College Counseling Will Welcome May Ibasco
Episcopal is pleased to announce May Ibasco will join the College Counseling Office in August. May comes to ESJ from Stanton College Preparatory School, where she has served as a school counselor since 2009 and as department chair since 2016. After earning her master’s degree in school counseling from the University of North Florida, May…
National Junior Honor Society Induction Held
Selected eighth and ninth graders were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) on Thursday in a special ceremony in the Munnerlyn Center. Paige McGee, Head of Middle School, welcomed guests and Peyton Chunn, NJHS faculty advisor, led the candlelight ceremony. NJHS characteristics include scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Eighth Grade Andrew Caison…
St. Mark’s Campus Celebrates a Successful Evening with Susan Britt Macon
On Thursday, March 23, approximately 100 people gathered in the Lori Schiavone Commons to hear from Susan Britt Macon, A Vision for Art’s 2023 Featured Artist. Renowned North Carolinian artist returned to her Jacksonville roots to share how her walk in Christian faith has influenced her work and artistic career. In addition to hearing Susan…
Celebrating Service Day Spans Three Campuses and Helps Multiple Organizations
ESJ students participated in Celebrating Service Day yesterday, an annual event that focuses on caring for others and providing assistance to the Jacksonville community. Students worked on and off campus for multiple groups, including Hunger Fight, Hope’s Closet, Hope Haven, St. Johns Riverkeeper, Habijax, and Five Star Veterans Center. They also heard from guest speakers…
“Nurturing the Nest” Presentation Highlights Social-Emotional Learning
Last week Katherine Nott ’90, Christian Education Instructor, spoke with Pre-K 4 – grade 5 parents about how ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus weaves social emotional learning into daily life on campus. She educated parents about the student mentor program, small group lunches (called Lunch Bunch), and tools teachers are equipped with to teach kindness, patience,…
ESJ Students Outperform in College Admissions Process
With admission to highly publicized schools becoming more competitive each year, Episcopal’s College Counseling team works to support and advise students, ensuring that they are well informed and well prepared as they make choices in high school and throughout the college search and application process. While the college application process remains much the same from…
“Boldly ESJ” Campaign for Science and Student Life Center Kicks Off
Episcopal celebrated the public kickoff of Boldly ESJ, the largest capital campaign in the school’s history, with an elegant but fun and exciting event on Thursday evening, March 2. Guests at the event were treated to heavy hors d’oeuvres from Biscotti’s, along with music from ESJ violin instructor Corina Donica and the Heart of Music…
Students Sing Their Way Through the High “Cs” in “Pirates! The Musical”
Fourth and fifth grade students recently took the stage in the Lori Schiavone Commons for two performances of “Pirates! The Musical”. Dressed as pillaging pirates and swashbuckling stowaways, the musical featured eight engaging songs, fun choreography, and student speaking opportunities. Fifth grade students Maddie Kuebler and Brayden Vogt starred as stowaways and Joshua Oyetunde-Baer shined…
Freshman Orientation Adventure Meeting for Parents of 8th Graders – April 20, 2023
Dear Parents, Plans are being made for the Class of 2027 to go on the Freshman Orientation Adventure, a four-day camping trip to Northern Georgia in August. This will be the 31st class to experience this exciting adventure, which is a strong testimony to the educational, and spiritual benefits of the trip. Graduating seniors have…
ELP 1 – Kindergarten Easter Egg Hunts
April 5* *Ms. Garces ELP 1 class will follow the same schedule, but take place the day prior on April 4. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend these Easter festivities! Homeroom parents will send individual classes a link to SignUp to bring snacks ELP 1: 9:00 a.m.- Egg Hunts on the Playground and…
Pre-K 3 Easter Performance
Wednesday, April 5 9 a.m. Following the performance, parents are invited to stay and hide eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt while children enjoy snacks. The egg hunt will take place on the playground at approximately 9:45 a.m.
Tyler Bond Joins College Counseling Office
Episcopal is pleased to announce the hiring of Tyler Bond in the College Counseling Office. Tyler comes to ESJ from Cabrini University in Radnor, PA, where he has served as an Admissions Counselor and collegiate soccer coach. While at Cabrini, Tyler gained significant experience in all aspects of college admission. “We are excited to have…
College Counseling Implementing College Kickstart Program
With an ever-changing admissions landscape, there’s an acute need for insights to guide the way. This starts with national trends, but ultimately relies on critical information from our own data. This spring, Episcopal College Counseling will be implementing a new tool that leverages enriched national and Episcopal admissions data along with personalized insights to empower…
Ortega River Run Brings ESJ Community and Beyond Together
Encouraged by ESJ cheerleaders and pumped up by Episcopal’s pep band, 1,500 runners crossed the Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run finish line on Saturday, February 25. The 45th annual Ortega River Run once again drew large crowds to ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus and provided entertainment and fun for the entire family. Thanks to generous…
Pre-K Students Receive Visit from St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office
Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 students were recently thrilled by a special visit from St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office’s Sargent Andrew Carre, Deputy Jeremy Bryson (father to Addison, Pre-K 3), and a two-year-old police goldendoodle. Officers spoke with children about strangers, calling 911, and what to do if they get lost in a crowd. Their…
Boldly ESJ Kickoff Event (March 2)
Please join us March 2 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. for an evening of celebration to kick off our new capital campaign, Boldly ESJ, The Campaign for Science and Student Life. There will be an open bar and hors d’oeuvres catered by Biscottis. The event will be held in the Berg Gallery located in the…
Students Collaborate with Artists to Create Grade-Level Masterpieces
As part of A Vision for Art’s Student Art Series, A Future for Art, St. Mark’s Campus students have the unique opportunity to work with professional artists to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Completed pieces range from modern and impressionistic to realistic. View photos. “Giving students a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how real artists create is so inspiring,”…
“Reading with Rosie” Program Builds Literacy Skills Among Students
Thanks to a new therapy dog on campus, kindergarten – second grade students have the opportunity to improve literacy fluency and confidence in partner or small group reading sessions. Parents may elect for their child(ren) to read aloud to Rosie, a nine-year-old Labrador Retriever, certified with Pet Partners. “Pets are loving, non-judgmental listeners who are…
Episcopal School of Jacksonville Announces Artist Selections for the fourth annual A Vision for Art Art Show
Since its inaugural year in 2019, the A Vision for Art five-day art show has gained popularity among art lovers and artists alike. This year’s event artist selection committee, led by Preston Haskell, chose 42 unique artists to be part of this year’s show. The event will be held April 21- 25, 2023, at Episcopal…
Students Featured in Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run Commercial
Thanks to generous support from News4jax.com / WJXT Channel 4, students in Pre-K 4 recently had the opportunity to participate in the filming of a television commercial promoting the 2023 Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run. Students took center stage on Berg Field running the track and telling Channel 4’s cameraman about the February 25 run.…
Chapel Buddies Provide Opportunities for Mentorship and Friendship Across Grade Levels
On Friday, January 13, kindergarten students took a big step in their Christian formation journey on the St. Mark’s Campus by joining first – fifth graders for Chapel. While still serving as Pre-Primary Chapel leaders on Mondays and Wednesdays, they are also acclimating to a service format they will transition to next year with the…