Courage to Climb Higher
Our Strategic Plan
The paths taken at IMS are just like the paths up our mountain: different for everyone, rarely in a straight line, and ultimately rewarded with new perspectives, an expansive view, the spirit of possibility, and the tools necessary for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
At IMS, individuals belong, thrive, and build a confident and healthy sense of self. We care deeply about our people, our land, and our world, and we transform that care into action. We teach our students that service is at the heart of leadership. We build a sense of empathy by teaching our students how to live and learn as members of a community.
Our curriculum blends student-centered, curiosity-driven learning with essential foundational skills. Positive, trusting relationships allow our students to discover their full potential while preserving the joys of childhood and a sense of adventure.
Educational Excellence
We believe in the unlimited potential of all learners in our community, and that the most impactful learning happens when students are engaged with their peers, studying and addressing real-world issues.
Our Mountain
Our expansive natural setting provides essential opportunities for learning about our environment, cultivating leadership and action, and encouraging outdoor play and personal growth.
The Joy of Childhood
We believe that when school is a joyful place, and when students are challenged, engaged, and encouraged to play and develop meaningful relationships, their potential becomes limitless.
Belonging
We believe in Francis Behn Riggs’ founding vision of a school that is accessible to all students and where everyone feels a sense of ownership and belonging.
Our View of the Future
Courage means something different to each student. Learn how it’s shaping the collective IMS experience now and in years to come.