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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.
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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
Episcopal School of Jacksonville is looking to connect our current juniors and seniors with local businesses and organizations for summer internship opportunities.
Hosting an Episcopal student is a wonderful opportunity to introduce a young person to your industry, provide meaningful hands-on experience, and help them begin exploring potential career paths.
If your organization would like to learn more about the program, please contact Lisa Allen at allenl@esj.org for additional details.
The ESJ parent book study will meet Tuesday 9/29 after drop off (8:15 a.m.) in room J214 by the pool observation deck on Jangro Stadium.
Our book is The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better. We will be discussing chapters 2 and 3, but you do not need to have read to participate.
Other meeting dates for the Fall semester are 10/13 & 11/17. Please contact Jim Caserta with any questions jimcaserta@gmail.com or 336-416-8471.
The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) invites students to attend its annual Haunted House “Lost in the Woods”, on Friday, October 2 from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Photo House. The event is the Society’s biggest fundraiser each year and helps to fund our service projects throughout the year including Deck the Chairs and Refugee Christmas. Admission is $5.00; cash is preferred but Venmo is accepted.
Dear ESJ Students and Parents,
When leaving campus onto Highland Avenue through the school’s rear exit located under the Hart Bridge, please be sure not to block the residential or commercial driveways.
At peak traffic times during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up, this stretch of road can back up quickly. As you make your way out of the school down Highland, please leave enough space between yourself and the vehicle in front of you to avoid blocking the driveways. If a neighbor is waiting to enter or exit the driveway, please give them a moment to do so before moving forward.
We appreciate your help as we work to be good neighbors to our community.
Reminders
ESJ Global Trip: Iceland: June 9-18, 2027
$5,900 – Current 9th-11th Grade Students
The purpose of this science-based trip is to introduce students to the unique and vibrant geology of Iceland and to witness firsthand the active processes of Earth formation, the regional impacts of climate change, environmental challenges, and both blue and green sustainability measures. With the oldest continuously running parliament in the world (established in 930AD), topping the World Index of Gender Equality, and the highest percentage of renewable energy use of any country in the world, there’s much more to discover than geology in this tiny island state in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean.
During the trip, students will learn more about these features through daily outdoor excursions and by experiencing the local culture, which blends modernity with elves and a heritage harkening back to the Vikings. We will visit some of the youngest landmasses on Earth, witness the impact of a warmer climate on the island’s glaciers, learn about natural hazards in the Westman Islands (dubbed Pompeii of the North), hear about the Sagas that inspired both Tolkien and the Marvel movies, eat rye bread baked in the bubbling mud of the ground, and experience animal life in the form of puffins, horses, and sheep (which outnumber the humans). Amid relaxation in geothermal pools, breathtaking waterfalls, and the tranquility of unspoiled natural wonders, we will soak in a country that inspires imagination in one of the most geologically active places in the world.
Be on the lookout for more information and sign-up links coming after the Global Programs Assembly on September 18!
Marti Baugh
Iceland Program Leader
baughm@esj.org
September 29 | 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Busey Board Room & Roof Deck
Top floor of the Haskell Building
Join us for an evening with fellow ESJ dads featuring complimentary beer, wine, soft drinks, and heavy appetizers. Head of School Adam Greene will kick off the evening with a brief “State of the School” update before we head to the roof deck to enjoy the river views, grab a drink, and connect with other dads.
This is typically one of our best-attended events of the year, with 50–100 dads joining us. If you haven’t already RSVP’d, please email Dads Club Chair Kevin Davidsen at kevinpdavidsen@gmail.com to let us know you’ll be there.
Refresh your historical timeline with The Entire American Revolution in 40 Minutes or Less and satisfy your curiosity if you have ever wondered What Happened After Once Upon a Time in the inaugural Middle School One-Act Festival on Thursday, October 1 starting at 5 PM in the Sikes Theatre!
These two one-act plays will be presented by a talented ensemble of 45 MS actors and five student technicians under the direction of Mrs. Langdon Zimmer. Please note that seating is limited and no late entry is permitted due to the configuration of the Sikes Theatre.
On Friday, October 2, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held for parents of students in grades 7-12. These individual ten-minute conferences with each of your child’s teachers are designed to discuss student progress and learning and are for parents only. We do not offer supervision for students/children during the conferences and request that you make other arrangements.
Conferences for grade 6 will also be held on Friday, October 2. Sixth grade parents will receive an email from their child’s teachers regarding their conference schedule.
Parent-Teacher Conference Schedule:
| Session 1 | 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. | |
| Session 2 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | |
| Session 3 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. |
Registration for conferences for grades 7-12 is not required. Parents choose which session(s) to participate in and follow the procedure below.
Prior to arriving on campus for conferences, retrieve your child’s schedule through the Parent Portal of My ESJ. Middle School parents, please refer to Q1 electives for conferences.
On conference day,
- Please wear your ESJ parent name tag.
- Proceed to one of the reception tables located in the lobby of Haskell Center for Science and Student Life or the Semmes Gym. Check in by scanning the QR code and to receive a map of teacher locations.
- Faculty will be organized by department in Harden Hall, the Semmes Gym, and the Alumni Gym. Each teacher will have a table and a designated waiting area.
- It is at your discretion as to which teachers to conference with and the sequence of those conferences.
- To meet with all of your child’s teachers, arriving at least 90 minutes prior to the end of the session is recommended.
Given that this day has been set aside to provide conference opportunities, teachers will be unable to offer alternative make-up dates or appointments to individuals who miss this date.
Classes for all students will reconvene at 8:05 a.m. on Monday, October 5.
College Counseling is hosting a series of application help opportunities in September and October. Whether your student is knee-deep in their application process or just getting started, their college counselors will be available to assist them and answer questions about applications, self-reported academic records (SSAR), college essays, resumes, and more.
- Drop-in application clinics in the College Counseling / Towers House for seniors to work on their applications with the help of their College Counseling team (and snacks)! Students can come for an hour or stay the whole time!
- Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and
- Wednesday, October 14 from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm (PSAT day)
- Students should RSVP (must be logged in to their ESJ account) for planning purposes; though drop-ins are welcome!
- ‘Office Hours in the Buck’ every Tuesday and Thursday during each class period from September 8 to October 29. A counselor will be available in the glass pod closest to the nurse’s entrance to assist seniors with any application questions.
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