DHSHS Theatre Season (2026-2027)
Palm Springs High School strives to build a strong technical theater program that will prepare high school students for college and industry standard readiness. The primary purpose of these funds is to modernize the technical theater equipment for the Richards Center for the Arts at Palm Springs High School for not only the students, but for the community as well. The facility has not been updated in terms of lighting, music equipment, tools needed to construct sets, and other technical needs that the students need in order to be prepared for post-secondary education and immediate workforce entry (such as the entertainment industry). Beyond the physical upgrades of the facility, these funds will represent an investment in workforce development and allow Palm Springs High School to remain a hub for the arts and a premier training ground for the next generation of technicians. Any student who works on a production at Palm Springs High School will be able to expand their scope of design possibilities, allowing for more ambitious productions that will increase community engagement. Palm Springs High School wants their students to develop a highly specialized, technical literacy that translates directly to the modern workforce so they don’t fall behind. Access to this type of equipment allows students to explore multimedia storytelling which is a field that is currently exploding throughout the industry, especially in theater, concert venues, and theme parks. With the help of the Anderson Children’s Foundation, Palm Springs High School will be able to tackle the most challenging technical musical to-date, Disney’s Frozen, where all elementary and middle school students from the surrounding communities will be able to participate in this production as well, so we can inspire future performers and artists within our surrounding communities because the theater programs at the lower grade levels have become obsolete. With the grant, Palm Springs High School is hoping that the technical theater program will continue to build so we can expose more and more students to theater industry standards and provide families with high-quality theater performances and musical events.
Contact: Allyson Boylan Department Chair for the Performing Arts / Theater Director
Email: aboylan@psusd.us
Band Instrument Repair & Replacement (2025-2026)
The Instrumental Music Department of Desert Hot Springs High School is in need of instruments due to the rapid growing enrollment of the program. With this grant we can ensure students will not have to share instruments with another or rent them on their own. We will also be able to make sure that instruments are repaired and are in prime working condition for the students
Contact: Mr. Anthony Rodriguez, Director of Bands
Email: arodriguez5@psusd.us
Band Carnegie Hall Trip (2024-2025)
The Desert Hot Springs Instrumental Music Program will perform and compete in New York City in the Spring of 2025. This trip will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for the Instrumental Music Program and the students at Desert Hot Springs High School, many of which have never left the Coachella Valley.
Contact: Mr. Anthony Rodriguez, Director of Bands
Email: arodriguez5@psusd.us
Second Chance Algebra (2013-2014)
The Second Chances in Algebra Project uses methods of alternative learning to help Desert Hot Springs Students succeed at math. Each student receives a Chromebook, allowing them to complete special online projects and assignments. As a result, students learn to explore math in new ways while increasing their technological literacy. Parents also play a vital part in this system, meeting with counselors throughout the semester and helping their students stay on track with coursework. By increasing communication between parents, teachers, and counselors, this program provides many levels of support for participating students, allowing them to reach their full potential.