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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
Upon entering campus from the main entrance, follow directions from the Security Team to the Middle School Drop-off area at end of St. Elmo Drive.
Traffic Pattern
- Turn right on St. Elmo Dr.
- At end of St. Elmo Dr. turn right at the stop sign
- Follow the traffic flow through the baseball field parking circle
- Turn right back onto St. Elmo Dr.
- Turn right into the Middle School Drop-off area
- Stay in the right lane, pull close to the curb
- Students exit vehicle on the passenger side only to the sidewalks
- To exit, proceed in right lane, if moving, or use left lane to pull around traffic to exit
Parents of seniors are invited to join the College Counselors for an informational meeting on August 25, offered at both 8:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., in the Busey Boardroom, located on the third floor of the Haskell Center. During these sessions, the counselors will share important information about the application process and timeline, as well as office policies and procedures, and allow ample time for an open forum of Q&A, giving parents the chance to connect with our counselors and ask any questions they may have.
The information from our presentation will be shared after the meetings for any parents who are unable to attend or who would like to revisit the information shared.
Parents are always welcome to reach out to their College Counselor with questions or concerns.
Reminders
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.
Our first deadline is AUGUST 14, so please make sure you read all of the information contained here carefully.
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.
The ESJ Fine Arts Department invites parents and students to attend the Middle School Art Gallery Opening, held in the Berg Gallery on Monday, August 17 from 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM. The art show features selected two- and three-dimensional artwork created by 6th-8th grade art students. Light refreshments will be provided.
Thank you to those seniors who’ve already attended Kickoff!
All seniors must attend one of the remaining sessions offered on:
- Saturday, Aug 8
- Monday, Aug 10
- Saturday, Aug 15
- Saturday, 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 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.
We look forward to kicking things off with the class of 2027!
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 a practice PSAT/NMSQT exam, free to Episcopal students, on 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 any time.
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.
The Dad’s Club is open to all Munnerlyn Campus dads. Our first event will be a coffee chat in the Gooding Board Room (located in the Bryan Library) from 7:45am-8:45am on Tuesday, September 1. This will just be a casual connection to get introduced to one another and talk through areas of interest for this year.
Please RSVP to Kevin Davidsen at kevinpdavidsen@gmail.com. We hope you can make it.
The time is designed to allow you to drop your child off for school just a few minutes early and still make any 9:00am work calls or meetings. We hope to see you and look forward to connecting over a cup of coffee.
The Parents’ Association invites all Middle School and Upper School parents to join us for a fun and relaxed evening of connection and community following the Open House.
Thursday, August 27 & Thursday, September 3
7:15–8:45 p.m.
Buck Student Center
Come mingle with new and familiar faces, meet fellow Episcopal families, and enjoy light refreshments as we celebrate the start of a new school year. Whether you’re new to campus or a returning family, this is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, make new friends, and enjoy time together outside the classroom.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Episcopal School of Jacksonville Rowing Information
The fall rowing program is designed to lay the foundation of fitness and technique, which is important in the continued development of the team and spring racing. The team has produced 27 Scholastic State titles over the last 10 years and fall participation is a big part of that success. Below, you will find more specific information for new and returning students. We welcome all new students to come out and give the sport a try, no experience necessary!
Middle School – Learn to Row Opportunity & Returners
New students will be taught the fundamentals of this great sport and learn teamwork and general fitness skills. This is an introductory learn to row fall club program through Episcopal School of Jacksonville.
- What- Learn to Row program for Middle School age students 6th grade and up – Returning rowers sculling sessions
- When- Monday thru Thursday- 3:45 to 5:45pm, beginning August 18 through October 14 (Fall Break)
- Where- Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Walton Boathouse, 6757 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville 32211
- Cost- First week try for FREE – Then $250 for the semester billed to student account or pay by check
- Questions- Email Episcopal Rowing Program Director Mike Alton at altonm@esj.org
Upper School – Newly Interested students
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. All rowers will spend some time sculling and potentially getting in a single at some point. We will compete at one or two regattas to be named later.
- When- Monday through Friday- 3:45 to 5:45pm, beginning August 24 through November 14
- Where- Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Walton Boathouse, 6757 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville 32211
- Cost- $400 for the semester billed to the student account or pay by check
- Questions- Email Episcopal Rowing Program Director Mike Alton at altonm@esj.org
The practice location is the Walton Boathouse located at 6757 Atlantic Blvd. at the Knight Sports Campus. Students will be transported via an Episcopal shuttle after school, departing at 3:40 from in front of the Munnerlyn Center to the Boathouse. Student pick up is at the Boathouse using the entrance at the eastern end of the Clements Tennis Center at the address above. The Beaches and West Side shuttles pick up rowers at the Boathouse for transportation home.
Recent graduates in the last 10 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 North Carolina, University of Tennessee, University of Texas, Stetson, Princeton University, UCF, and UCLA.
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 and to sign up, visit the Episcopal Transportation Service section of My ESJ.
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