CISV hosts international celebration
Riverside Presbyterian Church and Day School recently hosted youth from eight countries for an “Open Day” international celebration. The youth were in the Jacksonville area for a global youth meeting provided by CISV Jacksonville, the local chapter of the international nonprofit that educates and inspires action for a more just and peaceful world through leadership […]
Episcopal School of Jacksonville dedicates Haskell Center for Science and Student Life
The Episcopal School of Jacksonville (ESJ) recently dedicated the Haskell Center for Science and Student Life. The building was dedicated and blessed at a student-focused ceremony in August. Lead donors to the building were recognized with a special event in the building’s new Harden Hall dining room, followed by a thank you reception for all […]
Wolfson golfer makes hole in one
Wolfson High School sophomore Michael Rattigan made a hole in one Sept. 10 while playing in a competitive golf match with the Wolfson team at Blue Cypress Golf Course in Arlington. The first Wolfson student in more than 20 years to hit a hole in one during competitive play, Rattigan is expected to lead the […]
Ortega Scout Troop 26 celebrates centennial
The year was 1924. Calvin Coolidge was president, the Charleston was the popular dance craze and a new museum of contemporary art was opening in Jacksonville. That same year, Boy Scout Troop 26 was chartered in Jacksonville, beginning at a local church before moving soon after to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Ortega. The troop […]
Military families participate in outdoor exploration program
More than 200 military youth and their family members were treated to activities in local wilderness parks and preserves through the Blue Star Outdoor Exploration program, a partnership between the National Park Service’s Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, Timucuan Parks Foundation (TPF) and Blue Star Families Jacksonville. “This year’s program introduced these military families to […]
Mayo internship ‘sparks’ student’s interest in science
A Wolfson School for Advanced Studies student had an opportunity to intern at the Mayo Clinic this summer through its Science Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge (SPARK) mentorship program. Abram Caccam, a senior in the Wolfson IB program, worked under Dr. Eduardo Chini in his Cancer Biology Research lab. The intensive hands-on laboratory […]
Wolfson patients enjoy ‘Christmas in July’
Christmas came early for children who are patients at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, as Santa Claus made a mid-summer stop to deliver some of the more than 1,300 toys donated during the annual “Christmas in July” toy drive. In addition to toys, donors gave more than $13,000 in financial gifts that will be used to purchase […]
Bolles students travel to 3 continents
Dozens of Bolles upper school students packed their bags for enriching, culturally immersive trips this summer, with students traveling to South America, Asia and Europe. World Languages Department Chair Adriana Stam and upper school Spanish teacher Carrie Ezzell led a group of 10 students to South America to explore the natural beauty of Peru from […]
