After the success of its annual Haunted House fundraising event, the ESJ chapter of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is busy preparing a number of community service initiatives leading up to the holiday season. The first is an art installation that highlights the importance of sea turtle conservation that will be on display at Deck the Chairs at the Jacksonville Zoo. Deck the Chairs is a cherished holiday tradition in Jacksonville, Florida, where the community comes together to celebrate the season with a dazzling display of decorated lifeguard chairs. The display opens on November 24 and will run through to December 31 and families are especially encouraged to bring young children out to view all the amazing student artwork. 

Additionally, our ESJ NAHS students will lead a school toy drive that will run from November 17-20 and December 1-5. The chapter seeks toy donations that are appropriate for kids ages 13-16 and under $25 such as Walmart make-up kits, jewelry making kits, and soccer balls (no books, board games, or war toys please). Toys can be dropped off at Middle School or Upper School drop off, the Munnerlyn Center, or at the Photography house on St. Elmo.

The final community service project for 2025 will be preparing and managing a photo booth for Refugee Christmas which will take place on December 13 at Beyond 90, a non-profit organization that provides support services for refugees living in Northeast Florida. NAHS students will create a holiday-themed backdrop, take family photos and print them for families to take home.