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A red carpet stretches towards a bright, illuminated stage.
A vibrant fireworks display lights up the night sky with bursts of color.
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The Leon County Schools logo features a star and colorful geometric shapes.


 

LCS 2026 Night of Celebration

Dedicated to Excellence in Education

We’re glad you’re here.

Welcome to Leon County School’s Night of Celebration, where tradition and excellence set us apart.

Serving as the Capital city of Tallahassee, Florida, we stand among the region’s premier K–12 districts, leading the way in academics, championship athletics, and award-winning arts programs. Our schools are built on a foundation of inclusion, diversity, and unwavering support, ensuring every student is empowered to discover their passions and maximize their potential. With exceptional educators, innovative opportunities, and a commitment to preparing students for success in college and careers, Leon County Schools doesn’t just meet the standard — we define it.  Tonight we are going to celebrater those that work hard every day to make that a reality.

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Finalists

​​​​​​​A woman with long brown hair smiles, wearing a navy blazer and white top.

Sherell Ash - Finalist

Kate Sullivan Elementary School


A woman with blonde hair smiles, wearing a green blazer and white shirt.

Hillary Famularo - Finalist

William J Montford, III Middle School


A man in a blue suit smiles at the camera against a dark background.

Jonathan Sheperd - Finalist

Lincoln High School


A man with glasses smiles, wearing a blue plaid blazer.

Lindsey Wohlrab - Finalist

Deerlake Middle School

 

​​​​​​​A woman with blonde hair and a stylish updo poses for a portrait.

Sherell Ash - Finalist

Kate Sullivan Elementary School


A woman with blonde hair smiles at the camera, wearing a light gray blazer.

Hillary Famularo - Finalist

William J Montford, III Middle School


A smiling man with a full beard and bald head poses for a portrait.

Sarah Sheperd - Finalist

Lincoln High School


A professional woman with long dark hair smiles at the camera.

Lindsey Wohlrab - Finalist

Deerlake Middle School

 

​​​​​​​A smiling man in a suit and tie poses for a professional portrait.

Sherell Ash - Finalist

Kate Sullivan Elementary School


A man in a suit smiles at the camera against a gray background.

Hillary Famularo - Finalist

William J Montford, III Middle School


A man with white hair smiles, wearing a suit and tie.

Sarah Sheperd - Finalist

Lincoln High School


A man with glasses smiles, wearing a blue plaid blazer.

Lindsey Wohlrab - Finalist

Deerlake Middle School

 

Honorees Spotlight

Our Honorees Spotlight recognizes each of our schools’ and departments' employees selected for this year's awards.  This includes our outgoing retirees, amazing volunteers, and the school's business partners.  These employees were selected by their peers for their excellence and leadership in their roles, our volunteers for their service to our students and involvement in our local schools, and the businesses for their support of our schools within their communities.

Logo for Adult & Community Education School, featuring a graduation cap and globe.

Adult and Community Education

★  Regina Browning, Principal


Ervin Alday, RETIREE
Karen Atkinson, RETIREE
Catherine Baham, GH
Verdell Hall, RETIREE
Elizabeth Heffington, Senior Volunteer
Brenda Lee, RETIREE
Vanessa Rua, Adult Volunteer
Josephine Sloan, SREY/RETIREE

CUSTOM AD CODE.

A circular emblem with text reading 'Florida Arts Achievement' and 'Magnet School of the Arts'.

Apalachee School of the Arts

★ Tiffany Williams, Principal


Nicole Green, TOY
Anthony Jones, Senior Volunteer
Samantha Love, GH
Christopher Seabrooks, SREY
Curtis Watson, RETIREE
Faith Baptist Church, PFE

CUSTOM AD CODE.

A circular logo features a geometric panther head and the text 'Astoria Park Panthers'.

Astoria Park Elementary School 

★ Cassandra Poole, Principal


Jasmyne Holmes, GH
LaTasha Jones, TOY
Deborah Madden, RETIREE
Katrinka Norwood, RETIREE
KeTurah Poole, SREY
Geraldine Williams, RETIREE

CUSTOM AD CODE.

The RAA Middle School logo features a ram's head with curved horns.

Augusta Raa Middle School

★ Marcus Scott, Principal


Shawn Ackerman, GH
Patricia Biehler, RETIREE
Shigella McGriff, SREY –FINALIST
Alma Parker, TOY
Cynthia Prescott, RETIREE
Jennifer Williams, RETIREE

CUSTOM AD CODE.

A stylized blue and yellow eagle logo with the words 'Bond Elementary'.

Bond Elementary School

★  Delshauna Jackson, Principal


Blondie Bennett, RETIREE
Thecla Brown, RETIREE
Wanda Daniels, SREY
Clara Hampton, GH
Ira Johnson, Senior Volunteer
Constance Manning, RETIREE
Shanterria Robinson, TOY
Anthony Williams, RETIREE
Tallahassee Sunrise Rotary Club, PFE

CUSTOM AD CODE.

A stylized orange and black bobcat logo with the words 'Buck Lake Elementary'.

Buck Lake Elementary School 

★  Billy Millard, Principal


Jennifer Brown, SREY—Finalist
Norine Mitchell, GH
Rachel Ryan, TOY
Charlie Velazquez, Mentor
Hobbit American Grill, PFE

CUSTOM AD CODE.

A stylized red and black cardinal logo with the words 'Canopy Oaks Elementary'.

Canopy Oaks Elementary School

★  Staci Mortham, Principal


Bernice Brown, RETIREE
Marie Burns, RETIREE
Sharron Dollar, SREY
Atricia Goode, GH
Cathy Healy, RETIREE
Ronald Frederick, Senior Volunteer
Jamie McBrearty, TOY

CUSTOM AD CODE.

A stylized purple and black panther logo with the words 'Chaires Elementary'.

Chaires Elementary School

★  Michael Holmes, Principal


Erin Adams, Adult Volunteer
Tracie Davis, Mentor
Janeen Hall, TOY
John Herzog, GH
Frank Pondexter, SREY
Lester Stephens, RETIREE

CUSTOM AD CODE.

In Memoriam

As we look back on this year, we pause to honor the memory of the colleagues and friends we have lost. They were more than just fellow employees; they were the heart of our teams, the mentors who guided us, and the familiar faces who made our workplace feel like a community.

While we feel the weight of their absence, we also feel the lasting impact of their dedication, kindness, and the unique spirit they brought to everything they did. Their contributions are woven into the fabric of our organization, and their legacy lives on in the work we continue and the stories we share. They are gone from our sight, but they remain forever in our thoughts and will never be forgotten.

  • Tonia Reddick

    1973 - 2019 TRANSPORTATION
  • Gary Lyda

    1955 - 2019 KILLEARN LAKES
  • Arlene Henry

    1953 - 2019 NUTRITION SERVICES ROBERTS
  • Josie Jackson

    1954 - 2019 TRANSPORTATION
  • Carolyn Hinson

    1957 - 2019 RISK MANAGEMENT
  • Ronald Miller

    1954 - 2020 MAINTENANCE
  • Wilma Willis

    1963 - 2020 NUTRITION SERVICES RILEY
  • Shenita Duhart

    1984 – 2020 TRANSPORTATION