Santa Barbara Unified School District celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 with four ceremonies across Santa Barbara and Goleta. A total of 1,454 students earned diplomas.
Notable achievements include 241 Seal of Biliteracy recipients, 700 Golden State Seal Merit Diploma earners, and 736 CTE Pathway Completers. Superintendent Dr.
Hilda Maldonado praised the graduates' resilience and community support. The week also included promotion ceremonies at junior high and elementary schools.