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Episcopal Names Haskell Center for Science and Student Life
Episcopal School of Jacksonville is pleased to announce that the newest facility addition to the Munnerlyn Campus will be called the Haskell Center for Science and Student Life. Named for longtime Episcopal supporters Joan and Preston Haskell, the building will house a new dining hall and multiple Upper School science classrooms. A generous gift to…
Read More“Nurturing the Nest” Presentation Highlights Social-Emotional Learning
Katherine Nott ‘90 recently spoke with Pre-K 4 – grade 5 parents about how ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus weaves social emotional learning into daily life on campus. She educated parents about the student mentor program, small group lunches (called Lunch Bunch), and tools teachers are equipped with to teach kindness, patience, peace, and more. In…
Read MoreCum Laude Society Induction Ceremony Held
Selected Upper School students were inducted into the Cum Laude Society on Monday in a special ceremony in the Munnerlyn Center. Current members of Cum Laude participated in the ceremony with readings, sharing the history of the society, and the benediction. The ESJ String Ensemble provided the music. Ryan Riggs, Director of Major Gifts, was the…
Read MoreCollege Counseling Will Welcome May Ibasco
Episcopal is pleased to announce May Ibasco will join the College Counseling Office in August. May comes to ESJ from Stanton College Preparatory School, where she has served as a school counselor since 2009 and as department chair since 2016. After earning her master’s degree in school counseling from the University of North Florida, May…
Read MoreNational Junior Honor Society Induction Held
Selected eighth and ninth graders were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) on Thursday in a special ceremony in the Munnerlyn Center. Paige McGee, Head of Middle School, welcomed guests and Peyton Chunn, NJHS faculty advisor, led the candlelight ceremony. NJHS characteristics include scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Eighth Grade Andrew Caison…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Campus Celebrates a Successful Evening with Susan Britt Macon
On Thursday, March 23, approximately 100 people gathered in the Lori Schiavone Commons to hear from Susan Britt Macon, A Vision for Art’s 2023 Featured Artist. Renowned North Carolinian artist returned to her Jacksonville roots to share how her walk in Christian faith has influenced her work and artistic career. In addition to hearing Susan…
Read MoreCelebrating Service Day Spans Three Campuses and Helps Multiple Organizations
ESJ students participated in Celebrating Service Day yesterday, an annual event that focuses on caring for others and providing assistance to the Jacksonville community. Students worked on and off campus for multiple groups, including Hunger Fight, Hope’s Closet, Hope Haven, St. Johns Riverkeeper, Habijax, and Five Star Veterans Center. They also heard from guest speakers…
Read MoreESJ Students Outperform in College Admissions Process
With admission to highly publicized schools becoming more competitive each year, Episcopal’s College Counseling team works to support and advise students, ensuring that they are well informed and well prepared as they make choices in high school and throughout the college search and application process. While the college application process remains much the same from…
Read More“Boldly ESJ” Campaign for Science and Student Life Center Kicks Off
Episcopal celebrated the public kickoff of Boldly ESJ, the largest capital campaign in the school’s history, with an elegant but fun and exciting event on Thursday evening, March 2. Guests at the event were treated to heavy hors d’oeuvres from Biscotti’s, along with music from ESJ violin instructor Corina Donica and the Heart of Music…
Read MoreStudents Sing Their Way Through the High “Cs” in “Pirates! The Musical”
Fourth and fifth grade students recently took the stage in the Lori Schiavone Commons for two performances of “Pirates! The Musical”. Dressed as pillaging pirates and swashbuckling stowaways, the musical featured eight engaging songs, fun choreography, and student speaking opportunities. Fifth grade students Maddie Kuebler and Brayden Vogt starred as stowaways and Joshua Oyetunde-Baer shined…
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