Ichabod Crane High School Extra-Curricular Clubs / Activiti |
Anime Club Advisor: Ms. Gajadar Room: 223 - We watch anime, animated movies, action movies, basically fun movies that we enjoy.
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Art Club Advisor: Ms. Dwileski Room: 203 - If you want to try fun, creative activities, Art Club is the place for you. Anyone can join! Art Club is designed to meet the needs of the students who 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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Blue Spool Sewing and Crafting Club Advisor: Ms. Dobkins Room: 308 - 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.
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Class of 2027 (Seniors) Advisors: Mrs. Kozina, Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Konkle - This is year we will begin planning for our Senior Trip.
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Class of 2028 (Juniors) Advisor: Mr. Miller |
Class of 2029 (Sophomores) Advisors: Mrs. Chadwick and Mrs. Bauer |
Class of 2030 (Freshmen) Advisors: Mrs. Warren and Ms. Keezer |
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. We meet Wednesday nights 6-8pm.
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Crane Acting Troupe Advisor: Mrs. Helfer: ghelfer@ichabodcrane.org - Onstage or backstage The Crane Acting Troupe will immerse you in the magic of Theatre!
- SAVE THE DATES
- FIRST MEETING /SIGN UPS Date: DATE CHANGE TO 9/24
- Time: 2:45 pm
- Place: HS Music Suite
- Agenda:Introduction: CAT welcome; find out what being a member is all about;
- Sign ups: Interested Performers / Grades 7-12; Interested Stage Crew/. Grades 9-12
- Election of HS Officers: If you wish to be a candidate please be prepared to speak
- MORE DATES : Vocal audition dates : information distributed at meeting
- 3-5:00 pm; 7-8 grade 6-8:00 pm HS
- Sign up sheets will be on CAT bulletin boards .
- MS Bulletin Board in Music Hallway
- HS Bulletin Board In HS Music Hallway
- Dance Workshop: sign ups and information
- Saturday, 10/17 : 11:00 am-2:00 pm
- Saturday, 10/24 10:00 am-11:30 am
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Cheerleading Advisor: Mrs. Cirillo - Welcome to cheerleading! Our student-athletes lead cheers and energize the crowd on game days. Our team creates and performs complex routines that include stunts, tumbling, and dance. If you're looking for a fun sport or just a place to make new friends, come join the cheerleading team!
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E-Sports Advisor: Mr. Allard - Welcome to the Ichabod Crane E-Sports Club — where students of all skill levels come together to connect, compete, and have fun through gaming! Whether you’re into console or PC gaming, or just looking for a place to hang out with fellow gaming enthusiasts, our club offers something for everyone.
- From casual play to organized tournaments, we provide a supportive and inclusive environment where students can enjoy a wide variety of games across multiple platforms. This year, we're excited to expand into competitive E-Sports, with opportunities to represent our school in weekend tournaments and showcase your skills against other schools. Join the E-Sports Club to level up your game, make new friends, and become part of a growing community of gamers at Ichabod Crane!
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Envirothon Advisor: Mr. Megan & Mr. Miller Room: 408 - 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 more
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Friends of Rachel Advisor: Ms. Hebert Room: Cafe - 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: Mrs. Goold Room: 305 - We grow plants! We set up aquariums. We make the school gardens beautiful. We give away seedlings. We make maple syrup. We get dirty and nobody yells at us for it. Stop in and see Mrs. Goold in room 305 to find out when our next activity will be.
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Girls' Athletic Council Advisor: Mrs. Nytransky Room: Gym - 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.
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Habitat for Humanity Advisor: Mr. Goold Room: 221 - 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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 Ichabod Crane Headless Horseman Cinema Club 
Advisor: Mr. Wilary Room: 114 Lights. Camera. Headless Horseman! - Welcome to the Ichabod Crane Headless Horseman Cinema Club — where great movies, good friends, and plenty of popcorn come together!
- Join us for a fun-filled movie experience featuring a variety of school-appropriate films that everyone can enjoy. From hilarious comedies and thrilling adventures to unforgettable classics and family favorites, every movie night is a chance to sit back, relax, and escape into another world.
- Whether you're a movie buff or just looking for a great time with friends, there's always a seat waiting for you!
 Great Movies
 Popcorn & Fun
 Headless Horseman Spirit
 Good Times with Friends
- So grab your popcorn, turn down the lights, and let the movie begin!
 Where Ichabod meets Hollywood!
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Interact Club Advisor: Mrs.Gonyea & Mr.Miller Room: 302 - 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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JCK Club Advisor: Ms.Doyle Room: Counseling Center - JCK Club is dedicated to promoting mental health awareness, spreading kindness, and building a community where everyone feels seen and supported. Come share your ideas, plan fun school-wide campaigns, and make a real difference!
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Literary Magazine Advisor: Mrs. Goold Room: 305 - If you like to write or like to draw and want to see your work, and that of your friends and fellow students published. We also do a lot of snacking and have a lot of fun as we put together each issue. Check in with Mrs. Goold in room 305 to find out when we will be working on our next issue.
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Magic the Gathering Club Advisor: Mr. Coffey Room: Tech Room - Mainly playing the commander format, we play the card game Magic the Gathering. Other formats and card games are also welcome.
- We have plenty of cards and supplies for new players. If you want to learn, this is the perfect place to do it! If you have your own deck, bring it and test your salt.
- Mondays after school in the tech room (105)
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Marching Band Advisor: Mrs. Edwards Room: Music Suite - The Ichabod Crane Riders Marching Band is open to students in grades 7-12 who play a band instrument. Students unable to fit band in their schedule are 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: Mr. Goold Room: 221 - We play Dungeons and Dragons a tabletop fantasy role-playing adventure game. We paint miniatures. We do a lot of talking and have been known to eat some snacks while we figure out the best way to keep other party members from doing things that will get their character eliminated from the story.
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Model Railroad Club Advisor: Mr. Goold Room: 221 - In Model Railroad Club we work on and run a HO scale rail set up in room 106. If interested, Please see Mr. Goold in Room 221
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Model UN Club Advisor: Mr. Sanger Room: 227 - 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. We learn about international relations, policy making, public speaking, and public issues that face the world today. Ultimately, we engage in conferences with students from around the country and the world to collaborate on ideas to tackle and solve these issues.
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National Honor Society Advisor: Mrs. Kozina and Mr. Cangemi Room: 215 - 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.
- 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 Room: 305 - 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: Winter 2025 Newspaper.pdf
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Peer Mediation Advisor: Mrs. Hebert Room: Cafe - 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, personally and professionally.
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Pride Club Advisors: Ms. Mollitor and Mr. Cangemi - Pride Club is a welcoming space for all, where students can connect and build community. Throughout the year, we do fun, creative activities like making friendship bracelets, crafting paper, painting, and more. Every June, we design and sell custom pride shirts as our main fundraiser. The money we raise supports meaningful experiences like club trips and our pride picnic, with additional funds donated to the Trevor Project to support LGBTQIA+ youth in need.
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Sala Latina/ISO Advisor: Mrs. Dolan and Mrs. Reyes Room: 309 - 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 for more information! ndolan@ichabodcrane.org
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School of Rock Advisor: Mr. Coffey Room: Tech Room - Want a taste of the band experience? Or more?
- We have Drums, Guitars/Basses, Amps, Keyboards and a PA system all for student use. You may also bring in your own instrument.
- SoR hosts several Open Mic Nights throughout the year ft. student and staff performances.
- 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.
- Thursdays after school in the tech room (105)
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Ski Club Advisor: Mr. Megan Room: 408 - 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 Room: 219 - Spanish Club is for students who want to practice and grow their Spanish. Both native speakers and learners are welcome! We hold meetings in Spanish (with translations as needed), cook, play games, watch movies, and spend time together having fun. We create bulletin boards and plan schoolwide events to promote the use of Spanish in our school. Members take small local field trips to restaurants, museums, and fairs. Every two years, we also travel to New York City. Questions? Contact Ms. Stromberg at astromberg@ichabodcrane.org.
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Spectrum Advisor: Ms. Eberhardt Room: Music Suite - 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.org
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Stage Crew Advisor: Mrs. Edwards Room: Music Suite - 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.
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Student Council Advisors: Mrs. Knight and Mrs. Grizzaffi Room: 104 - 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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Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Advisor: Mrs. Hebert Room: Cafe - 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 Room: 108 - 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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Travel Club Advisors: Mrs. Chadwick and Mrs. Kozina Room: 221 - The Travel Club is open to any student at ICC high school who is interested in learning more about traveling. In the club, we will research different travel locations, discuss ways to travel safely and responsibly, and explore the benefits of different types of travel. Students in the club will vote on the travel destinations that we will present to the board every year as potential options for future trips available for students. All are welcome, even if a student is not able to travel on one of the trips!
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Varsity Club Advisor: Mr. Ames Room: Gym - The Varsity Club is open to male Sophomore (2 Varsity sport seasons) and Junior, Senior athletes. 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 Room: Library - 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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