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Relevance and Purpose in Teaching

September 2, 2020

Academics,
In the Classroom

Indian Mountain School will return to in-person classes this fall, while still offering a remote track of learning. This summer, our faculty have been engaged in a unique professional development opportunity to better adapt to the unique needs of each…

Welcome to Our New Faculty

August 31, 2020

We are pleased to welcome a group of talented new faculty to both campuses this year! Over the past few weeks, this energetic group has been getting familiar with the school, and they are eager for the first day of…

Fall Reopening Plans

August 28, 2020

I am hopeful that as we redouble our efforts to care for one another in the context of these health challenges, we will discover even greater capacity for community building and connection. Jody Reilly Soja,…

IMS Welcomes Amy Vorenberg as Next Head of Lower School

June 11, 2020

This past January, Head of School Jody Reilly Soja announced that, following an extensive search conducted by a committee composed of Lower School faculty and school administrators, Amy Vorenberg will serve as Indian Mountain School’s next Head of Lower School.

A Letter to the Class of 2020

June 9, 2020

A letter from Jody Reilly Soja, Head of School, to the IMS Class of 2020…

‘Maroon’ Takes Back Title

June 9, 2020

The tradition of Maroon & Gray is one of both competition and community togetherness. When a new student or faculty member joins IMS, they are assigned to either the Maroon or Gray team in a ceremony that takes place on…

Spring Wave Parade

June 1, 2020

Teachers, faculty, and staff gathered on the Lower and Upper Campuses to host “wave parades” to celebrate our students. Together, we showed support for our community following the remote spring term. Even with masks and six feet of…

A Gamified Approach to Global Language Learning

May 7, 2020

Imagine a method of learning that looks a bit like the opening credits of Game of Thrones and you’ll have a good idea of Mrs. Kokoszka’s Upper Campus Spanish classes. As part of her curriculum, Mrs. Kokoszka utilizes a gamified…

When Life Gives You Lemons

April 30, 2020

Sarah Hyland is one of the many IMS teachers who had to retrofit her middle school curriculum to thrive in a remote setting. Instead of feeling deterred by the demands that came with teaching math creatively and remotely, she decided…

Life Through Service During the Pandemic

April 23, 2020

From our founding days, service has been a defining aspect of our program. With the guiding hands of our Community Service Department, we carry our legacy into the present day by organizing events that raise awareness and funds for organizations…