Celebrating 60 Years of Scholarship, Faith, and Service at Episcopal School of Jacksonville
The 2026 year is when Episcopal School of Jacksonville proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary—a milestone that honors a remarkable journey of growth, faith, and educational excellence. What began as a vision to create a rigorous college-preparatory school grounded in Episcopal values has blossomed into a vibrant, multi-campus institution that now serves students from age one […]
Lower Schools Reflect on the Christmas Story Through Lessons and Carols
As the Christmas season approaches, students at both Lower Schools gathered last week for meaningful Lessons and Carols services that blended music, scripture, and reflection. Each campus brought its own style to this cherished tradition while sharing a common purpose: preparing hearts and minds for the celebration of Christ’s birth. At the Beaches Campus, scripture […]
A Christmas Story Comes to Life Through Pre-K 4 Voices
Pre-K 4 students delighted families and friends today as they brought the story of Christmas to the stage in a heartwarming Nativity program. The young performers transformed the space into a living Nativity, confidently stepping into their roles and sharing simple lines that retold the timeless story. With wide smiles and enthusiastic voices, they captured […]
Beaches Campus Fifth Graders Launch Into STEM with Mars Robotics Missions
Fifth grade students at the Beaches Campus are wrapping up their unit on Space and Space Exploration with an exciting hands-on STEM robotics project. After studying the solar system, technological advances in space travel, and the challenges of exploring distant planets, students put their knowledge into action through the use of LEGO® Spike Prime robot […]
Third Grade Explores Jacksonville’s Historic Landmarks
Third grade students explored Jacksonville’s rich history during a recent field trip through Avondale, Riverside, Springfield, and Downtown. Throughout the day, students connected what they had been learning in the classroom to real places in their own city. The trip was led by Drew Haramis, St. Mark’s Campus’ third grade teacher and Jacksonville history expert. […]
Faculty from Three Campuses Attend Conference on AI
Munnerlyn, St. Mark’s, and Beaches Campus faculty attended the NAIS symposium on “AI and the Future of Learning” last week, exploring how different schools are approaching AI in the classroom in age-appropriate ways. The sessions addressed student safety in the age of AI, building agency and resilience in students during the age of AI, important […]
“The First Thanksgiving” Opens a Season of Student Performances
Kindergarten students presented “The First Thanksgiving” on Wednesday, November 19, on stage in the Lori Schiavone Commons. Dressed as turkeys, pilgrims, and Indians, students recited poems and performed adorable and hilarious songs, including the much-loved song “Strut Mr. Turkey”! The kindergarten performance is the first of several opportunities for students to take center stage this […]
Faculty Book Club Explores “The Disengaged Teen”
This academic year, the Munnerlyn Campus faculty book club is focused on reading “The Disengaged Teen.” This selection is part of ongoing professional development efforts to ensure faculty are meeting the diverse needs of all Middle and Upper School students. The book clubs, which meet once a week, also foster interdepartmental discussion and collaboration.Each year, […]
Fourth Grade Students Bring Literary Settings to Life with AI and VR
St. Mark’s Campus fourth grade students recently experienced the world of Louis Sachar’s novel Holes in an entirely new dimension. In a collaborative project led by teachers Morgan Lankford and Beth Harralson with David Sandlin, Technology and Innovation Instructor, students harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to enhance their creative writing and literary comprehension. Students […]
Instrumental Ensembles Concert “Autumn Leaves” November 20
The Fine Arts Department proudly presents Autumn Leaves, the instrumental music ensembles concert, on November 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Deming Theatre. This high energy performance will feature talented and passionate middle and upper school musicians playing season favorites such as Carol of the Bells, Nutcracker Suite, Carol for Coventry, Jingle Bells, and much more! […]