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STATEMENTS and TUITION PAYMENTS
- Student accounts must be current in order to start school in August.
- AutoPay is the easiest and best way to make your tuition payments. AutoPay is invoice year specific and must be set up each year. Make sure you have set up AND “Enabled” AutoPay for 2026-27.
SCHOOL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP
- If you received a School Choice Scholarship, have submitted the Award ID and have approved your student’s registration in the EMA portal, you should see a credit reflected on your statement. If you do not see a credit AND you have completed all of the required steps, email financialaid@esj.org.
As the new school year begins, we want to remind our community to purchase Episcopal apparel and spirit wear only from approved vendors. From time to time, unauthorized websites and unofficial vendors may claim to offer “Episcopal gear” for sale. However, only school-approved vendors are authorized to produce and sell apparel featuring Episcopal’s name, logos, or branding.
Purchasing from approved vendors helps ensure that products meet our brand standards and that your personal and payment information remains secure.
Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s approved vendors are:
- ESJ Campus Store (located on the Munnerlyn Campus)
- Lands’ End
- Baker’s Sports
Additional approved vendors (such as Crowley Printing, Custom Ink, and others) may be used for specific school group or club apparel with prior approval from Episcopal’s Marketing Communications Office.
If you are ever unsure whether a vendor is authorized, please contact the Marketing Communications Office at info@esj.org before placing an order.
New This Week
Thursday, December 11 is an Early Dismissal at 11:35 a.m. for all students. This schedule enables students to see teachers with questions prior to 11:35 and to study for exams.
6th Grade Information:
Sixth grade students will have ERB testing administered the last week of classes during the school day and on Friday, December 12. Students do not come to campus Monday – Thursday, December 15 – 18, because they do not take course exams during Exam Week. The last day for sixth grade students will be Friday, December 12.
6th Grade ERB Testing Schedule: Students report to the same location where ERB testing has occurred throughout the week.
Friday, December 12
8:30 – 10:45 AM
ERB
8:30 AM start for ERBs with accommodations
7th Grade Exam Information & Schedule:
Seventh grade students will take exams in Math, English, and World Language at the beginning of the exam period and ERB tests (standardized tests) at the end of the exam period. Standard Exams for seventh grade students will be administered in the Alumni Gym. Exam schedules will be available in My ESJ.
Standard exams will be administered 8:30 AM -10:30 AM on Friday, Monday, and Tuesday. Students must arrive on campus by 8:15 AM and be picked up by 10:45 AM for standard exams or use the library for quiet study. Standard ERBs will be on Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 AM – 10:45 AM. Students should arrive by 8:15 AM and be picked up at the conclusion of the testing time.
Exams administered with accommodations will begin at 11:30 AM on Friday, Monday, and Tuesday. Students should arrive on campus by 11:15 AM. ERBs will be administered beginning at 8:30 AM on Wednesday and Thursday.
7th Grade Exam Schedule:
Friday, December 12
8:30 – 10:30 AM
Mathematics
11:30 AM start for
Mathematics exams with accommodations
Monday, December 15
8:30 – 10:30 AM
English
11:30 AM start for
English exams with accommodations
Tuesday, December 16
8:30 – 10:30 AM
World Language
11:30 AM start for World Language exams with accommodations
Wednesday, December 17
8:30 – 10:45 AM
ERB
8:30 AM start for ERBs with accommodations
Thursday, December 18
8:30 – 10:45 AM
ERB
8:30 AM start for ERBs with accommodations
8th Grade Exam Information & Schedule:
Eighth grade students will take exams in Math, English, Science, History, and World Language. Exams for eighth grade students will be administered in the Semmes Gym. Exam schedules will be available in My ESJ.
Standard exams will be administered 8:30 AM -10:30 AM on Friday and Monday through Thursday. Students must arrive on campus by 8:15 AM, and be picked up by 10:45 AM for standard exams or use the library for quiet study.
Exams administered with accommodations will begin at 11:30 AM on Friday and Monday through Wednesday. Students should arrive on campus by 11:15 AM. Thursday’s exam with accommodations will begin at 8:30 AM; students should arrive by 8:15 AM.
8th Grade Exam Schedule:
Friday, December 12
8:30 – 10:30 AM
Mathematics
11:30 AM start for
Mathematics exams with accommodations
Monday, December 15
8:30 – 10:30 AM
English
11:30 AM start for English exams with accommodations
Tuesday, December 16
8:30 – 10:30 AM
Science
11:30 AM start for Science exams with accommodations
Wednesday, December 17
8:30 – 10:30 AM
History
11:30 AM start for History exams with accommodations
Thursday, December 18
8:30 – 10:30 AM
World Language
8:30 AM start for World Language exams with accommodations
Exam Week Quiet Study
The Bryan Library will be open Friday and Monday through Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM and Thursday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
Questions and Absences
If you have any questions or your child is ill during exam week, please contact Melanie Noir-Jones, the Academic Operations Manager, at noir-jonesm@esj.org or 904.396.5751, extension 1125.
Thursday, December 11 is an Early Dismissal at 11:35 a.m. for all students. This schedule enables students to see teachers with questions prior to 11:35 and to study for exams.
Exam Information & Schedule:
Upper school students will take exams in all core subjects. Teachers will notify students of the location of individual course exams. Check My ESJ under Daily Schedule for updated information about exam location.
Standard exams will be administered 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Friday through Thursday. Students must arrive on campus by 8:15 AM and be picked up by 10:45 AM for standard exams or use the library for quiet study.
Exams administered with accommodations will begin at 11:30 AM Friday through Wednesday and students should arrive on campus by 11:15 AM. Thursday’s exams with accommodations will begin at 8:30 AM; students should arrive by 8:15 AM.
Upper School Exam Schedule:
Friday, December 12
8:30 – 10:30 AM
Mathematics
11:30 AM start for Mathematics exams with accommodations
Monday, December 15
8:30 – 10:30 AM
English
11:30 AM start for English exams with accommodations
Tuesday, December 16
8:30 – 10:30 AM
Science
11:30 AM start for Science exams with accommodations
Wednesday, December 17
8:30 – 10:30 AM
History
11:30 AM start for History exams with accommodations
Thursday, December 18
8:30 – 10:30 AM
World Language
(8:30 start for both standard exams & exams with accommodations)
Exam Week Quiet Study
The Bryan Library will be open Friday and Monday through Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM and Thursday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
Questions and Absences
If you have any questions or your child is ill during exam week, please contact Melanie Noir-Jones, the Academic Operations Manager, at noir-jonesm@esj.org or 904.396.5751, extension 1125.
The ESJ Fine Arts Department is proud to present Urinetown, a side-splitting parody of greed, love, revolution (and musicals!), in a time when water is worth its weight in gold.
The performances are at 7:00 PM on November 13-15 in the Deming Theatre. General admission tickets are now available for $20 at esj.booktix.com/. ESJ students are free when they show their ID at the door. Reserved premier seating is available through Fine Arts Preferred Seating (FAPS).
For more information or to purchase a FAPS package, please click here. Urinetown is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
We invite all 11th grade parents to join us for Coffee with the College Counselors on November 11 from 8:15–9:30 a.m. in the Busey Boardroom (third floor of the Haskell Center).
Join us to connect with the College Counseling team, hear updates from this semester, and learn what’s ahead for the class of 2027. We’ll share key dates, recent highlights, and next steps.
Additionally, the College Knowledge: Grade 11 Basics event, on December 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sikes Theatre, will provide an in-depth look into the college search and application process.
Parents are always welcome to reach out to their child’s College Counselor with questions or concerns.
Please join us for our next FANS meeting on Thursday, January 15, from 8:15-9:15 a.m. in the Fine Arts Lounge located in the Munnerlyn Center. We’ll have coffee and treats, and we look forward to gathering together in support of the Fine Arts program!
Upcoming FANS meeting dates for this school year:
- January 15
- February 19
- March 19
- April 16
- May 7
Fine Arts Nurturing Students (FANS) is a parent volunteer organization that enhances the fine arts experience for every Episcopal student and the entire ESJ community. FANS provides essential support to our fine arts students and faculty. As an Episcopal parent, you are automatically a member of every parent organization, including FANS!
College Counseling will host a College Knowledge information session for juniors and their parents on December 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sikes Theatre. During this session, the college counselors will share important information about the college process and timeline to help families make informed decisions. There will be time for Q&A. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact Traci Cory at coryt@esj.org.
Reminders
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
Greece: In the Footsteps of St. Paul
June 2-13, 2026
Students will be immersed in experiential learning traveling to Greece – literally and theologically walking where St. Paul walked. We will focus on St. Paul’s missionary journeys in Greece. Students may travel on their own under the guidance of our chaperones which include myself, Dean Wells and Mrs. Wells, as well as other chaperones to be named.
Parents and family members are also welcome on this trip. Students may earn one semester credit in Theology for successfully completing the trip as well as attending four lunch and learn gatherings before we leave for Greece. Students also are responsible for the completion of a final paper or project after we return from Greece.
Please see The Rev. Teresa Seagle for more information. Registration with Educational Tours is due by November 15, 2025, or when the trip is full – whichever is sooner.
Educational Opportunities Tours
https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pa26060226e62540#eotours
Villa Amistad: Cochabamba, Bolivia
June 24-30, 2026
We will travel to Bolivia for this year’s mission trip. Villa Amistad is a children’s village which provides a loving Christian community to children who have been abused, abandoned, or orphaned. Children live in casas (houses) with caregivers. Children are kept together with their siblings in their casas, which may have up to eight children ages 1 to 17.
This mission trip is very relational. We will be assigned to one of the casas, playing with the children and doing anything else that is helpful to their family unit. We may bond through outings in the city, play vacation bible school games and do arts and crafts, and morning worship.
We hope this is the beginning of an ongoing relationship with Villa Amistad. You will earn community service hours on this mission trip. Along with chaperones, we will travel with up to 10 students on this mission trip. Please see me or Fr Chris if you want an application or you have questions.
We’d love your help! Whether you have a little time or a lot, your involvement makes a huge difference.
Join our amazing team of parent volunteers—there’s something for everyone! Sign up today and be part of what makes our school community so special.
We extend a special invitation to all parents on Wednesday, November 12, at 12:35 p.m., to attend a Middle School chapel. This chapel is planned and led by one of our student Vestry teams. Come and worship with us and see an example of what your students participate in each week.
Parents are always welcome to attend our weekly chapels. Because of the number of Upper School students and faculty, we do not have any seats available during our Upper School Chapel time. There are plenty of seats available to attend our Middle School chapels, which are usually identical to the Upper School Chapel.
Parents should sit in the center upper section. Middle School chapel begins at 12:35 p.m. (Due to the Upper School chapel which precedes it, you will not be able to enter early.)
The official ESJ Graduation Announcements can now be ordered at jostens.com. The deadline to place your order is December 1.
Class of 2027, it is time to order your Class Rings. You can design your own ring or order the classic Episcopal signet ring by visiting Jostens.com. All orders must be placed by December 1, to guarantee a spring delivery.
Join us for Coffee & Conversation with the Office of Student Life / Deans
- Friday, November 14
- 8:15 AM
- Gooding Boardroom, ESJ Library
Join us and fellow parents in the Goodman Boardroom of the Library for coffee and conversation as we welcome the Office of Student Life / Deans. They’ll lead an engaging discussion on AI in education, feedback channels, philosophy and approach to students, and procedures.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect directly with school leadership and other families — we’d love to see you there!
The ESJ Fine Arts Department is proud to present Autumn Leaves, brought to you by the ESJ Instrumental Music Ensembles.
The concert takes place at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20 in the Deming Theatre. Come enjoy energetic, high paced music played by the beginning, middle school, and upper school bands. Swing to the music of the jazz band. Selections include season favorites such as Carol of the Bells, Nutcracker Suite, Carol for Coventry, Jingle Bells, and much more!
General admission tickets are now available for $15 at esj.booktix.com.
ESJ students are free when they show their student ID upon entrance.
Hello 6th Grade Parents,
You’re invited to join the Parents’ Association and Parent Ambassadors for a casual morning of coffee and conversation!
It’s a great chance to meet other 6th grade parents, ask questions, share experiences, and enjoy fellowship and friendship. Whether you want to talk through a concern, make a new friend, or simply connect with our ESJ community, this time is for you.
Date: Tuesday, November 11
Time: 8:15 AM
Location: Blueberry Artisan Cafe, 3247 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
RSVPs are appreciated to Melanie Davis (melanie.setina.davis@gmail.
Warmly,
ESJ Parent Association & Parent Ambassadors
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