Posts by Meg Sacks
Track Teams Advance to Regional Meet
Both girls’ and boys’ track teams participated in the district track meet hosted by Raines High School on Friday. The girls came away with a second place team finish. Regional qualifiers for the girls were: Skyler Watts ’24 – first place in the 100m; Nia Atcherson ’24 – first place in the 800m; Harper McEvoy…
Read MoreSecond “A Vision for Art” Event A Success!
The second annual A Vision for Art was held Friday, April 16 – Sunday, April 18, in the Lori Schiavone Commons on the St. Mark’s Campus. This three day event gave hundreds of patrons from the greater Jacksonville area and across the country the opportunity to purchase fine art and support the school. Over 100…
Read MoreTheater Students Take on Costume Design
This week students in Mrs. Donald’s theater class took on costume design and are learning the process of designing the costumes for a production, making sure they match the style and director’s vision for the piece, as well as being practical for the performer. Costumes bring visual interest to a play and help set the…
Read MoreBeaches Basketball Season Wraps Up
The Beaches Campus basketball season wraps up this week. The boys’ and girls’ team demonstrated sportsmanship, teamwork, and have grown tremendously in their basketball skills during the season. The Lower School basketball program provides an opportunity for students in grades four through six to learn the basics of the sport, compete in the NFISAC, practice…
Read MoreStudents Win Ribbons at French Competition
Episcopal had nine students receive ribbons after participation in the virtual state French competition “Le Congrès de la Culture Français en Floride.” Blue ribbons (first place) were earned by Phoebe Fletcher ’22 for singing “La Vie En Rose;” Caroline Million ’21 for reciting a French poem; and Katherine Gabriel ’22 for scoring a 90% on…
Read MoreWhy Private School? A Look at the Potential Benefits
As parents, we want the best for our children. We know the right education can set them up with the tools they need for success. It goes beyond math and science and reading. School is also where they learn critical thinking and develop social skills – vital components for every successful adult. However, where is…
Read MoreElementary Schools are the Stepping Stones to the Future of Education
Education changes everything Education – it should be a right, not a privilege. Thankfully in America, a public and private system ensures each child has access to the type of school that is best for them. When parents hit the search bar looking for a private elementary school near me, what they are really trying…
Read MoreHead of School Awards Presented
The Head of School Awards are given each term to students in fifth and sixth grade who attain all A’s on their progress report. On Wednesday, April 14, students were presented their Head of School Award for the second trimester by Beville Anderson, Head of Lower School, St. Mark’s Campus. Congratulations to the following students for their…
Read MoreStudents Inducted into Cum Laude Society
Each spring Episcopal inducts a new group of students into the ESJ chapter of the Cum Laude Society. The Cum Laude Society recognizes academic achievement for the purpose of promoting excellence (Areté), justice (Diké) and honor (Timé). This year’s induction ceremony, held Monday, April 12, was open to immediate family members and shared via livestream…
Read MoreWeightlifting Heads to State Finals
Last week the weightlifting team advanced two Eagles to the state final meet. Cooper Jevic ’21 (169 pound class) and Tommaso Pozoni ’21 (238 pound class) both qualified to compete in the state meet based on their regional performances last weekend. The state finals are held at Port St. Joe High School April 23-24. Good…
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