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A Message from our Head of School

Dear HMI Community, I write to you today during a time of sadness, anger, pain, and conflict. We grieve the loss of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many other Black Americans to name here. To see our fellow citizens killed because of the color of their skin is devastating; it is an […]

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The Science of Friendship

Join Lydia Denworth, HMI alumni parent (Semesters 33 & 39) and author, for a discussion on why friends are as important for your health as diet and exercise, and why they matter more than ever in the time of COVID-19. Lydia Denworth is an acclaimed science journalist and speaker. She is a contributing editor at Scientific

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Semester 44: Virtual Family Weekend

This spring, Semester 44 has faced a challenge unique to their semester: having to leave HMI’s campus early due to COVID-19. Although Semester 44 has physically left Leadville, they are still very much immersed in the routines of HMI throughout their day to day life. They are taking virtual classes with their HMI teachers, having

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Semester 44: 2nd Expedition

Written by: Benny, Audrey, Daniela, Sam Y, & Bella Led by Justin and Carrie, Group A drove about 15 minutes to our trailhead and unloaded the van. A forgotten beacon proved to only be a minor setback as the group essentially flew to our campsite. The group’s efficient pace became the hallmark of the trip

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HMI Semester Update: Campus Closure Extended; March 30, 2020

Dear Semester 44 students and families, As many of you are aware, yesterday the federal government extended coronavirus guidelines  designed to reduce the spread of the virus through April 30. These recommendations affect non-essential travel as well as gatherings of over 10 people.  These guidelines mean that we will need to modify further our semester

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HMI Semester Update: Colorado extends school closures; March 19, 2020

March 19, 2020A message for current families Dear HMI Families, I am writing with an update on our return to campus. Last night (during our parent meeting), Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued a new directive, prohibiting in-person instruction for all Colorado public and independent schools through April 17; our approach will continue to be to follow the direction of public

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HMI Gap: Andes Leadership Semester Blogs

Read the latest blog updates from our Andes Leadership Semester (a collaborative program with Where There Be Dragons).  From 03/15/20: Dia de La Mujer: La Patagonia y yo Ode to Patagonia From 03/17/20: Las Aventuras de Los Apus Discotecas Adventures in Urubamaba Urubamba Scavenger Hunt!  Un Dia en Urubamba From 03/22/20: Hi Families! 

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HMI Semester Update: Student Departure; March 15, 2020

March 15, 2020A message for current families Dear Families, I write with a brief update from a quiet HMI. Students left for the airport before 6:00am. I want to share with you how proud I am of them. We had a wonderful day yesterday. Our morning announcement was hard, but Amy Roberts and Dean of

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