At Emerson, your child’s curiosity shapes their experience enabling remarkable growth.
We focus on the unique complexity of your child to elevate their innate enthusiasm for even deeper learning. The more our team learns, the more inspired they become to provide what’s needed to keep your child’s engagement high. Emerson students realize how great school, their teachers, and they can be.
At Emerson, we believe that when a student’s curiosity, intellect, interests, and identity are allowed to shape their learning experience, a whole new level of possibility is revealed. We’ve purposefully designed an innovative approach and a specialized environment that nurtures each child’s natural talents, builds on their strengths, and elevates their enthusiasm, enrichment, and excitement to match the very heights of their potential.
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Last week our 6th–8th grade Chinese students celebrated with moon cakes, traditional sweets, and the highlight of the day—a beautiful tea ceremony. 🍵
They learned the art and ritual of preparing and tasting teas enjoyed across China, gaining a deeper appreciation for the culture behind the language. 🌏
At Emerson, world languages go far beyond vocabulary—they’re about immersion, discovery, and connection. 💬
What an incredible afternoon of Emerson spirit, connection, and community! Thank you to all of our families, alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends who came out to make this year’s Homecoming such a success.
From food trucks and games to the epic Alumni vs. Faculty/Staff volleyball showdown, the energy was contagious from start to finish. And of course, the event’s biggest highlight, the exciting reveal of our plans for a brand-new Emerson playground!
Your enthusiasm and support remind us what makes Emerson so special. Thank you for helping us celebrate everything that makes our community shine!
🎨 Several Emerson students are featured in SOUNDS, the annual youth art exhibition at @gutmangallery, presented by the Guild of Artists & Artisans! Juried by Kristin Kubacki and Irene Mokra, the show highlights the creativity of 25 young artists from across Washtenaw County—all exploring what “sound” means to them through diverse styles and media.
The exhibition runs through October 31, so stop by Gutman Gallery to see the amazing work on display and support our young artists!
🍎🌱🍵 From applesauce to herbal tea! Our 6th graders are bringing health class outdoors with a series of hands-on lessons in Emerson’s permaculture garden.
Last week, they picked apples and made homemade applesauce. This morning, they explored the garden to learn about plants traditionally used for tea, picked fresh mint, and brewed their own delicious blend—ending class with a warm cup together.
🐔 And yes, even our resident chickens seemed curious about the lesson (though they stuck to their own snacks).
Learning, wellness, and community—all rooted in the garden.
Yesterday was a perfect first day of fall for our cross country meet! 🍂 A big thank you to all the schools that joined us on our course, and congratulations to the runners who turned in such strong performances. It was a joy to host the race on our scenic campus — a beautiful setting to mark the start of the season.
🌿 At Emerson, learning doesn’t stop at 3:15—it grows, blooms, and flourishes. 🌸
In our "Reuse, Repurpose & Recreate" after-school enrichment class, students wrapped up their creative projects with a walk through the Emerson permaculture garden. Surrounded by flowers, bees, and butterflies, they learned about pollinators and the importance of leaving plenty of blooms for them.
Each child filled a repurposed florist tube with water, chose a few flowers, and brought them home as a gift—paired with a hug, a thank-you, or both.
Enrichment classes like this are part of Emerson’s robust after-school program, where curiosity and creativity continue to blossom long after the school day ends.
The mission of Emerson School is to provide a dynamic and nurturing learning environment that fosters empathy, communication, creativity, leadership, and above all, a lifelong love of learning.
We fulfill our mission with small class sizes, by providing individualized attention across a broad and rich, student-centered curriculum and through a committed, talented team of educators who help children achieve sustained academic success.
