Clubs & Activities

School Council is a group of student leaders who represent the student body. They listen to, and when possible, address student concerns and provide two-way communication between the student body and the school administration.

The council is made up of eight seats: two at-large members elected by the entire student body, a representative for each class, one wellness advocate, one proctor, and one international student representative.

School Council chooses a president among its members each fall. Other officers may be chosen at the same time. In the spring, elections for both class and at-large representatives are held for the following academic year.

Proctors are seniors who are chosen by the Director of Student Life and proctor advisors to lead, support, inspire, and guide the student body throughout the academic year. There are fifteen boarding proctors (one on each of our dormitory halls) and five day student proctors, all of whom undergo extensive training at the beginning of their senior year. From decorating their halls and day student lockers to interpreting and supporting school policies, proctors are an omnipresent force at Emma. Each boarding proctor works closely with her residential team, where she provides student feedback and helps establish appropriate support systems for the students on her hall. Day student proctors work closely with the Director of Student Life to ensure that day student needs receive appropriate attention and support.

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.​
2021-2022 Club Heads: Eaint M. '22, Leanna L. '22

CREATE(Coding Robotics Engineering AT Emma) is an academic club where Emma students learn coding and robotics skills that are not taught in the classroom
2021-2022 Club Heads: Stella L.' 23, Jessica Z. ' 22

The mission of E-nable is to 3D print prosthetic hands for those who have lost mobility or do not have hands. We work with the larger e-NABLE organization to be matched with those who can use our hands in the area.
2021-2022 Club Heads: Evangeline W. '23, Olivia M. '22
Associated Office: Service Learning

EMbassadors are Emma Willard School’s student tour guides. Come take a tour and learn about our school from those who know it best!
2021-2022 Head Tour Guides: Nicole B. '22, Taylor S. '22, Tess J. '22, Mika F. '22, Rowan L. '22

Emma Arch works to connect Emma Alumni with current students. This club helps organize reunions, Alumni outreach, the senior gift, and the Emma Fund!
2021-2022 Club Heads: Neris G. '23, Mika F. 22
Advisor: Mr. Slaughter

Our student tech support club. This is who you contact if you have questions about using the student printers, want help learning how to use MyEmma, Gmail or other Google tools, or have any other tech questions.
2021-2022 Club Heads: Isabel S. '22, Amber C. 22

Emma Green, the school’s environmental club, works to educate itself as well as the greater community about environmental issues and ways to reduce negative environmental impacts. Club members also work with administrators to make the school more environmentally friendly, such as with composting and recycling initiatives.
2021-2022 Club Heads: Eva S. '22, Riko E. '23

HOSA, (Future Health Professionals) formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America, is an international career and technical student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Technology Education Division of ACTE. HOSA is an organization that strives to prepare students in different areas of healthcare. 
2021-2022 Club Heads: Melisande N. '23, Teresa Z. '23

Focuses on and supports the freedom of North Korea by helping refugees with their settle-down procedure after escaping the country for their freedom.
2021-2022 Club Heads: Eunice J. 23

Students have the opportunity to participate in recreational and competitive mathematics experiences. The New York State Math League is a 30-minute test offered six times a year, and we compete with schools from all over the state. The Albany Area Math Circle is a recreational mathematics group bringing together students who enjoy math from all over the Capital Region. You'll enjoy math explorations, collaborative work on competition-level problems, a chance to meet other math enthusiasts, and travel to competitions if you choose. We emphasize working together to solve problems that might be at the edge of what we can do on our own.

The Multicultural International American Student Union (MIASU) promotes cultural awareness through games, discussions, presentations, campus dinners, and an annual expo.
2021-2022 Club Heads: Eunice J. '23, Helena L. '22

Philosophy club examines various branches of philosophy and ethics, philosophical works, and fu thought experiments. Through exchanges of opinions and beliefs, the aim is to connect personal philosophies to real-world actions. 
2021-2022 Club Heads: Tina Q. '22

Emma Willard School's poetry club. 
2021-2022 Club Heads: Beatrice G. '22

UNICEF is an organization that helps give children the childhood they deserve. This club works on spreading the importance of supporting the children and fundraising to support the organization.
2021-2022 Club Heads: Hanhee Y. '22, Serena L. '23