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Anthony Rice appointed Palm Springs High principal

Palm Springs Unified School District · By Ben Guzovsky · Published Nov 3, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC · Board record: May 26, 2026

Admin hiring

The Palm Springs High School Band and Visual Corps march in 27th annual Black History Month Parade & Town Fair in downtown Palm Springs, Calif., Feb. 22, 2014. The color guard, from Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, led the way in the parade that included local high schools, politicians, various Southern California motorcycle clubs and more. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released) — Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock · public-domain

What happened

The board approved Dr. Anthony Rice as Palm Springs High School principal, effective July 1, 2026.

Why it matters to families

The appointment changes the school’s leadership for students, families and staff.

The evidence

The board approved the employment agreement after introducing Rice, then principal of March Mountain High in Moreno Valley. The recording states the effective date and salary-schedule placement; it does not announce a new school program.

The source

PSUSD Public Board Meeting 5.26.2026

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