8/20/2025 Senior Sunrise at 5:00am Aztec Stadium
9/5/2025 Senior Package Deadline
10/25/2025 Homecoming Dance at PDHS Gym from 7:00pm - 10:00pm
11/4/2025 Senior Graduation Meetings with Jostens Last Names A-K in the PAC during office hours
11/6/2025 Senior Graduation Meetings with Jostens Last Names A-K in the PAC during office hours
12/19/2025 Senior Dedication Deadline https://theyearbookcompany.com/
12/31/2025 Senior Portraits Deadline
3/5/2026 Senior Meeting with Administration during office hours
4/2/2026 Mr. PD in the PAC at 7:00pm
5/2/2026 Prom at Classic Club from 7:00pm - 10:00pm
5/18/2026 Senior Sunset at PDHS Varsity Baseball Field from 6:00pm - 8:30pm
5/19/2026 Beach Trip to Huntington Beach, CA from 7:30am - 7:00pm
5/20/2026 Disney Grad Nite Depart PDHS at 8:00am Wednesday & Return by 5:00am Thursday
5/26/2026
Senior Checkout at PDHS Gym
PDCMS Grad Walk Palm Desert Charter Middle School at 2:00pm
5/27/2026
Graduation Practice at PDHS Stadium
James Monroe Grad Walk at James Monroe Elementary School at 11:00am
Graduation Ceremony at 8:00pm (gates open at approx 6:00pm) PDHS Stadium
5/28/2026 Diploma Pick-up
DSUSD is providing the Cap & Gowns to each student. Please order your free cap & gown by clicking here. Cap and gowns will be distributed during Senior Checkout. Students must wear a cap & gown to participate in the ceremony (NO EXCEPTIONS).
To purchase other graduations items like class rings, announcements & letter jackets, please visit the Jostens website. These items are optional
Last day to pre-order the 2025-2026 Yearbook is Friday, February 27, 2026. Visit our webstore or stop by the student store from 8:00am - 3:45pm. The student store accepts cash, checks, cards or tap-to-pay. Checks must be payable to PDHS ASB.
$105.00 without ASB
$100.00 with ASB
Senior dedications ads can be purchased online by visiting theyearbookcompany.com starting Monday, August 25, 2025. There you will be able to upload your student's photo(s), select the layout and add a personal message. (Yearbooks sold separately at the student store). Submit the request before Friday, December 11, 2025. For questions or concerns, please contact the yearbook advisor Mr. Gargan at william.gargan@desertsands.us
The 2026 Senior Package sale ended September 5, 2025. Some of the items in the senior package can still be purchased separately at regular price.
ASB Card: Available throughout the school year……………………...…$ 40.00
Senior T-Shirt: Pre-order by September 5, 2025 ……………….........$ 30.00
Panoramic Picture: Pre-order by November 21, 2025……….........$ 20.00
Grad Night Trip: On sale 12/8/2025. Limited tickets ...........….....$ 299.00
Beach Trip: On sale 12/8/2025. Limited tickets………….............…. $ 70.00
Yearbook: Pre-order by February 27, 2026…………………………........$ 110.00
Visit our online store or stop by the student store between 8:00am - 3:45pm. The student store accepts cash, cards, tap-to-pay and checks. Please must be made payable to PDHS ASB.
Grad Night tickets to Disney are SOLD OUT! Join the waitlist here.
You must take your photos before this date in order to be included in the yearbook.
Appointments must be made with Mr. Gargan at william.gargan@desertsands.us.