Posts by Meg Sacks
Fifth Grade Students Honored with Reception and Celebration Ceremony
On Thursday, May 23, St. Mark’s Campus fifth grade students, parents, faculty, and staff gathered for a special evening to celebrate each student’s time in Lower School. The following day, May 24, fifth grade St. Mark’s Campus students were recognized in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church for their outstanding achievements and hard work during their elementary…
Read MoreField Day Celebrates Sportsmanship and School Spirit
The St. Mark’s Campus marked the final week of school with a celebration of sportsmanship and school spirit during Field Day. Led by fifth grade students, kindergarten – fourth grade students participated in relay races, a mini water blaster challenge, soccer, GaGa ball, sack race, and a fitness obstacle course. A lively indoor dance party…
Read MoreFine Arts Department Honors Seniors
The Fine Arts Department recently honored outstanding senior visual and performing arts students at the annual Fine Arts Awards event. A highlight of the evening was the revealing of the juried art show results: In ceramics, Katie Frick received first place, Ginny Kurlas second; and Hannah Bittner third. For Draw Paint Print, Chester Holland earned first…
Read MoreFirst Grade Students Dive into Sea Animal Studies
Did you know that a humpback whale calf drinks 142 gallons of its mother’s milk daily?! The captivated audience of the First Grade Sea Animal Presentation learned this and many more facts yesterday. First grade students presented their studies to their families and peers by transforming the Lori Schiavone Commons into an underwater ocean experience.…
Read MoreMark LaBorde ’84 Named Alumnus of the Year
The Alumnus of the Year Award is given to an alumnus who has consistently provided exemplary service to Episcopal by enhancing the mission, success, stature, and well-being of the school. Mark LaBorde, Class of 1984 and current Board of Trustees member, was named Alumnus of the Year at the final Board of Trustees meeting held…
Read MoreClare Gebert Berry ’73 and Franklin Beard ’70 Named Honorary Trustees
Clare Gebert Berry ’73 and Franklin Beard ’70 were named Honorary Trustees at the year’s final Board of Trustees meeting on May 14. Clare and Franklin have supported the school for decades and across many avenues, and continue to be champions of Episcopal. Clare Gebert Berry ’73 has been a student, a parent, and Board…
Read MoreBeaches Campus Classroom Expansion Campaign Kicks Off
The Beaches Campus kicked off the Beaches Campus Classroom Expansion Campaign this week with two events for parents. On May 3 and May 7, parents gathered to hear from The Rev. Adam Greene and Mrs. Jennifer Ketchum about the exciting new addition to the campus – a new, eight classroom building that will meet the…
Read MoreFrom Helmets to History: St. Mark’s Campus Students Participate in Bike Rodeo and Jacksonville Day
Last week marked eagerly anticipated milestones for St. Mark’s Campus students as they engaged in grade-level activities that are traditional to the campus. Second grade students, donned with helmets and their bikes, participated in the Bike Rodeo. Tucker Cycles started the morning with safety checks on all student bikes. Under the guidance of the JSO…
Read MoreSummer Office Hours
Please note: Camp Create arrivals and dismissals will take place in Dempsey Chapel located within the McCarty Early Learning Center. Please call the Eagles in the Afternoon cell phone at (904) 305- 7704 for assistance. West House (red brick administrative building) has the following summer hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday…
Read MoreNAHS and Jacksonville Zoo W.I.L.D. Collaborate on Art and Conservation Project
National Art Honor Society recently participated in an art and conservation collaboration with the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Wildlife, Inclusion and Leadership Development Program (W.I.L.D.). During a day-long collaborative learning experience shared between these two high school-aged groups, NAHS students taught W.I.L.D. students photography and printmaking techniques and W.I.L.D. students shared their knowledge of environmental…
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