Book Signing and Reading for Faculty Member Peter Vertacnik, Winner of the Criterion Poetry Prize
English faculty member Peter Vertacnik has won the New Criterion Poetry Prize for his work, “The Nature of Things Fragile,” his debut collection. The Campus Store will host a book signing and reading on April 23 at 6:00 p.m. Please join us to congratulate Peter and obtain a signed copy of his book. Peter holds degrees…
Class of 2024 Admitted to More Than 175 Colleges and Universities
Episcopal’s Class of 2024 has been admitted to more than 175 colleges and universities around the country and around the world. This year’s class had students admitted schools close to home, such as to the University of Florida, Florida State University, Flagler, Florida A&M, and the University of Tampa. Students also were admitted to Duke…
AP Photography Students Exhibit and Sell Work at A Vision for Art presented by Northern Trust
On Monday, April 22, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., AP photography students Gabriel Frommer, Layla Guy, Rohan Jones, Garland Rogers, and Gabrielle Sullivan will be honored at an ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus reception for showcasing original photographs alongside more than 40 professional artists. “For many, this is the first opportunity to sell their art to…
Jonathan Stimler ’98 Gives Cum Laude Society Induction Remarks
Episcopal held Cum Laude Society induction this morning in the Munnerlyn Center. The Cum Laude Society, a international organization, recognizes academic achievement in secondary schools for the purpose of promoting Excellence (Areté), Justice (Diké) And Honor (Timé). Jonathan Stimler ’98, a Cum Laude Society member and ESJ graduate, gave the remarks. Jonathan is a Commercial…
March Madness Assignment Inspires Students to Explore Higher Education
St. Mark’s Campus fifth-grade students tapped into the excitement of March Madness by delving into research and crafting essays about colleges and universities participating in the competition. Each essay begins with an introduction featuring the name of the college or university, its location, mascot, and the rationale behind the student’s choice. Students included statistics such…
RSVP to Beaches Campus Expansion Plans Parent Kick Off Meetings
Parent Kick Off Meetings for the Beaches Campus expansion project, which includes new classrooms, will be held in May. Parents are invited to join The Reverend Adam Greene and Mrs. Jennifer Ketchum as they share the details of the newest addition to the Beaches Campus. The expansion plan will accommodate the growing needs of the…
Combined Pre-K 3 – Grade 5 Chapel
Wednesday, April 24 8:25 a.m. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Pre-K – 3 – Grade 5 students have another wonderful opportunity to worship together next Wednesday.
National Junior Honor Society Induction Held
Selected eighth and ninth grade students were inducted into Episcopal’s Aquilae Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Thursday. The ceremony was held in the Munnerlyn Center. Lily Indelicato XX gaive the Invocation. Peyton Chunn, faculty advisor, led the Candleight Ceremony, and Alex Hughes ’27, Payten Cree XX, Lily, Reese Luker XX, and Kerrigan…
Opening Night Celebration Tickets Going Fast
Approximately 85% of tickets to A Vision for Art’s Opening Night Celebration on April 19 are already reserved. At this historically sold-out event, art patrons will enjoy an open bar, elegant tented dinner, festive atmosphere, and meet-and-greet with artists. Now in its fifth year, A Vision for Art, presented by Northern Trust, brings hundreds of…
Fourth and Fifth Grade Students Present “Finding Nemo”
Fourth- and fifth-grade students wowed audiences with their recent musical rendition of “Finding Nemo”! Guided by Susanne Dailey, Director of Music, and Andrea Hagan, Director of Lower School Dance, and assisted by Jennifer Meister, the performance was nothing short of “fin-tastic”! From feisty sharks to shimmering jellyfish, the stage came alive with all the beloved…
ELP 1 – Kindergarten Easter Egg Hunts
Tuesday, March 26 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 Grassy Field 9:15 a.m.- Playground time 10:00 a.m.- Snack in classroom ELP 2: 9:45 a.m.- Snack in classroom 10:15 a.m.- Egg Hunts on the Playground and Grassy Field…
Kari Kampakis Visits Lower School Campuses
Best-selling author Kari Kampakis recently visited lower school campuses, bringing her wealth of wisdom and insight to parents eager to navigate the journey of raising their children. Hailing from Alabama, Kampakis’s visit was marked by a profound discussion centered around the theme of “Trusting God’s Plan With Your Child’s Life.” In her presentation, Kampakis…
Bash Auction Item Highlight: Dormie Golf Network Membership
Bidding for a new individual National level membership to the Dormie Golf Network will open for online bidding during Bash 2024 at 6:30 p.m. on March 23. .Dormie Network is the most highly curated experience in private destination golf. Membership for the winning bidder, their significant other and any children living in the home under the age of 23 will…
A Vision for Art’s 2024 Featured Artist Visits the St. Mark’s Campus
Renowned Impressionist artist EMYO visited ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus last week, captivating students and adults alike with her unique blend of art and storytelling. During the day, EMYO shared her children’s book “Marisol’s Dress” with kindergarten – fifth grade students. This story follows the journey of a young girl named Marisol as she navigates…
Virtual Reality Takes Fifth Graders on a Journey Through Black History
In an innovative approach to learning about Black history, ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus fifth-grade students recently embarked on a transformative journey through time, using virtual reality (VR) goggles to immerse themselves in pivotal moments and experiences. With the help of Innovation Instructor David Sandlin, students visited a virtual plantation, experienced segregation through Rosa Parks’ eyes,…
Sparking Curiosity: Students Illuminate Learning with Electrical Circuit Showcase
St. Mark’s Campus fourth grade students recently held an open house to showcase creations stemming from a hands-on exploration of electrical circuits. After learning about parallel and series circuits, as well as the properties of conductors and insulators, they constructed their own flashlights. After mastering the basics, the electrical circuit unit continued with the ideation…
ESJ Visual Arts Students Receive Northeast Florida Scholastic Arts Awards
The ESJ Fine Arts Department is proud to share that 67 upper school visual arts students received 20 Gold Key awards, 27 Silver Key awards, and 64 honorable mentions at the 2024 North Florida Scholastic Art Awards, presented last Saturday, February 17. Students who received a Gold Key award had their work exhibited at the…
13 Students Head to State Science and Engineering Fair
At the Northeast Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair 13 Episcopal students were named place award winners, and all were selected to represent ESJ’s region at the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida April 2-6. In addition, Alex Chindris and Anabella Platt were chosen to represent the region at the International Science and Engineering…
Dads’ Club Social
Join ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus dads at Grace Note Brewing for a casual social. ESJ Dads’ Club will provide pizza and dads can BYOB (buy their own beer). Wednesday, March 6 6:30 p.m. Grace Note Brewing is co-owned by St. Mark’s Campus dad, James Trimble. The new brewery is located next to High Tide Buritto,…
Parent Group Events Foster Community
The Beaches Campus Parents’ Association hosted the annual Daughter Dance on Thursday, February 8, in the Beaches Campus Gym and Performing Arts Center. The evening included dancing, delicious food, and enjoyable activities. A heartfelt thank you goes to Ashley Bagni, the President of the Parents’ Association, whose efforts made this event possible for the families…
Ortega River Run Brings ESJ Community and Beyond Together
Nearly 1,700 runners crossed the 2024 W.W Gay Ortega River Run finish line on Saturday, February 10. The 46th annual Ortega River Run drew the largest crowd in recent years to ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus, and provided entertainment and fun for the entire family. Thanks to generous sponsors, children enjoyed face painting, balloon art, a…