A Virtual Reality Experience of Mount Vesuvius February 11, 2020 In the Classroom, Technology Whenever possible, we like to bring history to life. It is our belief that students learn best when they are engaged in different types of learning. That’s why our sixth grade humanities students got to experience the eruption of Mount… Read More
Students Raise Funds for Fires in Australia February 11, 2020 In the News, Life Through Service This winter, during Ms. Statile’s “bouldering” X-block class, a conversation transpired about the Seven Summits—the tallest peaks on each continent. After learning about the tallest peak in Australia, Ms. Statitle knew she would be remiss if she didn’t talk about… Read More
American Sign Language Drawing Project February 6, 2020 Arts, In the Classroom Seventh grade and general art classes spent the winter term drawing American Sign Language (ASL) letters using continuous-bild contour. This is a drawing exercise where the artist draws the surface of a subject without looking at the paper. The blind… Read More
Falcons Recap: Rivalry Weekend February 6, 2020 ON THE COURT On Friday January 31st, the Indian Mountain School gym was electric. The Falcons took on Rumsey Hall in two back to back games for the Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball Teams. The female Falcons played well… Read More
Not Your Average Trivia Game January 23, 2020 Eight contestants. Two teams. One trophy. Maroon and Gray were deadlocked throughout the first two rounds of the 2020 IMS Academic Bowl. Mr. Tom McGlone, global language department chair and trivia host extraordinaire, kept each team on the edges… Read More
Athletics Recap, Jan. 16 January 16, 2020 ON THE COURT With the leadership of newly named captains Jessica Lomo and Emily Tan, the Girls Varsity Basketball team has continued to find success on the court. The Falcons have been focusing on pushing the tempo and have… Read More
Students Become Architects During Project Blueprint January 13, 2020 In the Classroom, Technology At IMS, students are asked to hone their critical thinking skills in STEAM class, which recognizes the intersection and overlap of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math. Recently, sixth graders developed a talent for architecture when they designed their… Read More
Students Compete in Annual Ethics Bowl January 13, 2020 Two ninth grade groups went head-to-head during the culmination of the School’s annual Ethics Bowl, a debate-style competition designed to deepen ethical and moral principles, foster critical thinking, enhance public speaking skills, and instill in students a sense of… Read More
SLIDING INTO THE WINTER SEASON December 19, 2019 Throughout the beginning of the winter term, IMS student-athletes have been challenging themselves both in and outside of the classroom. Across the various sports offered this winter, athletes have been developing their skills and becoming more conditioned for their sports. … Read More
Fourth Grade Delves into Data With Census Project December 5, 2019 The fourth grade curriculum at IMS centers around leadership, governance, and our nation’s identity. Ms. Tieger, our fourth grade teacher, took a creative look at a relevant topic that ties to the curriculum, as well as the Lower School study… Read More
