Fine Arts Students Commit to Studying the Arts in College
Sixteen members of the Class of 2025 have committed to studying the arts in college. “This demonstrates that these students have discovered something about themselves while exploring their artistic voice here at ESJ that they cannot imagine living without. These 16 seniors will continue to stretch themselves to grow and create and make an impact…
Students Win at International Science and Engineering Fair
James Steffes ’26 and Alex Chindris ’25 were Third Place Award winners in the Robotics Category at the recent International Science and Engineering Fair, in Columbus, Ohio, where 1,500 students from 75 countries competed for $9 million in awards and scholarships. James and Alex designed, constructed, and tested a scalable autonomous multi-UAV system that utilized onboard…
St. Mark’s Community Unseals 25-Year-Old Time Capsule
On May 13, past and present members of the St. Mark’s community gathered to open a time capsule buried 25 years earlier. The event served as a bridge between generations, offering a glimpse into the life and culture of the school a quarter-century ago. View photos. Third grade instructor Drew Haramis and former parent and…
Lower School Campuses Host Successful New Family Events
The Beaches and St. Mark’s Campuses welcomed new families this weekend with their annual Popsicles on the Playground events. Attendees enjoyed delicious Hippo Popsicles and the opportunity to connect with other new families in a relaxed, fun setting. Parent ambassadors generously volunteered their time to help host the event, greet attendees, and answer questions. Approximately…
Photography Students Exhibit at MOCA in “Fearless”
Thirty artworks by Upper School Photography students are on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA) through June 15. A reception will be held Wednesday, May 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at MOCA, and admission is free. These works join pieces created by students at LaVilla School of the Arts in an…
Class of 2025 Will Celebrate with Commencement, Baccalaureate, and Seniors Honors Convocation
Episcopal’s Class of 2025 will participate in multiple events on Friday and Saturday as the year draws to a close for seniors. Senior Honors Convocation will be held at the Acosta-Schmidt House Lawn on Friday morning at 9:10 a.m., followed by the senior class photo at 11:00 a.m. On Friday evening seniors will attend Baccalaureate…
“Celebrate Middle School” Chapel Recognizes Students in Grades 6-8
Last week’s “Celebrate Middle School” Chapel gave the Munnerlyn Campus a chance to recognize excellence in grades 6-8. This annual tradition hands the stage over to Middle School leaders–for readings, music, and the 8th grade Chapel dance–and includes four major award presentations. Eighth-grade students Andrew Pak (Kay Zambetti Christian Service Award), Ansley Germaine (Mary of…
Senior Athletic Banquet Honors Student-Athletes
Senior student-athletes were honored at the Senior Athletic Banquet May 4, hosted by Boosters. Jay Bolt, Soccer Program Director and Varsity Girls and Boys Head Soccer Coach, received the Senior Choice Award. Additional awards included: Peter Ober Sportsmanship Award: Rivers Carney and Tre Carter Athlete Scholar Award: Maeve O’Neil and Christian McGarity Athlete in a Single Sport: Ava…
Seniors Presented with Fine Arts Awards
Senior Fine Arts students were celebrated at the annual Fine Arts Awards last week. The following seniors were recognized for their accomplishments: McRae Busey: Honors in Ceramics; Jonathan Ritchie: Honors in Draw Paint Print; Julia Dinzelbacher: Honors in Photography; Claire Drake: National Art Honor Society Award; Alina Pajcic: Honors in Dance; Elizabeth Stoval: NHSDA Award; Susanna Ball:…
Hatching Chicks in the Classroom: A Hands-On Science Experience
First and fourth grade students on the St. Mark’s Campus recently brought their science lessons to life through a 4-H Embryology unit that involved hatching chicks in the classroom. For nearly three weeks, students observed fertilized eggs in incubators, learning about chick development from start to finish. They candled the eggs—using a special flashlight to…
Second Grade Bike Rodeo Promotes Bicycle Safety and Riding Skills
Second grade students enjoyed the much-anticipated Bike Rodeo last week. The morning kicked off with Tucker Cycles conducting thorough safety checks on each student’s bike to ensure they were road-ready. Students then participated in a safety session led by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Bike Squad and Jackie Morrison, a health educator from Wolfson Children’s…
Class of 2025 Admitted to More Than 220 Colleges and Universities
Episcopal’s Class of 2025 has submitted 1,200 applications to more than 220 unique colleges and universities in 41 U.S. states and five countries abroad. Out of 154 seniors: With 133 reporting, 97% will be attending one of their top three choices 23 senior athletes signed letters of intent to play in college 16 senior artists plan…
Third Grade Brings Local History to Life with “Jacksonville Day”
Third grade students brought Jacksonville’s rich history to life in their live performance of “Jacksonville: The River City by the Sea” this week. Written by third grade teacher Drew Haramis, the program featured students portraying key figures from our city’s past and present — from Native American leaders to Navy sailors, musicians, athletes, and more.…
View Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day Photos
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing parent volunteers and photographers, Laura Evans and Sarah Malzahn (Sarahdipity Photos), for documenting the day so beautifully. Click here to view photos
904 Robo Eagles Visit St. Mark’s Campus for Hands-On Robotics Presentation
Episcopal’s Upper School robotics team, the 904 Robo Eagles, visited with third – fifth grade students on the St. Mark’s Campus on Tuesday. Led by Robotics Instructor Scott Givonetti and student team members, the visit included live demonstrations of robots and discussion of their applications in real-world settings, such as operating in hazardous environments or…
Language Students Receive Honor Society Certificates
More than 100 World Languages students were recognized in a special ceremony on Tuesday, receiving certificates for induction into a language National Honor Society for Spanish, French, Chinese, American Sign Language, and Latin, as well as the Global Seal of Biliteracy awards. To achieve acceptance into the Honor Society, students must have reached Level 3…
Celebrating Service Day Held on Three Campuses
Episcopal’s Founders focused on creating students who were “doers of good.” On April 10, Celebrating Service Day, an annual Episcopal tradition that involves the entire community, included volunteer activities, recognitions of service, and events for all students and faculty to acknowledge and celebrate the importance of service. Spiritual Life and Service is one of the…
Birthday Book Return Information
With the exception of April/May birthdays, please return all birthday books to the library by April 30.
Class of 2025 College Admittances
The Class of 2025’s 154 seniors submitted 1,206 applications to 223 unique colleges and universities this year. School were located in 41 U.S. states and five countries. Of seniors who have decided where to attend college, 99% report they’ll be attending one of their top three schools (and the other 1% were athletic recruits). The…
Florida Ballet Performs “Peter and the Wolf”
Students from the Florida Ballet recently delighted kindergarten through fifth grade students with a performance of Peter and the Wolf. This special event combined narration and music to bring the classic tale to life, engaging young audiences through sight and sound. Different instruments represented the voices of various characters, allowing students to experience the story…
Cum Laude Induction Held for Upper School
Selected Upper School students were inducted into the Cum Laude Society on Tuesday, April 1, in a special ceremony in the Munnerlyn Center. Current members of Cum Laude participated in the ceremony with readings, sharing the history of the society, and the benediction. Jack Million ’25 provided the music on the piano. Suzanne Friedline Ferber…