Posts by Brandon Westerman

Parents, faculty, staff, and students in the ESJ community are invited to join the Thursday Morning Prayer Group. We meet in the Davis Chapel in the Munnerlyn Center at 7:45am every Thursday morning. We finish by 8:05am. Please join us as we pray for our students and school community. All are welcome. No commitment necessary.…

Monday, Aug. 20 All students interested in being a part of the Upper School Musical, please come to a brief informational session at 3:30 p.m. in the Munnerlyn Center. See Mrs. Black with questions. Tuesday, Aug. 21 All students interested in playing in the Pep Band, come to an informational session during your club period…

On Thursday, August 16 there will be an athletic orientation for all families new to ESJ Athletics. If you are new to Episcopal and your son/daughter plans on participating in sports this year it is important to attend. If you have any questions please contact Chip Stroud at stroudc@testing-phlexon.online.

Letting go of summer and jumping into a new school year is a challenge for many of us, and it can be especially difficult to know how to address concerns you may have about your teen’s mental health. The Counseling staff in Student Services is available for support, and here are 5 tips from Mental…

Dear Returning 8th Grade Parents and Students, The time has come to prepare for returning to school and for your final year in Middle School. As returning 8th grade students, you are welcome to visit campus and walk your schedule. If you would like to set up your locker before the first day of school,…

Basing their mission on Galatians 6:2a to carry each other’s burdens, a group of ESJ parents decided to create a process that they hope may help streamline ways that ESJ families may receive help during a time of crisis. A team of ESJ parent volunteers using their own financial resources, provide prepared and delivered meals…

Mental Health First Aid training is being offered for free to the Jacksonville community through a grant awarded to the Partnership for Child Health. This 8 hour training, focused specifically on youth, introduces attendees to the basics of mental health. “Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First…

Parents of Upper School students, Service and community involvement are very important aspects in the formation of our students at Episcopal. In order to more efficiently find new opportunities and to help match students with their interests and talents, we have implemented a new platform called Helper Helper. All students in the classes of 2019,…