Posts by Brandon Westerman

The ESJ Fine Arts department is pleased to present this year’s Middle School play, THE NUTCRACKER, adapted by June Walker Rogers. This lighthearted stage adaptation of THE NUTCRACKER tells the legendary tale of a young girl and her magical toy, and their adventures in an enchanted land. Performances will be held in the Sikes Theatre December…

The ESJ community now has two ways to celebrate the holiday season through music. For the first time, the band and the chorus are presenting two separate winter concerts instead of one combined concert. On Thursday, November 30 at 7:00 PM, the ESJ instrumental music program will present the Sounds of the Season: Winter Band Concert.…

The ESJ Fine Arts are honoring the Christmas season differently this year. We are excited to share that we will be offering three seasonal performances, each offering a unique way to celebrate the season. New this year is the Sounds of the Season: Winter Band Concert, being held in the Deming Theatre on November 30 at…

Our next Health, Safety, and Well-Being (HSW) student program is November 9 and will include a speaker presentation from Steered Straight, a non-profit organization focused on drug education and prevention programming for students. Middle School and Upper School students will have separate presentations, and both will also have discussion time with their Advisory group. This…

Join us for a Dads’ Club Coffee on Monday, December 11, from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. The event will take place in the Gooding Board Room located in the Bryan Library. Head of Upper School Natalie Herford has been charged with developing an exciting Capstone course for our kids. Mrs. Herford provided an overview of…

Join us for Dads’ Night Holiday Pre-Concert Gathering on Thursday, November 30. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m. but we will have drinks and snacks for dads and their families an hour prior at 6:00 p.m. so we can socialize before the event. The concert will take place in the Deming Theatre located in the Munnerlyn Center. You…

Join Rev. Adam Greene and other dads from the Munnerlyn Campus on Wednesday, November 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the Regan Plaza. This annual highlight is a time to socialize with other dads and hear from our Head of School. Light food and drinks will be provided. Be on the lookout for an RSVP…

Figure It Out is an exhibition of Upper School visual art, including drawings, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and video. The opening reception will be held Thursday, November 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Each fall, we choose a theme for an exhibition that allows our students the freedom to investigate a specific topic in a…

The Senior Group picture will be RETAKEN on Monday, October 30, promptly at noon, on the Acosta House Porch. Please do not be late, as this is the LAST opportunity we have to take this picture. Please be sure to wear your rugby shirt! Email [email protected] with any questions!

Student yearbook retakes (for grades 6 through 11) will be taken on Wednesday, October 25, in the Semmes Gym lobby (only from 8:00 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.) Yearbook organization pictures (for grades 6 through 12) will be taken the same day on the Semmes Gym steps (from 9:20 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.) All pertinent details…