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
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
Senior Sunrise
8/20/2025 at 5:00am Aztec Stadium
Senior Package Deadline 9/5/2025
Homecoming Dance
When: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Location: PDHS Gym
Time: 10/25/2025 PDHS Gym 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Senior Graduation Meetings with Jostens
Last names A-K in the PAC during Office Hours on Tuesday, November 4
Last names L-Z in the PAC during Office Hours on Thursday, November 6
Senior Dedication Deadline for Yearbook: 12/19/2025 https://theyearbookcompany.com/ (Info above)
Senior Portraits Deadline: must have photos taken by 12/31/2025 (Link and Info above)
Mr. PD
When: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Location: PDHS Performing Arts Center
Time: 7:00pm
Prom
When: Saturday, May 2, 2025
Location: TBD
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Senior Sunset
When: Monday, May 18, 2026
Location:
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Beach Trip
When: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Time: 7:30am
Grad Night
When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Location: Disneyland Resort - Park Hopper Tickets and Grad Night at California Adventure
Time: 8am Wednesday & return by 5am Thursday
Senior Checkout
When: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Location: PDHS Gym
Time: TBD
PDCMS Grad Walk
When: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Location: Palm Desert Charter Middle School
Time: 2:00pm
Graduation Practice
When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Location: PDHS Stadium
Time: TBD
James Monroe Grad Walk
When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Location: James Monroe Elementary School
Time:11:00am
Graduation Ceremony
When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Location: PDHS Stadium
Time: 8:00pm (Gates open approx 6pm)
Diploma Pick-up
When: TBA
Location: Library PD Room
Time:TBA
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 January 30, 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.