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 , from 3:00–6:00 PM, for an intimate evening of expertly crafted cocktails and candid conversation with superintendents from the country's largest school districts, in town for CGCS.

Tucked beneath a Back Bay Alley, Hecate is one of Boston's most celebrated cocktail bars — a European-inspired, mythology-steeped den known for its inventive drinks and singular atmosphere.

We've reserved the space ahead of the bar’s regular hours, exclusively for Avela guests — we'll have Hecate entirely to ourselves before it opens its doors to the public.

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

Boston Public Schools logo with "Focus on Children" tagline and a blue abstract figure.
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.
Guilford County Schools logo with a blue and turquoise design and the slogan 'SOAR TO GREATNESS'

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.

Greg Bybee

Co-Founder & CEO

Let’s Meet

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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Sonali Soi

Client Services Lead

Jennifer Hurst

Partnerships Manager

Cathy Huang

Product Lead

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