• GCV Student Of The Year

Organized by the Riverside County Office of Education, the Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Year event is the culmination of the Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month program.  This event 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 Year 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.

Congratulations to the Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Year honorees announced Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Classic Club in Palm Desert.

2024 Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Year

Updated on 05/01/2024 1:05 PM


Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD)

  • Jesus Inez Arellano-Sepulveda - Coachella Valley High School
  • Barbara Hernandez-Rebolledo - Desert Mirage High School

Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD)

  • Addilyn Goodno - La Quinta High School
  • Xitlali L. Natividad - Shadow Hills High School

Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD)

  • Lota M. Uyanwune - Cathedral City High School
  • Adriana M. Figueroa - Palm Springs High School

Community Partner Scholarship Awards

Altura Credit Union

  • Ryan Zamora - Indio High School

Sun Community Credit Union

  • Camron McLaughlin - La Quinta High School
  • Frida Arriago - Shadow Hills High 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.