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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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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.