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Students Succeed in Significant Sustainability Initiatives

June 13, 2024

Life Through Service,
Outdoor Adventure and Education,
Sustainability

Two student-led sustainability initiatives were approved by the board during the final week of school. Last year, Ms Tieger’s Green Team made a presentation to the Board regarding biodiversity, and the ways in which humans threaten biodiversity. As part of…

Sixth Grade Learning at Taconic Outdoor Education Center

February 29, 2024

A hallmark of the IMS experience is our Outdoor Adventure and Education (OAE) program. At each grade level, students spend time in the great outdoors in multiple ways, learning about their surroundings and about themselves. In mid-February, our sixth graders…

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,…

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…

Notes from the Trail: Mount Greylock

April 27, 2023

Every spring, our 7th grade class heads to Mount Greylock State Reservation for a two-day adventure of hiking and whitewater rafting.Outdoor Adventure & Education Director Eliza Statile shares her notes from the trail: On Thursday, April 21, four buses drove…

Resilience and Community at the 9th Grade Wilderness Trip

September 22, 2022

Each year, our 9th grade students embark on a three day hiking trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Carrying heavy backpacks and navigating tricky trails, it's a trip that demands resilience and inner strength, and also rewards leadership,…

9th Grade Wilderness Adventure

September 30, 2021

On Wednesday, September 22nd, the Ninth grade class departed the IMS Student Center in two groups, with nervous excitement for the three-day adventure ahead. For many of the students, this would be the first time they had ever…

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…

Ninth Grade Camps Out in White Mountains

September 18, 2018

Last week, our ninth graders braved the elements and departed for their camping trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Along with Head of School Jody Soja, Director of Outdoor Education and Adventure Ethan Harris, and faculty leaders, approximately…

9th Grade in the Adirondacks

September 22, 2017

Shortly after arriving on campus, our 9th grade embarked on their first wilderness trip to the Adirondack Mountains. The goal was to introduce them to both a challenging endeavor and an organic opportunity to create new friendships. Ultimately, students…