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Fifth Grade Spelling Bee
Please save the date! Fifth grade students will compete to advance to the Duval County Spelling Bee. Thursday, December 21 at 9:00 a.m. Lori Schiavone Commons
Read More“Facts vs Fear: Empowering Children to be Safe, not Scared” Parent Education Event
On Wednesday, November 15, parents and grandparents attended a Parent Education Event that spotlighted a topic of immense significance for educators and parents alike. Shannon Miller, Dina Middlekauff, and Katherine Nott ‘90 led a panel discussion on the Monique Burr Child Safety Matters Program—a curriculum extended to kindergarten through fifth grade students in an age-appropriate…
Read MoreProgress Continues on Haskell Center for Science and Student Life
Construction on the Haskell Center for Science and Student Life remains on schedule, as workers continue to place the steel beams that form the building’s skeleton before working on the exterior walls. Prep work for the new kitchen and dining hall on the first floor proceeds, as does work for the new science and technology…
Read MoreLower 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…
Read MoreSt. 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…
Read MoreSpooktacular Fun on the Beaches Campus
Last Tuesday, the Beaches Campus was filled with excitement and laughter as students celebrated Halloween with a costume parade and classroom parties. This beloved annual tradition brought together students, teachers, and parents for a day of spooktacular fun. The day started with the highly anticipated costume parade, where students (and teachers) from all…
Read MoreThanksgiving Break
November 20 & 21 School Closed, Holiday Care Open (advanced registration was required) November 22- 24 School and Holiday Care Closed
Read MoreCostume 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…
Read MoreBeaches Campus Parents’ Association Hosts Annual Boo Bash Event
The Beaches Campus recently hosted its annual Boo Bash on Friday, October 27. This event saw an enthusiastic turnout from both students and their families. The usual busy streets around the campus were transformed into a vibrant and colorful fall festival environment, with decorations that embraced the spirit of the season. Pumpkins, scarecrows, and hay…
Read MoreWalls 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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