A Praying Mantis in the Grass Sparks an Unplanned Lesson September 28, 2016 Our nimble Lower School often follows students’ interests and natural curiosity to engage in deep learning. Recently, we saw a perfect example of emergent curriculum in action after our first and second graders found a praying… Read More
Falcons Recap 9.21-9.26 September 27, 2016 This past week saw the Falcons athletics teams’ games and competitions begin in earnest with many impressive performances across the board. The Volleyball team followed up a gutsy performance the week before with two more tough games… Read More
Meditation on the Fall September 27, 2016 “The childing autumn, angry winter, change. Their wonted liveries, and the mazed world. By their increase, now knows not which is which.”—William Shakespeare, “Midsummer Night’s Dream” As daylight savings time ends on the east coast, all the clocks fall… Read More
Teacher Spotlight: David Gargill September 13, 2016 When not in the classroom, the head of our English department practices his trade as a professional journalist. David Gargill is a two-time National… Read More
Be Kind. Be Safe. Have Fun! September 2, 2016 The Early Childhood Classroom at the Lower Campus has been dedicated to beloved Early Childhood Teacher Mrs. Kathleen Pressman. Mrs. Pressman received the honor at the Moving Up Ceremony on June 9, 2016. Mrs. Pressman taught pre-kindergarten for… Read More
Welcome New Faculty and Staff September 2, 2016 IMS is excited to welcome a few new faces for the 2016-2017 academic year. We are delighted to welcome two new members to our admissions team. Heather Eckert will be joining the IMS community as our new director… Read More
More than Just a Scribble in the Margins July 28, 2016 Taking the Time to Document If you have ever sat with a 5-year old, a box of crayons, and a blank sheet of paper you may understand a small corner of the deep, complex world that young children inhabit. Read More
Spring 2015-2016 Academic Honors June 30, 2016 Seventh Grade – High Honors Hanyan Cai Andrew Jeon Gavin Marr Taylor Maxwell Hannah Stewart Ellie Traggio Junning Zhang Eighth Grade – High Honors Alana Adams Seong Ho An William Burns In Hyuk Chung Muzi Fang Morgen Ingerson Kamaludeen… Read More
IMS Students Help Send Sick Children to Camp June 17, 2016 The 15th annual By Kids for Kids Musical Benefit Concert took place on Friday, February 28 and raised $1217 for the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Students and faculty showcased their talent as more than two dozen different acts… Read More
Congratulations to Our Graduates! June 14, 2016 Parents, students, faculty, staff, and alums gathered under the tent on Stockton Field for Indian Mountain School’s 93rd graduation ceremony on Friday, June 10, 2016. Strong breezes and sunshine prevailed as 44 ninth graders and 22 departing eighth-graders bid farewell… Read More
