Friday, October 23rd | 3-6pm ET

Avela Presents: Spirits & Strategy at Hecate

An invite-only CGCS reception for district leaders

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Enrollment, Cocktails & Conversation

Join Avela at Hecate on Friday, October 23, from 3:00–6:00 PM, for a private reception with superintendents and leaders from some of the country’s largest school districts, in Boston for CGCS.

We’ll enjoy expertly crafted cocktails and mocktails, passed bites and appetizers, and plenty of time for candid conversation in one of Boston’s most distinctive spaces.

Tucked beneath a Back Bay alley, Hecate is a celebrated European-inspired cocktail bar known for its inventive menu, mythology-steeped design, and singular atmosphere.

We’ve reserved Hecate ahead of its regular hours exclusively for Avela guests — giving us the entire space to connect, enjoy great food and drinks, and unwind together before the bar opens to the public.

Logo celebrating 70 years of the Council of the Great City Schools, from 1956 to 2026, with a city skyline silhouette and large '70' with the word 'YEARS' in the center.
Map of a walkable route in Boston with red dotted line starting at Copley Square, passing by Hecate in Newbury Street, then turning onto Exeter Street passing East Kitchen + Bar, and ending at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.

Destination:

Hecate

World's 50 Best Discovery Bars 2026

Public Alley 443, Boston, MA 02115 (entrance off Gloucester Street)

(0.3 miles/6-8 min walk from CGCS venue)

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Proudly Supporting CGCS Members

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Seattle Public Schools logo with a silhouette of an adult and child reaching for a star.
NOLA Public Schools logo with the slogan 'Every Child. Every School. Every Day.'
Solid navy blue color background.
Logo of Washoe County School District with stylized figures and a star.
The logo features a blue apple with a leaf above it, set against a stylized building outline, with the acronym 'SAISD' beneath.
Logo of Saint Paul Public Schools featuring a stylized globe, star, and flowing path with the text 'Saint Paul Public Schools' in blue.
Logo for Detroit Public Schools Community District featuring a stylized sun rising over a blue hill with text in blue.
Guilford County Schools logo with a blue and turquoise design and the slogan 'SOAR TO GREATNESS'
Logo of Anchorage School District featuring an illustration of a person reading with a child against a mountain and star background, with the slogan "Educating All Students for Success in Life."

Avela works hand-in-hand with CGCS member districts to modernize enrollment systems, empower families with clear choices, and drive operational excellence. Our tools and partnerships support districts in delivering transparent, equitable, and data-informed admissions experiences.

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Meet with us at the Council of the Great City Schools’ Fall Conference to explore how data-driven solutions can streamline enrollment and boost family engagement.

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