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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
Please make plans to attend our Upper School Open House on Thursday, September 3, at 5:30 p.m. Open House, a parent-only event, provides an opportunity for parents to meet your child’s current teachers and walk through your child’s schedule.
Prior to arrival, please access your student’s schedule in the Parent Portal of My ESJ and print as needed. The Open House schedule and a campus map may be viewed here. Please note that due to recent renovations, we renumbered most classroom spaces this summer, and many locations have new numbers. Paper copies of schedules and maps will not be available.
We ask you to wear your parent nametag to help us welcome you. Check-in is not required. If you need assistance upon arrival, please go to the Bryan Library. Advisory will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. and the evening will conclude at 7:30 p.m.
While time will not allow for discussion about individual students, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be on Friday, October 2, when you will have the opportunity to meet with teachers individually. Additional information regarding Parent-Teacher Conferences will be available in the Insider at a later date. If you feel there are issues or needs you wish to discuss prior to conferences, please reach out to your child’s advisor.
We look forward to seeing you at Upper School Open House on September 3.
The Parents’ Association invites you to a Parent Happy Hour following the Upper School Open House on Thursday, September 3, from 7:15–8:45 p.m. in the Buck Student Center.
Take this opportunity to unwind, connect with fellow Upper School parents, and build new friendships in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re new to Episcopal or a returning family, we’d love to see you there. Come enjoy refreshments and great conversation!
Chapel Dress is required of ALL students on this day.
On September 9, ALL students will attend their first class of the day (3rd period) from 8:05 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. (This is NOT a late start). At 9:10 a.m., ALL students will go to Advisory.
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- Cathedral Day (Holy Eucharist)
Students in grades 7, 9, and 12 will get on the bus with their advisor to go to St. John’s Cathedral. All students will stay with their Advisory for the Holy Eucharist at the Cathedral.
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- Seniors will NOT be permitted to drive themselves to the Cathedral. All students must ride the bus to the Cathedral.
- After the service, students will return to campus. Period 4 begins at 11:00 a.m.
- Students will have both Activities period and Lunch periods. The day will end with the final two classes (periods 5 & 6).
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- Chapel at ESJ (Holy Eucharist)
Students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 11 will stay on campus for Chapel/Holy Eucharist all together followed by Spiritual Life activities.
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- After Chapel and the activities in advisory, students will go to their next class. Period 4 begins at 11:00 a.m.
- Students will have both Activities period and Lunch periods. The day will end with the final two classes (periods 5 & 6).
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Whether you’re new to Episcopal or a returning family, we hope you’ll join us on Thursday, September 10, for an opportunity to connect with other parents and kick off the school year together.
Come meet our new families, learn about the Parent Association, and hear from our Social Chairs as they share the exciting events and opportunities they’ve planned throughout the year. It’s a great way to build new friendships, reconnect with familiar faces, and discover how you can be part of our welcoming school community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Gooding Board Room in Bryan Library
September 10, 8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Reminders
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.
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
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.
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