Lower Schools Honor Veterans with Special Chapel Services

This Veterans Day both Lower School campuses held heartwarming and inspiring Chapels to honor veterans and active military in the ESJ community, reminding the young students about the importance of this day and the sacrifices made by those who protect our freedoms. The campuses were decorated with American flags, patriotic banners, and pictures of veterans…

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Morning Mile Running Club

Mondays and Wednesdays December 4 – February 7 7:30 a.m. FREE   Kindergarten – fifth grade students are invited to join Jessica Ryals, ESJ parent and 2024 W.W. Gay Ortega River Run Committee member, to train and improve their running skills. Students must be registered in advance by emailing Susan Kwartler, kwartlers@testing-phlexon.online by Tuesday, November…

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No Pre-Primary Chapel Next Wednesday (11/15)

ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus is fortunate to have many parents attend Chapel with their children! To allow parents the opportunity to attend the Upcoming Parent Education Event Fact vs. Fear, Empowering Children to be Safe, Not Scared, Pre-Primary Chapel will not take place on Wednesday, November 15.

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St. Mark’s Campus Hosts Successful Book Fair and Fall Festival

Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Mark’s Campus Parents’ Association hosted a Fall Festival and Book Fair on Friday, November 3. These two events created a day of literary exploration and fun-filled activities for students, families, neighbors, and prospective attendees alike.    Book Fair Chairs, Callie Sprague, Charla Cerveny, and Rachel Morgan led a successful event…

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Register for the Run for a Chance to Win a Free Dress Day

Pre-K 3 – grade 5 students registered for the W.W. Gay Ortega River Run will have a chance to win a free dress day each week starting November 13. Please register your child early to increase his/her chances! All registered runners will receive a short-sleeved t-shirt. Students are invited to wear their shirts to school…

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Costume Parade Kicks off St. Mark’s Campus Fall Festivities

Cheered on by enthusiastic first – fifth grade students, family members, faculty, and staff, ELP 1 – kindergarten students proudly paraded around the track wearing their Halloween finest on Tuesday. From pint-sized superheroes and fairytale characters to adorable animals and pumpkins, costume creativity and attention to detail were appreciated by everyone in attendance. Many parents…

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Walls Go Up on Haskell Center for Science and Student Life

The first walls for the Haskell Center for Science and Student Life were raised for the structure on October 14. For the past four months, builders have been working on foundations, water, gas, and sewer lines, electrical service, and more. The walls are the first vertical, visible part of the structure. Poured and built onsite, a…

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The St. Mark’s Campus Adds Piano to Music Curriculum

Under the guidance of Music Instructors Susanne Daily and Jen Meister, the St. Mark’s Campus is beginning to utilize piano in grades 2 – 5, blending traditional music education and technology with its already robust music curriculum.    “Technology integration is pivotal in modern music education,” said Ms. Meister. “Students will explore and manipulate sounds…

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