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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
Bash 2026 – Celebrating 60 Years of Episcopal is this Saturday, January 31, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. in Harden Hall. The auction catalog is now available, and bidding is open. The auction closes at 9:45 p.m. on event night.
Senior parents can bid on front-row Commencement seating and other Commencement related items.
Junior parents – new this year is Paint a Senior Parking Spot including reserved parking under the Hart Bridge for the Senior year. You can also bid on second row seating for Commencement 2027 in order to plan ahead or avoid high pricing on front row seating next year.
All grades also have choose your own locker, dress-down days, and many other “All Things Episcopal” to bid on.
Be sure to check out our incredible large auction items, perfect for unforgettable experiences and exciting off-campus gifts.
* A limited number of reserved parking spots for the 2026-2027 school year are available in the Buy-It-Now section opening at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 31. Paint a Senior Parking Spot is also in this section. These items are offered on a first come, first served basis and once sold, the packages in this section are unavailable.
2026 Jacksonville Preparatory Schools College Fair – Thursday, February 26, 2026
All sophomores, juniors, and their parents are invited to attend the 2026 Jacksonville Preparatory Schools College Fair.
- Where: UNF University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
- Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
- Students can register now at http://Strivefair.com. They will receive a bar code once they register and StriveScan will resend them a copy of their barcode two hours prior to the fair’s start time.
- More than 100 colleges and universities have registered to date. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with admissions professionals from around the world!
Please see the current list of attendees here.
If you have any questions please email collegefair@esj.org.
Second Semester is finally here!! This is a special time for our community as we prepare for Senior events such as Senior Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate and Commencement. The next few months are going to pass quickly. Coupled with senior exams, AP exams, and many academic challenges comes the task of keeping track of all the events that Seniors must attend.
Attached please find a calendar listing all the events that seniors must attend in preparation for Commencement. Seniors, please remember that most of these events are mandatory and that your promptness will help all of us. Parents are invited to attend several of these functions as noted in the calendar. Please note the proper dress for each occasion in the dress code listed below. Caps and gowns will be distributed on Thursday, May 14.
At Commencement, please remember that seats are available on a first come first served basis after 7:00 AM and that a family member must be present to hold seats. Any reserved signs placed on seats prior to 7:00 AM will be removed. The Ironman Competition will be taking place in Jacksonville this year at the same time as Commencement, for more information on how this might effect traffic getting to and from campus the morning of commencement please visit the Ironman website.
Dress Code For All Ceremonies
Wrinkle Free Cap and Gown
(Place gown in dryer with a damp wash cloth and a dryer sheet. Do not iron, the material will melt!!)
Girls:
Attire: Dress or Skirt and Top (Rompers are okay, please be mindful of length) Shoes: No flip flops, canvas or athletic shoes. Please remember that you will be processing through the mulch path, wedges or flats would be best.
Boys:
Must be clean shaven. (We will have shaving kits on hand if you show up for any ceremony and are not clean shaven)
Attire: Light colored Dress Shirt, Dress Pants and Tie. No Shorts!!
Reminders
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
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.
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