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A positive school culture improves educational outcomes for students and can have a profound impact on a student's overall success. All of our community members contribute to the creation of our culture, which helps Portledge have a sense of continuity, positive energy, and strong morale. Portledge aligns all non-academic offerings to create a wide range of choices that promote character development, enhance leadership opportunities, and encourage and maximize student participation throughout the school.

Please note that clubs run depending on student engagement and interest and club offerings change year by year.

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A sampling of Portledge Student Clubs

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  • Future Campers Fund Club

    Our club’s mission is to support organizations like SCOPE by giving children the opportunity to attend summer camp, regardless of financial barriers. We work toward this purpose by organizing fundraisers such as bake sales to raise money for camp fundraising organizations. Also, we would do an activity, possibly in the middle or lower school, where the students can create handmade items like bracelets, with all proceeds dedicated to helping kids experience the joy, growth, and friendships of camp. Our club strengthens our school community while also making a positive impact on the greater community by opening doors for children to enjoy life-changing summer experiences.

  • Adaptive Sports Programs Club

    The Portledge Adaptive Sports Program aims to educate students on the concepts of adaptive sports and make an impact in our community. We aim to support this cause by supporting and giving our services to organizations that support this mission. This program is about making an impact in our local community on those who need it. Students part of the Adaptive Sports Program will participate in community service, fundraisers, and field trips. This club was inspired by the work of the Adaptive Sports Foundation, and we aim to bring a piece of the wonderful work they do to Portledge.

  • Animal Aid Advocates

    Our mission is to raise money and toys for dogs and cats. As well as nearby shelters. This is beneficial by supporting animals in need. To add on, we will have a box where people can drop off toys for said animals, and bake sales. This would benefit Portledge as it goes with the four pillars: kindness, honor, purpose, and respect. Another goal of ours is to bring service animals to Portledge while working with the student government.

  • APP Development Club

    The purpose of the App Development Club is to teach students the skills and techniques needed to design and build mobile applications using Xcode. Club members work on hands-on projects, from coding apps to testing them, and ultimately publish their creations on the App Store. By learning these skills and sharing their apps, the club benefits the Portledge community and beyond by fostering creativity, technical knowledge, and tools that can be used for learning, productivity, or entertainment.

  • Artificial Intelligence Club

    AI is already shaping how people learn, create, and solve problems, and our school deserves a calm, honest space to explore it together. Our mission is to make AI useful, ethical, and friendly for everyone. We will talk openly about bias, privacy, attribution, and academic integrity, align with the honor code, and practice transparency as a habit. We value curiosity with humility, test ideas, document what works, admit limits, and share what we learn. Success for us looks like classmates feeling less intimidated, work that’s clearer and more original, and a community where beginners and experienced students teach each other. Everyone is welcome; no experience required, just questions, kindness, and a willingness to build something small each week.

  • Asian Student Association

    The Asian American Association at Portledge endeavors to celebrate and inform others about Asian culture, accomplishments, and the sociopolitical issues that Asians and Asian Americans have to face. The Asian American Association aspires to help students develop into future leaders who are not afraid to voice their opinions or express their ideas on the present issues in today’s society. Overall, the Asian American Association will be a welcoming and safe space for all who aim to spread awareness on Asian culture and help address the political and social obstacles that Asian students are forced to overcome.

  • Beautification Club

    The Beautification Club is dedicated to enhancing our school's environment and fostering a sense of community through creative and impactful initiatives. Our purpose is to beautify our Portledge campus by decorating during holidays such as Halloween, Christmas/Hanukkah, and Valentine's Day. In addition to decorating, as a club, we take on environmental initiatives such as planting flowers for Spring. Through our fundraising efforts throughout the year, we intend to support these school and community projects.

  • Black Student Union

    Our mission is to create a safe and comfortable space for our black students to feel heard, respected and appreciated while educating others on black culture and issues, but also celebrating black culture and success.

  • Board Games Club

    Our club aims to bring people together from all grades, regardless of whether they are new to the school or not, because we want to create a welcoming community. Every club meeting, we will introduce a new board game to pass the time, and it will also be a great opportunity for people to get to know each other. We are encouraging new students to join our club so that they will know there will always be a community within Portledge that supports them. 

  • Business Club

    The Portledge Business Club is a student-run association that has many activities to keep members engaged and educated. This includes guest speakers and field trips to places such as the New York Stock Exchange, the Freedom Tower, and many other venues. We discuss current financial markets, business conditions, as well as global politics. The Business Club created the Business Club Investment Fund which has its own constitution and bylaws. The fund invests in actual stocks and currently has nearly $30,000 in investments. Stocks are selected by students, who must first make formal proposals in front of a board of trustees that oversees the club’s financial decisions. These trustees are generally Wall Street investors or bankers. The club has an annual Business Club dinner where they invite esteemed guest speakers to discuss important financial topics or real-world business trends. The preparation of all events/trips/guest speakers is handled by the club members themselves, not the faculty. This is a key trademark of the club: all activities are student-managed. This helps them become the business leaders of the future.

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  • Car Club (US)

    The Car Club at Portledge targets people with a passion for cars while promoting knowledge and skills in automotive engineering. Our primary activities include building remote-controlled cars, engaging in discussions about various car models, and exploring automotive technology, all of which contribute to our goal of enhancing members' understanding of cars and their mechanics.

  • Civil Discourse & Ethics Club

    The Ethics and Civil Discourse Club is dedicated to fostering thoughtful discussion and ethical reasoning among students. Our primary activities include preparing for and participating in ethics bowls and other competitive forums, where members practice respectful dialogue, collaboration, and critical thinking. By engaging in these competitions and conversations, the club not only strengthens students’ ability to analyze complex moral issues but also enriches the Portledge community with a culture of empathy, open-mindedness, and intellectual curiosity that extends beyond campus into the greater community.

  • Community Service Club

    Civil Discourse is formally defined as the “engagement in discourse intended to enhance understanding”. Our club strives to foster an inclusive and diverse space for conversations ranging from all fields of contemporary discourse (geopolitics, social issues, philosophy, etc.) with the intent of promoting mutual understanding and bridging divides across spectrums of thought. In said discussions, we will abandon the notions of “winner” and “loser” as civil discourse is not a debate but instead a space for good faith discussion, which ideally will lead to all participants of the community winning.

  • Creative Writing Club

    The Creative Writing club is a space where students who share love stories, poems, and writing can come together to connect and share ideas. Whether you’re an experienced writer or just curious about trying new things, this club offers a supportive environment where creativity is encouraged and celebrated. Our goal is to build a community where students feel safe in exploring who they are through their unique writing styles, and we want to give students the time and tools to explore their imagination through these differences. Each week, we will come together for the club period and will begin with a quick warm-up prompt or writing challenge to spark inspiration. Members will dive into different activities, including short writing sprints, collaborative games like “pass the story”, blackout poetry, or genre challenges like fairytale tellings. We also dedicate time for members to share pieces they’ve written. While always optional, our club values maintaining a safe space where every voice is heard. In addition to building a community and confidence with self-expression, our club also works on larger projects. Beyond the weekly (every other) meetings, the club may explore community outreach and show how creativity can spread kindness. 

  • Drama Club

    We are dedicated to promoting and embracing a love of theatre. We play theatre games and engage in other theatre-based activities. We are planning to raise money to see a professional theatre piece later in the year.

  • Eastern Orthodox Student Union (EOSU)

    The Orthodox Student Union (OSU) mission is to provide a welcoming environment for Eastern Orthodox students to support one another and share their rich spiritual heritage with
    each other and the Portledge Community.
    The OSU’s primary activities would include:
    Meetings during club period for discussion and fellowship;
    Hosting cultural gatherings to showcase Orthodox traditions, music, art, and customs;
    Celebrate fun cultural traditions on special days, with some possibilities being:
    Making “Martakia Bracelets” to hand out to other students on the first day of March. 
    This is a fun tradition where adults and children wear a thin bracelet made of twisted white and red thread to welcome good luck during the spring;
    Flying kites for “Clean Monday” the first day of Eastern Orthodox Lent
    Red Easter Egg cracking competition
    Eating a cake known as Vasilopita to celebrate the beginning of the New Year
    Bake sales with traditional Eastern Orthodox foods.
    Participating in campus-wide interfaith activities to promote mutual understanding and respect.
    OSU will be beneficial to the Portledge Community and the greater community because it will promote diversity, foster understanding of different Eastern Orthodox religions, help educate others about Eastern Orthodox Christianity, and provide rich cultural experiences for the entire student body.

  • Fencing Club

    The Fencing Club’s purpose is to spread the sport of fencing and share its physical and mental values. Our activities include teaching basic fencing skills and giving students the opportunities to fence, to make the sport more popular and well-known. The club offers a unique athletic activity that promotes fitness, strategy, and teamwork while encouraging students to try something new.

  • Green Team

    The Portledge Green team strives to create environmental leaders who encourage eco-friendly habits, establish greener initiatives, and better the environment around us. Promoting sustainable practices will push for the idea of environmental awareness and set an example for broader environmental stability. By empowering others, we seek to contribute towards a healthier planet and a sustainable future.

  • Gym Club

    The gym club's goal is to teach students how to lift weights smartly/correctly to decrease the chance of injury while working out. This includes slideshows where I will showcase how to do a certain movement correctly. This club is also for students who don't have time to get a good workout in during the day due to other obligations, and all are welcome to come. This club will bring students closer by making them both mentally and physically stronger with knowledge.

  • Hispanic Heritage Club - AMIGOS

    This club is called Amigos, which means “friends” in Spanish, and in Amigos, we aim to create a welcoming environment where students who have Hispanic ancestral roots can bond with other students who share a similar culture. Amigos also aims to teach students from other ethnic backgrounds more about various types of Hispanic culture. In Amigos, we will also raise funds through events and activities. We will then proceed to find places in Latin America that we can help. No matter how much or how little we are able to donate it will still have a strong impact on the people.

  • Jewish Student Union

    The Jewish student union looks to provide a safe place for Jewish and non-Jewish students to discuss religion, traditions, and more. The club looks to bring people together with food and fun. We will help the Portledge community learn more about such a great religion.

  • KareBridge

    We are KAREBRIDGE! Our goal is to raise awareness about the perspective of children who are adopted within our local community. We will ensure that valuable resources are redirected to local orphanages—like clothing, books, and toys and will spend time organizing activities with these children when we can. Through KareBridge, we aim to make a difference by providing much-needed support and care to these deserving kids, helping to give them the opportunities and essentials they need to thrive

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  • LOOP (The Linking of our People) Crocheting/Knitting Club

    At LOOP Club, we strive to build our community closer together through the threads of fiber arts. We work to aid others in learning more about crochet—proving it to be more than just a “grandma hobby”. In the LOOP Club, you can expect to unite under a calm atmosphere and learn the basics of crochet and reading patterns. These basic skills will be used to complete fun bi-weekly projects or seasonal items, and eventually a team effort project for our local senior center to give back to our community. LOOP Club offers a sense of warmth to Portledge and the greater community by providing time to wind down, away from academics, and by showing love through the handmade linking of our people.

  • Math Team

    The Portledge School Math Team provides a space where people who are inquisitive and excited about mathematics practice and enhance their mathematical skills. The club hosts County and New York State math competitions that occur after school, as well as weekly meetings. Additionally, we will be competing at the Nassau Mathematics Tournament (NMT) in February. Our members actively help the entire Portledge community share the joy of mathematics. We share our ideas and collaborate with those around us regarding what we know and what we want to learn, helping our community and world develop a love for mathematics.

  • Mental Health Awareness

    The goal of the Mental Health Awareness Club is to share information with the students of Portledge about how to deal with struggles with their Mental health, and what they can do to feel comfortable within the community at Portledge. We will also work towards fundraising for programs that focus on improving mental health for young people. We will also speak at Town Hall and assemblies at Portledge. We will put an emphasis on these presentations and our work at school during Mental Health Awareness Month in May. 

  • Middle Eastern Student Association (MESA)

    Our mission is to educate the people of Portledge on what the culture of the Middle East looks like, through hosting open conversations about customs and culture, field trips, and collaboration with the other affinity groups of Portledge. This club also encourages its members to present their findings to the school, allowing everyone to share in the Middle East’s magnificent culture. This club is made for giving all the students who want to respectfully observe Middle Eastern culture a chance to engage themselves with it in a hands-on manner. We will also work on community outreach by facilitating bake sales and other forms of charitable events with the purpose of giving back to the Middle Eastern community, as well as those who may need it in general. This club is designed to support others, facilitate cultural learning, and make the world a brighter place for all who inhabit it!

  • Mock Trial Competition Team

    Mock Trial, sponsored by the New York State Bar Association and the Nassau Bar Association, is a highly competitive academic activity closely aligned with the Portledge School Mission, Philosophy, and Pillars of Kindness, Honor, Purpose, and Respect.

    Students from across New York come together to learn advanced legal concepts in ethics, civility, and professionalism, enhancing their reasoning skills for use in an increasingly complex world. This co-curricular activity serves students in ninth through twelfth grades, immersing them in courtroom procedures such as raising objections, entering evidence, and impeaching witnesses, as well as writing direct and cross-examination questions.

    Mock Trial is rigorous, requiring students to hone their critical thinking skills as they argue both sides of a fictitious case in a courtroom setting. As students compete against other schools, they gain a unique opportunity to engage in a diverse, inclusive activity while practicing accountability, self-discipline, and cooperation. Though Portledge emphasizes winning, the primary focus remains on the intellectual and personal growth gained through participation. Students who demonstrate dedication and teamwork perform roles live at the Supreme Courthouse in Mineola.

    Participation in Mock Trial enhances students' listening, speaking, reading, writing, and reasoning skills, providing invaluable insights into the legal system that benefits their college experiences, careers, and broader lives.

    For more information about the Mock Trial, please visit the following website: https://nysba.org/nys-mock-trial/

  • Model UN Club

    Our mission is to enlighten students on the complex nuances of international relations through Mock  Model UN conferences while developing the valuable skills of public speaking, conflict resolution, collaboration, research, and creative problem-solving.

  • Music Cultural Performance Club

    The Music and Performance Club strives to enrich the community by not only encouraging students to learn, explore, and perform but also diversifying their musical palates by immersing them in different cultures through song. We intend to study cultures by researching different elements of music. To do this, we will create playlists, presentations, and activities to share with the Upper School Community. We would also like to have a few club members show their Portledge Pride and perform at some school events! This club is necessary to the Portledge community because I've noticed a lack of cultural representation through an artistic medium. It's also beneficial to the Portledge community because we only have music CLASSES, not music CLUBS. This club will be a low-commitment and highly enjoyable activity for students outside of their average extracurriculars. Because music is such a universal language, Portledge students and faculty alike will be able to learn about different cultural and representative groups in a new and engaging way.

  • Neurodiversity (Wings of Hope)

    We aim to raise awareness about autism and children/students with special needs. Our goal is to help those kids develop essential skills, discover their unique talents, and better integrate into society. We also strive to educate the broader community about autism and special needs, fostering greater understanding and inclusivity.

  • Portledge Ping Pong Club

    The Ping Pong Club’s purpose is to provide students with a fun, inclusive, and engaging environment to play and improve their table tennis skills. The club will hold regular practices, casual games, and competitive tournaments, encouraging both beginners and experienced players to participate and grow. By fostering sportsmanship, teamwork, and healthy competition, the club will strengthen community connections at Portledge through in-school competitions.

  • Portledge Press Student Newspaper

    The Portledge Press is the student-run newspaper at Portledge School that gives students the opportunity to publish their articles and work directly with the Communications Department at the school. The Portledge Press endeavors to connect and bring everyone in the Portledge community together by sharing school updates and highlighting both student and faculty achievements. Its main objective is to act as the voice of the student body, allowing students to write and express their ideas freely.

  • Robotics Teams

    The mission of the Portledge School Robotics Program is for student members to learn how to design, build, and program robots while developing problem-solving, organizational, and team-building skills. Upper School Student Teams (grades 9-12) participate in the yearly FIRST Tech Challenge competition to apply and hone their skills. Middle School Students (grades 6-8) participate in the FIRST LEGO League: Challenge competition.

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  • Science Olympiad

    The mission of Science Olympiad Organization: Science Olympiad is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of K-12 science education, increasing student interest in science, creating a technologically literate workforce, and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers. These goals are achieved by participating in Science Olympiad tournaments, incorporating Science Olympiad into the classroom curriculum, and attending professional development

  • Sexuality & Gender Acceptance (SAGA)

    SAGA is a group dedicated to supporting and uplifting Portledge's LGBTQIA+ community. We are open to all, including non-queer allies and questioning people, and we ensure before anything else that we are a respectful and supportive space for everyone. Our meetings and discussions are for gathering and connection among queer and allied community members, including discussing queer rights and experiences. SAGA's events donate money to aligned organizations and raise awareness and support throughout Portledge for our mission.

  • Spirit Club

    The purpose of the Portledge Spirit Club is to motivate and support all school activities while promoting events throughout the year. The club’s primary activities include creating posters and signs to emphasize Portledge sports teams during their games, actively participating in school-led events, and helping to set up activities that promote school pride. This mission will be achieved by ensuring that all members are seen and recognized, providing members with the opportunity to voice their opinions on events or games that deserve more attention, and developing creative plans to strengthen school spirit. The Portledge Spirit Club is beneficial to the Portledge community because it encourages teamwork, unity, and support for all Portledge activities. 

  • Sports Management Club

    In the Sports Management Club, we will discuss a multitude of different sports and topics. At our weekly meeting, we will debate various sports topics and offer hot takes about recent sports news like the shows “First Take and The Pat McAfee Show”. We will be learning about current events in the sports industry and how they affect sports viewership.

  • Sustainable Business Club

    Our club will also host guests who are educated in such topics to expand their knowledge and how they progressed their careers in that direction. PART OF OUR CLUB PRIORITIZES DONATING SPORTS EQUIPMENT AND MONEY TO KIDS IN NEED WHO WANT TO PLAY SPORTS BUT CANNOT AFFORD THE GEAR.

  • Tourette's Awareness Club

    The Tourette Awareness Club is dedicated to increasing understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals living with Tourette syndrome. Our goal is to help people better understand Tourette’s by hosting engaging events, sharing resources, and creating safe spaces for open conversations that break down myths and spread awareness. By encouraging empathy, inclusivity, and kindness, our club benefits the Portledge community by reducing stigma, encouraging students to be supportive allies, and building a culture of acceptance both in school and beyond.

  • Women's Empowerment Club

    Club’s Goal & Purpose: 
    We believe every young woman should have the opportunity to build her confidence, shine, and realize that she can make a positive impact at Portledge and in the community. We will strive to create a space where members feel empowered to share challenges, celebrate successes, and stand by one another. When women empower women, there are no limits to what we can achieve! Our mission is to create a community where young women inspire, mentor, and lift one another up, while encouraging members to share their voices and perspectives. By leading awareness campaigns, women’s safety & environmental initiatives, and confidence-building workshops, we will empower young women to grow as leaders and build lasting confidence. We will explore issues facing women today and create opportunities for change. We will highlight role models and show that women can thrive in every field, from STEM to business, the arts, and athletics, while also inviting women speakers to share their journeys and inspire future leaders. 
     
    The Women’s Empowerment Club strengthens the Portledge community by giving young women a place to feel heard, supported, and empowered to lead. By encouraging members to take initiative and work together, the club builds a community based on respect and collaboration. Through mentoring younger members and middle school students, leading projects and workshops, and sharing experiences, members build lasting confidence. What begins in the club reaches further, as members bring their leadership and confidence into the world.

  • Youth4Youth

    The club's goal is to raise money for foundations like Halo, which spreads awareness for homeless teens. It gives homeless teens help and a home, and helps those who are less fortunate than us. This club will raise money by doing things like bake sales and raising awareness.
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