Romeo and Juliet: Director’s Note December 14, 2023 Before the curtain rose on this season’s incredible IMS Performing Arts production of Romeo and Juliet, Director Danny Tieger spoke to the audience: “It has been a joy to witness the discovery unfold on this stage as Shakespeare’s… Read More
A Conversation with Dede Nwokeafor-Laz ’10 December 4, 2023 Alumni, In the News, Life Through Service Dede Nwokeafor-Laz ’10 IMS recently spoke with Dede Nwokeafor-Laz ’10 about her transition into the tech industry and staying open to new opportunities. IMS: What was it like beginning as an IMS student? DNL: I came to… Read More
A Conversation with Lars Heidenreich ’17 December 4, 2023 Alumni, Life Through Service Lars Heidenreich '17IMS recently sat down with Lars Heidenreich ’17, a student at Elon University and recent winner of the WillowTreeForGood entrepreneurship competition. IMS: Your app, StayFull, recently won the WillowTreeForGood competition. Can you explain the purpose of… Read More
Falcon Statue Takes Residence November 29, 2023 Athletics, In the News In the fall of 2022, Head of School Jody Soja fooled everyone into thinking she was going to unveil a new falcon statue on Centennial Field. A big box was on the field and everyone gathered around for the big… Read More
Jody Reilly Soja Named Loomis Chaffee’s Eighth Head of School November 29, 2023 Today, we share the news that Jody Reilly Soja, our head of school for the past nine years, has accepted a position as Loomis Chaffee’s head of school beginning in July 2024. We are enormously grateful for the profound… Read More
Fall Harvesting with the Farm and Forest Club November 13, 2023 Outdoor Adventure and Education, Sustainability Our Farm & Forest club had a very busy fall, with harvest season in full swing at Hotchkiss School’s Fairfield Farm. The farm boasts more than 280+ acres of natural farmland,… Read More
Lynn Lyons Visits IMS, Speaks About Anxiety October 15, 2023 It is no surprise that anxiety is increasingly prevalent among children, especially teenagers. Anxiety can lead to depression, and early intervention at home and in schools can help reduce the risk. We invited anxiety expert Lynn Lyons to share her… Read More
Why We Give: Lara and James Vitiello, P’24 September 25, 2023 In the News, Life Through Service Early this summer, we had the opportunity to catch up with IMS trustee Lara Vitiello and her husband Jamie Vitiello, to learn what drew their family to IMS and why they are such staunch supporters of the school. Read More
Notes from the Trail: Ninth Grade Adventure September 18, 2023 Outdoor Adventure and Education, Sustainability and the Environment Students in Grades 5-9 take part in specialized adventure programs throughout the academic year. These trips are integrated into our Outdoor Adventure Education curriculum to encourage problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, and goal-setting. These trips also help students develop strong bonds and… Read More
Following the Forest September 5, 2023 Life Through Service, Sustainability and the Environment IMS Green Team Proposes Land Easement to Protect Forest Linkages in the Northeast It may seem like a tall order to protect woodland areas in the Northeast from harmful development and forest fragmentation. But the IMS Green Team… Read More
