Davis Awards for Excellence in Teaching Given to Peyton Chunn and Janet Buford

Established in 1992, the Davis Awards for Excellence in Teaching are presented each year to selected Episcopal School of Jacksonville teachers who personify quality in their teaching and in their influence on student learning; who consistently and unselfishly go above and beyond normal expectations of time, energy and devotion in working with students; who demonstrate…

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The Timothy Award Given to Marion Zeiner

Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. (1Tim 6:20a) This year’s Timothy Award was given to Marion Zeiner. Marion has taught at Episcopal for more than 30 years. She is Director of Scientific Research and teaches chemistry. She also leads the school’s ninth grade orientation adventure, 9GOA, to Unicoi State Park in Georgia,…

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Fifth Grade Students Honored with Reception and Celebration Ceremony

On Thursday, May 23, St. Mark’s Campus fifth grade students, parents, faculty, and staff gathered for a special evening to celebrate each student’s time in Lower School. The following day, May 24, fifth grade St. Mark’s Campus students were recognized in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church for their outstanding achievements and hard work during their elementary…

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Field Day Celebrates Sportsmanship and School Spirit

The St. Mark’s Campus marked the final week of school with a celebration of sportsmanship and school spirit during Field Day. Led by fifth grade students, kindergarten – fourth grade students participated in relay races, a mini water blaster challenge, soccer, GaGa ball, sack race, and a fitness obstacle course. A lively indoor dance party…

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Fine Arts Department Honors Seniors

The Fine Arts Department recently honored outstanding senior visual and performing arts students at the annual Fine Arts Awards event. A highlight of the evening was the revealing of the juried art show results: In ceramics, Katie Frick received first place, Ginny Kurlas second; and Hannah Bittner third. For Draw Paint Print, Chester Holland earned first…

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First Grade Students Dive into Sea Animal Studies

Did you know that a humpback whale calf drinks 142 gallons of its mother’s milk daily?!  The captivated audience of the First Grade Sea Animal Presentation learned this and many more facts yesterday. First grade students presented their studies to their families and peers by transforming the Lori Schiavone Commons into an underwater ocean experience.…

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Mark LaBorde ’84 Named Alumnus of the Year

The Alumnus of the Year Award is given to an alumnus who has consistently provided exemplary service to Episcopal by enhancing the mission, success, stature, and well-being of the school.  Mark LaBorde, Class of 1984 and current Board of Trustees member, was named Alumnus of the Year at the final Board of Trustees meeting held…

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Beaches Campus Classroom Expansion Campaign Kicks Off

The Beaches Campus kicked off the Beaches Campus Classroom Expansion Campaign this week with two events for parents. On May 3 and May 7, parents gathered to hear from The Rev. Adam Greene and Mrs. Jennifer Ketchum about the exciting new addition to the campus – a new, eight classroom building that will meet the…

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