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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…

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…

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…

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…

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.