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Sports Season Ends With Rumsey Contests

November 7, 2019

After countless practices and competitions this season it is hard to believe that the Fall Season is coming to an end at IMS. Tomorrow, Friday November 8, the season will conclude with a final game day in which all teams…

Producing Podcasts Rooted in Mythology

November 7, 2019

Students in Mr. Tieger’s sixth grade humanities class were tasked with producing and performing 3-5 minute stories of their own creation. Use the vocabulary of the Greek gods, goddesses, and heroes they’ve been studying, and inspired by the ancient orators…

Third Grade Celebrates Día de los Muertos

October 29, 2019

In honor of Día de los Muertos, third graders created altars to celebrate family members and pets who have passed away. This day, also known as the ‘Day of the Dead,’ is celebrated throughout Mexico, Central America, in…

Fall Athletics: The Final Stretch

October 24, 2019

In order to raise money for the Jane Lloyd Fund, IMS teams sported their pink socks, headbands, and kicked around pink soccer balls during games on Parents Weekend. IMS athletes will look to finish off the season strong as they…

The Reviews Are In: Book-Tasting is a Hit

October 23, 2019

Sixth grade Language Acquisition Development (LAD) students were treated to a dine-in experience in Ms. Decker’s class. During the “book tasting,” students were encouraged to explore and develop skills related to literature and critical thinking. …

Our Mountain Has its Day

October 23, 2019

Not many schools can say they have their own mountain. At IMS, our mountain is a striking visual landmark looking out over our picturesque campus in Lakeville, Connecticut. It affords seemingly infinite learning opportunities, as well as physical and intellectual…

IMS Celebrates Pink Week, Supports Jane Lloyd Fund

October 21, 2019

Cancer touches all of our lives, whether directly or through someone we know. IMS is no exception, and the strength of our community provides support for those who have been affected, especially during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each October…

Mid-Season Madness: Fall Falcons Recap

October 10, 2019

ON THE PITCH The 5th/6th Grade Soccer Team has continued to prove themselves as a team to lookout for as the season progresses. The group split into two teams and represented IMS at the Dutchess Day Tournament on Friday the…

Outdoor Movie Under the Stars

October 2, 2019

Family and friends brought their picnic blankets and appetites to our second annual IMS Family Outdoor Movie Night on Saturday. The Aladdin reboot, featuring Will Smith as the Genie, was played outdoors on the big screen. Spectators enjoyed candy, popcorn,…

Boarding Students Compete in Falcon Games

October 1, 2019

What do exploding watermelons, giant slip ’n slides, and woodfire pizza have in common? The IMS Falcon Games! To kick off the school year, our boarding students divided into 12 teams to compete in six competitions at the base of…