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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…

Falcons Recap: Winter Wind-Down

February 27, 2020

After a long and action packed winter it is hard to believe that competitions are coming to a close for the season. On Monday, March 2, all students-athletes will gather in the assembly hall for the seasonal Sports Awards ceremony…

IMS Students Attend Art Competition, Receive Honors

February 25, 2020

Last month, a group of five students traveled to Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford after submitting work to the 2020 Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards. Yujin ’20, Wade ’20, Sophia ’21, Alysa ’22, and Marisin ’22 had…

Students Discuss Deforestation During 9th Grade Summit

February 20, 2020

This term, ninth grade history students participated in the annual “Summit” project, in which groups of students inhabit the roles of various countries, stakeholders, industries, and other groups to work toward a hypothetical solution to a real-world geopolitical crisis. This…