Lower Schools Celebrate Veterans Day
As the nation commemorated Veterans Day, St. Mark’s and Beaches Campuses honored the brave men and women who have served in the military through heartfelt services, personal stories, and tributes, deepening student understanding of service and patriotism. The St. Mark’s Campus hosted a Chapel service for kindergarten through fifth grade students. Commander Doug Hale, […]
Lower Schools Host Successful Fall Events
On Friday, October 25, Beaches and St. Mark’s Campus welcomed current and prospective families to festive fall events. The Beaches Campus Parents’ Association hosted its annual Boo Bash. The usual busy campus was transformed into a vibrant and colorful fall festival environment, with decorations that embraced the spirit of the season. Pumpkins, mums, and hay […]
Lower Schools Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of Hispanic and Latino communities. Through engaging activities, students are encouraged to explore the vibrant traditions, histories, and contributions of Hispanic Americans. On the Beaches Campus, this year’s celebration included a colorful blend of food, music, and cultural exploration. From savoring […]
Fifth Grade Retreat Offers Memorable Experiences and Team Building
Beaches and St. Mark’s Campus students had the opportunity to bond and experience Episcopal’s Knight Sports Campus and Walton Boathouse last week on their fifth grade retreat. Munnerlyn Campus faculty members Jay Bolt, Matt Flakus, Jono Hustis, Michelle Krueger, and The Rev. Teresa Seagle led activities representing Episcopal’s Four Pillars. The fifth grade retreat is […]
Author Victoria Piontek Inspires Lower School Students with Personal Story and Writing Journey
Victoria Piontek, author of “Better With Butter,” visited fourth and fifth grade students at both Lower School campuses last week. “Better With Butter,” summer reading for fourth and fifth grade students, tells the story of a twelve-year-old girl dealing with anxiety and the transformative impact of a fainting goat named Butter. During her visit, […]
Marisa and Whit Brighton Support Beaches Campus Classroom Expansion Campaign
As parents of two young children, Marisa and Whit Brighton deeply understand the significance of exceptional classroom facilities and how they can enhance the overall well-being of students and faculty alike. “From the moment we set foot on campus, we knew Episcopal was the ideal place for our girls. We immediately sensed the warm and […]
Faculty Reflect on Benefits of the Beaches Campus Classroom Expansion Project
As the Beaches Campus faculty concluded the 2023-2024 school year in post planning activities, several Beaches Campus teachers shared their thoughts on the newly-launched Beaches Campus Classroom Expansion project,which will begin construction this summer, in order to add classroom space to accommodate enrollment. Currently there are two sections through 1st grade at the Beaches Campus. […]
The Reverend Robert R. Parks Award for Excellence in Teaching Given to Trish Shilling, Beaches Campus
Trish Shilling is the school’s first recipient of the The Rev. Robert R. Parks Award for Excellence in Teaching, established for the purpose of recognizing the Beaches Campus faculty. Trish teaches first grade and has worked at Beaches Campus for five years. Her nominations include the following from her colleagues: “Trish goes above and beyond […]
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 […]
RSVP to Beaches Campus Expansion Plans Parent Kick Off Meetings
Parent Kick Off Meetings for the Beaches Campus expansion project, which includes new classrooms, will be held in May. Parents are invited to join The Reverend Adam Greene and Mrs. Jennifer Ketchum as they share the details of the newest addition to the Beaches Campus. The expansion plan will accommodate the growing needs of the […]