Immokalee High School announces James Delgado as the new Varsity Head Football Coach. 

Immokalee High School is proud to announce James Delgado is our new varsity head football coach.  Mr. Delgado comes to the Indians from Riverdale High School in Lee County, where two years ago he led the Raiders to a 10-1 record and the 7A District 12 Championship.  Previously, at Apopka High, he helped lead an offense that set state records for points and rushing yards.  As a coach at Apopka he competed for three 8A State Championships, winning in 2012 and 2014.  Mr. Delgado has a proven record of developing players into high school All-Americans and blue chip college prospects.  His pipeline of established relationships with college coaches will certainly benefit our students as they consider options beyond graduation.  As a player with Apopka High School, near Orlando, Delgado won the 2001 State Championship.  He went on to become team captain as an offensive lineman at Webber International University. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in finance, Delgado served the university as a football coach and recruiter while at the same time earning a master’s degree in sports management.

 As part of the A-rated Collier County Public Schools, Immokalee High School has a rich tradition in academic and athletic excellence.  “Our search committee chose Coach Delgado because of his proven record of leading, instilling a mindset of excellence, and emphasis on team building,” added Immokalee High Principal Clara Calderon.  

 Mr. Delgado is excited to meet students, build a strong team culture, and looks forward to spring workouts.  “We are going to write the next chapter of excellence for Immokalee High School. I ask for the community’s support as we build back this program to a championship level, which is definitely possible because of the resources, talent, and passion that exists in Immokalee,” stated Coach Delgado.   

 We welcome Mr. Delgado and his wife, Jessi, to the Immokalee High family! 

 Immokalee High is currently independent but plans on returning to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA).  The Indians won the 2004 2A State Championship in football.  In 2012, Immokalee High excelled to 5A State Runner-up.  The Indians claimed regional football championships in 2000, 2003, and 2017.

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SAFETY UPDATE:

The front office doors at all 50 Collier County Public Schools campuses will be locked.

Please take a moment to watch this tutorial video to become familiar with our new entrance procedures.  https://kaltura.collierschools.com/tiny/tlxin

Guests should plan to arrive at our schools a few minutes earlier to expedite their visit. Prioritizing student and staff safety is a commitment we all share. We believe this security enhancement will make every CCPS campus more secure.

CCPS Parent Academy

Collier County Public Schools is proud to announce the official launch of the CCPS Parent Academy! The CCPS Parent Academy provides educational opportunities and resources for parents to become fully engaged partners in their child’s education and enhance their learning experiences. Information regarding upcoming events and parent seminars, community resources and information regarding continuing adult education programs can be found on the CCPS Parent Academy website at www.collierschools.com/pa.

Coming in January, the CCPS Parent Academy is excited to present a unique learning series featuring Steven Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective Families” for all of our CCPS families. These sessions will be presented regionally at each high school beginning in January 2022. Please visit the CCPS Parent Academy website for details and to pre-register at www.collierschools.com/pa