Specials & Extracurricular Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Emerson Academy, students can explore their interests, learn new skills, and make new friends through a variety of extracurricular activities. Learn more about what we offer below.
In-School Programs
In addition to specials and electives, Emerson Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: college visits, high school visits, National Junior Honor Society, mentoring program, peer mentoring, and student ambassadors.
Technology
We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.
Athletics
Basketball
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Flag Football
3rd - 6th Grade
Boys & Girls
Kickball
3rd - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Track
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Extracurricular Activities
K - 2nd Grade
6th - 8th Grade
Chess Club
Community Service
Drama Club
Girls on the Run
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What Emerson Academy Parents Are Saying
Apply Today!"I enjoy the activities Emerson provides for families. It's fun to be able to interact with each other in the community."
- Emerson Academy Parent
Events
Emerson Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:
- Book Fair
- Concerts
- Fall Fest
- Family Movie Nights
- Field Day
- School Carnival
- Seasonal Dances
- Talent Show
- Winter Fest
Field Trips
K - 2nd Grade
Bookshoft Museum
Metro Parks
Skateworld
Sunwatch
3rd - 5th Grade
Cincinnati Zoo
Muse Machine
Trampoline Park
Victoria Theater
6th - 8th Grade
Skateworld
Trampoline Park
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NHA Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
Learn More About Stanford's StudyA recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.