Chiles Performing Arts Boosters

08/20/2026

Another excellent option for seventh period!

08/20/2026

Come do Technical Theatre 7th period!

08/20/2026

Four awesome opportunities to see our kids shine!

08/17/2026

We're excited to announce our 2026–2027 season:

Little Shop of Horrors – October 2026
Much Ado About Nothing – January 2027
Finding Neverland – April 2027

We're inviting local businesses to partner with us this season. In addition to individual show sponsorships, we're offering season sponsorships, giving our partners the opportunity to support all three productions while enjoying year-round recognition and visibility. Sponsors will be recognized in both our printed and digital playbills, reaching more than 2,000 audience members from across our community while demonstrating a commitment to arts education and our students.

Whether you've supported our program in the past or have simply followed the success of Chiles Theatre, we'd love to welcome your business as one of our 2026–2027 sponsors.

Attached is our sponsorship package with available opportunities and benefits. We'd be honored to have you join us for another incredible season.

Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Betsy Penn at [email protected].

08/15/2026

Upcoming events for parents with kids in drama and chorus classes:

Drama parent meeting FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING THE NYC TRIP - August 20, 6:30pm AND immediately following will be the Little Shop Parent Meeting at 7:00pm
Chorus parent meeting - August 25, 6:30pm

Both meetings in the auditorium. See you then.

08/06/2026

🍎 Support Our Teachers!

Help our Performing Arts classrooms by purchasing an item from a teacher's wish list. Every donation, no matter the size, helps provide teachers and students with the supplies they need for a successful school year.

Thank you!

Help Ms. Betsy Penn classroom!

08/06/2026

🍎 Support Our Teachers!

Help our Performing Arts classrooms by purchasing an item from a teacher's wish list. Every donation, no matter the size, helps provide teachers and students with the supplies they need for a successful school year.

Thank you!

Help Ms. Anna Marie Friars classroom!

08/02/2026

Returning and new parents: Don't forget to join our REMIND: .

05/14/2026

Special Awards received at the 2026 Senior Award Convocation in the auditorium Tuesday evening recognized Chiles seniors’ many achievements. Once again, Performing Arts Department students were recognized for their many accomplishments.

Congratulations to Jack Goodman for winning the Lawton Chiles Award and to Charlotte Simone for receiving the Duco Award!

Thank you to those of you who attended the 2026 Senior Award Convocation in the auditorium Tuesday evening to help us recognize our seniors' many achievements. Attached is a list of the top award recipients.

**Seniors not present at the ceremony may pick up their awards packet from Ms. Penton in the IRC beginning at lunch on Wednesday, May 13.

**Anyone interested in purchasing photos of the ceremony from GradImages is encouraged to register via gradimages.com/registration]GradImages.com/registration to receive an email from them with the link to the images once they are available.

05/14/2026

The Best & Brightest Awards recognize outstanding high school seniors—representing public, private, and homeschool programs across Leon County—who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement along with a strong commitment to leadership and community service. Finalists were selected through a competitive process and interviewed by a panel of judges.

All finalists were honored at the Best & Brightest Awards Ceremony on May 13th at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.

Congratulations to our Chiles High School Performing Arts Department students for representing our department so well:

Charlotte Simone — Drama and Performing Arts
Mason Adams — Music

We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and accomplishments!

The Best & Brightest Awards program recognizes dynamic seniors in Leon County public and private high schools. These school-based winners have proven their dedication and ability in a wide variety of disciplines. Through their leadership, these students have selflessly devoted their time to public service and improving their schools and community, all while maintaining scholastic excellence.

Last night at the 20th annual Best & Brightest awards ceremony, the top 3 from each category was announced. We are proud of all the Lawton Chiles High school based winners and top 3 winners, who were recognized. Students who placed as Winners, Runner-Up and Honorable Mention received additional recognition and a monetary prize.