At the Yeshiva University High School for Girls (Central), learning doesn’t stop when the final bell rings. Extracurricular life at YUHSG gives students countless ways to explore their interests and try new things — all within a close-knit, supportive environment.
This year’s lineup of club offerings reflects the school’s ongoing commitment to experiential learning. “Central offers a wide variety of extracurricular clubs and teams to get involved, find their passions, and hone their talents,” said YUHSG’s Associate Principal, Ms. Leah Moskovich. “Clubs and teams are the opportune space for our students to make friends, shine, and grow both in and out of the classroom.”
Performing arts groups continue to shine as some of the school’s most beloved organizations. YUHSG’s Choir and Dance Team bring school spirit and joy to community events, while YUHSG’s Envision Shakespeare troupe continues to build on its success after last year’s overall first-place finish with its production of the opening scene from The Tempest in the citywide Envision Shakespeare competition.
Academic clubs at YUHSG offer a different kind of stage — one that challenges students to think critically, communicate effectively, and apply classroom knowledge to the world beyond. Model UN, Mock Trial, College Bowl, and Torah Bowl regularly compete at citywide and national levels. And new clubs are always given a platform at YUHSG. The newly founded Law Club, helmed by junior Bailey Rosenstock, offers Wildcats interested in civics and government a new option. “I wanted to create a club for girls interested in the field of law and who want to learn more about it, but not necessarily be in a competitive environment,” Bailey said. “We are hoping to bring in different lawyers to speak to the club and share their experiences with us.”
YUHSG’s Science Institute is one of the school’s most prestigious academic extracurriculars. Recently, Science Institute junior Emily Segall turned her deep interest in the environmental and biological effects of nanoparticles into a research project exploring how industrial nanoparticles interact with living tissue. Her research abstract, Quantitative Analysis of TiO₂ Nanoparticle Uptake and Removal Mechanisms in Fibroblasts, was accepted for presentation at the 2025 Materials Research Science (MRS) Conference. Also accepted was the research abstract of senior Sarah Leah Sullivan, whose work exploring how protein interactions can play a role in inhibiting blood clot formation resulted in The Domain-Specific Interactions of P12 and Albumin and Their Inhibition of Fibrin Polymerization. Both students will present at the conference in Boston on December 3, 2025.
Equally vital to the school’s identity are its many chesed clubs, which embody YUHSG’s values of service and responsibility to others. More than ten active service groups engage in ongoing local outreach and mission trips abroad, bringing assistance and compassion to communities in need. Whether volunteering at food drives, visiting hospitals, or collaborating with international organizations like OU Relief — with which the school will be partnering for a service trip to Tampa, Florida, to volunteer in relief efforts following Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton — Wildcats make a tangible difference through acts of kindness and service.
These programs form an essential layer of the YUHSG experience — one that complements classroom learning with opportunities to grow, connect, and lead. Prospective students and their families will have the chance to see this spirit of creativity and engagement firsthand at YUHSG’s Open House on Sunday, November 2. It’s an opportunity to discover what makes YUHSG special: a small school where every student can find her voice, follow her interests, and love every part of her learning.