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Beaches Campus Promotes Hands On Gardening This Spring
Springtime brings beautiful weather, which is perfect for the new gardens. Thanks to the Beaches Campus Dads’ Club, the Science program has implemented a hands-on gardening program this school year. Gardening is educational and develops new skills for the students which include responsibility, understanding (as they learn about cause and effect) and self-confidence (from…
Read MoreAmy Harris Wacaster ’94 and Alex Graham ’00 Named Alumni of the Year
The Alumnus of the Year Award is given during Reunion Weekend to an alumnus who has consistently provided exemplary service to Episcopal by enhancing the mission, success, stature, and well-being of the school. This year Alumni Board President William Milne ’00 presented the award to two people for the first time ever: Amy Harris Wacaster,…
Read MoreSpring Varsity Teams Win District, Regional Competitions, Head to States
Episcopal’s spring Varsity sports teams’ wins have extended their seasons well into post season play the last few weeks. “It has been great to see the hard work of our coaches and student-athletes pay off with strong spring seasons. Success at the Varsity level comes with much hard work, off-season training and sacrifice. I appreciate…
Read MoreSecond Grade Bike Rodeo Teaches Bicycle Safety, Riding Techniques
Second grade students earned bike licenses last week following the Second Grade Bike Rodeo, a long-standing tradition on the St. Mark’s Campus. The morning began with Tucker Cycles conducting safety checks on all student bikes. Students then attended a safety briefing from JSO Bike Squad. To implement what they learned, everyone rotated through a series…
Read MoreMagevneys Support Boldly ESJ
Hugh and Meta Magevney’s oldest child enrolled at Episcopal in the Fall of 1981, and their first official contribution to the school was a check for $25 to the annual fund. They haven’t stopped since. Through children and now grandchildren, the Magevney’s support for Episcopal has never wavered. They were among the first families to…
Read MoreStudents Collaborate with Artists to Create Grade-Level Masterpieces
As part of A Vision for Art’s fourth annual Student Art Series, A Future for Art, St. Mark’s Campus students worked with professional artists this school year to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Completed originals were purchased through an online bidding process during A Vision for Art. “We are grateful to our artists’ generosity in donating…
Read MoreFaculty and Staff Gift More Than $300,000 to Boldly ESJ Campaign
Episcopal Faculty and staff have so far pledged more than $260,000 in donations and pledges to support Boldly ESJ, the school’s current capital campaign. A match from an anonymous donor brought the total to more than $300,000 for this transformational effort. Phase One of the campaign will fund construction of the new Haskell Center for…
Read MoreA Vision for Art Brings Record Attendance and Number of Pieces Sold
A Vision for Art provided an amazing experience for artists, party guests, and the Jacksonville community again this year. Throughout the five-day art exhibition, hundreds of art enthusiasts from the greater Jacksonville community and beyond traveled to St. Mark’s Campus to view and purchase masterpieces from over 40 artists. The event kicked off with a…
Read MoreStudents Inducted into World Languages Honor Societies
Upper School students of Chinese, French, Latin, and Spanish were inducted into their respective honor societies during the World Languages Ceremony Thursday, April 13, in the Munnerlyn Center. For the first time, the department also acknowledged three seniors who have earned a Global Seal of Biliteracy certificate. (This certificate certifies their language proficiency in two…
Read MoreEarly Learning Program Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day
St. Mark’s Campus’ ELP 1 and ELP 2 students were thrilled to show off their school and classrooms on Thursday, April 6 for ELP Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in music, storytime, movement, or Spanish alongside their littlest loved ones followed by special time on the playground. ELP 2…
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