Head of School Awards Presented

The Head of School Awards are given each term to students in fifth and sixth grade who attain all A’s on their progress report. On Wednesday, April 14, students were presented their Head of School Award for the second trimester by Beville Anderson, Head of Lower School, St. Mark’s Campus. Congratulations to the following students for their…

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First Grade Visits Marineland

First graders have begun their in-depth studies of sea animals, which will conclude next month with a sea animal presentation of projects and essays. As a special experience to help reinforce  learning for this subject, students took a special study trip to Marineland today. The visit included a behind-the-scenes tour of the aquarium’s exhibits as…

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King of P.E. for the Day

Last Thursday, students had a new P.E. Teacher (for the day)! William Adams, fifth grade student, was crowned “King of P.E.” and took the reins from Coach Adrian Cherry for a day of fun and physical exercise. His day included hiding Easter eggs for the Pre-Primary egg hunts, testing his classmates’ strength and endurance through…

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St. Mark’s Campus Presents “High School Musical, Jr.”

The spotlight is on fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students with the release of their pre-recorded spring musical, High School Musical, Jr. Based on the smash hit movie musical, High School Musical, the show’s infectious, danceable songs engaged the entire St. Mark’s Campus community. Before spring break, students performed grade level songs and lines in…

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Students Work with NAHS Seniors

Fifth and sixth grade students recently visited the Munnerlyn Campus to work with National Art Honor Society seniors. Students learned block printing, photo development in the dark room and created pinch pots. Collaborative pieces created by these students will be auctioned off at this year’s A Vision for Art as a part of our “Student…

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Pre-K 3 Students Take the Stage

Pre-Kindergarten 3 students delighted a crowd of socially distanced parents and virtual friends and family with an Easter performance filled with Jesus’ love on Tuesday, March 30. Their love and joy was evident as they bravely took the stage singing several Easter songs they have learned over the past few weeks.  Watch the live recording…

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Third and Sixth Graders Lead Toys for Tots Drive on St. Mark’s Campus

An Episcopal school-wide drive benefiting Toys for Tots will begin on Monday, November 2. All Beaches, St. Mark’s, and Munnerlyn Campus students are invited to donate new toys (unwrapped). This year, St. Mark’s Campus third and sixth grade students will be leading the collection efforts for their campus. To announce the collection drive, siblings in…

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Asking the Right Questions in Your School Search

Asking the Right Questions in Your School Search Sam Hyde Geisler ’00, Executive Director of Admission and Enrollment at Episcopal School of Jacksonville As an Admission Director, I am often asked, “My family is considering changing schools (or just starting school). Where do we start, or what do you recommend?” Many parents simply don’t know…

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Ortega River Run Training Awards Presented

During the weeks leading up to the Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run, Coach Holly and Coach Cherry worked with students in Kindergarten through Grade 6 to prepare them for the 1- and/or 5-mile race. Their training included running laps, drills, and other activities but, most importantly, they encouraged perseverance and good sportsmanship. Congratulations to…

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Ascension St. Vincent’s 2021 Ortega River Run

The 43rd Ortega River Run was held on Saturday, February 27, and proved once again to be a true community event!  It was a wonderful morning of fitness, fun, and social distancing to benefit Episcopal’s St. Mark’s Campus’s financial aid program. Congratulations to the 2021 Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run winner Jake Wightman, who…

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