As the school year winds down, communities across the Central Valley are preparing to celebrate the Class of 2025. High schools in Los Banos, Dos Palos and Firebaugh have announced their commencement dates, inviting families, friends and neighbors to honor local graduates.

Graduation ceremonies for Los Banos High School and Pacheco High School are scheduled for June 6, at 8 p.m. Los Banos High School will graduate at Loftin Stadium and can be reached at 209-826-6033.

Pacheco High School, located at 200 Ward Rd., will host its graduation at the same time. Each Pacheco graduate will receive four tickets for guests. For more information, call 209-827-4506.

The other schools in the district will celebrate graduates the day before, with San Luis High School holding its ceremony on June 5 at 7 p.m., located at 125 7th St., Los Banos. Call 209-826-8410 for details.

Crossroads High School will also hold its graduation on June 5, at 9 a.m. at the Los Banos Community Center, 645 Seventh St., Los Banos. For more information, call 209-826-4013.

Graduations begin earlier in Dos Palos. George Christian Educational Center will host its ceremony on June 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Dos Palos High School football stadium, 22368 6th St., South Dos Palos. For more information, call 209-392-0280.

Dos Palos High School will follow with its ceremony on June 5 at the Dos Palos High School football stadium. The school can be reached at 209-392-0300.

In Firebaugh, El Puente High School will hold its ceremony on June 3, at 7 p.m. at Eagle Stadium, located at Firebaugh High School, 1976 Morris Kyle Dr. For information, call 559-659-3899.

Firebaugh High School will host its graduation on June 5, at 7:30 p.m. at Eagle Stadium. For details, call 559-659-1415.

Families are encouraged to confirm event details with schools directly, arrive early and be prepared to celebrate this important milestone.

Martina Bekasha