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Football Beats Baldwin on Last Play
Friday night at Jangro Stadium was electric! The game was tied 14-14 and with the ball on the 10-yard line when Ershod Jasey ’22 took a hand-off up the middle for the go ahead score as time expired. The Eagles are now 4-1 on the season and ranked third in the region and ninth in…
Read MoreCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 – October 15, St. Mark’s Campus students are immersed in Hispanic culture across multiple disciplines (art, music, dance, media, library and, of course, Spanish). Third grade students recently learned about Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo, a Mexican painter known for her many portraits and self-portraits. They painted…
Read MoreMusic for a Cause Selected as 2021-2022 School Sponsored Club
Music for a Cause, selected to be this year’s Episcopal-sponsored student club, is a Middle School and Upper School community service club. Through song, the club is dedicated to brightening the lives of others in the Episcopal and Jacksonville communities. With more than 50 students, Music for a Cause brings together students with a passion for music and service.…
Read MoreCross Country Places in Elite Division
The girls’ cross country team raced in the Kate Caples Invitational hosted at Bishop Kenny on Saturday. Running in the Elite Girls Division, the girls placed tenth overall! Leading the way for the girls was Lucrezia Gowdy ’25 – 16th overall (19:49) and Hannah Kowkabany ’24– 26th overall (20:06). The girls are back in action…
Read MoreTechnology brings lower school campuses together
As part of a current social studies unit, St. Mark’s and Beaches Campus third grade students recently selected their favorite “hot spots” around the greater Jacksonville community and shared photos and information about their selected locations with each other via Zoom. From the St. Johns River and Cummer Museum to the beach and Pelican Snow…
Read MoreChapel in the Park
Last week, students, parents, grandparents, and faculty gathered on a beautiful fall morning in Stockton Park for the first Chapel in the Park of the year. Fifth grade students had the opportunity to serve as acolytes and readers while everyone participated in song and prayer. In the Homily, The Rev. Christopher Dell, Associate Chaplain, talked…
Read MoreFirst Health, Safety, and Well-Being Event Focuses on “Words Matter, You Matter, Community Matters”
Munnerlyn Campus students participated in the first Health, Safety, Well-Being (HSW) event of the year on Thursday. The theme for the day was “Words Matter, You Matter, Community Matters.” Students participated in activities, conversation, and games with their advisories. Games reinforced the message of inclusion and encouraged taking actions to build up our ESJ community…
Read MoreBeaches Campus Students Make Their Mark
To celebrate the publication anniversary of “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds, the Beaches Campus students celebrated International Dot Day! There were engaging, meaningful, and fun classroom activities around campus. “The Dot” tells the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to…
Read MoreTouring Company Performs “Welcome to the Rock”
Each year students in Honors Theatre 3 and 4 are members of ESJ’s Touring Company. Touring Company is taught by Taylor Horne ’00, Performing Arts Department Chair and Upper School Theatre Chair, along with Jono Hustis, Middle School Theatre Director, Dawn Morrow, Director of Dance, and Anthony Felton, Accompanist and Music Instructor. Part of Touring Company’s…
Read MoreParents’ Night Out a Big Success!
The St. Mark’s Parents’ Association hosted Parents’ Night Out on Thursday, September 16. Approximately 60 parents gathered on campus for an evening social filled with fellowship, food, beverages, and fun. In addition to mingling, parents had the opportunity to sign up to get involved with various events and special celebrations taking place throughout the 2021-2022…
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