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More than two hundred years ago, our school was founded by a woman who was determined to map uncharted territory. With this groundbreaking campaign, we honor—and extend—the legacy of Emma Hart Willard. Infinite Horizon: The Campaign for Emma Willard School is a watershed moment in education: the largest known campaign for an independent girls’ secondary school in American history.

CAMPAIGN GOAL: $175 MILLION
total to date: $186,651,685

Our goal of $175 million, which was exceeded in January of 2025, is about much more than that groundbreaking number. It’s about preparing new generations of students to wrestle with vast new challenges. It’s about giving more bright students access to an exceptional education. It’s about freedom and flexibility, creativity and opportunity, history and innovation—for our students, for our teachers, for our school.

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Paying it Forward: May Van Norman ’98 and Linda Van Norman P’98

When May Van Norman began looking ahead to her sophomore year in high school, she and her parents, Clare and Linda, knew they wanted more than the limited musical offerings and academic opportunities available in their rural area. The daughter of two musicians and an accomplished French horn player herself, May was seeking a place where she could grow and thrive.

Fall 2025 Campaign Newsletter: Into the Future

Our Fall 2025 campaign newsletter highlights giving inspired by the experiences of Emma Willard School alumnae. We look toward what's next as we wrap up the Infinite Horizon campaign.

Claudia Thompson ’71 and Roger Boothe: Investing in Our Mission

Through a documented bequest, Claudia and Roger established The Claudia G. Thompson Endowed Scholarship, and they will designate a gift to the Trudy E. Hall 16th Head of School Endowed Fund for Campus Preservation.