About Commander Doug “Spooner” Hale, US Navy (ret)

A native of Arlington, Virginia, Commander Hale graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2001, earning a bachelor’s degree in political science. He reported to Pensacola, Florida for flight training and was designated a naval aviator in August 2003.   Commander Hale’s operational assignments include tours with Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 15 (HS-15), Carrier Strike Group…

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Son Event Canceled

Thank you to Cielo Bibby and Amy Futch for their dedication and hard work in planning the Sports Night Son Event. Unfortunately, this event had to be canceled due to the unexpected arrival of Hurricane Milton. As previously communicated, ESJ is unable to reschedule the event. This decision was made due to the end of…

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2024 Fall Break

October 17 & 18 – School Closed. Holiday Care open for preregistered students October 21 – School resumes* For questions regarding holiday care, please contact Betsy Porter at porterb@testing-phlexon.online. * Given the unprecedented disruption to learning this fall with two hurricanes, students will be in school on October 21. Read more from the parent email…

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2024 Picture Day Rescheduled to November 5

Pre-K 3 – Grade 5 will have individual and class photos on November 5.  ELP students will have individual pictures only. ELP class photos will take place on April 10.  A picture retake day for individuals will occur on December 10. Parents may place an order on mylifetouch.com using the  Picture Day ID: EVT6KDKS2. Order…

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Campus Store Pop Up (October 25)

Just in time for sweatshirt weather, the ESJ campus store will visit the St. Mark’s Campus on October 25 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Lori Schiavone Commons. This is the same day as the Book Fair and Fall Festival!

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Lower School Resumes October 21

Given the unprecedented disruption to learning this fall with two hurricanes in such a short time, the school has made the following adjustments to the calendar: The professional development originally scheduled for faculty on October 21 will be postponed. Both Lower School Campuses will now have a regular school day on October 21. Extended Day will follow its regular schedule.…

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The Episcopal Fund – Eight Days to Make a Difference – Donate Today

Thank you to all who have made a gift to The 2024-2025 Episcopal Fund parent campaign. With only two weeks left of the campaign, we encourage you to make your gift today. Please reach out to Susan Kwartler (kwartlers@testing-phlexon.online), or Lisa Allen (allenl@testing-phlexon.online) should you have any questions about the importance of the campaign. Click…

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Episcopal Schools Celebration (October 23)

Students in fourth and fifth grade from Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Mark’s Campus will gather for worship with other local Episcopal schools at a joint service: Wednesday, October 23 10:00 a.m. St. John’s Cathedral, (256 E. Church Street in downtown Jacksonville). Students are invited to wear their Episcopal maroon polos for this service. At…

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Why is The Episcopal Fund Important?

The Episcopal Fund is important because: It supports current year operating needs It directly impacts all students and teachers in the year the gift is made It is the philanthropic foundation of the school It gives Episcopal the ability to respond quickly to opportunities and needs that arise each year Episcopal was built on the…

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