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Developing Fluency in Poetic Language

April 8, 2021

On an early spring day, Sarah Hyland took her students outside for inspiration from nature to augment their poetry writing. Her fifth graders were uncharacteristically quiet, awaiting instruction from their teacher, which came in simple, one-word prompts. Red.

Condemning Violence and Racism

March 18, 2021

It is with sadness and concern that we write yet another letter to acknowledge and address the ongoing acts of racism, bigotry, and violence that have occurred in our country and across the world.

Winter Sports Rewind

March 4, 2021

As the winter athletics season comes to an end, here is a look back at some of the highlights. With a variety of new offerings for winter sports, IMS students took to the ponds, the mountain, the ping-pong…

American Changemakers

March 4, 2021

The third grade recently completed a Black History Month project that explored American Changemakers. Each student was tasked with choosing, researching, and then creating a Facebook profile covering the life and achievements of their chosen person. These projects…

Survival of the Fittest and the Peppered Moth

February 25, 2021

Science Department Chair Ben Hatch recently challenged his Applied Biology students to better understand Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection and how it applies to the peppered moth. Through a simulation that required teams to take on roles of…

Off to the Races

February 11, 2021

With the guidance of Coach Sleboda and Coach Nania, the Ski Racing team had a very successful first race of the season at Mohawk Mountain on Wednesday, February 3. IMS athletes competed in the…

Mid-Winter Sports Report

February 4, 2021

Mid-Winter Sports Report By Eliza Statile Winter Athletics are in full swing as we reach the midpoint of the term. With new opportunities on campus, students have taken to the IMS ponds and mountain, as well as utilized…

Día de los Muertos

November 12, 2020

Academics,
In the Classroom,
Uncategorized

With Election Day fast approaching, Ms. Tieger designed a project centered around the history of voting rights in the United States to encourage her students to better understand the power of a vote.

Fourth Grade Voting Rights Project

October 29, 2020

With Election Day fast approaching, Ms. Tieger designed a project centered around the history of voting rights in the United States to encourage her students to better understand the power of a vote.

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…

Posts by Indian Mountain School

Developing Fluency in Poetic Language

Condemning Violence and Racism

Winter Sports Rewind

American Changemakers

Survival of the Fittest and the Peppered Moth

Off to the Races

Mid-Winter Sports Report

Día de los Muertos

Fourth Grade Voting Rights Project

Relevance and Purpose in Teaching