As we approach the Lenten season (February 18 - April 2), below is a special Lent Activity for you to use at home.
Lent is a season where we practice paying attention to God in a more intentional way, as we prepare our hearts for Easter. Some people choose to give something up, like a habit or distraction, to make space for prayer and reflection. Others choose to take something on, like a daily prayer, an act of kindness, or a moment of gratitude, to help them grow closer to God. Both practices remind us that Lent isn't about punishment but about transformation.
Each day of Lent, check in with your commitment and mark it on the calendar: Did I keep my promise or practice what I chose? This daily check-in is about being intentional, not perfect. Marking the day signifies noticing God and practicing self-control. Sundays are excluded as celebrations of grace; all other days are opportunities to stay on track, refocus, and walk toward Easter with honesty and hope.
The HCES Robotics Club Jr. (K-2) is an after-school enrichment program for lower school students in Kindergarten through 2nd grades interested in learning about and working with robots and coding programs. Participants build critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, communication, and collaboration skills through hands-on exploration using a variety of robots and coding languages. Participants will have the opportunity to exercise their skills by completing weekly coding challenges in a super fun, low-risk environment.
Narcissus has once again partnered with HCES to offer attire for the Old Florida gala on March 7th. If you purchase your attire at Narcissus, a portion of the proceeds will benefit HCES. Visit Narcissus at 1408 Timberlane Road to check out the dresses they have in stock.
We are so excited to share that the 70th Anniversary Campaign has reached the halfway point of our $2 Million goal. Please click here to read an update on the campaign in our Campaign Newsletter. We would love for you to learn more about the next step in the future of HCES and the new track. If you're interested in attending a small group event, please contact Ida Thompson at ithompson@hces.org.
For questions regarding Summer Day Camp, Lil’ Crusaders, or Specialty Camp, please contact Chelsi Blankenship, Director of Summer Camp and Extended Day, at cblankenship@hces.org
For questions regarding Summer Sports Camp, please contact Jeremy Barlow, Director of Athletics, at jbarlow@hces.org
Attention, Time Travelers! Set your chronometers, step into your time machines and join us on an adventure like no other in our Epic Eras Adventure summer camp! Experience history come to life as campers jump from dinosaurs and ancient civilizations, to castles, colonies, and the Wild West, groove through the 1950s, and blast off to the Future.
Designed for K–5th grade hoppers, each week is packed with hands-on activities, games, crafts, and learning that spark curiosity and imagination. Whether your young explorer jumps in for a week or several, they’ll collect memories from the past, present, and beyond—and experience an adventure that’s truly timeless.
K - 1st will have weekly special events - Guest Presenters, Themed Days, Indoor Bounce Houses, Obstacle Courses and more!
2nd - 5th will do weekly field trips - Skate World, Wakulla Springs, Urban Air and more!
Fan favorites Fourth of July Cookout and Water Days are back too!
Epic Eras Adventure Summer Camp registration opens for HCES families February 2nd at 10 am EST.
Epic Eras Adventure Summer Camp registration opens to the public on February 9th at 10 am EST.
HCES & Gulf Winds Team up for Springtime Tallahassee Races on March 28th!
We are excited to share that once again, Gulf Winds Track Club (GWTC) has selected HCES as one of two not-for-profit beneficiaries of the 2026 Springtime Tallahassee Races. On Saturday morning, March 28, 2026, 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 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. 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.
Join us and show your support by running, walking, or cheering. Every entry will result in a gift to the HCES track.
Admissions Open Enrollment has begun. This two-week window, January 30th through February 13th, is your opportunity to confirm that your child will be returning for the 2026-2027 school year, update your payment preferences, and submit the annual deposit.
As in years past, the $250 deposit will be credited toward your first tuition payment for the 2026-2027 school year.
A brief enrollment verification form for currently enrolled PK3 - 7th grade students is available and should only take a few minutes to complete.
A few housekeeping reminders to take care of before Friday:
Logging into the website: Accounts that have been inactive for a period may be automatically disabled, which could prevent access to the enrollment verification form. If you’re having trouble logging in, please contact Irene Engelbrecht.
If your circumstances have changed or if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s enrollment for next school year, please contact Meghan Wilson in the Admissions Office at mwilson@hces.org or 850-383-1007 as soon as possible.
If there has been a change in your household within the past 12 months - such as an address change, or a change in marital status (marriage, separation, or divorce) - please let Meghan Wilson know, as this information will impact the verification form.
Our goal is to ensure all records are accurate and up to date, so the process is as smooth as possible for you. For helpful information, please click here to visit the Open Enrollment page.
Thank you for being a part of our Holy Comforter family. We look forward to the 2026-2027 school year!
MoLab: MoLab is a not-for-profit organization that provides on-the-go, dynamic, hands-on, and inquiry-based science experiences through a mobile laboratory, promoting discovery.
PK3-PK4 2:45pm - 3:20pm
Kindergarten-First Grade 3:30pm - 4:05pm
Second Grade - Fifth Grade 4:15 - 5:50
$125 for registered Omega students
$150 for students not registered in Omega
The MoLab Fall Session schedule is as follows (please note the times for your child's grade and know that sessions may run a little late):
Middle School Families: If your child is enrolled in a PE class or has 8th grade HOPE, we have reopened the PE uniform store. The store will close today, Wednesday, January 14th.