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Doris Alvarez Cea, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union

Wed, May 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM UTC

Class of 2026: Your guide to Jacksonville-area high school graduations

As summer approaches, caps are flying and celebrations are beginning across the Jacksonville area as high school graduation season officially gets underway. Schools in Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns counties will honor the Class of 2026 with ceremonies taking place throughout the month.

From proud walks across the stage to unforgettable milestone moments, here’s your complete guide to 2026 high school graduations across the Jacksonville area, including ceremony dates, times and locations for each school’s big day.

When are high school graduations in Duval County? See list of schools dates and locationsSee list of Duval County school graduations on Friday, May 15

  • The Alden Road Exceptional Student Center graduation will take place at the Alden Road Exceptional Student Center at 6 p.m.

See list of Duval County school graduations on Tuesday, May 19

  • The Mt. Herman Exceptional Student Center graduation will take place at the Mt Herman Exceptional Student Center at 11 a.m.

  • Andrew Jackson High School graduation will take place at the University of North Florida Arena at 1 p.m.

  • Marine Science Center high school graduation will take place at Duncan U. Fletcher High School at 5 p.m.

  • Palm Avenue Exceptional Student Center high school graduation will take place at Paxon School for Advanced Studies at 5 p.m.

  • Darnell Cookman School of the Medical Arts high school graduation will take place at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m.

See list of Duval County school graduations on Wednesday, May 20

  • Westside High School graduation will take place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 11 a.m.

  • Edward White High School graduation will take place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 3 p.m.

  • Riverside High School graduation will take place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 7 p.m.

See list of Duval County school graduations on Tuesday, May 26

  • Stanton College Preparatory graduation will take place at the University of North Florida Arena at 1 p.m.

  • Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology graduation will take place at University of North Florida Arena at 6 pm.

  • Baldwin Middle Senior High School graduation will take place at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts at 7 pm.

See list of Duval County school graduations onWednesday, May 27

  • First Coast High School graduation will take place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 11 a.m.

  • Samuel Wolfson High School graduation will take place at the University of North Florida Arena at 1 p.m.

  • Atlantic Coast High School graduation will take place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 3 p.m.

  • William M. Raines High School graduation will take place at the University of North Florida Arena at 6 p.m.

  • Douglas Anderson School of the Arts graduation will take place at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m.

  • Mandarin High School graduation will take place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 7 p.m.

See list of Duval County school graduations on Thursday, May 28

  • Englewood High School graduation will take place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 11 a.m.

  • Paxon School of Advanced Studies graduation will take place at the University of North Florida Arena 1 p.m.

  • Asa Philip Randolph Academies of Technology graduation will take place at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts at 3 p.m.

  • Sandalwood High School graduation will take place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 3 p.m.

  • Jean Ribault High School graduation will take place at the University of North Florida Arena at 6 pm.

  • Duval Virtual Instruction Academy graduation will take place at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m.

  • Duncan U. Fletcher High School graduation will take place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 7 pm.

See list of Duval County school graduations on Friday, May 29

  • Terry Parker High School graduation will take place at the University of North Florida Arena at 6 p.m.

  • The Bridge to Success Academy graduation will take place at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m.

When are high school graduations in Clay County? See list of schools dates and locations

According to the Clay County School District, most graduations will be held on May 22, 2026, with the exception of two high schools. See

  • Ridgeview High will take place on May 16, 2026, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at UNF Arena, 11852 UNF Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA

  • Clay High will take place on May 22, 2026, from 8 to 9 p.m. at 2025 FL-16, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

  • Clay Virtual Academy will take place on May 22, 2026, at 3 p.m. at 466 Madison Ave, Orange Park, FL 32065

  • Fleming Island High will take place on May 22, 2026, from 8 to 9 p.m. at 2233 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island, FL 32003

  • Keystone Heights Jr./Sr. High will take place on May 22, 2026, from 8 to 9 p.m. at 900 S.W. Orchid Avenue. Keystone Heights, FL 32656

  • Middleburg High will take place on May 22, 2026, from 8 to 9 p.m. at 3750 County Road 220. Middleburg, FL 32068

  • Oakleaf High will take place on May 22, 2026, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at 4035 Plantation Oaks Boulevard. Orange Park, FL 32065

  • Orange Park High will take place on May 22, 2026, from 8 to 10 p.m. at 2300 Kingsley Avenue. Orange Park, FL 32073

  • Bannerman Learning Center graduation will take place on May 27, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Cafeteria 2233 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island, FL 32003

When are high school graduations in Nassau County? See list of schools dates and locations

According to the Nassau County School district this is the gratuation schedule for 2026 :

  • Fernandina Beach High School graduation will be on May 18, 1:00 p.m. at UNF Arena

  • West Nassau High School graduation will be on May 20, 1:00 p.m. at UNF Arena

  • Nassau County Community and Virtual School graduation will be on May 26, 7:00 p.m. at Fernandina Beach Middle School Auditorium

  • Hilliard Middle-Senior High School graduation will be on May 28, 7:00 p.m at Hilliard Middle Senior High School Flashes Field

  • Yulee High School graduation will be on May 30, 4:00 p.m. at UNF Arena

When are high school graduations in St. Johns County? See list of schools dates and locations:

According to St. Johns County website, here’s the graduation calendar:

Monday, May 18

  • Ponte Vedra High School graduation will be at 6 p.m. at University of North Florida (UNF)

Tuesday May 19

  • Tocoi Creek High School graduation will be at 6 p.m. at University of North Florida (UNF)

  • St. Augustine High School graduation will be at 7 p.m. at St. Augustine Amphitheater

Wednesday, May 20

  • Bartram Trail High School graduation will be at 6 p.m. at the University of North Florida (UNF)

Thursday, May 21

  • Beachside High School graduation will be at 6 p.m. at the University of North Florida (UNF)

  • St. Johns Virtual School graduation will be at 6 p.m. at the FCTC, Bldg. C, CC! Conference Center (FCTC)

Friday, May 22

  • Allen D. Nease High School graduation will be at 6 p.m. at the University of North Florida (UNF)

  • St. Johns Technical High School graduation will be at 7 p.m. at theFCTC, Bldg. C, CC! Conference Center (FCTC)

Saturday, May 23

  • Creekside High School graduation will be at 9 a.m. at the University of North Florida (UNF)

  • Pedro Menendez High School graduation will be at 3 p.m. at the University of North Florida (UNF)

Thursday, June 25

  • First Coast Technical College graduation will be at 5:30 p.m. at the FCTC, Bldg. C, CC! Conference Center (FCTC)

When will 2025-2026 school year end for students in Clay, Duval, Nassau and St Johns County?

  • Clay: Last day of school for students May 29

  • Duval: Last day of school for students May 28

  • Nassau: Last day of school for students May 27

  • St. Johns: Last day of school for students May 29

Doris Alvarez is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for The Florida Times-Union. You can get all of Jacksonville’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday by signing up for the free Daily Briefing and News Alerts newsletters at jacksonville.com/newsletters.

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