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Falcon Statue Takes Residence

November 29, 2023

In the fall of 2022, Head of School Jody Soja fooled everyone into thinking she was going to unveil a new falcon statue on Centennial Field. A big box was on the field and everyone gathered around for the big…

Jody Reilly Soja Named Loomis Chaffee’s Eighth Head of School

November 29, 2023

Today, we share the news that Jody Reilly Soja, our head of school for the past nine years, has accepted a position as Loomis Chaffee’s head of school beginning in July 2024. We are enormously grateful for the profound…

Fall Harvesting with the Farm to Forest Club

November 13, 2023

Outdoor Adventure and Education,
Sustainability and the Environment

Our Farm & Forest club had a very busy fall, with harvest season in full swing at Hotchkiss School’s Fairfield Farm. The farm boasts more than 280+ acres of natural farmland,…

Lynn Lyons Visits IMS, Speaks About Anxiety

October 15, 2023

It is no surprise that anxiety is increasingly prevalent among children, especially teenagers. Anxiety can lead to depression, and early intervention at home and in schools can help reduce the risk. We invited anxiety expert Lynn Lyons to share her…

Why We Give: Lara and James Vitiello, P’24

September 25, 2023

In the News,
Uncategorized

Early this summer, we had the opportunity to catch up with IMS trustee Lara Vitiello and her husband Jamie Vitiello, to learn what drew their family to IMS and why they are such staunch supporters of the school.

Notes from the Trail: Ninth Grade Adventure

September 18, 2023

Outdoor Adventure and Education,
Sustainability and the Environment

Students in Grades 5-9 take part in specialized adventure programs throughout the academic year. These trips are integrated into our Outdoor Adventure Education curriculum to encourage problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, and goal-setting. These trips also help students develop strong bonds and…

Following the Forest

September 5, 2023

Life Through Service,
Sustainability and the Environment

IMS Green Team Proposes Land Easement to Protect Forest Linkages in the Northeast It may seem like a tall order to protect woodland areas in the Northeast from harmful development and forest fragmentation. But the IMS Green Team…

IMS Welcomes New Faculty and Staff

August 24, 2023

This week, several new faculty and staff members have been learning the ropes and participating in team-building exercises on campus. We are thrilled to welcome this fun and talented group of new faculty and staff to the IMS community.

A Conversation with Anne Huffines ’19

July 7, 2023

"At IMS, we were encouraged to try everything and pursue everything." Anne Huffines '19Now a student at Skidmore College, Anne Huffines shared her reflections on how IMS supported and nurtured her passion for…

Alumni Celebration on the Mountain

July 6, 2023

Centennial,
In the News

This year’s Centennial Alumni Weekend (May 19-21) was a memorable experience, with alums traveling from far and wide to join in a full weekend of festivities: hikes on the mountain, campus tours, White Hart festivities, alumni games and…

Posts by Indian Mountain School

Falcon Statue Takes Residence

Jody Reilly Soja Named Loomis Chaffee’s Eighth Head of School

Fall Harvesting with the Farm to Forest Club

Lynn Lyons Visits IMS, Speaks About Anxiety

Why We Give: Lara and James Vitiello, P’24

Notes from the Trail: Ninth Grade Adventure

Following the Forest

IMS Welcomes New Faculty and Staff

A Conversation with Anne Huffines ’19

Alumni Celebration on the Mountain