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We are excited you are here and we can’t wait to meet your family. Come visit our campus and discover what makes our community so unique...seeing is truly believing.

Let's Get to Know Each Other

First and foremost, we want to get to know your family and your child, and we want you to get to know us! The admission process often begins with a visit to our campus to tour our school and meet our team. After visiting with us, families are encouraged to apply online and set up an on-campus child-centered experience → A Play Day for preschool applicants and Shadow Day’s for kindergarten and up. As you navigate through the process, remember that the admissions team is here to partner with you every step of the way.

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  • Meghan Wilson

    Meghan joined Holy Comforter in 2012 as the Director of Special Events and Annual Fund working alongside the Director of Advancement and served as the liaison to the Parent Association. In 2018, she moved into the role of Registrar working alongside the Admissions office and the leadership team for the past 6 years. This summer she is thrilled to start her new role as Director of Admissions working with potential families as they explore Holy Comforter as a school home for their family. 
     
    In 2006, she earned a B.A. from Lagrange College in psychology and returned to Tallahassee to start her career. She is married to Justin Wilson and they are the proud parents of two girls who are students at HCES. In addition to working at Holy Comfoter, Meghan is a native Tallahasseean and is also a HCES alumnus! She attended elementary school on the Miccosukee Road campus and recalls some of her fondest childhood memories from her time spent at Holy Comforter. The Kindergarten Circus, 1st grade Nativity chapel, singing The Lord Has a Will and many other traditions that she fondly remembers are still practiced today. Meghan feels fortunate to not only have these memories, but to be able to enjoy them as an adult and share them with her two girls. “Holy Comforter has always held a big piece of my heart. As a student, it never felt like school but rather an extension of my home and family with academics intertwined.”

    Meghan enjoys working with families and students sharing what makes HCES such a special school community. When not at work, she loves spending time with her family at the beach or playing in their backyard. If she can find a few extra minutes, she enjoys painting, arranging flowers and a good book.

    Little known facts:
    1. Meghan and her family visit Key West for an annual trip of scuba diving and lobstering.
    2. During the summers while in college, Meghan lived and worked at a dude ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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  • Irene Engelbrecht

    After twelve years at Florida State University, eight in the Office of the Registrar, Irene Engelbrecht is excited about her first year as Registrar at Holy Comforter Episcopal School. Irene brings a refreshing perspective as a recent new parent to the school. “Holy Comforter has quickly become a home for my family. I look forward to introducing families to everything that makes this such a special place.” Irene earned a B.S. from the University of Florida  in Sport Management, and will earn her Master’s in Sport Management from Florida State University December 2024.  

    A resident of Tallahassee since 2009, Irene can be found attending sporting events or traveling in her spare time. It is a bonus if she can combine a sporting event with travel. She also enjoys spending time with her family and finding new places to eat. 

    Little known facts:
    1. Irene made a cameo on the TV show UnWrapped. While serving turkey legs in Frontierland for her Disney college program internship, she got to meet Marc Summers during a filming of all Magic Kingdom food favorites.
    2. In high school, Irene performed in the Macy’s Day Parade as part of her high school band’s dance team.

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Now accepting applications for
PK3 - 1st grade for the 2025-26 school year. Limited spaces are available in some grades, 1st - 6th for the 2024-25 school year.

2024-2025 Admissions Timeline for the 2025-2026 school year.

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Admission Process

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  • Step 1: Inquire

    Call or fill out an online inquiry form for more information.

  • Step 2: Parent Visit

    Call or email to schedule a personalized tour at your convenience.

  • Step 3: Apply

    Create a username and password to access the online process and upload documents.

  • Step 4: Student Visit

    Preschool applicants attend a Play Day - registration is via the online Admission Checklist / Kindergarten - 8th-grade applicants schedule a full Shadow Day to experience the Holy Comforter Way.

  • Step 5: Acceptance

    The Admissions Committee will review applications and an offer contracts beginning in January for preschool/kindergarten applicants and April for 1st - 8th-grade applicants.

  • Step 6: Enrollment

    Parents have two weeks to respond to the contract offer, when the contract is
    submitted, the student will be enrolled.
Holy Comforter Episcopal School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  Holy Comforter does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school administered programs.

Holy Comforter Episcopal School complies with F.S. 1006.061 regarding mandatory reporting of misconduct by an instructional personnel member or school administrator.

Holy Comforter Episcopal School complies with the policies of the Episcopal Diocese of Florida and does not accept religious exemptions from vaccinations.

The Title IX Coordinator is Janet Parrish.

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The Strayer Family

“If you are considering Holy Comforter, you probably already know about the strong academic reputation. But equally important is the focus on the individual student. We are confident that the joy of learning and the well-rounded education our children received at Holy Comforter will serve them throughout their academic life and beyond. Our family loves Holy Comforter Episcopal School and we will treasure our time at this wonderful school."

Thank you for exploring a Holy Comforter Episcopal School education.

Finding the right school for your child is an important step in your family’s educational journey. We understand the amount of time it takes to research your school options, so please accept our invitation to assist you throughout this process.

At Holy Comforter, we challenge each student to truly excel academically and personally. Holy Comforter School teachers are recognized as forward-thinking master educators who meet children where they are and help them discover who they truly want to be. Holy Comforter students are artists, scientists, explorers, authors, leaders, friends and collaborators. Holy Comforter classrooms inspire more than just skills in math and reading. They are spaces where curiosity is sparked, discovery is celebrated and the rewards of deeper learning last a lifetime.

A Holy Comforter School education is not measured simply by a diploma but by an educational experience that prepares our graduates to thrive no matter the path they choose in life. As creative/innovative problem solvers, team players, clear communicators, lifelong tech learners and persons of good moral character, our students leave ready to tackle high school and beyond to make a difference.

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