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Senior Check out
Senior Check out
Senior Check Out Day is Thursday, May 21st, from 10:30am-1:30pm in the College and Career Center.
Seniors must bring their completed Senior Check Out Forms, which they received from their Government and Economics teachers. This process is required to graduate.
The Check Out presentation Seniors were sent is HERE for information on the process.
Seniors, see you at Senior Check Out on May 21st from 10:30am -1:30pm in the College and Career Center!
Class of 2026 Graduation Information
Class of 2026 Graduation Information
The graduation ceremony for the class of 2026 will be held on May 22, at 7:30 pm in the Bruin Stadium. Gates will open at 6:15 pm. Tickets are not required.
Class of 2026 Graduation Photography
Class of 2026 Graduation Photography
To view/order graduation photos please follow the instructions below.
Direct Link: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001385519
Online Code: 8 Digit Student ID
Or
Go to https://billsmithphoto.com/
Go to https://billsmithphoto.com/
Select View Sports & Event Pics
Select PONDEROSA GRADUATION 5-22-26
Select your package
Questions? Call (916)749-1026 and select Option 1 or email services@billsmithphoto.com
Questions? Call (916)749-1026 and select Option 1 or email services@billsmithphoto.com
CLASS OF 2026 YouTube VIDEO OF GRADUATION
Graduation is livestreamed and can also be watched later. The livestream can be found HERECLASS OF 2026 GRADUATION PROGRAM
The program for the 2026 Graduating Class can be found HERE when it is available.
Senior NewsLetter 2026
Senior NewsLetter 2026
You will find information regarding cap and gown distribution and loaners, Senior Checkout and Pledge, handicapped parking and seating, and more. Parts of this will be updated as more information becomes available so please check the Newsletter periodically.
Class of 2027 Senior Portrait Info
Class of 2027 Senior Portrait Info
CLASS OF 2027 SENIOR PORTRAITS
Bill Smith Photography has been contracted with Ponderosa to take the Senior Portraits for the 2026/2027 yearbook. To have your Senior Portrait in the yearbook, you must be photographed by Bill Smith Photography BEFORE NOVEMBER 2026.
Please see the email sent to you by Bill Smith Photography or click HERE to book your appointment.
Please click Below for information ON Sober Grad Night.
Please click Below for information ON Sober Grad Night.
Pondo pathway bricks
Pondo pathway bricks

The Ponderosa High School Foundation's Pondo Pathway is a great way to commemorate your graduate.
These personalized, engraved bricks are installed leading into the Bruin Stadium. Purchasing a brick helps provide the Foundation with the funds needed to continue to support programs and services that benefit every Bruin. Two types of bricks are offered. The first is a 4x8 engraved brick with up to 4 lines of text and up to 21 characters per line for $100. The second is an 8x8 engraved brick with up to 8 lines of text and up to 21 characters per line for $200. You can add a graphic to any brick for an additional $25. Join with us and support the growth of our school, one student at a time, one brick at a time! Visit HERE for more information or to place your order.