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Schools are not just bricks and mortar structures – they are centers of life-long learning filled with dedicated educators!
Each year, ESJ faculty and staff participate in professional development to expand their knowledge in the ever-changing world of education. By remaining on the cutting-edge of their field, they serve as a cornerstone to student achievement in the classroom.
Your gift to The Episcopal Fund helps the school to continue to hire, retain, and invest in professional development for exemplary teachers who share their lifelong love of learning and empower students every day. There is no greater return on an investment than the education of our children.
We invite you to make your gift online today.
Double the Impact of Your Gift
Would you like the opportunity to multiply your giving and increase the impact of your generosity?
Many employers offer matching gift programs that can increase the value of your contribution to Episcopal School of Jacksonville. Contact your employer to find out if they offer a matching gift program and what steps you need to take to initiate a matching gift.
When completing your matching gift request, please select:
Episcopal School of Jacksonville
4455 Atlantic Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
EIN: 59-1147278
For more information or assistance with the matching gift process, please contact Lisa Allen at allenl@esj.org.
ESJ’s financial aid application for the 2027–2028 school year is open for students in Pre-K 3 through Grade 12. Families must apply annually to be considered. We evaluate financial aid awards using Clarity, a secure third-party platform. We keep all application information strictly confidential.
- November 13 – Application Deadline
- 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.
- January 15 – Award Notification & Re-enrollment
Required Documents:
- 2025 1040 and W2 (auto-imported from IRS)
- Recent paystub(s) or earning statement(s)
Clarity application webinars that will include open Q&A with families.
Dates and Registration Links:
Tuesday September 30, 2026 6 pm ET
Wednesday October 28, 2026 6 pm ET
Questions?
- Email support at support@clarityapp.com
- Clarity phone support at 206-210-3752
- M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- “HELP” button on the Clarity website
- Application and support available in English and Spanish
- Refer to ESJ’s Financial Aid FAQ for additional information
- Contact the Financial Aid Committee at financialaid@esj.org
For information on the financial aid process and to apply, click here.
As a thank-you for your patience and continued partnership, Lands’ End is offering our school community 40% off with code OURTREAT40. The offer ends October 13.
Use the code when shopping through Lands’ End School Outfitters to take advantage of this special offer.
New This Week
60th Anniversary Bash Auction Preview:
A mid-week stay at the beautiful Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island is just one of the amazing auction items that will be available for bid as part of Bash 2026- Celebrating 60 Years of Episcopal. Greyfield has been recognized by Travel & Leisure and Conde Naste Traveler magazines as one of the nation’s premier destinations. Everyone should experience Greyfield at least once – there is truly nothing like it.
Luxury NBA tickets, concert tickets, and more are part of the large auction items up for bid. Stay tuned for more auction preview items and get ready to bid!
Read more about Greyfield here.
Attention Parents!
This free uniform exchange event will be held Tuesday, January 20 from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or while supplies last outside of the Haskell building lobby.
Please text Heather Douglas at 904-588-4600 with any questions or if you can volunteer on event day setting up at 7:30 AM, working the event, or breaking down at 4:00 PM.
If you’re still looking for a uniform piece after the exchange, the Campus Store has a selection of Dennis/Mills uniforms available for $5.00 each. Limited sizes are available. Stop by and take a look while supplies last.
Hello 8th Grade Parents,
You’re invited to join the Parents’ Association and Parent Ambassadors for a casual morning of coffee and conversation! This is a great opportunity to meet other 8th 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, January 20
- Time: 8:15 AM
- Location: Blueberry Artisan Cafe, 3247 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
If you can, please RSVP to melanie.setina.davis@gmail.com
Warmly,
ESJ Parent Association & Parent Ambassadors
Grade 9 Parent College Counseling Event (January 22 or 23)
Parents of 9th-grade students are invited to join the College Counselors on Thursday, January 22 at 5:30 p.m. (or) Friday, January 23 at 8:15 a.m. for an information session in the Busey Boardroom (located on the third floor of the Haskell Science Center). The counselors will share information and perspectives covered during Freshman Seminar visits, discuss high school course planning, and allow time for parent questions and discussion. We hope you’ll join us!
If you have any questions, please contact Traci Cory at coryt@esj.org.
Grade 10 Parent College Counseling Event (January 26 or 27)
Parents of 10th-grade students are invited to join the College Counselors on Monday, January 26 at 5:30 p.m. (or) Tuesday, January 27 at 8:15 a.m. for an information session in the Busey Boardroom (located on the third floor of the Haskell Science Center). The counselors will share information covered with students in their sophomore advisory groups, discuss high school course planning, and allow time for parent questions and discussion. We hope you’ll join us!
If you have any questions, please contact Traci Cory at coryt@esj.org.
Hello 9th Grade Parents,
You’re invited to join the Parent Association and Parent Ambassadors for a casual morning of coffee and conversation! This is a wonderful chance to connect with other 9th grade parents, share experiences, ask questions, and enjoy fellowship and friendship as we navigate the high school years together. Whether you’re seeking advice, reassurance, or simply community, we hope you’ll join us.
- Date: Tuesday, January 27
- Time: 8:15 AM
- Location: Blueberry Artisan Cafe, 3247 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
If you can, please RSVP to melanie.setina.davis@gmail.com
Warmly,
ESJ Parent Association & Parent Ambassadors
Grade 8 Parent College Counseling Information Event (February 2 or 3)
Parents of 8th-grade students are invited to join the College Counselors on Monday, February 2 at 4:00 p.m. (or) Tuesday, February 3 at 8:15 a.m. for an information session in the Busey Board Room (third floor of the Haskell Center). The counselors will share a brief introduction to Upper School, discuss four-year academic course plans and the ESJ College Counseling program, and allow time for parent questions and discussion. We hope you’ll join us!
If you have any questions, please contact Traci Cory at coryt@esj.org.
College Knowledge: Gr 10-11 Admissions Panel (February 4)
Episcopal College Counseling welcomes sophomores, juniors, and their parents to join us for an informative Admissions Panel on Wednesday, February 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sikes Theatre. Esteemed admissions colleagues will offer insights and perspectives on the college process and answer general questions, based on their years at institutions, including Centre College, Davidson College, Skidmore College, the University of Central Florida, the University of Florida, and Vanderbilt University.
We hope you will join us for this very important and informative meeting. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to your student’s college counselor.
The Middle School play needs one or two dads from 4:30-6:15 p.m. on January 28 and 29, and from 5:30-7:15 p.m. on January 30 to help set up and clean up a “Times Square” welcome event prior to each performance.
Please email Kevin Davidsen directly at kevinpdavidsen@gmail.com if you can help.
Purchase a paver inscribed with your child or grandchild’s name, the name of a friend, alumnus, parent, grandparent, favorite teacher, special team, event or club. The paver will be placed on the Munnerlyn or Beaches Campus, whichever you request.
The deadline to order and have the paver installed in spring of 2026 is March 3. Orders received after the deadline will be processed, but pavers will be laid during spring 2027. Please contact Lisa Allen at allenl@esj.org or 904-396-5751, ext. 1111 with questions.
Reminders
Ticket sales for Bash 2026- Celebrating 60 years of Episcopal end next week.
Purchase tickets today to be part of this once-in-a-generation milestone celebration on Saturday, January 31.
Episcopal parents, alumni, and friends are invited to the Munnerlyn Campus for a night of vintage vibes, featuring live music by the Boogie Freaks, a curated menu by Jennifer Earnest ’00 of Chef’s Garden, a full bar with signature cocktails, and more – all while supporting the future of our school.
Click here for more details and to purchase tickets before the deadline.
Episcopal School of Jacksonville Rowing
The spring championship season of rowing is beginning and open to any and all, with no experience needed. Rowing builds strength, fitness, teamwork, commitment, and responsibility. Below, you will find more specific information for new and returning students. We welcome you to come out and give the sport a try!
Upper School Rowing – Begins January 9
Returning and new Upper School students will be taught the fundamentals of this great sport and learn teamwork and sport specific fitness to build into the spring season.
- When- Monday through Friday- 3:45 to 6pm, beginning January 7 through April 29
- Where- Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Walton Boathouse, 6757 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville 32211
- Winter sport athletes will begin upon completion of their respective winter season.
- Questions- email Episcopal Rowing Program Director Mike Alton at altonm@esj.org
- Sign Up LINK
Middle School – Begins Monday January 20
- What- Rowing program for Middle School age students 6th grade and up.
- When- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday- 3:45 to 5:45pm, beginning January 20 through March 27
- ESJ Knight Property Shuttle transports students to practice.
- Winter sport athletes will begin upon completion of their respective winter season.
- Questions- email Episcopal Rowing Program Director Mike Alton at altonm@esj.org
- Sign up LINK or contact Coach Alton via email.
The practice location is the Walton Boathouse at 6757 Atlantic Blvd on the Knight Sports Campus. Students will be transported via an Episcopal Shuttle after school, departing at 3:35 from in front of the Munnerlyn Center to the Boathouse.
Student pick-up will be at the Boathouse via the entrance at the eastern end of the Tennis Courts at the address above. Students taking the shuttle will be returned to campus to catch the Beaches or Westside Shuttle home.
Practice Attire- Water bottle, sneakers, athletic shorts and t-shirt. (performance wicking T-shirt is best in the heat)
EL2 Physical & EL3 Paperwork must be completed and uploaded in My ESJ using the Magnus Portal.
Recent Graduates in the last 12 years, who have continued to row in college, have attended the following schools:
Boston University, Boston College, Bucknell, Cornell, Duke, Fordham, Jacksonville University, MIT, Rollins, United States Naval Academy, University of Alabama, University of Louisville, University of North Carolina, University of Tennessee, University of Texas, Stetson, Princeton University, and UCLA.
Leaping lizards! Come and see that the “sun will come out tomorrow” at ESJ Middle School Theatre’s production of Annie Jr! Performances are January 28-29 at 6PM and January 30 at 5 and 7PM in the Sikes Theatre.
This heartwarming musical follows the story of an orphan named Annie living a “hard-knock life” at The New York City Municipal Orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie dreams of being reunited with her parents and takes action to find them. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
Tickets are now available at esj.booktix.com.
Tickets are $15 for general admission. ESJ students are free, but must have a ticket as space in the Sikes Theatre is limited. No late entry due to the layout of the stage in the Sikes Theatre. Please plan accordingly.
For more information, please contact Courtney Diaz at diazc@esj.org.
Hi Parents,
We’re launching a fun, low-key way to help parents connect — and we’re looking for Grade-Level Social Chairs for 6th–12th grades.
Social Chairs help bring parents together by organizing casual, optional get-togethers, such as:
- Coffee meetups
- Cocktails at a local restaurant
- Park or outdoor meetups
Meet for a drink or dinner before a home sporting event.
This role is all about building community and connection within each grade. Helping parents get to know one another in a relaxed, welcoming way.
Ideally, we’d love to have two Social Chairs per grade. Chairs may continue with their grade year-to-year or rotate annually — totally flexible! We’re excited to kick this off mid-year and grow it moving forward.
Interested or want to learn more?
Email: melanie.setina.davis@gmail.com
Call/Text: 804.539.4025
We’d love your help creating meaningful connections within our school community!
Warmly,
Melanie Davis, Parent Association President
Try Sailing with Episcopal!
No experience? No problem! Middle School and Upper School students are invited to join the Episcopal Sailing Team, led by Florida Yacht Club’s Coach Nogay Dokmeci and Matthew King.
- Practices: Mondays and Thursdays, 3:45–6:45 p.m.
- Location: Florida Yacht Club, Ortega – transportation available
- Varsity and JV compete across the Southeast; 8th grade sailors race in one home regatta each season.
- Open House: Sunday, Feb. 1, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Come check out the boats, meet the team, and enjoy bagels and donuts!
Questions? Email Coach at sailing@thefyc.org or Team Mom at cornaiss@esj.org
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