Author Joins Faculty Orientation to Discuss Privilege September 9, 2019 Each year, faculty and staff engage in an intensive, week-long orientation to prepare for the upcoming school year. Campus-wide discussions about summer reading selections often take place during this time, and this year IMS had the unique opportunity to explore… Read More
Bright Lights, Big City September 9, 2019 At the start of each school year, the Lower School announces an annual theme that will tie into the curriculum for students in Pre-K through Grade 4. This year, children will learn about cities all across the world. The… Read More
Maroon and Gray Welcome Newest Team Members September 9, 2019 This annual hike up our mountain is not just about community building, it’s about how seriously we take school spirit. Each year, the entire Upper Campus hikes to the top of our old ski trail to officially sort our newest… Read More
Morning Circle: Where in the World? September 5, 2019 At the Lower School, we begin each day with Morning Circle. Throughout the year, members of each class have opportunities to present to friends, peers, teachers, and special guests. This special time to come together as a community allows us… Read More
Student Prefects Arrive on Campus September 5, 2019 Our student Prefects were the first to arrive to campus this week! These students will lead our boarding community through the 2019-2020 school year. As leaders, mentors, and guides, our Prefects are here to welcome our new and returning… Read More
Welcome, New Faculty and Staff! August 29, 2019 New faculty and staff officially arrived on campus last week for orientation and joined the full faculty and staff this week for professional development work in preparation for the start of the school year. We are thrilled to welcome this… Read More
IMS Announces First Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion August 28, 2019 With summer winding down, IMS faculty and staff are busy preparing their classrooms for new students, punctuating curriculum and professional development work, and putting the final touches on campus updates and renovations. Read about our new Outdoor Working Lab… Read More
IMS Breaks Ground on Net-Zero Building August 5, 2019 Nestled in nature at the base of Indian Mountain, our new Outdoor Working Lab—OWL for short—is beginning to take shape. The environmentally-focused outdoor research classroom is a gift from a generous donor and will provide access to our natural setting,… Read More
Summer Adventure Theater Workshop July 8, 2019 The Adventure Theater Workshop, led by actor, songwriter, and children’s author (and IMS faculty member!) Danny Tieger, challenges students to learn the art of storytelling and develop a unique, collaborative theater production. They perform their final piece in front of… Read More
Summer Reading Picks from IMS Faculty and Staff July 8, 2019 Each summer, IMS faculty and staff dust off their local library cards and check out some of the summer’s top books. We also keep our minds sharp by reading educational, thought-provoking book selections to help inform and inspire our work. Read More
