Gulf Coast High School Class of 2026 graduated Thursday, May 21, in the school’s gymnasium.
The 410 seniors at the high school were among thousands of Collier County School District students graduating this year.
The school was founded in 1998.
The school’s mascot is the Sharks, and the school colors are black, teal and silver.
Gulf Coast High School is on Shark Way off Immokalee Road in Naples.
See dozens of photos from the Sharks’ ceremony and celebration on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
See more Southwest Florida commencement photos
J. Kyle Foster is a senior growth & development reporter for The News-Press & Naples Daily News. Reach her by emailing jfoster1@usatodayco.com.
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This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Gulf Coast High School Class of 2026 graduates; see festivities in dozens of photos
Reporting by J. Kyle Foster, Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News / Naples Daily News
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