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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
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.
Please join us for our next FANS meeting on Thursday, October 8, from 8:15-9:15 a.m. in the Fine Arts Lounge located in the Munnerlyn Center. We’ll have coffee and treats, and we look forward to gathering together in support of the Fine Arts program!
Meeting dates for this year:
- October 8
- November 19
- January 21
- February 18
- March 18
- April 15
- May 6
Fine Arts Nurturing Students (FANS) is a parent volunteer organization that enhances the fine arts experience for every Episcopal student and the entire ESJ community. FANS provides essential support to our fine arts students and faculty. As an Episcopal parent, you are automatically a member of every parent organization, including FANS!
ESJ Dad Milk Klim has offered a free private event at his restaurant, Tony’s Pizza, for the October 12 Monday Night Football Game.
Come enjoy great food, drink, football and camaraderie. Tony’s has limited space so please RSVP by emailing Kevin Davidsen at kevinpdavidsen@gmail.com.
The game starts at 8:15 p.m. but food and drinks will start flowing at 7:00 p.m.
Tony’s is located in Ponte Vedra Beach at 302 Solana Rd, Unit 103. If you don’t live close to Ponte Vedra and need to get home at a decent hour, please feel free to stop in to just grab a bite and watch a bit of the game.
PSAT testing for grades 8-11 will be administered on campus on Wednesday, October 14.
Grades 8 and 9 will take the PSAT 8/9. Grades 10 and 11 will take the PSAT/NMSQT.
This is a fully digitized test taken on the Bluebook app. Students have already completed a device survey to inform the Technology Department of the device they use at school. Those with a Macbook or Windows device will download Bluebook onto their device during Advisory, if they do not already have it. Students who use a Chromebook or iPad will need to use a school issued device on the day of the PSAT. All test day prep will be completed during Advisory in the two weeks leading up to the test.
Test Day Basics:
- Where: Testing locations will be shared in the My ESJ Student Portal on Tuesday, October 6.
- When: Students should arrive at their designated testing location no later than 8:00 AM on Wednesday, October 14. Testing will begin promptly at 8:30 AM.
- What to Bring:
- Fully charged device and power cord (if Macbook/Windows)
- Pencil(s)
- Calculator
- What to Wear: Stress Down Dress
College Counseling is hosting an informational meeting for parents of freshmen and sophomores on October 20 at 8:15 am in Harden Hall (lunchroom in Haskell Center). We will also hold a virtual meeting that evening at 5:30 pm (login details will be sent prior to the meeting). Coffee and tea will be served at the morning session.
The counselors will share valuable information and perspectives 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.
In case you are missing photos from your child’s performance in past events or would like photos from upcoming ones, please visit the following website to access our school’s archive site for all professional fine arts photos (since 2021): https://esj.smugmug.com/Fine-
Do you want to sit in the best seats in the house at Episcopal’s fine arts performances while also providing financial support for fine arts programs? If so, purchase Fine Arts Preferred Seating (FAPS) tickets.
FAPS is designed to give Fine Arts supporters preferred and reserved seating at eligible ticketed Munnerlyn Campus performances such as the Upper and Middle School plays and musicals, and the choral, band, and dance concerts that are held in the Deming Theatre. Purchasing FAPS tickets also allows for patrons to make a restricted gift to the Fine Arts Department. In the past, money raised from the restricted gifts have been used for projects such as improved sound in the theatres, purchase of additional classroom instruments, costumes for productions and bringing in professional performers and artists to work with our fine arts students.
To purchase FAPS tickets, go to https://events.veracross.com/
LA is a super accessible mission trip whether it’s your first mission trip or you’re a seasoned pro!
We will work in the local inner city school, tutoring kids and leading their after school programs. We will also cook and serve meals for the homeless population. The students accepted on this trip will earn 50 service hours. We will also enjoy the beautiful culture of LA through hiking, biking and enjoying good food! Each night we will conclude with reflection and prayer. All students grades 9-11 are welcome to apply. Please see Mrs. Maples (maplesa@esj.org) with any questions!
Applications are due October 9.
Students in grades 8-11 as well as parents who are interested, join us for the ENGLAND THEOLOGY trip!
Our Theology trips are designed for interested families. Students in grades 9-11 can attend with or without a parent, and students currently in grade 8 must travel with a parent. This trip will take place June 1-11 this summer 2027.
We will travel to London, Oxford, Cambridge and the surrounding areas and study Theology, Church History, and Oxford Christian writers. This trip, in combination with pre and post trip “lunch and learns” will satisfy the Theology elective graduation required.
Registration deadline has been extended to the end of October, but the trip is over half full, so don’t wait!
Reminders
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 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.
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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