Hundreds of Jackrabbits have graduated — and are now moving on to the next phase of their lives.
Poly High in Long Beach held its commencement ceremony for the class of 2026 on Monday afternoon, June 8. The Jackrabbits became the first of Long Beach’s big six high schools to graduate, with Wilson High set to host its commencement ceremony on Monday evening.
Poly High School graduation on June 8, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Graduating students were part of the pre-ceremony entertainment at the Poly High School graduation on June 8, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Special education students line up during the Poly High School graduation on June 8, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
John Chaney celebrates after receiving his diploma during the Poly High School graduation on June 8, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Poly High School graduation on June 8, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Abigail Martinez waves after receiving her diploma at the Poly High School graduation on June 8, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Poly High School graduation on June 8, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Teacher Michael Gray congratulates Marbella Panzo-Itehua during the Poly High School graduation on June 8, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Poly High School graduation on June 8, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Some of the graduates sang for the crowd before the Poly High School graduation on June 8, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Deon Jackson records himself during the Poly High School graduation on June 8, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Javier Guzman Valdez celebrates after receiving his diploma at the Poly High School graduation on June 8, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Alayna Santos waves to her family during the Poly High School graduation on June 8, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Families cheer for their kids at the Poly High School graduation on June 8, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Michael Gray congratulates students after they received their diploma during the Poly High School graduation on June 8, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
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Poly High School graduation on June 8, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)
Jordan and Millikan will have their graduations on Tuesday. Lakewood’s will on on Wednesday and Cabrillo’s will be on Thursday.