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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
The St. Mark’s PA is in need of parent volunteers to man the concession stand and supervise inflatables for this year’s son event on Thursday, March 19, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Parent-Teacher Conferences for all grades is Friday, March 27. School and extended day are closed, but conference care is available during your conference time(s).
- Conference care for ELP 1 & 2 – Dempsey Chapel
- Conference care for Pre-K 3 – Grade 5 – Lori Schiavone Commons
Reminders
- October 9 – Parent – Teacher Conferences (All Grades) | School and Extended Day Programs Closed
- October 13 – Fall Festival (4:00-6:00 p.m.) *Afternoon Eagles Closes at 5:00 p.m.*
- October 14 – Early Dismissal *Afternoon Eagles Closed | Holiday Care Open*
- October 15-18 – Fall Break *Holiday Care Open*
- October 19 – Faculty Professional Development | School and Extended Day Programs Closed
- October 21 – Fruit of Joy Gathering (Grades 1-5 | 2:30 p.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
- October 23 – Chapel in the Park ((Grades 1-5 | 8:25 a.m.)
- October 26 – October Birthday Book Blessing Chapel (Grades 1-5 | 8:25 a.m., Church)
- October 28 – October Birthday Book Blessing Chapel (Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 and K | 8:25 a.m., Church)
- October 30 – Costume Parade (ELP 1 – Kindergarten | 9:00 a.m., Berg Field)
- October 30 – Fall Class Parties
- November 2 – Eucharist Chapel Wear Maroon (Grades 1-5 | 8:25 a.m., Church)
- November 3 – Yearbook Photo Retake Day
- November 6 – Grandparents’ & Special Friends Day
- November 6 – Early Dismissal *Afternoon Eagles Open*
- November 10 – Book Fair (9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Commons)
- November 10 – Parent Education Event with Dr. Elise Fallucco | Raising Resilient, Capable Kids: When to Step In and When to Step Back (8:15 – 9:15 a.m., Steve Williams Library)
- November 11 – Veterans’ Day Chapel (Grades K-5 | 8:25 a.m., Church)
- November 11 – Book Fair (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Commons)
- November 11 – NO GATHERING
- November 12 – Book Character Parade (Grades 1-5 | 9:00 a.m.)
- November 12 – Dads’ Club Social
- November 13 – Mom’s Night Out
- November 16 – November Birthday Book Blessing Chapel (Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 and K | 8:25 a.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
- November 16 – November Birthday Book Blessing Chapel (Grades 1-5 | 8:25 a.m., Church)
- November 18 – Fruit of Peace Gathering (Grades 1-5 | 2:30 p.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
- November 20 – Kindergarten Thanksgiving Performance (9:00 a.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
- November 23-24 – Thanksgiving Break *Holiday Care Open*
- November 25-27 – Thanksgiving Break *School & Extended Day Programs Closed*
- December 3 – Christmas Musical (Grades 2-3 | 8:25 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
- December 7 – Eucharist Chapel Wear Maroon (Grades 1-5 | 8:25 a.m., Church)
- December 9 – December Birthday Book Blessing Chapel (Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 and K | 8:25 a.m., Church)
- December 9 – Fruit of Patience Gathering (Grades 1-5 | 2:30 p.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
- December 14 – December Birthday Book Blessing Chapel (Grades 1-5 | 8:25 a.m., Church)
- December 16 – Pre-K 4 Nativity Program (9:00 a.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
- December 17 – Polar Express Day (Grade 1) & Fifth Grade Spelling Bee (1:30 p.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
- December 18 – Lessons & Carols (Grades 4-5 | 8:25 a.m., Church)
- December 18 – Christmas Class Parties
- December 18 – Early Dismissal *Afternoon Eagles Closed | Holiday Care Open*
- December 21-25 – Christmas Break | School & Extended Day Programs Closed
- December 28-31 – Christmas Break *Holiday Care Open*
- January 1 – Christmas Break | School & Extended Day Programs Closed
- January 4 – Faculty Professional Development | School and Extended Day Programs Closed
- January 5 – Classes Resume
Weather permitting, kindergarten – fifth grade students will worship in Stockton Park. Parents are welcome to attend!
Friday, April 17
8:25 a.m.
Register for the run and wear your shirt and grade-level color to school!
Friday, February 20 is W.W. Gay Ortega River Run t-shirt day! All students, faculty, and staff who have registered for the run by Sunday, February 15 are invited to wear their 2026 Ortega River Run shirts with uniform bottoms. Shirts are included with both one and five mile registrations.
Colored accessories (headbands, wrist bands, socks, etc.) are encouraged!
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ELP 1 and ELP 2: Purple
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Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4: Green
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Kindergarten: Blue
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Grade 1: Orange
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Grade 2: Red
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Grade 3: Lime green
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Grade 4: Black
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Grade 5: Yellow
It takes a village of Eagles to pull off this community-wide event. From packet pickup to handing out water bottles and medals at the run, there is something for everyone.
Please sign up to help!
All one and five-mile runners may pick up their race bibs in the Lori Schiavone Commons the day before and morning of the race. Race bibs are not delivered to classrooms.
Friday, February 20
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
OR
Saturday, February 21
6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Sign up to volunteer at packet pickup!
If you pick up your bibs on Friday, be sure to stop by one of the local restaurants participating in Ortega River Run Spirit Night. They are donating a portion of sales back to ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus Friday evening.
- The Loop Avondale
- High Tide Burrito Ortega
- Chick-fil-A Ortega
- Grace Note Brewery
The W.W. Gay Ortega River Run is February 21! Register for the one- or five-mile run today! This is one of the biggest fundraisers for ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus!
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE RUN
If registering your child for the run, please pay careful attention when selecting your shirt size online.
Friday, April 17
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
St. Mark’s Campus
$125 Per Person
Evening Includes:
- Early access to purchase art from over 40 curated artists
- Open bar
- Live music
- Catered hors d’oeuvres
- Elegant tented dinner
- Meet and greet with the artists
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
School is closed for Spring Break Monday, March 9 – Friday, March 13. Holiday care is open for those who are pre-registered.
Thursday, March 19
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Steve Williams Library
Join fellow St. Mark’s Campus parents for a Q&A with school leadership, hosted by the Parents’ Association. Parents are encouraged to RSVP and submit questions in advance.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP AND SUBMIT QUESTIONS
The Parents’ Association President and Vice-President will lead the panel discussion with:
- The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School
- Beville Anderson, Head of Lower School
- Carley Baggs, Assistant Head of Lower School
- Ashley Madsen, Director of Pre-Primary and Auxiliary Programs
Thursday, March 19*
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Berg Field/Lori Schiavone Commons
The Parents’ Association invites Pre-K 3 – grade 5 sons and special friends to a sports-themed son event! Come dressed as your favorite sports figure or team and be ready for some fun!
*In the event of rain, the Son Event will be rescheduled to March 26.
Tuesday, March 24
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Lori Schiavone Commons
Kindergarten – fifth grade parents
Led by Detective Brett Bolton, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Computer Forensic Investigation Unit
Learn how to better protect your children in today’s online world. This Parent Education Event will cover the most common digital risks kids face, including inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and online predators. Det. Bolton will share how grooming and sextortion happen, what role law enforcement can realistically play, and how oversharing personal information can put children at risk. Parents will leave with practical conversation starters and tech strategies that offer real protection at home.
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