St. Mark’s Campus Hosts Cheer Showcase

St. Mark’s Cheerleaders wrapped up their final season with a showcase for their families on Baker Green. They performed some of their favorite cheers as well as three dances, one of which they choreographed themselves in small groups as a collaborative effort. Way to go, Eagles!   Watch the showcase!

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First Grade Shares Sea Animal Projects

First graders proudly displayed their studies of sea animals for their families by transforming the Lori Schiavone Commons into an underwater ocean experience on Thursday. Each student selected a sea animal and then researched its features, habitats, life cycles, food chains, and interesting facts. They created a script using their facts and illustrated pictures to…

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Students Receive Fruit of the Spirit Award for Self-Control

This morning the St. Mark’s Campus held the final Fruit of the Spirit Chapel of the school year for Self-Control. Teachers and peers recognized students who practice self-control in everything they do. A special recognition ceremony for these deserving students was held outside in the courtyard of campus. Awards were presented by Beville Anderson, Head…

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Students Celebrate Mothers and Special Friends

In the midst of a beautiful sunrise and perfect weather, students on the St. Mark’s Campus celebrated their mothers and special friends during Chapel on Friday, May 7. Students in first through sixth grades enjoyed a special service with their mothers in neighboring Stockton Park overlooking the St. Johns River. The Rev. Teresa Seagle, Chaplain…

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Students Celebrate Fathers and Special Friends

In the midst of a beautiful sunrise and perfect weather, students on the St. Mark’s Campus celebrated their fathers and special friends during Chapel on Friday, April 30. Students in first through sixth grades enjoyed a special service with their fathers in neighboring Stockton Park overlooking the St. Johns River. The Rev. Adam Greene, Head…

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Third Grade Presents 508 Years of Florida History

Third grade’s social studies curriculum closely examines the history of Florida and Jacksonville. From Tinkerbell and Ponce de Leon to an astronaut and Lilly Pulitzer, students brought 508 years of Florida history to life with their annual Florida Day Celebration on Thursday, April 29, in the Lori Schiavone Commons. Every student proudly took center stage…

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Nancy 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…

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Fourth 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…

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Students Receive Fruit of the Spirit Award for Gentleness

This morning the St. Mark’s Campus held the Fruit of the Spirit Chapel for Gentleness. Teachers and peers recognized students who practice gentleness in everything they do. A special recognition ceremony for these deserving students was held outside in the courtyards of campus. Awards were presented by Beville Anderson, Head of Lower School, and Katherine…

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Second “A Vision for Art” Event A Success!

The second annual A Vision for Art was held Friday, April 16 – Sunday, April 18, in the Lori Schiavone Commons on the St. Mark’s Campus. This three day event gave hundreds of patrons from the greater Jacksonville area and across the country the opportunity to purchase fine art and support the school. Over 100…

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