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2025

  • March

    Middle School Bring Your Own Device Program

    Incoming 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. Although you may bring a laptop computer from home, we would strongly recommend purchasing a computer from our Technology Department.  
     
    Advantages of purchasing from HCES include:
    • Guaranteed compatibility with HCES systems and software
    • Flexible payment (monthly or one time)
    • 3 year warranty, accidental damage insurance included
    • HCES Tech staff oversee 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 M4
    • 256 GB Solid State Storage
    • 16GB memory
    • Apple M4 Chip
    Computers will be ordered and prepared over the summer and delivered to students on the first day of the 2025-2026 school year.
     
    For more information and to place your order, visit the BYOD Information Page on our website.

  • ERB Testing Snacks

    ERB Testing is April 7th-10th. Please help keep their stamina up by providing snacks. Click here to sign up.

  • Middle School Athletics Banquet

    If you have a child who participated in middle school athletics and you have not registered for the Middle School Athletics Banquet on April 15th, please register now! 
     
    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 2024-2025 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). Dinner for the student athletes and siblings will be What-A-Burger and parents will enjoy a nice red or white pasta and salad from Olive Garden.  Parent and sibling dinners will be available for purchase through the registration website. $20/parent, $15/sibling, student athletes eat free.
     
    Please take a moment to click the link below to purchase your tickets. Registration will close Tuesday, April 1st.
     
    2024 Crusader Athletics Banquet Registration: Click Here to Register!
     
    We look forward to seeing you at the banquet on Tuesday, April 15th at 6:00!

  • Middle School Cookout

    Middle School Cookout is on Friday, April 11th.
    Please click here to check the sign up genius. The sign up went out last Fall, so please take a look and see if you signed up for something. Thank you!
     

  • Middle School Dance - Disco Garden Party! 

    Friday, April 11th, 7-10 pm
    Extra 8th grade, only, hour from 10pm-11pm

  • Lower School Grades 3 - 5 Testing Week

    Students in grades 3 - 5 will be completing the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) Comprehensive Testing Program, April 7 - 10. Testing will begin promptly each day, so please make sure your child is in class by 8:05.

  • Middle School ERB Testing: April 7 - 10

    ERB Testing is from 9 AM to 11:15 AM each day, Monday through Thursday. Students may not enter or leave a classroom during this time; please make appointments accordingly.

  • Is your family a Legacy Family? 

    We want to make sure our database is up to date! Please email alumni@hces.org if you are a current parent and an HCES Alumni. 

  • Chapel Connections with Mrs. Shelly

    Dear Holy Comforter Families,
     
    I have put together a little newsletter that I will be sending out monthly to let you know our chapel themes for the month as well as any other important news! I also will have a small message of something thought-provoking. I am so thankful to be a part of this school family and I look forward to continuing meeting, praying, and getting to know you all!
     
    Vacation Bible School at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church will be June 2-6. Please email me if you would like the registration forms. The theme is "ROAD TRIP: On the Go with God." 
     
    Blessings and peace to you,
    Hannah Shelly
    School Chaplain

  • Middle School Dates

    March 31: 6th Grade Field Trip - Challenger Center
    March 27-29: Latin Form

  • February

    Spring Food Drive benefiting the Holy Comforter Church Food Pantry

    We are excited to announce our Spring Food Drive benefiting the Holy Comforter Church Food Pantry, taking place from March 3 – 7. Donations will be collected in each homeroom and delivered to the church throughout the week.
     
    Please consider donating the following much-needed items:
    • Canned fruits & vegetables
    • Canned meats (tuna, chicken)
    • Cereal
    • Hearty soup/stew
    • Peanut butter
    We kindly ask that you avoid industrial-sized or bulk items.
     
    The Holy Comforter Food Pantry serves over 200 families each month, making it one of the largest food assistance programs in the Big Bend area and one of the few open nearly every Saturday morning. Your generosity directly impacts those in need, and we are grateful for your support.
     
    Thank you for making a difference!

  • Robotics Club Jr. (K-2) - Registration OPEN

    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 fun, low-risk environment.
    Robotics Club Jr. with Mrs. K is a 6-week session every Tuesday from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm in the library for kindergarten through 2nd graders.

    Dates will be Tuesdays, March 18th, 2025, through April 22th, 2025. Registration opens on February 28th!

  • 2024 Donor Tax Information

    If you have questions on donor tax information or how to access Gala or annual donor receipts, please contact Ida Thompson at ithompson@hces.org or Emily Lockard at elockard@hces.org.

  • Daddy Daughter Photos are available for download!

    Daddy Daughter Photos are available for download! Thank you to our chairs, Ksenia McKinney and Nazarae Holcombe and their committee for a wonderful evening for our dads and daughters!

    Click here to view and download images. The password is 06596.

  • HCES Alumni Week March 24-28

    We hope you will join us to celebrate Alumni Week! We have multiple events taking place honoring different groups of alumni. 

    Thursday, March 27th | Families of Alumni, and Alumni 21+, we invite you to join us in The Commons for a glass of wine and to reminisce on the good times at HCES. Wine will be provided by HCES alumni and owners of Hummingbird Wine Bar, Mairin Moore and Stuart Nagy-Kato. Please RSVP to alumni@hces.org. 

    Friday, March 28th | We invite current parents, who are alumni, to a special Legacy Breakfast with their student(s) at 7:30am! Invites were sent by email this week. If you did not receive an email, please reach out.
    At 9:30am, ALL HCES alumni are invited to join us for the Lower School Chapel service. Coffee will be provided. 

    RSVP to alumni@hces.org for any of these events. We hope to see you back on campus!

  • Conversations in the Commons - Friday, February 21st at 8:15am

    Common Developmental Characteristics of Children (4 - 14 year olds)
    Join Head of School Peter Klekamp, Division Heads, and our Guidance Counselors in an engaging conversation about common development characteristics of children. The topics and questions will cover the early learning,  lower and middle school years, and will be geared with your child's grade level in mind.

  • Platinum Gala 2025 - Celebrating 70 Years

    Our Platinum Gala, Celebrating 70 Years, was held on Saturday, February 8th, and welcomed over 400 guests to an evening under the disco balls celebrating our school's rich history. The evening was a tremendous success for our school community and we are so grateful to the sponsors, donors, volunteers, and families for making it a truly magical night for all. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Better Living Solutions (Danielle and Josh Shelton), we appreciate your years of support for HCES and the Gala. 
     
    A very special thank you to our committee members who have been working since last year to create such a memorable evening for all! 
     

    Platinum Gala Sponsors

    Platinum
    Better Living Solutions
     
    Bell Tower
    Rohan Joseph and Beth Medley
     
    Colonnade Technology
    First Franklin Financial Services &
    Hi-Tech System Associates, Inc.
     
    Colonnade Bar
    Canopy Roads Advisors
    C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc.
     
    Colonnade After Party
    Brittney K. Craig, DMD
     
    Colonnade Entertainment
    Tallahassee Ford
    Arbor Properties
     
    Colonnade Live Auction
    Josh Brown Enterprises
     
    Colonnade Student Art
    Nailed It Tallahassee, LLC

    A few items from the auction are available. If you are interested in purchasing one of them, please email Emily Lockard at elockard@hces.org.

    Lady Noles Volleyball at HCES - 3 spots, $100 each
    Give your young athlete the opportunity to train with the Seminoles Volleyball Team at HCES! This exclusive skills clinic is open to rising 3rd through rising 6th grade girls and will take place in June or July for 2.5 hours of fun and skill-building. Perfect for players of all levels, this clinic offers expert coaching and a chance to learn from top athletes. Don’t miss out on this exciting experience!
    Restrictions: Date to be determined based on team availability.

    The Society Workouts at HCES, $50
    Let's move together! For TWO afternoons, grab your mat and meet Society Wellness owner, Logan Redding and trainers (and HCES moms) Sam Tyler and Emily Lockard for a fun afternoon workout sesh at HCES. You'll get a little bit of everything - breathwork, sculpt, strength and a little heart pump. Leave feeling stronger and more energized, right before we head out for Spring Break!
    Dates: Tuesday, March 4th and Thursday, March 6th
    Time: 3:30-4:15pm
    Location: HCES

    PK3 Dress Up Dance Party, $40
    Dress up as a princess or a superhero for a fun dance party with your favorite PK3 teachers! A fun snack will also be provided.
    *Open to PK3 Students
    Date: Monday, March 3, 2025 
    Time: 2:30-3:30.

    Middle School Dress Down Day, $40
    What does a middle schooler love more than TikTok? An extra Dress Down Day!! Earn your child an extra Dress Down Day Pass- Date TBD!

    Gift Your Teacher Lunch, Happy Hall, $40
    We love our teachers and our teachers love food! In celebration of all the hard work, dedication, and positivity our teachers bring to the classroom every day, you can contribute to helping provide them with a special lunch! Donor names will be displayed along with a fabulous lunch set-up!

    Gift Your Teacher Lunch, Middle School Teachers, $40
    We love our teachers and our teachers love food! In celebration of all the hard work, dedication, and positivity our teachers bring to the classroom every day, you can contribute to helping provide them with a special lunch! Donor names will be displayed along with a fabulous lunch set-up! 

    Mark your calendars for Gala 2026 - Saturday, March 7th!

    Click here to view photos from Platinum Gala 2025

  • January

    Attention All Aspiring Chess Masters! 

    We are excited to announce the launch of our Chess Club for students in 3rd through 6th grade! 🏆

    What: Chess Club
    When: Thursdays, 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM (starting 2/13)
    Where: Art Room
    Who’s Leading: Professor Frank Fincham – a member of our School Board and avid chess player with a history of tournament play!

    Whether you're a seasoned chess player or just looking to learn the basics, all skill levels are welcome! Ideally, students will already know the names of the chess pieces and how they move, but don’t worry—beginners are encouraged to join and will have the chance to pick up the rules quickly.
    Join us for a fun, friendly environment to practice strategy, compete with friends, and improve your game!

    Registration will open on Thursday, January 30th. 

  • Open Enrollment opens this Friday!

    It is now time for Open Enrollment! This two-week period of time (1/31 - 2/14) is your opportunity to confirm that your child is returning for the 2025-2026 school year, update your payment preferences, and pay the annual deposit. As in years past, this $250 deposit will be credited to your first payment for the 25-26 school year.
     
    A very brief form will open this Friday for every currently enrolled PK3 - 7th grade student. It will only take a few minutes to complete. Look for an email from me tomorrow, Thursday, January 30th, with simple instructions. If your circumstances have changed or if you have any concerns or questions, please contact Meghan Wilson, Director of Admission, as soon as possible. For helpful information, please click here to visit the Open Enrollment page.
     
    Looking forward to the 2025-2026 school year!

  • Corvette Stingray Convertible 3LT - Gala 2025 Auction Item

    On Saturday, February 1st, from 4-6pm, we will host a cocktail preview at HCES for anyone interested in getting a closer look at the Corvette. If you are interested in attending the preview, please reach out to Ida Thompson at ithompson@hces.org. 

    We wanted to share a unique and exciting opportunity to own a custom Corvette Stingray Convertible 3LT through this year's Gala. 
     
    This magnificent car was custom-built and made exclusively for our 70th Anniversary Gala. A brand-new custom Corvette Stingray 3LT Convertible is an embodiment of performance, luxury, and cutting-edge design. The 3LT trim represents the pinnacle of the Stingray lineup, offering a refined experience with high-end materials, advanced features, and a dynamic driving experience. 
     
    This Arctic White Corvette Stingray 3LT is sleek, muscular, aerodynamically sculpted, and designed to make an immediate statement on the road. Inside, the 3LT offers a luxurious cabin focused on driver comfort and technology. The Napa Leather seating is available in Adrenaline Red. The Corvette Stingray 3LT is powered by a 6.2L V8 engine that produces 490 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. This engine delivers explosive acceleration and a spine-tingling exhaust. The 3LT trim includes the Z51 package with magnetic ride control. 
     
    If you are interested in bidding on the Corvette Stingray 3LT but cannot attend the Gala, we will offer online mobile bidding on Feb. 8th. Please contact Emily Lockard for more information. 
     
    Terms:
    • Bidding is available in person at the February 8th Gala or via online mobile bidding platform.
    • Tax, tag, title, and doc fees not included in auction purchase.
    • Financing Available via Hobson Chevrolet.

  • Loli & The Bean - Uniform Options

    New uniform embroidery vendor - Loli & The Bean can now embroider our logo on uniform shirts. 

  • Ready, Set, Bid! Gala is Live!

    Bidding is live for Student Art, Teacher Experiences, and the Tuition and Lunch Raffles!

    Click here to start bidding!

    Have you bid with us before? Be sure to log in first using the email address that you used last year. 
    First time? Click "sign in" on the right-hand corner. 
    By entering a bid, you are required to enter your address and credit card information. 
     
    Here is how to bid:
    • Once you have entered your information, click the "Browse Items" tab in the top left corner to find a select group of auction items on which you can pre-bid/purchase.
    • Ready to place a bid? To place a bid, click on the desired item and click "Bid." You may also choose to set a maximum bid for an item, which will allow the system to bid for you until the maximum bid is reached.
    • Looking for our Teacher Experiences? Click on "Browse Items" and then Select “Fixed Price Items." Click on the desired item and select “Buy Now” or place your bid. 
    • Tuition Giveaway or free lunch for a year, you say?! To purchase raffle tickets, click on "Browse Items" and then select “Fixed Price Items." Click on the desired item, "Tuition Giveaway" or "Free Lunch" and select “1 ticket for $25.00" or "5 tickets for $100.00." Only currently enrolled students who will be returning next school year are eligible and the winning ticket is non-transferable. Each ticket is $25.00 or 5 tickets for $100.00.
    Not attending Gala? You will be able to bid on the select items listed until 11:59 pm EST on Friday, February 7, so place your max bid by then!

    LIVE AUCTION SNEAK PEEK!

    We have really exciting and unique experiences, trips and items in our Live Auction this year.
     
     
    Some trips have the option to upgrade airfare, add travelers and extend the trip.

  • Snowmaggedon - Calling all snow pics!

    What a week and memorable snow days we had! We would love to see your pictures for possible use in the yearbook and other projects. If you have photos of your children enjoying last week's know, please email to Mrs. K at kcknudsen@hces.org. 

  • HCES & Gulf Winds Team up for Springtime Tallahassee Races on March 29th!

    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 2025 Springtime Tallahassee Races. On Saturday morning, March 29, 2025, 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. 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.
     
     
    For more information or questions, please contact Ida Thompson, ithompson@hces.org.

  • 2025-2026 Open Enrollment

    Open Enrollment 2025-2026 will begin on Friday, January 31st for students currently contracted. More information to come.

    If you have any questions regarding Open Enrollment, please contact Meghan Wilson in the Admissions Office at mwilson@hces.org or 850-383-1007. 

  • Illness Reminders

    To keep the spread of illness to a minimum, we ask that parents keep children home if they have a fever of 100.4 or higher, are vomiting, or have diarrhea. Children must be fever and symptom-free for at least 24 hours without the use of medications before returning to school. Keeping children home if they are ill will help us keep everyone on campus safe and healthy. Thank you! Nurse Oates

  • MoLab Registration is Open

    We are excited to announce the MoLab registration and schedule for the upcoming sessions in 2025! Please see the detailed schedule below and mark your calendars for these fun and educational experiences for your child.

    MoLab Schedule for 2025:

    • January 29, 2025 – Lunar New Year: SNAKES (Live)
      Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • February 5, 2025 – Amusement Park Science
      Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • February 12, 2025 – Superhero Engineers
      Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • February 26, 2025 – Moving Earth
      Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • March 19, 2025 – Edible Slime
      Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • March 26, 2025 – Gyotaku (Fish Printing)
      Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • April 16, 2025 – Exploding Bags
      Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • April 30, 2025 – MoLab Sweet Ice Cream
      Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Registration Information:

    To ensure your child’s spot in any of the MoLab sessions, please register via our online portal https://hcesomega.campbrainregistration.com/.
     
    We encourage you to register early, as spots may fill up quickly.
     
    Should you have any questions about the program, schedule, or registration, feel free to reach out - cblankenship@hces.org. We’re looking forward to a fun and educational series of MoLab sessions!

  • 70th Anniversary Capital Campaign

    We are ready to schedule coffees, meetings, lunches, and small group gatherings to discuss the 70th Anniversary Capital Campaign to build our 8-lane collegiate track, stormwater pond, and apply funds toward the Commons Building. We will be scheduling home parties in the coming months, but if you have questions or would like to get involved, please get in touch with Ida at ithompson@hces.org.

  • Happy New Year and Thank YOU!

    Thank you parents and grandparents for your incredible generosity of time and treasure to our students and teachers in 2024. Looking forward to 2025! 

  • Key Dates 2025-2026

    August 7: Teachers Report
    August 13: Students Report
    September 1: Labor Day Holiday
    October 13: Teacher Workday (no school for students)
    November 3: Conference Day (no school for students)
    November 11: Veterans Day Holiday 
    Nov. 26-28: Thanksgiving Holidays 
    Dec. 22-31: Christmas Holidays 
    January 1-2: New Year’s Holidays 
    January 5: Teacher Workday (no school for students)
    January 6: Students Return
    January 19: MLK Holiday
    February 16: Presidents Day Holiday
    March 16-20: Spring Break
    April 3-6: Easter Holidays
    May 6: Conference Day (no school for students)
    May 22: Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)
    May 25: Memorial Day Holiday

  • Lower School Athletics

    We will begin our lower school athletics early spring session on Monday, January 27th. This will run for 6 weeks and end on Thursday, March 6th. 
     
     
    Mondays 1/27 - 3/3: PK4 - 1st Grade Mixed Sports
    Time: 2:45 - 4:00
    Join PE Coach Wilkerson for afternoons of Mixed Sports. What are we playing today? Something different and something fun! Coach Wilkerson will cover all of the sports we offer in a 6 week period. This session is open to students in grades pk4 through 1st. Mondays only, January 27th - March 3rd.
     
    Tuesdays, 1/28 - 3/4: 2nd - 5th Grade Track & Field
    Time: 2:45 - 4:30
    Track Meets: 2/25 & 3/4
    Join Coach Wilkerson for our Spring CruRunCo! Tuesdays from Jan. 28th through March 4th. We will have two track meets where the kids will compete against other schools.  Let's go Crusaders!

    Wednesdays, 2/26 - 4/23: K-5th Grade Tennis
    K-1st Grade: 2:40 - 3:10
    2nd - 5th Grade: 3:15 - 4:00
    Join Coach Nelson in our tennis class for Kindergarten - 5th graders with minimal tennis experience. Players will learn the basic grips, swing techniques and on court movement necessary to improve all while keeping it fun and playing lots of games!
     
    Thursdays, 1/30 - 3/6: 2nd - 5th Grade Mixed Sports
    Time: 2:45 - 4:30
    Join PE Coach Wilkerson for afternoons of Mixed Sports. What are we playing today? Something different and something fun! Coach Wilkerson will cover all of the sports we offer in a 6 week period. This session is open to students in grades 2 through 5. Thursdays only, January 30th - March 6th.

  • Yearbooks are on sale!

    HCES yearbooks are on sale for $55. The deadline to order is February 21st.
    School Code: 25014

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

  • 2025 Gala Dresses - Narcissus Partnership

    Please go to Narcissus starting 1/1/25 as a portion of all clothes purchased will be designated to the 2025 Gala. Last year, Narcissus generously donated $1,000 to HCES from this partnership. Please mention HCES when you go! 
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