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
9th Graders Sail Along the Coast of Maine June 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 More
We Take School Spirit to Another Level June 24, 2019 Our time-honored school color rivalry begins in the fall with our “Maroon vs. Gray” sorting hike, which connects school-spirited competition with our 600-acre campus. From Mountain Day to the… Read More
Congratulations to the Class of 2019 June 10, 2019 It was a picture-perfect day for the 2019 Indian Mountain School Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, June 7. Parents, students, faculty, and alumni gathered under the tent on Stockton Field to recognize our 43 ninth graders and 11 departing eighth graders. Read More
