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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
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