Palm Springs High School seniors pick up caps & gowns

Palm Springs High School's class of 2020 picked up their caps and gowns on Monday.

Check out our Salute to the Class of 2020 section for more on grads throughout the valley

One student talked to News Channel 3 about what it means to graduate, despite these crazy circumstances.

"It's still a blessing to be able to receive a cap and gown, the diploma, and although it wasn't a graduation, like most of the years have gone through it, I'm still thankful to receive the cap and gown and my diploma, said Joel Granillo, a Palm Springs High School graduate.

Teachers and staff were on-hand to cheer on their students and show their appreciation for the hard work they put in over the couple of years.

News Channel 3 and Telemundo 15 are teaming up with school districts throughout our area to honor the high school graduates who won’t have a traditional ceremony this year.

Join us as we celebrate graduates from Desert Sands Unified School District, Palm Springs Unified School District, Coachella Valley Unified School District and other schools in Coachella Valley.

Relive the memories, celebrate the accomplishments, and congratulate our graduates on the culmination of their high school careers. You’ll see student perspectives of their generation, messages for the future from their leaders, and learn how the Class of 2020 is geared up to take on the future.
It’s an incredible tribute to our students that you won’t want to miss!

The  ‘Salute to the class of 2020’ hour-long graduation special will air on KESQ and CBS Local 2 at 7:00 p.m. on May 22.

See it again on KDFX Fox Palm Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23.  A Spanish version will air on May 22 at 5:00 p.m. on Telemundo 15.

News Channel 3 and Telemundo 15 are gathering a digital yearbook of senior photos. Enter yours below!