News

2024

  • April

    Access Key Cards

    If you happen to have a door access key card, please return it to the front office. We know it's easy to forget to turn them back in, but we are low in supply and would like to avoid ordering more, if possible. Thank you for your help in this!

  • Student Led Conferences - Wednesday, May 1

    On Wednesday, May 1st, we will have our annual Middle School Student-led Conferences for 6th and 7th graders. There will be no classes for middle school students on this day. Conferences are scheduled by TARGET class in 20-minute increments. These conferences are a great self-reflection activity for students and an opportunity for parents and students to engage in a conversation about the school year.
     
    Goals for the Process:
    Students will - 
    • Take ownership of their performance
    • Practice organizational and communication skills by compiling a presentation of their academic year
    • Engage in productive conversations about school 
    • Identify strengths and areas for improvement
    • Critically and honestly evaluate their performance
    • Use evidence to support their analysis of their performance in school
    • Use the analysis of their progress to make plans for improvement
    • Set ambitious but attainable goals for the next school year
    • Determine and verbalize what help they might need to achieve their goals 
    Though not required, we encourage participation in the conference opportunity. You can sign up for a session by using the sign-up links below. Please sign up by your 6th or 7th grader's TARGET teacher. Conferences are in their TARGET classroom unless you are notified otherwise. 
     
    7th-grade Student-led Conference Sign-up Links
     
    6th-grade Student-led Conference Sign-up Links

    Let us know if you have any questions and we hope to see you on the 1st.

  • Upcoming Dates

    Thursday, May 9: PK3 & PK4 Musical Program
    Tuesday, May 15: 5th Grade May Day 

  • Athletic Banquet Recap

    On Tuesday, April 16, we celebrated the culmination of the HCES athletic year with an incredible evening of fellowship and awards at the annual banquet. Over 400 students and their families attended as we recognized 147 middle school student-athletes for their hard work this year across 12 sports in Crusader Athletics. Awards were given for each sport and two 8th grade students, Nicky Fiore and Bailey Dyle spoke, reflecting on their time as Crusader athletes. The final award of the night, given to a male and female 8th grader, is the Timothy award.

    The origins of the Timothy Award can be traced to the Book of 1 Timothy, Chapter 4, Verse 12. The Timothy Award is the highest honor that is given from our Crusader Athletic Department.  It requires the nomination and support of faculty members, and is voted on by our entire middle school student body.  The Timothy Award is given annually to one male athlete and one female athlete who exhibit the qualities which the Apostle Paul witnessed from his young protege Saint Timothy of Ephesus.  

    In spite of their youth, these Crusaders represent themselves, their families, their school and their teams in a positive way through their actions, their words, and their sportsmanship.
     
    Male Winner: Caleb Knipple
    Female Winner: Harper McKee

    Thank you to everyone involved in putting together an unforgettable night for our student-athletes and their families, including our banquet chair, Colby Lindsay, and co-chair Katherine Boland!  Thank you to all the parents and coaches for their time and effort each day on and off the fields. Go Crusaders!

    Click here to view photos from the evening

  • Crusaders Powderpuff Football Night

    Shirts can be worn to school on Thursday, May 2nd with uniform bottoms. 
     
    Come out on Thursday, May 2nd starting at 5:30 pm for a fun school-wide family event. Cheer on our Middle School Crusaders and enjoy an afternoon of food, games, fellowship and powderpuff football for the whole family! 
     
    Powderpuff games: Middle school girls, coached by the middle school football players will faceoff in 2 games, 6th v. 7th at 5:30 pm, winner plays 8th grade at 6:00 pm. 
     
    Feel free to bring chairs and blankets so that you can sit on the hill to watch the games. 
     
    Lower School Cheerleading
    It wouldn’t be football without Cheerleaders, so we invite all Lower School girls interested in cheering on our teams to come out ready to cheer! Mrs. Cowart and Mrs. Hatchett will be on the sidelines leading our cheerleaders for the beginning portion of the evening. 
     
    Food & Beverage
    Concessions will be open AND snow cones will be available to cool you down. The athletic department will be offering $5 meal deals. Please bring cash. 
     
    IMPORTANT SAFETY
    HCES Students MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times. The event will be in the Crusader Bowl. Children should not wander away from the Crusader Bowl unless walking back to the parking lots WITH a parent or guardian. 

  • Holy Comforter Episcopal School Attends State Latin Forum

    Holy Comforter middle school Latin students recently attended the 2024 Florida Junior Classical League State Latin Forum in Orlando, Florida. The students competed in contests such as Certamen, solo costumes, original drawings, classical paintings, posters, original orations, heptathlon, mythology, audio/visual media, and Latin vocabulary. The group claimed the Creative Sweepstakes Third Place award (junior division), Ludi Sweepstakes Second Place (junior division), and the Overall Sweepstakes Sixth Place award (junior division) at the Forum awards ceremony. They competed against students from more than 40 school Latin programs across Florida.

    The Forum, which was held April 11-13, had the theme of “Felix qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas.” - “Lucky is the one who can understand the causes of things.”

    The team, led by Latin teacher Brian Burton and sponsors Jenna Long and Rachel Nordby, included students Andrew Barnes, Everett Beckley, Ricky Blais, Pierce Boyett, Charlie Coughlin, Bridges Ellis, Loula Fuller, Garrett Geers, Mason Greer, Logan Inglese, Bo Long, J.D. Long, Andrew Nordby, Peter Nordby, Isabella Prado, Oliver Sills, and Kelan Yoshikawa.

    Parent chaperones were Stephanie Ellis, Abraham Prado, Rebecca Sills, Christine Geers-Chiu, and Lynn Blais. The team was assisted by Shawn and Rhaena Coughlin, Mako and Brenda Yoshikawa, Eliza Fuller, and Daniel Nordby.

  • Matilda JR. Tickets On Sale!

    Join us for the Middle School Opening Night Class Production of "Matilda, JR" on Friday, April 26th at 6:00 pm & Saturday, April 27th at 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm in the Commons. Over the last few months, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students have worked tirelessly to bring to stage such fun characters from the musical "Matilda, JR."

    Students have taken part in the production assisting with directing, costumes, marketing, and more! Tickets are on sale for $5 each. Tickets are available for purchase by clicking here or at the door the night of the show. 
     
    All tickets are general admission and seating is limited.

  • Holy Comforter Church News

    At Holy Comforter’s Camp Firelight VBS, children (Ages 5 - 11) will enjoy an interactive,
    energizing, Bible-based good time on their summer camp adventure with God. They will become
    “campers” and discover how to put their trust in God in every situation. They will discover our
    Firelight Theme for the week, “Whenever I’m afraid, I put my trust in you.” (Psalm 56:3).
    Space is limited. Registration is now open through April 15 or until full.
     Date: June 3-7, 2024
     
    Place: Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, 2015 Fleischmann Rd.
     
    Time 9:00 - 12:00
    Registration forms on-line www.hc-ec.org
    Contact: Julianne Chester Children@hc-ec.org

  • Save the Date and Get a Shirt!

    Save the Date for our 2nd Annual Crusaders Powderpuff Game! Come out on Thursday, May 2nd to watch our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls compete for the title of Powderpuff Champs! It will be a fun night for the whole family - food, shaved ice, music, football, and fellowship. Click here to purchase a t-shirt. 

  • Save the Date! Teacher Appreciation Week!

    Please save the dates for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week., April 22-26. Our PA Committee is hard at work organizing special ways to treat our teachers and staff. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094DA9A823A5F85-48990400-teacher#/

  • Springtime Tallahassee Race Recap

    We love our school and we love our city! Thank you Gulf Winds Track Club for choosing to support us through this year's Springtime Tallahassee run! Thank you to our families who came out to run and cheer on the runners - from the littlest PK3 runners to our Middle Schoolers (who got up early after the dance!) to alumni parents (who placed!), and our dear friends who came in town to visit and run. We are so grateful for our community. Congrats to our HCES team who came in 3rd!

    Click here to view images from the day!

  • Alumni Social Hour

    On Wednesday, March 27th, we hosted a social hour for our HCES alumni and families of HCES alumni. The evening welcomed so many wonderful members of the HCES community back to campus! Guests enjoyed jazz music by the Nygel Anderson Quartet, wonderful food by Chef Erik Fisher (an alumni parent) of Simply Entertaining and the event was sponsored by Hummingbird Wine (owned by Mairin Moore and Stuart Nagy-Kato ’00) - a very special thank you to them for their generous contributions! This was the first event to welcome families back to campus in preparation for our 70th anniversary that will kick-off next year and run through 2026! We loved seeing so many familiar faces and look forward to doing it again in the future! 

    Click here to see images from the evening.

  • Bring Your Own Device Program for Middle School Students

    New middle school students can order computers from HCES. 
     
    As you know, Holy Comforter requires middle school students to bring a laptop computer to school each day.  Our Technology Department offers Apple MacBook Airs for purchase.  
     
    Advantages of purchasing from HCES include:
    • Flexible payment (monthly or one-time)
    • 3-year warranty, accidental damage insurance included
    • HCES Tech staff oversees repairs, parents don’t have to lift a finger
    • No cost for repairs!
    • Your student is guaranteed to have a working computer 100% of the time, for three years. 
    To place your order, complete the BYOD Order Form. Deadline to order is May 10th.
     
    This year we are happy to offer the 13-inch MacBook Air with the following specifications:
    • MacBook Air M2
    • 256 GB Solid State Storage
    • 8GB memory
    • Apple M2 Chip
    Computers will be ordered and prepared over the summer and delivered to students on the first day of the 2024-2025 school year.
     
    For more information and to place your order, visit the BYOD Information Page on our website.

  • March

    A Prayer for Holy Week

    Holy Lord,
    We go with you this week from life to death --
    and to a joyous resurrection.
    We remember your example of sacrifice and service, and your saving grace.
    As we gather this week, as a family and as a church, may we remember all that you have done for us and all that you call us to do for others.  Amen.
     

  • Attention Parents: Younger Siblings Enrolling for 2025-2026?

    If you have a younger child at home who will be ready for school in 2025-2026, now is the time to apply in order to get priority consideration. Due to full enrollment this coming year in the younger grades, we anticipate a waiting list again in 2025-2026. When you are logged into the website, look under the Resources tab for a light green button that says Apply.  If you have questions, please contact Nena Martinez in the Admissions office: nmartinez@hces.org or 850-383-1007.

  • Middle School Dance and Cookout

    Please take a look at the ways you can help with either or both events. Both events will take place next Friday, April 5th. 

    Spring Cookout Signup

  • A Full Summer

    We received an overwhelming response to our "A Full Summer" sign-up and both teams are FULL! Thank you to our families for your support and enthusiasm to serve our community. 
     
    We are still collecting donations to meet the contribution requirement which buys the snacks for the event. See below for more information about "A Full Summer". We hope you will consider supporting this cause and our HCES teams.  
     
    A Full Summer Information:
    One of the most anticipated opportunities is our annual participation in A FULL SUMMER, an organization that feeds local children during the summer months. For the past two years, HCES families have worked alongside other community members to pack nutritious snacks for food insecure children in Leon County. Last year alone, our HCES teams helped pack 7,000 snacks for the 40% of local students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. With help from Second Harvest, agencies such as Capital City Youth Services, Big Brother Big Sisters, Big Bend Homeless Coalition, and Good News Ministries distributed these much-needed packs. We are proud to, once again, partner with A FULL SUMMER to provide HCES families an opportunity to “spread love through Tallahassee”. 

    Here’s how you can get involved:
    A FULL SUMMER: Saturday, June 1, 2024, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Godby High School cafeteria (1717 W. Tharpe Street)
    • Donate money towards our $1,000 contribution requirement and help A FULL SUMMER meet their $40,000 goal to purchase the snacks and support local school food pantries.
     
    We hope you will join us in supporting A FULL SUMMER on June 1st.  And we look forward to sharing more opportunities in the fall as we work side-by-side to spread the HCES love through Tallahassee!

  • 2023 - 2024 Athletic Banquet - Tuesday, April 16th

    We are quickly approaching the end of the spring sports season. As we wrap up the year, we want to take the time to recognize and honor our student-athletes who have represented HCES and Crusader Athletics so well throughout the 2023-2024 school year.
     
    We will be celebrating students who participated in the following sports programs:
    Baseball                             Sand Volleyball
    Basketball                          Soccer
    Cheerleading                     Softball
    Cross Country                   Tennis
    Football                              Track & Field
    Golf                                    Volleyball
     
    This special event is open to student-athletes and their immediate family (parents and siblings only). 4 River's will cater the evening. Parent and sibling dinners will be available for purchase through the registration website. $15/parent, $10/sibling, athletes eat free.
     
    Please take a moment to click the link below to purchase your tickets. Registration will close Monday, April 1st.
     
     
    We look forward to seeing you at the banquet on Tuesday, April 16th!

  • Social Media and Adolescents Recap

    On Tuesday, March 19th, we hosted another Conversation in the Commons with guest speaker Stephanie Anderson, LCSW of Anderson Counseling. During her presentation, she discussed the effects of social media on the mental health of adolescents. She offered a look at the pros and cons of social media use and how parents can help their children navigate virtual communities. Also discussed were apps that parents can use to keep their children safe online. Below is a link to an article she suggested that lists some of the apps.

    https://www.mommyhighfive.com/?s=best+parental+control+apps

  • MakerSpace Request

    Please donate your used cardboard paper towel tubes to the MakerSpace. Thank you! 

  • Gala 2024: Viva La Mexico!

    The Viva La Mexico Gala was a tremendous success for our school community, students, and teachers welcoming 400 guests to a beautifully themed evening in Mexico. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Better Living Solutions (Danielle and Josh Shelton), and of course to all of our sponsors, guests, and volunteers. A very special thank you to our incredible committee members who have been working since last year to create such a memorable evening for all! And thank you to the entire HCES community for showing your passion for our special school and the education our children receive. We will be sharing more information tomorrow including pics of the evening!
     


    Click here for the Gala Art Preview.pdf which gives a behind-the-scenes look at the process our young artists took to create each piece as well as the educational story behind the works. We are deeply grateful to Mrs. Myrick for the care she took in selecting the featured artists and guiding her students through the process. 
     
    Click here Gala Program 2024.pdf to see all of our incredible sponsors and donors!

  • February

    "The Pros and Cons of Social Media" Conversations in The Commons - March 19th

    Join us on Tuesday, March 19th at 8:15 am for a special Conversation in the Commons with guest speaker Stephanie Anderson, LCSW of Anderson Counseling as she shares the effects of social media in a digital world. 

    Stephanie is a graduate of East Carolina University and holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Her extensive experience in the field of psychology and social work allows her to make significant connections with her adolescent and adult clients. She recently moved to Tallahassee with her family and opened her practice, Anderson Counseling.

    The effects of social media on the mental health of adolescents and adults is one topic of special interest to Stephanie. Her presentation during this month’s Conversations in The Commons will offer a look at the pros and cons of social media use and how parents can help their children navigate the complex and ever-changing world of virtual communities.

  • Daddy Daughter Photos are available for download!

     Daddy Daughter Photos are available for download (for free)! 
     
    Click the link below it will take you to the website. Then, click on "client galleries" and then you can click on HCES photos. The password is HCES.

  • HCES & Gulf Winds Team up for Springtime Tallahassee Races on April 6th!

    We are excited to announce Gulf Winds Track Club (GWTC) has selected HCES and our new 8-lane collegiate track as one of two not-for-profit beneficiaries of the 2024 Springtime Tallahassee Races. On Saturday morning, April 6, 2024, GWTC will run 3 different length races as part of the annual Springtime Tallahassee events. All three races run through the beautiful downtown of our Capital City. The ongoing partnership between GWTC and HCES will also welcome GWTC members to use our 8-lane collegiate-level track, built with state-of-the-art track materials. 
     
    We encourage our HCES community to run in the race or come and cheer on our HCES participants. We plan to have an HCES track and cross country team, led by our cross country and track coaches - Deanna McVay, Lindsay Cheesborough and Carl Jean-Pierre.  Families can run or walk the 1 mile together and of course, individuals can run the longer races. HCES will have a tent with fruit and water at the end to celebrate our HCES racers. 
     
    The track was made possible by an extremely generous gift by Elyse and John Gallegos and family. Elyse, John and their family will be in attendance on Saturday, April 6 coming from Huntsville, Alabama to run and support our new track. Join us and show your support by running, walking, or cheering. Every entry will result in a gift to the HCES track.
     
     
    For more information or questions, please contact Ida Thompson, ithompson@hces.org.

  • Viva La Mexico, Gala 2024! 

    We would like to thank Emily Lockard, and our Gala committee leaders: Lindsay Farrell, Megan Neal, Courtney Munroe, Kelly Jaap, and Kathryn Rippee. We also want to thank Molly Bader, Courtney Whalen, Randi Mackintosh, and so many others for their time and energy in creating this event. 

    Our Gala Committee has created an amazing HCES Gala this year. On behalf of the entire school, we thank you for all you have done to make this event special and successful for our entire school.

    Click on the link below to bid on Student Art, Grade Level Baskets, Teacher Experiences, and the Tuition and Free Lunch Raffles!Also, click here to preview the live auction listings. We know you will be very impressed with the amazing array of items donated by teachers, parents, and the community. Viva La Mexico, Gala 2024! 

  • Spring Food Drive

    Starting Wednesday, February 20 and running through Friday, March 1st we invite students and families (Lower School and Middle School) to bring donations of non-perishable food items which will be distributed through the Holy Comforter Food Pantry.  
     

  • Spirit Store is OPEN

    We have reopened the Spirit Store with more cold weather gear. Click here to order! Orders must be placed by this Sunday, February 18th at 11:59 PM
     
    A few reminders:
    • Middle School students may wear a spirit shirt on Fridays with their uniform bottoms.
    • Lower School students may wear spirit shirts on designated days which we will communicate prior. 
    • Sweatshirts may be worn as outerwear over uniform shirts on chilly days.
    **Spirit shirts may not take the place of uniform shirts**

  • Thank you Daddy Daughter Dance Volunteers!

    A huge THANK YOU to chairs Mary-Kathryn Malphurs, HCES '01, and Jessica Potts for creating such a magical evening for our daughters and dads. A special thank you to Brandy Simmons, our Oscar statue builder and creator; Amanda Bell; Randi Mackintosh as well as Dorothy Thames and her Dad, Brent Tyndall, who donated the first car he ever owned- and still owns, a 1972 Chevrolet Malibu. The car served as a backdrop for incredible keepsake photos of the dads and their daughters. We loved welcoming over 200 daddy-daughter duos to the star-studded "Oscar-themed" evening. 

  • Capital Naming Opportunities for the Commons Building, Track, Field, and Lights as part of the 70th Anniversary Campaign

    Capital naming opportunities are now available to all families on columns, classrooms, outdoor chapel pews, all athletic venues, and more to parents, alumni, and alumni families. As we have grown to include a cafeteria, performing arts space, a football field with lights, and an upcoming track, HCES offers fundraising options to family donors and businesses to perpetually name areas around the campus, as has been done in the past to build our beautiful school and campus. Kids love to see their names displayed in and on the buildings. 

    For any of the above opportunities to participate with HCES, please contact Ida Thompson,
    850-556-1815, ithompson@hces.org.

  • Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week, April 22 - 26, 2024

    A HUGE thank you to HCES parents and students for showing our teachers and staff so much love this week! 
    - Kelly Jaap and the Appreciation Week Committee

    Thank you to these Corporate Sponsors for their generosity in supporting our wonderful school.
    Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week Sponsors
    Monday, April 22: Nikky Manausa, REALTOR® at Joe Manausa Real Estate
    Tuesday, April 23: Dr. Tiffany Malone, Big Bend Eye Care
    Wednesday, April 24: Brown & Brown Insurance and Canopy Roads Cafe
    Thursday, April 25: Randi Mackintosh, Psy.D. and Lemon and Thyme
    Friday, April 26: Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

    If you have any questions or would like to be involved, please contact Kelly Jaap, Faculty and Staff  Appreciation Week Chair, at kellyajaap@gmail.com 

  • January

    Summer Camp

    Dancing Through the Decades Summer Day Camp - PK3 & PK4 are FULL 
    Get ready to take a trip through the musical decades this summer from June 3rd - July 22nd!
    Our Dancing Through the Decades Summer Day Camp is open to rising PK3 - 5th grade students and will offer a variety of activities every week including games, crafts, outdoor activities and more! Each week the students will take a field trip or will have a special activity on campus. 
    • PK - 1st will have special visitors weekly  - Magicians, MoLab, and more!
    • 2nd - 5th will do weekly field trips - Skate World, Wakulla Springs, Urban Air, Tom Brown Park and more!
    • The fan-favorite Water Day is back for all groups as well!
    Specialty Half-Day Camps
    There will also be Specialty Half-Day Camps led by our HCES teachers. Themes such as Legos, Crusaders in the Community, Skateboarding, Random Acts of Kindness, Nature Camps, Science, Disney Dreaming Acting Camp, Cheer Camps, Academic Camps, Arts and more!

    Athletics Half-Day Camps 7:30am - 11:30am
    Soccer Camp; June 3rd - 7th:  1st - 5th Grade
    Basketball Camp; June 10th - 17th: 1st - 5th Grade
    Baseball Camp; June 17th - 21st: 1st - 5th Grade
    Basketball Camp; June 24th - 28th: 5th - 8th Grade
    Sand Volleyball Camp; June 24th - 28th: 3rd - 8th Grade
    Indoor Volleyball Camp; July 8th - 12th: 3rd - 8th Grade
    Flag Football Camp; July 8th - 12th: 1st - 5th Grade
    All Sports Camp; July 15th - 19th: 1st - 5th Grade

    Registration is open to all. All Summer Camp fees are due by May 1st.

    If you have any questions, please contact Chelsi Blankenship at cblankenship@hces.org or Hope Zagar at hzagar@hces.org.

  • Message from Mother Beth

    Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you who sent donations to the Holy Comforter Food Pantry.  We received an abundant harvest of canned goods. Thank you also to the amazing army of volunteers who arrived on Monday after school to pack over 200 family bags to be distributed through the HC Food Pantry. We had volunteers from the Cub Scouts troop and their families who met on Monday, March 4th to sort the food and pack bags.  May God bless you.  
     
    Thank you also to all of you who have provided support of Grace Mission through the donation of towels for their shower ministry.   We have delivered many bags of towels to Grace Mission throughout Lent.  Your generosity will benefit those who are currently homeless.
     
    From Holy Comforter Church:
    Celebrating Holy Week with Holy Comforter Church
     
    Maundy Thursday service with Foot washing and Holy Eucharist 
    on Thursday, March 28 at 7 pm.
     
    Good Friday Service with Meditations on the Cross on Friday, March 29 at 5:30 pm.  
    Followed by Stations of the Cross.
     
    The Easter Easter Vigil service with Baptism and Holy Eucharist 
    on Saturday, March 30 at 8 pm.
     
    Sunday, March 31st:
    Sunrise Easter Service at 7:00 am outside in the Holy Comforter Labyrinth.  
    Easter Brunch in the Holy Comforter Church hall at 9:15 am.
    Easter Egg Hunt for children up to age 12 years at 10:00 am
    Easter Sunday Service of the Resurrection at 10:30 am with the Holy Eucharist and special music
     
    For more information, please contact Mother Beth at 850-877-2712 or motherbeth@hces.org
    Have a blessed Holy Week and Easter Season!

  • Family Volunteer Opportunity

    Upcoming Service Opportunities:
     
    Special Olympics: Each Sunday from 1:30 - 3:30 pm, the adult Special Olympics hosts tennis, bocce ball and soccer games on the HCES campus. They would love for families to come and cheer for the athletes. No sign-up is required, just show up and cheer them on. 

  • HCES NFP 2022-2023 Annual Report

    Please find below the 2022-2023 Annual Report. The Annual Report lists the gifts, sponsorships, and volunteer leaders of HCES for the 2023 fiscal year, July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. We are so grateful for each of your gifts of time and treasure to our students, teachers, and staff at HCES. 
     
     
    If you notice an error or omission, please contact ithompson@hces.org. The fiscal year 2023-2024 Annual Report will be published in the fall of 2024. 
     

  • Royal Nail Share Month and Narcissus Partnership

    Royal Nail Share Month!
    With all of the exciting events coming up - Gala and Spring Break, we have partnered with Royal Nail at Betton on Thomasville Rd for a Share Month! From Monday, January 22nd - Friday, March 1, 2024, mention HCES when getting your nails done and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the school. 2030 Thomasville Rd #2 | 850.681.6245
     
    Narcissus 
    Calling all Viva la Mexico attendees! Looking for a dress for Gala? Narcissus is offering a 15% donation to HCES for any item purchased for Gala. They are stocking up on lots of “festive resort attire” for your choosing! 
     
     
    Thank you to these local businesses for their support of HCES and our school community!

  • FCIS/SAIS Reaccreditation Visit - February 5-7

    Administrators and teachers from member FCIS, SAIS, and Cognia schools will be on our campus to evaluate and observe HCES for our five-year Reaccreditation Visit. Our faculty and staff have been preparing for this important evaluation since last summer and are pleased to host ten team members from all over the southeast. The visitors will be on campus beginning Monday, February 5th through Wednesday, February 7th. Please help us ensure the evaluation is a success by having your child arrive at school on time and in proper dress code clothing. If you are visiting the school, please remember to check in at the office. We look forward to showcasing our incredible school community to our accreditation team and we appreciate your help!

  • Yearbooks are on Sale!

    HCES Yearbooks are now on sale for $50 through February 16th. Please visit www.YearbookOrderCenter.com and use the school code: 25014.
    8th Grade Families, if you purchased a yearbook dedication in the Fall, you do not need to order again as a yearbook is included with the dedication. 

    If you have any questions, please contact KC Knudsen at kcknudsen@hces.org.

  • NEW Trophy Cases

    You may have noticed a new addition to our Student Center Lobby. With the help and generous gifts and talents of several in our community, we now have beautiful trophy cases filled with memorabilia from over the years. 

    The trophy cases, a gift from Ashley and Chris Chaney (parents to Penelope- 3rd and Charlie- K), were previously located in Andrew's Downtown on the corner of Adams and Jefferson Street. When Ashley began the visions for her new restaurant, the Hayward House - in that very location, she offered the cases to the school. We were thrilled to give them a new home and have the opportunity to have a piece of Tallahassee history. Leo Bonell, dad to Blake (3rd), Maddie (class of 2021) and husband to Mrs. Bonell (4th grade teacher), delicately disassembled, transported, and rebuilt the cases in our Student Center Lobby. The cases fit perfectly and look like they were custom-made for the space.

    This week, parents Katherine Boland (Everett- class of 2022, Eva- 7th and Eliza- 5th) and Gina Coffas (Owen- 5th and Quinn- 3rd) gathered trophies and memorabilia from across campus and thoughtfully filled the cases. The addition of the cases bring a sense of pride and nostalgia to our Student Center Lobby. 

    Thank you Ashley, Chris, Leo, Katherine and Gina for your time, talents and generous gifts. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to give the cases new life while showcasing the accomplishments of our students and athletes. Community initiatives like these truly make such an impact, and it's fantastic to see the collaboration and generosity within our school community. Families, next time you are on campus, stop in to take a look!

  • 2024-2025 Key Dates

    August
    8 - Teachers Report
    14 - First Day of School for Students

    September
    2 - Labor Day Holiday

    October
    18 - End 1st 9 weeks
    21 - Teacher Workday / No Students

    November
    1 - Conference Day / No Students
    11 - Veterans Day Holiday
    26 - Grandpeople’s Day, Early Dismissal
    27-29 - Thanksgiving Holidays

    December
    20 - End 2nd 9-weeks, Early Dismissal
    23-31 - Christmas Holidays

    January 2025
    1-3 - New Year’s Holidays
    6 - Teacher Workday / No Students
    7 - Students Return
    20 - MLK Holiday

    February
    17 - Presidents Day Holiday

    March
    7 - End 3rd 9-weeks, Early Dismissal / Teacher Workday (afternoon)
    10-14 - Spring Break

    April
    18-21 - Easter Holidays

    May
    7 -  Conference Day / No Students
    23 - Last Day of School for Students
    26 - Memorial Day Holiday
    27-28 - Teacher Workdays / No Students

  • Lower School After School Athletics

    We will be starting our Lower School athletics, first spring session on January 29th. We will be offering track and field, cheerleading, and mixed sports. Please see below for more information and the link to register!
     
     
    PK4- 1st Grade Mixed Sports: Join PE Coach Wilkerson for afternoons of Mixed Sports. What are we playing today? Something different and something fun! This session is open to students in grades PK4- 1st. 
    Mondays only, January 29th - March 4th
    1/29 - 3/4 (Mondays only)
    2:45 - 4:30pm
     
    2nd - 5th Grade Track and Field: Join Coach Wilkerson for our Spring CruRunCo! Tuesdays from Jan. 30th through March 5th. Competition schedule TBD. Let's go Crusaders!
    1/30 -  3/5 (Tuesdays Only) 
    2:45 - 4:30
     
    3rd - 5th Cheerleading: Join Coach Libby Hatchett for our Spring Cheerleading training! Thursdays from Feb 1st through March 7th. Coach Hatchett will bring her spirit to train our 3rd - 5th grade girls to prepare them for our middle school cheer team and provide an upbeat positive atmosphere all while learning Crusader Spirit!
    **There are only 20 available spots**
    2/1 -  3/7 (Thursdays Only) 
    2:45 - 4:30pm
     
    2nd - 5th Grade Mixed Sports: Join PE Coach Wilkerson for afternoons of Mixed Sports. What are we playing today? Something different and something fun! This session is open to students in grades 2 through 5. 
    Thursdays only, February 1st - March 7th.
    2/1-3/7 (Thursday only) 
    2:45 - 4:30pm

  • Meet in the Middle: 5th Grade Jump Up Day - January 18th

    We are thrilled to share an upcoming event with you - Meet in the Middle: A 5th Grade Jump-up Day on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Each year, our current 5th grade students "jump up" to Middle School for a day to get a sneak peek of the 6th grade experience. Once again, we are extending that opportunity and welcoming any local 5th graders, who are not currently enrolled at HCES, to join our 5th graders and spend a day on campus as they experience Middle School classrooms, enjoy lunch in The Commons and a pep rally! Last year, we welcomed 6 new students to our middle school who attended this event. 

    Morning arrival for our visitors is at 8:00 am. Parents will meet for a morning discussion led by Amy Vernon, Head of the Middle School. You’ll learn about the changes to expect in Middle School and how our program uniquely assists children in making these necessary transitions through adolescence while preparing them for success in High School and beyond.  

    Students will join with other 5th graders who will be visiting Middle School classes, and then share their experiences over lunch in our Commons Cafe. Other fun activities will follow in the afternoon, including a peek into our elective classes, a pep rally, 6th grade panel Q & A, and maybe even a basketball game after school! 

    Registration is necessary so that we can make Middle School class schedules for our guests. Please use the form on this page to register. This event is FREE and open to the public.

    More information can be found at www.hces.org/meetinthemiddle. Please jump on Facebook and share the event with your friends. We are so excited to welcome these new faces to a day on campus. 
     
    In addition, if you know of someone who is interested but cannot attend or is looking at other grade levels, we welcome them to come for a visit anytime. They can schedule a time to drop by with me, Nena at 850-383-1007 or through email at nmartinez@hces.org. 

  • Spirit Week: January 16 - 19 and Cheer Clinic

    Once a Crusader, always a Crusader! Come show your Crusader Pride during our Annual Spirit Week! Each day is a themed dress day, and it is capped off with a pep rally on Thursday, January 18th! The Cheerleading Clinic takes place all week long and will be performing on Thursday, too.

    Spirit Week Themed Days 
    Tuesday - Go Team: Wear your favorite sports team jersey or Crusader athletic gear with uniform bottoms.
    Wednesday - Camo vs. Country Club Day: Come dressed in your camo gear or dressed for the Country Club.
    Thursday - Color Shout: PK-2nd wear White; 3rd-5th wear RED; Middle School wear Blue! (Uniform tops and bottoms)
    Friday - Flannel Friday: Wear your favorite flannel shirt with jeans or flannel PJs. 

    HCES Cheer Clinic (January 11-18)
    The Cheer Clinic performance will be held January 18th at the pep rally, 2:00pm.
    • Kindergarten through 2nd Grade: Coached by Libby Hatchett and Katie Cowart
      Dates: January 11, 12, 16, 17, 18
      Times: 2:45 - 4:00 for practice
      Performance: 2:00 pm on January 18th at the Pep Rally
    • 3rd thru 5th Grade: Coached by Madison Hester and the Middle School Cheerleaders
      Dates: January 11, 12, 16, 17, 18
      Times: 2:45 - 4:00 for practice
      Performance: 2:00 pm on January 18th at the Pep Rally  
    For more information, please contact Jeremy Barlow at jbarlow@hces.org

  • 2024-2025 Open Enrollment

    Open Enrollment 2024-2025 will begin on Friday, February 9th for students currently contracted. Over the past few weeks, emails have been sent to all families from both Brandi Brown, our Board Chair and Peter Klekamp, Head of School, with more information, including the tuition and fee schedule for next year. More information to come.

    If you have any questions regarding Open Enrollment, please contact Nena Martinez in the Admissions Office at nmartinez@hces.org or 850-383-1007. For more information, please click here to visit the Open Enrollment webpage.

  • Annual Fund Corporate Donors

    All Annual Fund Corporate Donors over $1,000 will have signs added in the gym. For more information, please contact Ida Thompson at ithompson@hces.org

  • Capital Campaign 5 - The Commons Building

    We are ordering plaques for the Commons donors who have not received their brass plaques. Please send us your verbiage for the plaque. We will be placing an order at the end of January. If you have any questions regarding perpetual naming opportunities, please contact Ida Thompson at ithompson@hces.org, or 850-556-1815. 

  • Daddy Daughter Dance

    PK3-5th Grade Girls and Dads - we're rolling out the red carpet for you for this year's Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, February 9th from 7 pm-9 pm. Bring your glitz and wear your glam to A Night in Hollywood presented by the HCES Parent Association. Hold hands as you find your star on the Walk of Fame and dance the night away! Thank you Chairs, Mary-Kathryn Malphurs and Jessica Potts and their committee!
    Family pass is $30

  • Middle School Mardi Gras Dance

    Attention Middle Schoolers! The winter dance will be January 26th from 7-10pm in The Commons. 
    If you did not purchase tickets for all dances at the beginning of the school year, you may do so for this dance by clicking here. 

  • Thank you to our Annual Fund Donors!

    Donors lists by grade level will be sent to all parents by January 26th. If you have not given and would like to be included, you can make your gift here. Thank you, every gift counts! We are at $125,000 of our $175,000 goal!
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