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Training Run for the W.W. Gay Ortega River Run
Mark your calendar for the official training run led by First Place Sports! Saturday, January 13 at 9 a.m. Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Mark’s Campus. Meet in front of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Coach Chris McCaffrey with 1st Place Sports will walk participants through a warm-up and a course “run-through.” Participants will run 4…
Read MoreOne Month Until the W.W. Gay Ortega River Run!
The W.W. Gay Ortega River Run, benefiting the St. Mark’s Campus financial aid program is on February 10, 2024. Members of the ESJ community and beyond are encouraged to register for the one- or five-mile run, and all are invited to attend the family-friendly street fair on the morning of the race. Click here to…
Read MoreWeather Update Jan 9.
Dear Episcopal Community: We hope you and your family had a restful and rejuvenating break! With the current storm forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9, and after careful consideration and analysis, we have made the following decisions regarding our school day for the safety of our families, faculty, and staff: School is closed on all…
Read MoreFebruary HSW Program to Focus on Resilience
Episcopal’s Health, Safety, and Well-Being program in February on the Munnerlyn Campus will focus on resilience through a physical fitness challenge called DEKA FIRE. Munnerlyn Campus students heard from speakers Joe Rivera from Gett Itt Core Fitness in Jacksonville, and Dan McDonald, Chief of Staff at Spartan Races out of Orlando, last week during a…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Campus Embraces the Spirit of Christmas with Recent Performances
Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Mark’s Campus recently presented two performances in anticipation of the Christmas season. The first, a Lessons & Carols service, showcased the musical talents of fourth and fifth-grade students. Using hand chimes, recorders, ukuleles and voice, students performed songs interspersed with scripture readings. The second performance, a heartwarming nativity program,…
Read MoreBeaches Campus Embraces Time-Honored Christmas Tradition
Students on the Beaches Campus have been busy over the last few weeks crafting their nativity pieces in art class. This time-honored tradition not only showcases the students’ artistic talents but also fosters a sense of community and spiritual reflection during this season of Advent. Under the guidance of Ms. Matthews, Beaches Campus Visual Art…
Read MoreStudents Shine in Nutcracker, The Musical
In a showcase of talent and Christmas spirit, first to third-grade students recently took center stage on the St. Mark’s Campus in “Nutcracker, The Musical,” arranged by Sally K. Albrecht. The enchanting performance featured a series of iconic segments, including Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies, Arabian Dance, Russian Dance, Chinese Dance, Dance of the…
Read MoreInformation on College Admissions Terminology
We’ve all seen the reaction videos (Reels? Tik Toks?) of students excitedly logging into their admissions portals to find they’ve been admitted to an institution. You may have even seen the “real” reactions of students being denied admission. There is, however, a lesser-known but increasingly common reaction that occurs: logging into the admissions portal and…
Read MoreRise and Run: St. Mark’s Campus Launches Morning Mile Running Club
In preparation for the W.W. Gay Ortega River Run on February 10, nearly 25 kindergarten – fifth grade students started Morning Mile Running Club this week on the ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus. Led by Episcopal parent Jessica Ryals, this free club meets twice a week before school. “Beyond physical fitness, Morning Mile instills discipline, teamwork,…
Read MoreAnnual Pasta Dinner Celebrates Fifth Grade Students
Beaches Campus fifth grade students recently hosted a spectacular Pasta Dinner event, transforming the campus gym into a lively venue filled with delicious aromas, enthusiastic performers, and community fellowship. This unique evening showcased the students’ talents as servers and on the stage, creating unforgettable memories for everyone involved. Under the guidance of faculty and parent volunteers,…
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