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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
Dear Munnerlyn Campus Families,
Greetings and happy summer! Planning for the 2026-2027 school year is well underway as we prepare to welcome you all back in August after a fun-filled summer break. Please review the summer checklist below to help you prepare and ensure a smooth start to the new school year:
REQUIRED HEALTH FORMS
Required Magnus health forms for the 2026-2027 school year are now available on the My ESJ Parent Portal. Once logged in, simply click the “Submit Forms via Magnus” button under Important Right Now. Please note – forms need to be uploaded via a desktop computer.
- Health Forms Deadline: August 1
- Athletics Forms Deadline: Due prior to the start of fall seasons on July 27.
**Please note, students may not start school until these forms are complete
TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES, AND SUMMER LEARNING
Student course lists are now available on the My ESJ Parent Portal.
Click here for instructions on how to locate your child’s course list.
- Upper School (Grades 9-12):
Student courses are confirmed and can be viewed in the My ESJ Student and Parent portals on the Course Enrollment Document. If you have questions or concerns, please email Ms. Day, days@esj.org. Email enables all questions/concerns to be tracked and allows us to respond more efficiently than voicemail.
- Middle School (Grades 7-8):
Student core courses are confirmed and can be viewed in the My ESJ Student and Parent portals on the Course Enrollment Document. Electives will be finalized, and an updated Course Enrollment Document will be posted on July 14.
- Middle School (Grade 6):
All sixth-grade students take the same courses, with the exception of the 6th Grade Elective Wheel/Beginning Middle School Band. The Course Enrollment Document will be posted on July 14.
Make preparing for the 2026-2027 school year a breeze by visiting the ESJ Online Store at esj.org/store to purchase summer reading books, textbooks, and Middle School supplies.
- Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to locate your child’s course list and how to purchase materials on the ESJ Online Store.
- Visit the Summer Learning page of My ESJ for information on summer reading books and summer assignments.
- Middle School parents should view the Supply List page of My ESJ to review their child’s supply needs. (Upper School students will receive supply lists from teachers the first few days of school.)
- The ESJ Online Store is the best place to purchase textbooks and novels for all grades, including summer reading, and Middle School supply kits. For 6th grade, you have the additional convenience of purchasing a pre-made book box which includes all required textbooks and first semester novels. These pre-made boxes will include a combination of both new and used textbooks.
If you have questions, please contact Jodi Beere in the Campus Store at beerej@esj.org.
UNIFORMS
Uniform guidelines are located on the uniform section of My ESJ. Lands’ End, Episcopal’s uniform provider for Pre-K 3 through twelfth grades.
Each campus will have a fit line which consists of a small selection of sizes available for students to try on before ordering online from Lands’ End.
- St. Mark’s Campus: June 22-25 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Contact Lori Trobaugh, trobaughl@esj.org
- Beaches Campus: Contact Nicole Limbaugh to set up an appointment, limbaughn@esj.org or call 904-246-2466, ext. 1234.
- Munnerlyn Campus: The Campus Store offers uniform shirts, including chapel shirts and ties, as well as uniform skirts for Middle and Upper School students. Items are available for try-on and purchase. Stop by or schedule a one-on-one appointment at the Campus Store. The summer hours are 8:30 am – 2:30 pm, M-F.
STUDENT SERVICES
If your child has updated or new documentation related to a diagnosed learning disability or mental health challenge, please submit the documentation to the Student Services team at studentservices@esj.org in order to establish a support plan prior to the start of school.
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Episcopal offers transportation options to and from the Munnerlyn Campus for students coming from both the Beaches areas (Nocatee, Ponte Vedra, Beaches Campus) and the Westside of Jacksonville (Riverside, Avondale, and Ortega.) Routes are dependent on a minimum number of riders and may be subject to change. Final routes and times for the first semester will be confirmed by August 1 and by December 1 for the second semester. For information, visit the Episcopal Transportation Service section of My ESJ.
GRANDPARENT INFORMATION
Enter or update grandparent information in your Household Profile on the My ESJ Parent Portal prior to July 10.
Save the date information for Grandparents’ Day events on each campus will be mailed in early August to grandparents with mailing addresses on file.
COMMUNICATIONS
Keep an eye out for additional communications this summer with more detailed information. One mid-summer edition of the Episcopal Insider parent email will be sent on June 19. Weekly Episcopal Insider emails for the 2026-2027 school year will resume on July 17. If you have any questions along the way, please contact the school at 904.396.5751 or info@esj.org.
Enter or update grandparent information in your Household Profile on the My ESJ Parent Portal prior to July 10.
Save the date information for Grandparents’ Day events on each campus will be mailed in early August to grandparents with mailing addresses on file.
We are excited about the upcoming 2026-2027 school year and would love to hear from you about any volunteer opportunities you are interested in exploring. Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with other parents and become more involved in our community.
Click here to view the Volunteer Form for Episcopal’s Munnerlyn Campus.
Thank you for helping the yearbook staff celebrate our Class of 2027, within the 2027 Talon yearbook! All of the details you should need can be found here. Should you be interested in purchasing a senior ad within the yearbook, please use this payment link. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to yearbook@esj.org.
We look forward to kicking things off with the class of 2027! All seniors must attend one of five Application Kickoff sessions offered Aug 1, Aug 8, Aug 10, Aug 15, or Aug 22. Each session will take place in the Gooding Boardroom (library conference room) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Seniors who have not yet signed up for a session need to complete the Application Kickoff RSVP (available only through the student’s esj.org account) to reserve a seat. Students may change their date through the same link if their plans change.
About Application Kickoff
Episcopal College Counselors meet with all seniors to ensure a smooth start to the application season and senior year.
We’ll revisit essential tools, including the Common Application and Scoir, ensuring each senior understands the necessary policies, procedures, and requirements.
In addition, seniors will complete important authorization forms, update their college lists, learn about required procedures, and set up individual meetings with their college counselor.
Throughout the year, Episcopal’s College Counselors guide and support seniors with every aspect of the admissions process – from balancing the college list to brainstorming essay responses to reviewing applications and essays prior to submission.
Application Kickoff is one of many programs Episcopal College Counseling hosts each year to ensure that students are well-informed and well-supported.
Revolution Prep is offering practice ACT, SAT and PSAT/NMSQT exams, free to Episcopal students on the following dates:
SAT Practice Exam: Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 9am-12pm ET | live online
Digital ACT Practice Exam: Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 12pm-3:30pm ET | live online
PSAT/NMSQT Practice Exam: Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 9am-12pm ET | live online
Step 1: Register for the live practice exam and book your score review here:
www.revolutionprep.com/partners/episcopalschoolofjax
Extended time or can’t make the test dates above? Register for a self-proctored exam anytime:
https://www.revolutionprep.com/sat-practice-tests/#self-proctor https://www.revolutionprep.com/act-practice-tests/#self-proctor
Step 2: Take the exam.
Attend the live session or choose a self-proctored option anytime.
Step 3: Unlock your student’s testing strategy.
Get instant results and then meet with your Revolution Prep testing expert for 30 minutes to interpret the score report and outline your student’s personalized prep plan.
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.
Reminders
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!!
2026 Book Buyback begins Monday, May 11
- Seniors – Eligible textbooks can be returned starting May 11
- 7th – 11th grade– Eligible textbooks can be returned starting May 18
- 6th grade instructors facilitate Book Buyback during class time
Books that are eligible for Book Buyback are as follows:
- Textbooks are used in the upcoming school year’s curriculum.
- Textbooks are cleared of papers, tabs, sticky notes, etc.
- Pages and binding are intact.
- Pencil marks erased and no pen/highlighter marks.
- Books with water damage are ineligible for return.
- Workbooks and novels are not eligible for Book Buyback.
Uniform/Spirit Wear Event (Free Event) will be held on the Kirwan Flag Plaza on Tuesday, May 19, math exam day starting at 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. You can continue to donate items year round to the Welcome Center.
We are excited about the upcoming 2026-2027 school year and would love to hear from you about any volunteer opportunities you are interested in exploring. Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with other parents and become more involved in our community.
Click here to view the Volunteer Form for Episcopal’s Munnerlyn Campus.
We invite rising 8th and 9th grade students to explore sailing this summer through programs at the Florida Yacht Club Waterfront Summer Camps, an excellent way to get involved in this dynamic and rewarding sport.
For more information about the ESJ sailing program or summer sailing opportunities, please contact Nogay Dokmeci, the Director of Sailing at the Florida Yacht Club, at Sailing@thefyc.org.
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Episcopal School of Jacksonville Sailing Team Concludes Standout Season, Advances to SAISA District Championship
Jacksonville, FL — The sailing team at Episcopal School of Jacksonville has concluded an impressive 2025–2026 season, earning a 7th-place finish in the highly competitive SAISA North Points District and qualifying for the SAISA District Championship, an achievement comparable to advancing to a state championship in a team sport like soccer.
Competing in the South Atlantic Interscholastic Sailing Association (SAISA), the team faced top-tier programs from across the Southeast. At the District Championship, Episcopal sailors raced against some of the strongest teams in the country, including competitors traveling from as far as the U.S. Virgin Islands. At this regatta, the top three teams advanced to nationals, placing Episcopal among an elite group of high-performing programs in the region.
Beyond competition results, the season highlighted the unique demands of high school sailing. Often misunderstood as a purely recreational activity, competitive sailing requires both physical strength and endurance, as well as sharp mental focus, strategy, and split-second decision-making. Successful sailors must read wind patterns, anticipate shifts, and communicate effectively with their teammates, making it one of the most dynamic and challenging sports offered at the high school level.
The team’s graduating seniors exemplify this balance of athletic and academic excellence. As leaders on the water and in the classroom, members of the senior class will attend highly selective universities, including Dartmouth College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Looking ahead, the Episcopal sailing program is focused on building the next generation of student-athletes. Rising 8th and 9th-grade students are encouraged to explore sailing this summer through programs at the Florida Yacht Club Waterfront Summer Camps. These camps provide an excellent introduction to the sport and serve as a pathway to joining the school team.
“Our program is about more than competition,” said rising Junior, Penelope Cornais. “Sailing develops resilience, confidence, and teamwork in a way few sports can. We’re excited to welcome new students who are eager to challenge themselves and be part of something special.”
For more information about the sailing program or summer sailing opportunities, please contact Nogay Dokmeci, the Director of Sailing at the Florida Yacht Club, at Sailing@thefyc.org.
Episcopal is partnering with College Money Method to host a 30-minute workshop on the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The session is for sophomores, juniors, seniors, and their families to understand the benefits of the scholarship program, which can be used up to five years after high school graduation. Below is the link to register:
May 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Register Here: ESJ College Money Method
Recommended for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade families
Paul Martin from College Money Method will walk through what you need to know about Bright Futures, along with a live Q&A. Topics covered include:
- What it takes to qualify for the different tiers of Bright Futures award.
- What your student needs to do to apply and by when.
- How the award pays out at public and private Florida schools.
- How Bright Futures works alongside Florida Prepaid, 529 plans, merit scholarships, and need-based aid.
If you have questions for the event, please submit them in the registration form.
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your college counselor at Episcopal.
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