Posts by Meg Sacks
Rebecca Hoadley Studies with Internationally Known Artist
Fine Arts instructor Rebecca Hoadley was able to spend the month of November studying with world-renowned full-time artist Felicia Forte. Hoadley was accepted for private instruction out of a pool of many applicants. Felicia has been shown nationally and internationally, including the BP Portrait Award in 2015 and now 2018 for which she is shortlisted…
Read MoreCollege Counseling Attends College Fine Arts Events, Visits Pennsylvania Area Schools
Associate Director of College Counseling Julie Carter recently returned from a trip to the Philadelphia area. While there she attended National Portfolio Day, an event held in cities across the U.S. to provide high school students with an opportunity to meet with representatives from a wide range of college art programs to receive valuable feedback…
Read MoreKnight Sports Campus Adds Cross Country Race Thanks to Lead the Way Campaign
The Knight Sports Campus played host to the Episcopal Middle School 3K on Friday, September 7. The inaugural meet held on the newly minted course welcomed 200 athletes from 10 schools for the occasion. The Knight Sports Campus was the perfect location for this race thanks to the Lead the Way Campaign. In addition to…
Read MoreEconomics Students Present Urban Plans
Economics students presented their Urban Plan projects on Monday to professionals from different real estate, legal and city organizations from around Jacksonville. During their presentations, student development teams responded to a Request for Proposal for the redevelopment of a blighted site in the fictional city of Yorktown. Each team member assumed one of five roles in their private, for…
Read MoreMessage Regarding Tree Of Life Congregation Tragedy
You shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord. Leviticus 19:18 Dear Episcopal Community, This weekend we were startled by yet another act of hate, this time at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh. On Monday night, thousands of people in Jacksonville gathered at the Congregation Ahavath Chesed, The Temple, for a…
Read MoreSchool Climate Survey, Grades 8-12, October 22
Students in Grades 8-12 will be taking the National School Climate Center’s “Comprehensive School Climate Inventory” the week of October 22. School climate refers to the quality and character of school life, which exists at the intersection of individual perceptions and the structure of the school environment. The Comprehensive School Climate Inventory survey (CSCI) is…
Read MoreSummer 2019 International Programs
Have you heard about Episcopal’s International Programs for Summer 2019? We have five unique and exciting educational travel opportunities to offer our Upper School students: Discover China Italy Photography French Exchange Vancouver Island Marine Mammal Adventure Puerto Rico Mission Trip All are now accepting applications! Find more information about each trip here. Students should reach…
Read MoreEpiscopal Fund Parent Donors to Date
Thank you to all parents who have made a donation to the 2018-2019 Episcopal Fund as of October 10. Parent Donors to Date October 10 2018 This year’s parent goal is $235,000 and the total raised to date is $159,930. Please contact Lisa Allen with any questions you may have about the campaign at 904-396-5751 x 1102.…
Read MoreDr. Lauren Yerkes '99 Addresses Peer Pressure with Students
Episcopal welcomed Dr. Lauren Yerkes ’99, a licensed clinical psychologist, to campus on Friday to speak with students about peer pressure. Her presentation was tied to the Health, Safety, and Well-Being program’s first quarter theme of Self-Care. Dr. Yerkes taught students how to recognize different types of peer pressure, handle peer pressure on the spot,…
Read MoreSixth Grade Returns from Seacamp Adventure in the Keys
Sixth-graders returned last week from their annual trip to Seacamp in Big Pine Key. The four-day trip enhanced and reinforced the marine science knowledge that students have learned in the classroom with hands-on, interdisciplinary activities, such as snorkeling, squid dissection, and a shark lab. Students enjoyed the opportunity not only to get to know their…
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