unified School District leaders took a step to expand security throughout the district during the governing board's meeting on Thursday in Thermal. More

First student-run play continues today

The Palm Springs High School Theater Company wasn't going to let a little thing like the lack of a teacher prevent them from putting on their fall play. More

Mayor Pougnet sponsors middle school contest

Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet is hosting an essay contest for Coachella Valley middle school students. More

Shadow Hills hosts 'newcoming' game

Because homecoming games and dances involve bringing former students back home, Indio's newest high school had to find something else to celebrate this year. More

Students band together to put on fall play

The Palm Springs High School Theater Company wasn't going to let a little thing like lack of a teacher prevent it from putting on a fall play. More

School gets funds for needed supplies

Raymond Cree Middle School students received a truckload of school supplies Monday morning. More

Group blocks regents from leaving UCLA building after undergrad fee hike approved

Some University of California regents who approved a student fee increase are trapped inside a UCLA building as protesters block the exits. The regents approved a 32 percent increase in undergraduate student fees Thursday. More

Student essay contest for the 21st annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala

Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet is hosting an essay contest for Coachella Valley middle school students. Eight winners will join Pougnet at the 21st annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on Tuesday, Jan. 5. More

Scholarships soon available from Indio Youth Task Force

Scholarships for middle and high school students from the Indio Youth Task Force will soon become available. More

COD alumni cut ribbon, dish up pie for new facility

The College of the Desert Alumni Association welcomed the community to its new home with the sweet comfort of pie on Wednesday. More

Free event to discuss 'Future of the Media'

Cathedral City High School's Digital Arts Technology Academy will host a free forum on “The Future of the Media” today. More

Blackhawk band scores first

The La Quinta High School marching band, the “Blackhawk Brigade,” took high honors by winning its division at the Vista Invitational Field Tournament on Saturday in Vista. More

COD learning series to kick off

The College of the Desert Foundation Auxiliary will host a learning series it hopes will entice more people to come out and get to know the college. More

Slice of pie and a new building

College of the Desert Alumni Association Wednesday welcomed the community to its new home with the sweet comfort of pie. More

Novel in 30 days? Students say, 'sure'

As part of National Novel Writing Month, La Quinta High School students have long participated in an international writing contest. More

Students learn from GSA conference

A group of La Quinta High School students participated in a leadership conference aimed at bringing together students from Gay-Straight Alliance clubs throughout the Coachella Valley. More

Blackhawks set sights on Westward Ho

The Rajahs have it. The Aztecs have it. And now the Blackhawks are working to get it — a street named after their mascot, two La Quinta High seniors told the Desert Sands Unified School District board of education Tuesday. More

Jamba Juice, PTA join in fundraising effort

Jamba Juice is teaming up with the National PTA with a goal to raise $1 million for local schools across the nation. More

School's symphonic band shines on state stage

For the second consecutive year, the Cathedral City High School Symphonic Band has won a state- level title in its division from a national organization. More

College board agrees to lay off workers

College of the Desert on Friday started the process to lay off support staff and announced voluntary pay cuts by administration and management. More

Del Taco to give portion of sales to local school

Del Taco, 82-742 Highway 111, is hosting a “Give Boldly to Schools” night today. More

ASES a net gain for children

Hoover Elementary School student Lisset Vinalay held the fuzzy green and red tennis ball for a few seconds as she stood on the school yard. More

School design goes to board

New design plans for the rebuild of Indio High School will go to the Desert Sands Unified School District school board for approval on Tuesday. More

School program helps bridge generation gap

Each week Sunrise Assisted Living of Palm Springs is transformed into a generational crossroad. More

Sandwich 'new and yummy'

An 11-year-old boy from Indio has been named one of 10 national finalists in the fourth annual Red Robin Kids' Cook-Off. More