June 13, 2024
Two student-led sustainability initiatives were approved by the board during the final week of school. Last year, Ms Tieger’s Green Team made a presentation to the Board regarding biodiversity, and the ways in which humans threaten biodiversity. As part of…
Read MoreFebruary 29, 2024
A hallmark of the IMS experience is our Outdoor Adventure and Education (OAE) program. At each grade level, students spend time in the great outdoors in multiple ways, learning about their surroundings and about themselves. In mid-February, our sixth graders…
Read MoreNovember 13, 2023
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,…
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2023
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…
Read MoreApril 27, 2023
Every spring, our 7th grade class heads to Mount Greylock State Reservation for a two-day adventure of hiking and whitewater rafting.Outdoor Adventure & Education Director Eliza Statile shares her notes from the trail: On Thursday, April 21, four buses drove…
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2022
Each year, our 9th grade students embark on a three day hiking trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Carrying heavy backpacks and navigating tricky trails, it's a trip that demands resilience and inner strength, and also rewards leadership,…
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2021
On Wednesday, September 22nd, the Ninth grade class departed the IMS Student Center in two groups, with nervous excitement for the three-day adventure ahead. For many of the students, this would be the first time they had ever…
Read MoreJune 24, 2019
Each year, the ninth grade travels to the coast of Maine during the first week of June to sail the waters of Penobscot Bay. For more than 20 years, this long-standing IMS tradition has proven to be a powerful culminating…
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2018
Last week, our ninth graders braved the elements and departed for their camping trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Along with Head of School Jody Soja, Director of Outdoor Education and Adventure Ethan Harris, and faculty leaders, approximately…
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2017
Shortly after arriving on campus, our 9th grade embarked on their first wilderness trip to the Adirondack Mountains. The goal was to introduce them to both a challenging endeavor and an organic opportunity to create new friendships. Ultimately, students…
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