From Victor Valley to Silverado, see photos and highlights from high school graduation ceremonies celebrating the Class of 2026.
Apple Valley High School
Sun Devil pride heated up Newton T. Bass Stadium as 480 graduates from Apple Valley High School received diplomas during its 58th commencement ceremony. Principal Brian Goodrow welcomed seniors, their loved ones, teachers and staff to the packed-out ceremony on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Apple Valley. See the photos:
Victor Valley High School
The 110th graduating class of Victor Valley High School included 450 Jackrabbits receiving diplomas before leaping into future endeavors. The ceremony on Thursday, May 21, at Ray Moore Stadium also included the celebration of the first boys basketball CIF championship in the school’s history, and first in the High Desert in 73 years. See the photos:
Lucerne Valley High School
Lucerne Valley High School graduated 83 senior mustangs at Ron Peavy Field before they rode off into the sunset toward their futures. Loved ones gathered to support their favorite senior during the commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 21. See the photos:
Granite Hills High School
Over 400 Granite Hills High School seniors received diplomas during a commencement ceremony that included a wind chill in the mid-30s. The seniors spent most of the night holding their caps in place as strong winds blew through Newton T. Bass Stadium in Apple Valley on Wednesday, May 27. See the photos:
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science celebrated a milestone Monday, May 18, when the class of 2026 received their diplomas. Sporting blue caps and gowns, 135 graduates turned their tassels during the commencement ceremony at High Desert Church in Victorville. See the photos:
Oak Hills High School
The Oak Hills High School Class of 2026 walked across the graduation stage on Tuesday, May 26, at Glen Helen Amphitheater. See the photos:
University Preparatory School
University Preparatory School in Victorville capped another year of awards and accomplishments as 177 senior Jaguars received diplomas on Tuesday, May 19. Wearing maroon caps and gowns, the group of Jaguar seniors graduated in front of a crowd of well-wishers at Silverado High School’s Hawk Stadium. See the photos:
Silverado High School
Loved ones and supporters packed out Hawk Stadium to celebrate 455 graduating seniors, who received diplomas from Silverado High School in Victorville. The 28th commencement ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 20, at the 32-year-old school near Palmdale Road. See the photos:
Lakeview Leadership Academy
Lakeview Leadership Academy Spartan seniors claimed victory during the school’s sixth commencement ceremony at High Desert Church’s Powell Auditorium in Victorville. Of the 38 Spartans who were recognized during the event on Friday, May 22, 32 had attended Lakeview since their seventh-grade year, according to the Victor Valley Union High School District. See the photos:
Sultana High School
Sultana High School seniors walked across the graduation stage on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. See the photos:
Academy for Academic Excellence
The Academy for Academic Excellence celebrated 107 senior Knights, who received diplomas during a commencement ceremony on Friday, June 12, 2026, at High Desert Church in Victorville. See the photos:
Victor Valley College
A record-breaking number of Victor Valley College students walked across the graduation stage at the packed Toyota Arena on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. See the photos:
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Graduations around the High Desert — See the emotions in our top photos
Reporting by Rene Ray De La Cruz and McKenna Mobley, Victorville Daily Press / Victorville Daily Press
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