“What I learned in the woods…†Part 1 of 3 October 19, 2017 “What I learned in the woods…” Part 1 of 3 So, Hansi, what did you learn? “As a seventh grader, I heard dreadful stories about the 8th grade camping trip. So although I plunged into the trip as open-minded as… Read More
The Spirit of Mountain Day October 18, 2017 School spirit isn’t taken lightly at IMS. In fact, our colors—Maroon and Gray—serve as the foundation for a spirited rivalry within our… Read More
Alumni Take 5: Leo McCray ‘16 October 6, 2017 Leo McCray ’16 Leo was born and raised in Long Island, New York. Before coming to IMS as a new 8th-grade boarding student in fall 2014, he attended Bellport Middle School in Bellport, New York. After IMS, Leo enrolled at Episcopal High School in… Read More
Featured on CNN: Doug Tompkins ‘57 October 6, 2017 Be sure to catch the season premiere of “The Wonder List” on CNN, which captures the story and life of Doug Tompkins ‘57. More information on the premiere can be found here. More information on the premiere can be found… Read More
Faculty Spotlight: Sheryl Knapp September 29, 2017 How long have you orchestrated Indian Mountain’s Community Service program? When hired at IMS in 2000, our school motto was (and still is), “Life Through Service,” but there were few opportunities for students to actively live out this motto. Read More
9th Grade in the Adirondacks September 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… Read More
Maroon vs. Gray: The Sorting Hike September 13, 2017 Chances are that if you ask a group of alumni what some of their favorite IMS memories are you will most certainly hear about the Maroon vs. Gray competitions. Every fall, new students, faculty, and staff are assigned to… Read More
Homesickness: Tips for Parents and Students September 10, 2017 Each fall, we welcome a new group of boarding students to the Indian Mountain community. With this exciting transition and opportunity comes the potential for homesickness. It is a very normal response to rapid periods of change and there… Read More
