Robert De La Torre does a little celebration after receiving his diploma from Jose Paolo Magcalas, member of the AUHSD Board of Trustees, at the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Mariella Jones shows off her diploma as she walks off the stage at the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate celebrates at end of the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates stand during the Presentation of the Class of 2026 at the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Katherine Valle waves to the crowd after receiving her diploma during the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates enter Handel Stadium at the start of the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates enter Handel Stadium during the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Isaac Aviles-Eriza has his photo taken with his mother Mayra after the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Britney Rosas and Manny Piñeda dance to the music of a banda group after the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A happy graduate files out of Handel Stadium after the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates line up to receive their diplomas during the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A proud Yahaira Sandoval waves her diploma in the air as she returns to her seat during the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Patrick Medrano delivers one of the Senior Class speeches at the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
As banda group plays, graduate Carlos Ramirez dances with his mother Connie after the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduating senior waves to family as he walks into Handel stadium at the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate spots her family in the stands at Handel Stadium at the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Robert De La Torre runs off the stage after receiving his diploma at the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Shilah Escobosa, left, has some fun as she receives her diploma from Jose Paolo Magcalas, member of the AUHSD Board of Trustees, during the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Robert De La Torre does a little celebration after receiving his diploma from Jose Paolo Magcalas, member of the AUHSD Board of Trustees, at the Anaheim High School graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
ExpandGraduation season in Orange County has commenced with the first high school seniors taking to the stage to accept their diplomas in front of cheering families and friends.
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Among public school districts, Anaheim Union High School District kicked off celebrations of the Class of 2026 with a dozen ceremonies this week.
Continuing the celebrations next week will be Fullerton Union High School District, Garden Grove Unified, Santa Ana Unified and Tustin Unified.
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The first week of June will be the busiest, with more than 20 high schools handing out diplomas.
The last high school graduation ceremonies to be held in Orange County will be on June 11.
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