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The financial aid application deadline for returning students is today, November 14. If you have not submitted your application, please do so by the end of today.
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee until early April, after awards have been offered to new families. Please be aware that financial aid may no longer be available at that time.
For information on the financial aid process and to apply, click here.
If you have any questions concerning financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Committee at financialaid@esj.org. We look forward to working with you.
As we enter the last day of the Episcopal Fund on Friday, October 24, we want to thank all the parents who have already made a gift/pledge. The ongoing support of donors has sustained Episcopal’s mission since its founding, and a strong annual giving program is the best way to ensure that Episcopal keeps its leading edge now and in the future. If you have not made your gift yet, please consider making a donation today.
Click here to make a gift now.
New This Week
Munnerlyn Campus Parent-Teacher Conferences – 2025-2026
On Friday, October 3, Parent-Teacher Conferences will occur for grades 7-12. These individual ten-minute conferences with each of your child’s teachers are designed to discuss student progress and learning and are for parents only. We do not offer supervision for students/children during the conferences and request that you make other arrangements.
Conferences for grade 6 will also be held on Friday, October 3. Sixth grade parents will receive an email from their child’s teachers regarding the conference process.
Faculty members will be available on October 3 for the following sessions:
| Session | Time |
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| Session 1 | 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. |
| Session 2 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. |
| Session 3 | 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. |
Registration for conferences is not required. Parents choose which session(s) to participate in and follow the procedure below.
Prior to arriving on campus for conferences, retrieve your child’s schedule through the Parent Portal of My ESJ. Middle School parents, please refer to Q1 electives for conferences.
On conference day,
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- Please wear your ESJ parent name tag.
- Proceed to one of the reception tables located in the lobby of Haskell Center for Science and Student Life or the Semmes Gym. Check-in by scanning the QR code and to receive a map of teacher locations.
- Faculty will be organized by department in Harden Hall, the Semmes Gym and the Alumni Gym. Each teacher will have a table and a designated waiting area.
- It is at your discretion as to which teachers to conference with and the sequence of those conferences.
- To meet with all of your child’s teachers, arriving at least 90 minutes prior to the end of the session is recommended.
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Given that the entire day has been set aside to provide conference opportunities, teachers will be unable to offer alternative make-up dates or appointments to individuals who miss this date.
Classes for all students will reconvene at 8:05 a.m. on Monday, October 6.
Do you want to sit in the best seats in the house at Episcopal’s fine arts performances while also providing financial support for fine arts programs? If so, purchase Fine Arts Preferred Seating (FAPS) tickets.
FAPS is designed to give Fine Arts supporters preferred and reserved seating at eligible ticketed Munnerlyn Campus performances such as the Upper and Middle School plays and musicals, and the choral, band, and dance concerts. Purchasing FAPS tickets also allows for patrons to make a restricted gift to the Fine Arts Department. In the past, money raised from the restricted gifts have been used for projects such as improved sound in the theatres, purchase of additional classroom instruments, costumes for productions and bringing in professional performers and artists to work with our fine arts students.
To purchase FAPS tickets, go to https://events.veracross.com/
All parents are invited to join us on Monday, September 22 at 8:15 a.m. in the Busey Boardroom on the third floor of the Haskell Building for the Bash Committee kickoff meeting. Bash is the Munnerlyn Campuses’ largest fundraising event. This year’s Bash will be on January 31 – and will be a night to remember as we celebrate 60 years of Episcopal. Come learn how you can get involved with this fun group, and help make this milestone year truly special. Everyone is welcome! Please contact Jennifer Windley at windleyj@esj.org with any questions.
Is your child thinking about continuing their sport in college? Prospective college athletes and their parents are invited to College Knowledge: Athletic Recruitment, presented by Episcopal College Counseling. Join us from 6:00-7:30 pm on Tuesday, October 7th in Harden Hall for this informative presentation on the college application process for student athletes.
The program will focus on the college counseling side of the recruitment process and what students should do to prepare themselves when it comes to the college application. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer segment.
Spanish Exchange Program Invitation Letter
Episcopal-Colegio Inglés, Zaragoza, Spain
Traveling: June 4-18, 2026
Hosting: March-April, 2027
Dear Students & Parents,
I am pleased to announce that Episcopal will begin the new 2026-2027 Spanish Exchange cycle with Colegio Inglés. Our community did an amazing job this past spring hosting Colegio Inglés and they are very excited to receive us this summer! We will travel to Spain June 4-18, 2026 and stay in Zaragoza with host families for 10 days. Afterwards, we will spend two nights in Barcelona and then return to Florida. In turn, ESJ students and families will host Spanish exchange students in Jacksonville in March/April of 2027. There are spaces for 18 students in grades 9-11, ages 14-17; they will be matched with students in the same gender & age range with similar interests, subject to host family availability. Priority is given to students who can both travel and host. This is an exchange program and character is very important. Students need to be in good standing, academically and behaviorally, with the ESJ community and Student Life.
Mrs. Nitza Plaski and Mr. Alex Hernández, ESJ teachers, will be the trip leaders for the program in Spain. The total cost for the program will be determined once we have a final list of students, but is not expected to exceed $5,500. It will include airfare, accommodation with a host family, all ground transport within Spain, all excursions and activities listed on the itinerary, medical insurance, ESJ chaperone accompaniment, two nights hotel accommodation in Barcelona and three meals a day as provided by the host family, and meals in Barcelona. The application and $1,500 deposit is due for the first deadline of November 6, 2026 and checks should be made to Episcopal School of Jacksonville.
If you are interested in participating in the new 2026-2027 cycle, please
- fill out the Spanish Exchange Travel to Zaragoza Interest Form,
- view the Zaragoza-Barcelona Presentation for more information on the proposed activities,
- renew/apply for passports, which must be valid for a minimum of 3 months post departure,
- complete 2026-2027 Application , 2026 Teacher Recommendation and Introductory Letter instructions.
- All forms are due by November 6, 2026; forms can still be submitted after this date until trip is full.
I hope you can join us! Feel free to reach out to me with any questions: plaskin@esj.org
¡Zaragoza Te Espera!
Sincerely,
Nitza Plaski
MS and US Spanish Instructor
Spanish Exchange Coordinator
Reminders
College Counseling is hosting a series of application help opportunities in September and October. Whether your student is knee-deep in their application process or just getting started, their college counselors will be available to assist them and answer questions about applications, self-reported academic records (SSAR), college essays, resumes, and more.
- Drop-in application clinics in the College Counseling / Towers House for seniors to work on their applications with the help of their College Counseling team (and snacks)! Students can come for an hour or stay the whole time!
- Saturday, September 6 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and
- Wednesday, October 15 from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm (PSAT day)
- Students should RSVP (must be logged in to their ESJ account) for planning purposes; though drop-ins are welcome!
- ‘Office Hours in the Buck’ every Tuesday and Thursday during each class period from September 9 to October 30. A counselor will be available in the glass pod closest to the nurse’s entrance.
Revolution Prep is offering the following PSAT/NMSQT Practice Exam, free to Episcopal students:
PSAT/NMSQT Practice Exam: Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12 noon ET | live online*
*Please note that these live exams are proctored in standard time only. If your student has been approved for an extended time accommodation, they can go ahead and register for the exam, then use this SAT suite self-proctoring guide to walk them through the process of using the on-demand video proctor with extended time.
Revolution Prep supports our students by offering a PSAT experience that most accurately reflects the official College Board test in format, user experience, adaptivity, and content. Students will learn how to navigate the digital testing format and practice using the exact tools available to them on the real test, such as the graphing calculator, digital annotations, answer elimination, and much more!
Upon completing the practice exam, your student will receive a score report illustrating the high-impact areas for your student to focus on for each section of the test (math, reading, and writing). You can then work with an Academic Advisor to build out a customized support plan to help your student feel confident on testing day.
Step 1: Register here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/4275/
Step 2: Schedule a free 30-minute score report review with a Revolution Prep testing expert to help you interpret the results and develop a customized plan for your student to prepare. Please schedule this appointment for the few days after the exam. You can pre-schedule this Score Report Review here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/christina-brownell
Step 3: Attend the mock exam and get their results immediately with Revolution Prep’s mobile scoring app!
Questions? If you have questions or want to learn more about Revolution Prep, you can reach out to Christina Brownell at (904) 862-2663 or by email at christina.brownell@revolutionprep.com.
The next parent book study will be Tuesday, February 24, after drop off in room J-214 (near the pool observation terrace).
We will discuss Chapter 11: Future Growth: Part One. Other meeting dates for the spring semester are 3/17 and 3/31. Please contact Jim Caserta with any questions jimcaserta@gmail.com or 336-416-8471.
National speaker Jared Scott presents to all Middle and Upper School students on September 25 as part of the Health, Safety, and Well-Being programming. He will share a powerful message about taking accountability, building healthy relationships, and overcoming the fear of failure.
Following the presentation, students will reflect on what they’ve learned in Advisory-based conversations.
Financial Aid Workshop Series Begins September 30
For this academic year, Episcopal College Counseling is partnering with Paul Martin, founder of College Money Method, to bolster support in a critical area of your journey to college – understanding what it means to pay for college today and opportunities for financial aid. The first of six workshops will take place virtually on Sept 30 at 7pm:
Succeeding in the Financial Aid Process
A guide for seniors applying for need-based aid and merit scholarships.
Financial aid has become an integral part of the college application process. Merit scholarship requirements and deadlines don’t always match a college’s admission cycle, making the merit application process increasingly complex.
Having a roadmap for the different timelines and how to complete the various applications gives you the best opportunity for the greatest awards. October remains a critical month to complete the CSS Profile, prepare for the FAFSA, and apply for merit opportunities.
This workshop will help you stay informed and get answers to your questions, including…
- What are the deadlines for financial aid and merit applications?
- What can we do to prepare for the process?
- How do we complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile to ensure the most financial aid?
- How can we take the most advantage of merit scholarship opportunities?
Join this workshop for a comprehensive overview of the need-based and merit-based financial aid application process. You’ll receive expert guidance to complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile and advocate for your unique financial situation. You’ll also understand how to research, track and apply for merit aid.
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/sept30
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