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Join us for an Admission Open House at Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s Munnerlyn Campus!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
8:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Munnerlyn Center for Worship & Fine Arts (Campus Map)
8:15 a.m. – Registration
8:30 a.m. – Parent Presentation
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Open House & Tours of Campus
Following the presentation, representatives from all areas of school life will be available to answer questions about ESJ and student Eagle Ambassadors will lead campus tours.
You will receive key information about Episcopal and the admission process during the Parent Presentation.
Please do not hesitate to contact our office with any questions! We look forward to working with each of you during the Admission process.
ESJ Munnerlyn Campus Admission & Enrollment Office
admission@esj.org | 904.396.7104
Thank you for thinking of supporting Episcopal through a gift of stock. If you are interested in making a gift through appreciated stock, the instructions are shared below or you may contact Lisa Allen at allenl@esj.org. Please reach out to Lisa Allen once the request has been submitted so she can be looking for your gift.
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Contact Episcopal’s UBS account manager, Franklin Beard franklin.beard@ubs.com, to notify him of the pending transfer.
The financial manager should provide your name, the description of the security, number of shares and the designation of your gift. Your financial manager will need the following details:
UBS Financial Services, DTC #0221, for the benefit of Episcopal School of Jacksonville, account number V5 71786.
We invite you to make your gift online today.
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.
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- 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:
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- 2025 1040 and W2 (auto-imported from IRS)
- Recent paystub(s) or earning statement(s)
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.
New This Week
A BMW Driving Experience, cruise on the Casa Mia, a stay at the Greyfield Inn, luxury seats to see Morgan Wallen and more are up for bid in the Bash 2026 Auction as Awesome Things for All.
Senior parents – Commencement seating and reserved parking are up for bid. For all other grades – VIP parking, lockers, dress down days and more are also included.
Click here for the auction catalog preview. Bidding opens on Thursday!
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.
Reminders
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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