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In Science Class, Students Journal About Nature

October 1, 2019

Mr. Edson’s fifth grade science students often spend time by our ponds to observe, record, and reflect. At IMS, our mountain is our classroom and it provides unique opportunities for learning. We continually find ways to integrate our natural resources…

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…

Fall Athletics Season is Underway

September 26, 2019

ON THE PITCH Since the start of the season the 5th and 6th Soccer Teams were able to find the back of the net often during two high scoring matches. In their first two games against Mizzentop and…

5th Graders Experience First IMS Camping Trip

September 25, 2019

At IMS, we are lucky enough to have our own mountain. But each grade on the Upper Campus ventures beyond our familiar trails to explore the beauty and nature in our corner of the world. Following in the…

9th Grade Class Treks Through White Mountains

September 16, 2019

With less than a week of school in the books, our brave and ambitious 9th grade class ventured to New Hampshire where they trekked through the White Mountains for the first wilderness of the school year. About the…

Reenacting "Holes" by Louis Sachar

September 16, 2019

Breaker bars instead of binders. Shovels instead of pens. Sweat instead of slides. Digging a hole with my class was very fun. When walking down the mountain I was expecting just a walk and a quiz. First I saw the…

Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year

September 12, 2019

Classes and lockers assigned? Check. Study theme announced? Check. Ringing of the school bell? Check. Maroon and Gray teams sorted? Check. All signs point to an excellent start to the school year! Faculty and staff were thrilled to welcome…

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…

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…

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…