Coaching, Sports Classes Teach Practical Career Skills
There are many opportunities for personal growth in academic classes students can take to fulfill their PE requirement. Theory in Practice and Coaching is a semester long class offered to Upper School students that puts sports into a practical perspective. Students in this class, taught by Tracy Jester, Dean, learn to take inventory of equipment […]
Episcopal Welcomes Two New Members to the Board of Trustees
Two new members of the Board of Trustees begin their terms this year. Jeffrey Rosen is a principal at Chance Partners LLC, based in Jacksonville. He has more than 25 years of real estate investment experience. He is a past board member of Jacksonville Country Day School. Mr. Rosen received his degree from The Wharton School […]
Boys Golf Wins Season Opener
Boys Golf had a great showing at its first match, defeating Nease High School 292 to 316 in an 18 hole match at The Lagoon Course at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Leading the way with co-medalist honors was Henry Robards ’24 (72) and Aubrey Fellows ’27 (72). Cam Goldknopf ’24 and Connor Hess […]
2021-2022 Honor and Discipline Installation
Volleyball Heads to Bishop Kenny for Preseason Matches
This Saturday Varsity Volleyball welcomes Coach Marks back to the sidelines! In her return, the Eagles will take on Fleming Island High School at 2:00 p.m. and Creekside High School at 3:30 p.m. “It’s been fun to be back with the girls in the gym. The coaches and players are ready to compete against someone […]
Dear Parent, From a School Counselor: Talking to Your Kids About Back-to-School Uncertainty
by Amy Burrows Perkins ’92 Director of Student Services As published on Jacksonville Mom, August 13, 2021 Planning the return to school this fall feels a little uncertain this year. It’s definitely not 2020, but many parents are still feeling a little less confident about the kids returning to school than they would like. For […]
Music Program Expands on All Three Campuses
With the addition of several new faculty and programs for the 2021-2022 school year, Episcopal’s music program is expanding across all three campuses. Tuesday and Thursday Morning Music at the Lower School campuses is now available to elementary students as part of the fine arts curriculum. On the Beaches Campus, in addition to regular music […]
Marin Flint Named Leo C. Burgman Chair of English
The Leo C. Burgman Chair in English was awarded to longtime teacher Marin Flint this morning, recognizing her teaching mastery in the subject of English. Previously held by teachers Billy Valentine and Marta Pauly, the Burgman Chair receives a cash stipend and an actual Episcopal chair. A committee met to establish a new term of […]
Successful Summer Programs Included New Day Camp, Beach Volleyball Camp
Summer camps at Episcopal’s Munnerlyn Campus concluded last week after running June through the first week of August. Camps premiering for the first time to rave reviews included Beach Volleyball Camp, Day Camp for Kindergarten through second grade, and Musical Theater Stars. Tried and true camps like Eagle Arts and Horseback Riding were again filled to capacity. “It […]
Student Vestry Meets for Game Day, Fellowship
Student Vestry held a game day last week for the group to get together one last time before the school year starts. About 30 members of the Vestry gathered for fellowship and fun which allowed the Vestry to grow as a team before the school year and Chapel planning begin. Throughout the summer, Vestry teams […]