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More than a Holiday, Cinco de Mayo is History!
Cinco de Mayo is also called the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, a holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in honor of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. Students on campus have crafted traditional tissue paper flowers reminiscent of the dahlias and marigolds that…
Read MoreNine Seniors to Pursue Fine Arts in College
Congratulations to the nine members of the Class of 2021 who will pursue fine arts in college: Izzy Joy The School of the Art Institute of Chicago Photography BFA Ellie Reed Fashion Institute of Technology Fashion Design Caroline Mililon Belmont BFA production design Alivia Waters Southern Methodist University BFA Dance Amelia Barakat Sewanee Fellowship of…
Read MoreNancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award Recipients
Established in 2001, the Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award will be awarded to a faculty member teaching in the Lower Schools. Named for former St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School Head of School, the purpose of the award is: To recognize and reward faculty and teaching assistants who personify QUALITY in their teaching and…
Read MoreBeaches Campus Expansion Plans Announced
Give to the Beaches Campus Expansion Campaign Episcopal is excited to announce a plan for expansion on its Beaches Campus, which includes breaking ground on a new gym and common use space in the coming months. This multi-functional facility will allow increased opportunities for sports, fine arts, academics, and more. The Rev. Adam Greene…
Read MoreFourth and Fifth Graders Work for World Peace
Fourth and fifth graders engaged in a simulated game of war, conflict, and crisis with the World Peace Games this week. In just five days they hope to achieve something that even the most powerful on Earth have yet to accomplish – world peace. When the game began on Monday, students were faced with a…
Read MorePre-K Students Learn About Earth Day
Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 students enjoyed learning about Earth Day last Thursday, April 22, and how they can make a difference. Students read “10 Things I Can Do To Help My World” by Melanie Walsh. They learned about ways that they, even as small children, can help the planet, from little things like turning…
Read MoreTimothy Award Recipients
The Timothy Award is presented annually to an Episcopal School of Jacksonville teacher who exemplifies the ideal of Christian service to students and to the community. The Timothy Award recognizes the service of the individual and the importance of a vital Christian faith in the daily life of Episcopal School of Jacksonville. The recipient of…
Read MoreDavis Award for Excellence in Teaching Recipients
The Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching was established in 1992. The award’s purpose is: *To recognize and reward teachers who personify QUALITY in their teaching and in their influence on student learning. *To recognize and reward teachers who consistently and unselfishly go ABOVE and BEYOND normal expectation of time, energy, and devotion in working…
Read MoreBeaches Campus Hosts Grandparents Day
Beaches Campus grandparents were honored and appreciated today during a special Grandparents Day Chapel. Grandparents Day is an opportunity to treasure the connection shared with grandchildren. Grandparents received videos via email from students that included classroom tours, songs, readings, or a story. View today’s Chapel service.
Read MoreGirls Rowing Excels at Rowing State Championships
Girls Rowing participated in the Florida State Rowing Championships in Sarasota this past weekend. The girls won the Varsity Four, making them back to back state champions! The second Varsity Four won and were scholastic state champions as well! The girls’ team was the top scholastic team at the event. Congratulations, Eagles!
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