Dear Semester 44 families and students: I’m writing to let you know that we have decided to continue distance learning at HMI through May 20, the end of Semester 44. This is obviously a difficult decision to make; we work at HMI–we love HMI–because of interpersonal interactions and the opportunities to watch students grow before […]
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
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
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
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
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!
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
March 14, 2020A message for current families Dear Semester 44 Community, At HMI, we always say that learning isn’t restricted by traditional classroom walls. It happens everywhere—on campus, on the trails, and, most recently, in quigloos on winter expedition. For the next few weeks, as we institute a distance learning plan, that list of learning
March 14, 2020A message for current families Dear HMI Semester 44 Community, Another day, another series of extraordinary events. More than ever, today I understand what Abraham Lincoln meant when he admitted, “I confess that I do not control events, but rather events control me.” Yesterday evening, Lake County’s Department of Public Health issued an
March 12, 2020A message for current families Dear Semester 44 Families, I sat down yesterday evening with the intent of replying to each of you who has written in recent days. The reality, however, is that a growing list of priorities means I would not do justice to any responses I can muster. So I
