Veterans Day Chapel (November 11)

Monday, November 11 8:25 a.m. in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church All families are invited to join kindergarten – fifth grade students during a special chapel honoring veterans and current military personnel. Commander Doug Hale, US Navy (ret) will speak to students about his experience serving nearly 22 years in the military. Along with a special…

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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 [email protected]. * 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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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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