2025-26 School Year
The Getting Ready pages are your one-stop shop for everything related to the next school year.
Getting Ready
Middle School
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
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Events and Parent Meetings
| ESD+ Before and After School Registration |
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About ESD+:ESD+ offers teacher-led programs ranging from 6-8 weeks to year-long activities. All middle school programs occur on campus and are facilitated by ESD faculty and staff. Students wishing to form or lead their own clubs are encouraged to do so. The middle school years present a tremendous opportunity for students to explore a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Many students participate in an array of ESD+ activities and extended day programs facilitated by our talented and passionate middle school faculty who love putting their knowledge to use outside of the classroom. |
| Parent Coffees and Student Socials |
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| Move Up Meetings |
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2025-26 Move Up Meetings will be announced in April. Please check back. 2024-25 Move Up Meetings:
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Resources
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Current Families: Please check News You Can Use on January 27, 2025, for important information on our new uniform vendor. More details will be added her soon. |
| Uniform Shoes |
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Examples of approved vs. unapproved shoes for both formal and everyday use. |
| Spirit Wear, PE Uniforms, and the Uniform Resale |
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Spirit Wear Spirit Wear is the terminology used to describe ESD-branded apparel. Special dress days throughout the school year will call for "Spirit Dress," which can be purchased from The Eagles Nest Campus Store, the virtual store, or the Uniform Resale Shop. Please refer to the Middle School Handbook in Veracross for approved spirit wear items. Follow @eaglesnestesd for information on special sale days and new merchandise. Uniform Resale Shop Our ESDPA-run uniform resale shop is a great resource for uniforms and spirit wear. For more information, visit Uniform Resale Shop. PE Uniforms The PE uniform can be purchased at The Eagles Nest or in the Uniform Resale Shop. Please refer to your Middle School Handbook for more details on the uniform requirements. |
| 2025-26 DRAFT Academic Calendar |
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2025-26 DRAFT Academic Calendar
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| ESD+ Before and After School Programs |
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ESD+ offers before and after-school programs for middle school students. Programs are led by middle school faculty and meet on campus weekly throughout the school year. Registration for the ESD+ program typically opens around July 17. Registration typically closes for all programs on August 11. Exact registration dates will be shared in the spring. |
| Summer Camp |
| Have fun and meet new ESD friends at summer camp. Registration typically opens around February 15 and camps start the last week in May and run through August. Details and registration here. |
| Summer Reading and Math Enrichment |
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2025-26 Information will be posted at the end of the current school year. |
| Textbooks and School Supplies |
TextbooksTextbook ordering is through MBS Direct and opens on July 1. Free shipping is typically available from July 29 to August 4. Please allow up to 2 weeks for shipping and make sure to place your orders by August 1 so they arrive by the first day of school. No schedule is needed to purchase books. All students take the same core subjects in each middle school grade. Questions? Please reach out to Amy Henderson, ESD Academic Dean. School SuppliesSupplies are included in tuition and issued to students during orientation. If additional supplies are needed for a specific course, teachers will contact parents. All students are encouraged to have a backpack and reusable water bottle. |
Day-to-Day Information
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Grades 5-6 Grades 7-8 |
| Campus Map |
| Frequently Used Contacts |
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| How will ESD communicate with me? |
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Every Monday (or the first day of the school week) during the school year, you will receive an email with the subject line "ESD News You Can Use." This is our digital newsletter that provides important information for the upcoming week, in addition to Middle School specific details. Everything you need to know can be found in News You Can Use. If you are not receiving these emails and have checked your spam folder, please contact our parent support team. |
| Middle School Handbook |
| The middle school handbook is available in your Veracross Parent Portal. |
Enrollment Information
| Medical Forms and Records |
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May 24, 2024 was the deadline to submit the lifetime immunization record. (New families only) August 1, 2024 was the deadline to submit all supplemental medical forms including annual physicals. Please have your physician complete the Annual Physical Form. All students must have a new physical every year. All medical records and forms must be submitted through Magnus Health through the Veracross parent portal. Login to Veracross, scroll down to the Resources section, and click Student Health Forms (Magnus). We cannot accept forms sent directly to the school. Veracross Parent Portal Login to Access Magnus Health Magnus Health is the provider of our secure web-based electronic medical record system and your child’s health records will be initiated online. This information is HIPAA and FERPA protected and is unique to each student. |
| Tuition and Billing |
| Tuition and billing information can be accessed from your Veracross parent portal. |
| Insurance: Tuition and Accident |
Technology Assistance
New families: Your Veracross Admission Parent Portal will update to your Parent Portal in April. You will receive an email alerting you to this change.
| Parent Tech Training: Schoology and Veracross |
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| Training documents are available in your Veracross parent portal by clicking the smile icon in the upper right corner. If you have additional questions not answered in the training material, please email parent support. |
| Navigating the Parent Portal |
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Your Veracross Parent Portal allows you to see report cards, submit attendance requests, medical forms, pay invoices, and so much more. Please review the step-by-step guides to help you best utilize this resource. |
*The Getting Ready pages are continuously updated. Please check back often.
Upper School
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
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Events and Parent Meetings
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| Move Up Meetings |
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2025-26 Move Up Meetings will be announced in April and communicated to families. They will also be added to this page. In the meantime, you can review the 2024-25 presentations.
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Resources
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Current Families: Check News You Can Use on January 27, 2025, for important uniform vendor updates. Details will be added to this page soon.
Every Wednesday and on other days throughout the year, students are required to be in formal uniforms. All students wear a blazer and a button-down shirt, accompanied by a school tie with gray dress pants, or accompanied by an ESD-plaid skirt. Students may not wear sweatshirts or athletic apparel on formal uniform days. On a day designated as a formal uniform day, students are required to be in formal uniform for the entire day. White Shirt: White oxford button-down or no-pocket white polo (ESD monogram or plain with no monogram or logo) with 2 to 5 buttons; clean, tucked in with waistband visible and appropriately sized with all but the top button buttoned. Seniors have the privilege of wearing either a light blue or yellow oxford or polo, following the guidelines for the white polo. Both the oxford and the polo can be short or long-sleeved. On formal uniform days, only the oxford is acceptable. Navy Blazer: Must be worn on all formal uniform days, including Eucharist, and other days as specified. The blazer should fit well and should be in good condition. Gray Slacks: To be purchased from our uniform vendor and worn with a solid or braided belt. Skirt: Navy-green-gold ESD plaid to be purchased from our uniform vendor. The skirt may not be altered to remove the inner shorts or hemmed to be shortened. Gray Shorts: To be purchased from our uniform vendor. Dress shorts of appropriate length to achieve a professional appearance; not permitted on formal dress days. Navy Sweater: Solid navy cardigan, pullover, crew, or V-neck (small logo or monogram permitted). On formal days, the sweater must be worn under a blazer. Undergarments: Undergarments may not have logos or colors that are visible through the uniform, and may not be exposed or visible in any way. Socks: Solid white or navy, small logo acceptable. Sweatshirt: Solid blue sweatshirt or fleece (ESD logo or no logo) is permitted only on regular dress days. A monogram or logo is permitted if 2” or less in size. An exception is made for an ESD-sanctioned team or activity blue sweatshirt, in which case lettering can be larger than 2”. Coats: Navy ESD jackets, ESD Varsity Letter jacket, or plain navy jackets may be worn both inside and outside on regular uniform days. Non-uniform coats may be worn outside, but must be removed while inside buildings. Shoes: Brown, tan, or black dress shoes, all black or all white athletic shoes, navy or white & black saddle oxfords are all acceptable options. Shoes must be clean and in good condition, with enclosed toe and heel. The heel may not exceed 1.0” in height. Seniors have the privilege of wearing cowboy boots. Accessories: Hats and caps are not permitted inside a school building during the school day. ESD scarves and white or navy scarves are permitted on non-formal uniform days. Belt: Solid or braided brown or black belt to be worn at all times with shorts or pants; no large belt buckles and no logos (other than an ESD logo) Jewelry and Make-up: Appropriate and simple. Hair: Clean, well-groomed. Only natural hair dye colors are permitted. Facial hair is not permitted. Tights/Leggings: Tights or leggings must be solid weave and in good condition without flares/bell bottoms, rips, holes, or sheer material. Tights or leggings must be solid navy only. To achieve a professional appearance, no sweatpants, yoga pants, or long underwear can be worn under the skirt. |
| Uniform Shoes, PE Uniforms, and Spiritwear |
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Examples of approved vs. unapproved shoes for both formal and everyday use.
Spirit Wear Spirit Wear is the terminology used to describe ESD-branded apparel. Special dress days throughout the school year will call for "Spirit Dress," which you can purchase at The Eagles Nest Campus Store, the virtual store, or the Uniform Resale Shop. Please refer to the Upper School Handbook in Veracross for approved spirit wear items. Follow @eaglesnestesd for information on special sale days and new merchandise. Uniform Resale Shop Our ESDPA-run uniform resale shop is a great resource for uniforms and spirit wear. |
| Course Catalog |
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2025-26 Upper School Course Catalog coming soon |
| Community Service Opportunities & Service Council |
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New Upper School Students: The Community Service Council will provide leadership for Upper School community service events and projects. As members of the council, you are servant leaders on campus and within the community. Members go above and beyond leading other students in service opportunities and raising awareness within their school and community of current needs. Being a member of the Community Service Council requires leadership, dedication and responsibility. You may apply to be a part of the council, please complete this application. For questions, please reach out to Courtney Phelps, Director of Community Service Learning email. All Students: Summer 2025 service opportunities will be posted here soon. Here is a list of PAST summer service opportunities compiled by Courtney Phelps, Director of Community Service Learning. General Information can be found here. Community Service CouncilThe Community Service Council will provide leadership for Upper School community service events and projects. As members of the council, you are servant leaders on campus and within the community. Members go above and beyond leading other students in service opportunities and raising awareness within their school and community of current needs. Being a member of the Community Service Council requires leadership, dedication and responsibility. Your membership is your guarantee that you will actively participate in council events and meetings to the best of your ability. If you are interested in this leadership opportunity, please complete the application by TBD. |
| College Guidance, New Student Onboarding |
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2025-26: More information will be available in the spring. |
| Rising Ninth Course Selection Process |
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2025-26 Resources: Coming Soon 2024-25 Resources |
| Summer Camp and Credit Courses |
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Have fun and meet new ESD friends at summer camp. Registration typically opens on February 15, and camps start the last week of May through August.
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| Required Summer Reading |
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2025-26 Details will be available in late spring. 2024-25 Details Here |
| Textbooks |
TextbooksTextbook ordering is through MBS Direct and opens on July 1. Free shipping is typically available from July 29 to August 4. Please allow up to 2 weeks for shipping and make sure to place your orders by August 1 so they arrive by the first day of school. No schedule is needed to purchase books. All students take the same core subjects in each upper school grade. Questions? Please reach out to Amy Henderson, ESD Academic Dean. |
| Vestry Leadership Opportunity |
VestryRising Freshmen: we need servant leaders who will help make our worship inspirational, transformational, and dependable. The Mission of the Upper School Vestry is to assist the chaplain in helping the students and staff of ESD glorify God, by planning, creating, serving, reading, and leading daily and seasonal worship services, in an environment that is rooted in the Episcopal faith, while being inclusive to all participants, and encouraging every person to “ignite a life of purpose through the development of an educated conscience”. If you would like more information about Vestry and what we do, please see ESD VESTRY: Mission, Roles, and Information. |
Day-to-Day Information
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| 2025-26 DRAFT Academic Calendar |
| School Day Hours and Bell Schedule |
Upper School, Grades 9-12:9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (6:15 p.m. Athletics)
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| Athletics and Fine Arts Contacts |
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Are you interested in Athletics or Fine Arts at ESD? Reach out to a coach or art teacher with any questions you might have. |
| Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program |
| For information on the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program, please click here. |
| Upper School Handbook |
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Current families: The upper school handbook is available in your Veracross Parent Portal. |
| Campus Map |
| How will ESD communicate with me? |
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Every Monday (or the first day of the school week) during the school year, you will receive an email with the subject line "ESD News You Can Use." It will be sent from Jackie Robertson, Associate Director of Communications and Marketing. If you are not receiving these emails and have checked your spam folder, please contact our Parent Support Team. |
Enrollment Information
| Medical Forms and Records |
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MAY 24, 2024 was the deadline to submit the lifetime immunization record. (New families only) AUGUST 1, 2024 was the deadline to submit all supplemental medical forms including annual physicals. Please have your physician complete the Annual Physical Form. All students must have a new physical every year. All medical records and forms must be submitted through Magnus Health through the Veracross parent portal. Login to Veracross, scroll down to the Resources section, and click Student Health Forms (Magnus). We cannot accept forms sent directly to the school. Veracross Parent Portal Login to Access Magnus Health Magnus Health is the provider of our secure web-based electronic medical record system and your child’s health records will be initiated online. This information is HIPAA and FERPA protected and is unique to each student. |
| Tuition and Billing |
| Tuition and billing information can be accessed from your Veracross parent portal. |
| Insurance: Tuition and Accident |
Technology Assistance
*New families, your Veracross Admission Portal will transfer to your Parent Portal in April. You will receive an email in April with more information.
| Navigating the Parent Portal |
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Step-by-step guides to help you best utilize the parent portal |
| Parent Tech Training: Schoology and Veracross |
| Training documents are available in your Veracross parent portal by clicking the smile icon in the upper right corner. If you have additional questions that are not answered in the training material, please email Parent Support. |
*The Getting Ready page is updated continuously. Please check back often for updates.
