Get to Know HIES

Join us virtually for a deep dive into the curriculum, culture and experience of our students within each of our four divisions: Primary (PK3 - K), Lower (Grades 1 - 5), Middle (Grades 6 - 8) & Upper (Grades 9 - 12). Please register for the session specific to the division to which you are applying your child. Following each presentation, there will be opportunity for Q & A with the Admissions staff. Register in Ravenna.

Tony Watkins, Athletic Director, provided a comprehensive look at athletic excellence at Holy Innocents’ and how HIES prepares our student-athletes for the road to collegiate athletics. 

• Click HERE if you missed the Athletics Session!

Applicant families are welcomed and encouraged to attend any of our athletic events this year! See the Athletics calendar here.

Heidi Domescik, Director of Fine Arts, provided a comprehensive overview of Fine Arts education at HIES, from Primary School to college. 

• Click HERE if you missed the Fine Arts Session!

Applicant families are welcomed and encouraged to attend any of our on-stage theatrical performances or musical concerts this year! See all Fine Arts events on the school calendar here and reach out to Katie Patrick for further details.

You can see some of our previous performances here.

Erik Vincent, PK-12th grade Director of Humanities & Global Studies, and Elizabeth Scholz, Global Programming Coordinator, shared about the thriving mission behind Global Education, Travel Programs, our Round Square Network affiliation and Global Scholars in Residence. 

• Click HERE if you missed the Global Education Session!

In its inaugural year, the PEAK Institute at HIES guides student exploration of emerging interests and passions through experiential learning, project work, and broader career discovery supported by a network of mentors and professionals. Our PEAK Institute and College Counseling Directors shed light on this unique Upper School program that allows our students a directed independent study and deep dive in a subject area or personal passion. 

Click HERE if you missed the PEAK Institue & College Counseling Session!

Division-specific campus tours are offered multiple times each month. Parents are invited to join our Admissions staff for a tour of the division to which you are applying your child. You will see teaching in action, view a variety of classrooms, studio and lab spaces, and much more! Those touring the Middle and Upper Schools will hear from Golden Bear Guides about their personal experiences at HIES! Register in Ravenna.

There is no better way for your student (rising 2nd - 12th grades) to experience what it's like to be an HIES student than by shadowing a current student and spending time in our classes, attending lunch and exploring campus. Register your child in Ravenna today!

Please join us for our all-school Open House on Saturday, December 3. This is the perfect opportunity for parents and children of ALL ages to interact and engage with HIES faculty and students in actual classroom activities and projects. You will have the opportunity to tour the campus, get a taste of the academic experience, hear from our administrators and learn first-hand how Holy Innocents' has gained its reputation as one of the finest independent schools in the Southeast. 
 
All divisions – Primary, Lower, Middle and Upper Schools – will participate in the day's events. Administrators, faculty, coaches, fine arts teachers, grade-level deans, chaplains, admissions representatives, as well as officers of the Parents' Association, Athletic Association, and Fine Arts Alliance, will all be on hand to discuss the many different programs and opportunities your family will enjoy at HIES. Register in Ravenna.

We are excited to get to know your family! Parents are invited to schedule an optional one on one phone call or Zoom with any of our Admission staff. Click here to schedule.

Join us in December at Cherokee Town Club for our annual Christmas Coffee & Conversation with Head of School, Paul Barton. Learn first-hand how Holy Innocents' has gained its reputation as one of the finest independent schools in the Southeast.

A number of current HIES parents, as well as the HIES Admission Staff will be present. 

Register in Ravenna today!

You're invited to a screenside chat with Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright, Director of Enrollment Management. Don't miss this opportunity to ask all your important questions about Holy Innocents' and hear the Top 10 HIES FAQs!

Register in Ravenna.