Anime Club Advisor: Â Mr. Farley - We watch anime, animated movies, action movies, basically fun movies that we enjoy. Â We talk, we eat popcorn, we have fun. Â Join us in room 302 after school.
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Art Club Advisor:  Ms. Dwileski - If you want to try fun, creative activities, Art Club is the place for you.  Anyone can join!  Some of the activities we can do include but are not limited to bookmaking, ceramics, photograms, drawing, jewelry making, playground and mural painting  and much more.  We often have Open Studio to support individual interests.  Join Art Club to meet new people, learn new skills and release some stress!
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Automotive Club Advisor: Â Mr. Zink Do you like Cars, Trucks, Powersports, anything that is Mechanical? Well then Automotive Club may be for you. Meeting Thursdays in the Metals and Auto Lab Room 101 we will hold our Automotive club meetings. This is a club where students can join and have a common interest of anything Automotive. In the club we can use the shop space to help students and staff with Maintenance or light repairs. Come show your interest in Automotive with other Gear Heads and maybe have some fun too.
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Blue Spool Sewing and Crafting Club Advisor: Ms. Dobkins - This is a sewing and crafting club for all levels. We create crafts that involve sewing, painting, upcycling and are open to ideas that members bring to the group. All ability levels are welcome. Let’s get together as friends to laugh, talk and craft! Meetings in room 308
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Class of 2028 (Freshman) Advisor: Mr. Miller |
Class of 2027 (Sophomore) Advisor: Mrs. Van Tassel, Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Konkle This year we will continue our fundraising efforts and choose a location for prom 2026! |
Class of 2026 (Junior) Advisor: Mrs. Goold and Ms. Two-Axe A big year for the Class of 2026!! Â We will be planning our prom at Birch Hill and planning for our senior trip! Â |
Class of 2025 (Senior) Advisor: Mr. Megan and Mrs. Cowan |
Color Guard Advisor: Mrs. Cowan - We create and perform flag routines that synchronize with the music played by the marching band. Each year Mrs. Edwards chooses music that we perform to. We perform at home football games, travel to different states to perform in parades, and attend UMass Band Day which allows us to perform with bands across the Northeast.
- Color Guard is open to any student in grades 7-12. Â We meet Wednesday nights 6-8pm.
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Crane Acting Troupe Advisor:Â Mrs. Helfer - Onstage or backstage The Crane Acting Troupe will immerse you in the magic of Theatre! Â
- Come to a meeting & see the opportunities available. MS & HS Students can find information in the Music Suite hallways, on the morning announcements, ICC website, Ichabod Crane TEMPO Facebook & ICC TEMPO Instagram pages. Â
- Our first club meeting is 9/10/24 at dismissal  in the ICC HS Auditorium .
- Advisor : Mrs. Helfer:Â ghelfer02@gmail.com
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Cheerleading Advisor: Ashlee Jefferson |
E-Sports Advisor: Mr. Allard - Welcome to the E-Sports, where gamers of all skill levels come together to enjoy a wide variety of games on different systems. Whether you're into console gaming, PC gaming, or just want to hang out with fellow enthusiasts, our club has something for everyone. We're excited to announce that we're also moving towards entering tournaments on weekends, giving you the chance to test your skills in a competitive setting. Join us for fun, friendly competition, and the opportunity to be part of a growing community of gamers at our school!
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Envirothon Advisor: Mr. Megan & Mr. Miller - Envirothon is a club which stimulates students’ interests in environmental concerns and motivates them to further develop their skills and grow into environmentally-aware, action-oriented adults. Envirothon culminates in an annual competition in which students get to demonstrate their knowledge and creative problem solving skills at the regional, state, and national levels.
- Check out this video to learn moreÂ
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Friends of Rachel Advisor: Ms. Hebert - Ready to make a real impact here at the HS and be a part of something amazing? Join the Friends of Rachel (FOR) Club! We’re all about transforming our school into a place of positivity and acceptance of all. Get involved in cool, school-wide activities and kind gestures that spread good vibes and make a difference. Bring your energy and creativity—let’s get together and make our school the best it can be! Listen to the announcements for meeting updates or email ahebert@ichabodcrane.org for more details.
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Garden Club Advisor: Â Mr. Farley - We grow plants! Â We set up aquariums. Â We make the school gardens beautiful. Â We give away seedlings. Â We make maple syrup. Â We get dirty and nobody yells at us for it. Â Stop in and see Mr. Farley in room 302 to find out when our next activity will be.
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Girls' Athletic Council Advisor: Mrs. Nytransky - The girls’ athletic council is a club for female athletes to come together to do fundraisers, help the community, support each other and form a bond with other female athletes.  Athletes have to apply for admission into the club close to the end of their freshmen year. Â
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Habitat for Humanity Advisor: Mr. Goold and Ms. Bury - Habitat for Humanity at ICC works hand in hand with the Columbia County Habitat for Humanity chapter to help build and refurbish houses for people in our community. We also volunteer at the Restore in West Ghent next to Village Dodge. Our meetings are the second Thursday of each month after school in room 221. Please see Mr. Goold if you are interested in joining.
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Interact Club Advisor: Mrs.Gonyea & Mr.Miller - The ICHS Interact Club, sponsored by the Tri-Village Rotary, is a student-run community service based organization that strives to do good things for people in our local community and around the world. Come join our community. Positive change starts with you.
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Literary Magazine Advisor: Â Mr. Farley - If you like to write or like to draw and want to see your work, and that of your friends and fellow students published. Â We also do a lot of snacking and have a lot of fun as we put together each issue. Â Check in with Mr. Farley in room 302 to find out when we will be working on our next issue.
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Marching Band Advisor: Mrs. Edwards - The Ichabod Crane Riders Marching Band is open to students in grades 7-12 who play an instrument.  If you weren’t able to fit band in your schedule this year you are still able to participate in marching band.  We perform at local parades, community events and football games.  We meet Wednesday nights 6-8pm through October and then again in the Spring.
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Military Modeling Club Advisor: Â Mr. Farley - We play Dungeons and Dragons. Â We paint miniatures. Â We do a lot of talking while we figure out the best way to keep other party members from doing things that will get their character eliminated from competition.Â
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Model Railroad Club Advisor: Mr. Goold - Please see Mr. Goold in Room 314.
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Model UN Club Advisor: Mr. Sanger - In Model UN, we are an academic team that engages in high-level research and conferences that focus on worldwide issues and the collaborative approach of the UN to work with those issues. Â We learn about international relations, policy making, public speaking, and public issues that face the world today. Â Ultimately, we engage in conferences with students from around the country and the world to collaborate on ideas to tackle these issues.
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National Honor Society Advisor: Mrs. VanTassel and Mr. Cangemi - The National Honor Society (NHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service. Students with the required cumulative GPA are first eligible for NHS selection after the first quarter of their Sophomore year. Well-rounded candidates are active in their school and local communities.
- For more information, please see the NHS Selection Criteria Handout. Â
- Potential future candidates should volunteer for school and community service.
- Current Members - Our first meeting will be Monday, September 9th at 2:15pm in room 215.
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Newspaper Club- "The Blue & White" Advisor: Mrs. Goold - The ICC Newspaper club gives students the opportunity to write, edit, and publish work that delineates news events, reviews events and materials, shares opinions, and overall allows students to write what they choose to share with the school community. We meet as needed, so please reach out to me via email if you are interested in writing -- kgoold@ichabodcrane.org
- Here is a link to our last issue:Â Fall_Winter 2023 Newspaper.pdf
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Peer Mediation Advisor:Â Mrs. Hebert - Peer Mediation is a confidential process for resolving conflicts. Participants have the opportunity to talk through their disputes with the help of trained student mediators. Peer Mediators are trained to help other students to resolve problems. Our goal is to facilitate discussion between the disputing students, in order for a basis for agreement to be found. As a Mediator, you are offered the opportunity to gain a wide range of skills that you can use throughout your lifetime, Â personally and professionally.
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Pride Club Advisor: Mr. Wolfe - Pride Club promotes the acceptance of all students, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression through programming, support, education, and community events.
- Pride Club encourages all students to become active allies within the school community.
- Pride Club provides an accepting space for students to interact, socialize, and be in community.
- Pride Club offers a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and their allies to share what's on their mind, especially in regards to LGBTQ+ issues.
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Sala Latina/ISO Advisor: Mrs. Dolan and Ms. Longhi - Sala Latina/International Student Organization welcomes all students who wish to celebrate and learn more about Latino and international cultures. We have bi-monthly meetings and our activities in the past have included guest speakers, field trips to New York City and Lake George, Huerta/Chavez/Itliong Day,  Alumni Panel, Three Kings Celebration, Teach the Staff to Salsa, Halloween Fiesta, Day of the Dead Remembrance and Teacher/Staff Appreciation Day.  Sala also awards scholarships to senior members in good standing.  We look forward to seeing you soon!  Bienvenido, Bienvenida and please contact Mrs. Dolan or Ms. Longhi for  more information!  tlonghi@ichabodcrane.org or ndolan@ichabodcrane.orgÂ
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School of Rock Advisor: Mr. Coffey - Our club is open to all students who are interested in making music: songwriters, beat makers, guitar/bass/drums:keyboard players—or students who aspire to learn those instruments.Â
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Ski Club Advisor: TBD - The Ski & Snowboard Club is a terrific winter time activity. All levels are welcome, from never having been to expert !!
- 1 hour lessons are available for a small fee for every level.
-  The club  takes 6 night skiing trips to Jiminy Peak starting the second week in January with transportation via coach buses.
- An informational meeting regarding cost and how to sign up will be held in mid October.
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Spanish Club Advisor: Ms. Stromberg - Spanish Club is  a group of students who are currently enrolled in a  Spanish class or who have taken Spanish in High School.  The club holds a series of cultural events to promote the use of Spanish in our school community. We also take small local field trips, welcome guests into the school, and do fun activities after school to practice our Spanish. We take a trip to New York City once every two years.
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Spectrum Advisor: Ms. Eberhardt - Spectrum is the select vocal ensemble in the high school, and is open to students in grades 9-12. This ensemble often performs jazz, broadway, and contemporary pieces. An audition is required. Auditions will be held at the beginning of the school year. Feel free to reach out to Ms. Eberhardt in the music suite or by email with any questions! keberhardt@ichabodcrane.orgÂ
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Stage Crew Advisor: Mrs. Edwards - Stage Crew is responsible for setting up the stage and sound equipment for events in the auditorium throughout the school year.  Stage Crew members will also be given an opportunity to work behind the scenes with Crane Acting Troupe. Please email jedwards@ichabodcrane.org if you are interested.  Only a few spots are available.
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Student Council Advisors: Mrs. Knight and Mrs. Grizzaffi - Are you interested in participating in fun class and school activities? Do you want to help plan school wide Pep-rallies, Dances and Spirit Weeks??  If so, then become a part of STUDENT COUNCIL. In addition to class reps, the student council is made up of students who want to plan events and activities that promote school spirit. It is important for every class to have representation so that your opinions can be heard!
- Our first meeting will be after school on Monday, September 9th in room 106. We will begin to plan our spirit week and homecoming dance. All are welcome! Please see either Mrs. Knight or Mrs. Grizzaffi if you want to join, but are not able to attend the first meeting.
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Student School Store Advisor: Ms. Two-Axe - School Store will be set up for students to purchase needed school supplies.  We will work on selecting  merchandise so every Rider has the supplies they need to be successful!  Selling experience not necessary! Â
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Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Advisor: Ms. Hebert - Come join us to plan campaigns to bring awareness to important issues that affect us all, such as suicide prevention, dating violence prevention and many more. We are also involved in coordinating the mock prom crash at the high school (every other year).  SADD  hopes to empower all students to successfully confront the risks and pressures that challenge them throughout their daily lives.  Our first campaign will be centered around suicide awareness and prevention. Listen to the announcements for meeting updates or email ahebert@ichabodcrane.org to learn more.
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Students Against Violating the Earth (SAVE) Advisor: Mrs. Drummond and Mrs. Holmes - The SAVE club is a club focused on protecting the environment.  Our primary task is to maintain a recycling program for paper and plastic/tin cans at the school.  However, we are always open to new ideas about what can be done to help our school become more environmentally friendly.  This club meets every Friday morning to collect paper, and cans/bottles from each classroom, before Block 1 begins.
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Technology Club Advisor: Mr. Moon and Mr. Coffey - Please see one of the advisors in the Technology wing.
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Varsity Club Advisor: Mr. Ames - The Varsity Club is open to male Sophomore (2 Varsity sport seasons) and Junior, Senior athletes. Â We look to connect the Ichabod Crane athletic teams and the community. We require student-athletes to perform 10 hours of community service. We sponsor things such as the DodgeBall Tournament and donate the Senior T-Shirts on Senior Nights. We host meetings approximately once per month and do 2-3 fundraisers.
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Yearbook Advisor: Ms. Two-Axe and Mrs. Kilcer - Please consider joining  the yearbook if you enjoy taking pictures, enjoy being creative or just love the idea of capturing memories of our school year!  Please feel free to forward any pictures you take throughout the year.
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