MSWD Announces Calendar Drawing Contest Winners [Sponsored]

MSWD 2026 Calendar Drawing Contest Winners Are … [Sponsored]

Mission Springs Water District is proud to announce the winners of its 2026 student calendar drawing contest, with high school students taking top honors and winners from all grade levels being recognized.

“We have many talented students in our service area, and it is rewarding to see their creativity and artistic abilities shine,” said MSWD Assistant General Manager Marion Champion. “Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who helped highlight these important topics.”

Top honors were awarded to:

• Nevaeh N.   Desert Hot Springs High School      9th grade
• Valentina J. Desert Hot Springs High School    10th grade
• Joseph V.    Desert Hot Springs High School    10th grade

Others included in the calendar:

• Annabella R., Desert Springs Middle School , 8th grade
• Carlos C., Bella Vista Elementary School, 4th grade
• Daniel S., Bubbling Wells Elementary School, 4th grade
• Eddie S. Jr., Edward Wenzlaff High School, , 12th grade
• Izabellah V., Bubbling Wells Elementary School, 5th grade
• Josue A., Bella Vista Elementary School, 3rd grade
• Kayden S., Painted Hills Middle School, 6th grade
• Olivia L., Palm Valley School, 2nd grade
• Yuri V., Desert Hot Springs High School, 9th grade
• Brianna V., Desert Hot Springs High School, 9th grade
• Jade C., Desert Springs Middle School, 7th grade
• Santino C., Bubbling Wells Elementary School, 4th grade

The annual contest was open to all K-12 students within the MSWD service area. Artwork focuses on water conservation and groundwater protection, with topics such as saving water, proper disposal of fats, oils, and grease (FOG), water-wise car washing, drinking water quality, do not flush wipes (“flushable” wipes are not flushable), and water efficient desert landscaping. Participating students will receive a certificate of appreciation and a copy of the final calendar. For more information or to view the calendar online, please visit www.mswd.org/calendarcontest.

Free copies of the calendar are now available for pick-up in the MSWD customer service lobby and at select locations throughout Desert Hot Springs, including City Hall, the DHS Library, and the DHS Recreation Center. You can also call customer service or email [email protected] and request a copy to be mailed to you.

 

Photo above: Two of the three finalists with the MSWD Board of Directors on December 15, 2025. Bottom row (L to R): Joseph Velderraint from Desert Hot Springs High School, Valentina Jaurequi from Desert Hot Springs High School. Top row (L to R): Dir. Amber Duff, Vice President Robert Griffith, President Ivan Sewell, and Dir. Russ Martin.