September 2, 2022 Dear HMI Community, I want to share the latest updates from the Head of School Search Committee, which has beenbusy with the search process over the course of the summer. First, thanks to all of you who shared your thoughts on what you would like to see in HMI’snext Head of School, […]
BWOK! BWOK! BWOK! It is 6 a.m., the sun is rising over the HMI campus, and the early morning peace has been shattered by the clucking of 20 brightly-feathered chickens, the newest and noisiest residents of Grey Jay Way. The coop is abuzz with squawks and fluttering wings as the flock, which includes stately Russian
Head of School Search Committee announced; search firm hired April 28, 2022 Dear HMI Community, I’m told the snow is finally starting to melt in Leadville, so spring is on its way and Semester 48 will be drawing to a close next month. As you know, Danny O’Brien will be moving on from HMI at
Danny O’Brien, HMI Head of School Mo Copeland, HMI Board Chair A Letter from HMI’s Board Chair Dear HMI Community, As you all know, the High Mountain Institute has been fortunate in its leadership. Danny O’Brien has served as HMI’s Head of School for nine years, and before that taught and engaged with students in
Hi Lupe! Thanks for sitting down with us. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? Where are you from and how long have you worked at HMI? I am originally from Los Angeles, CA, and completed my undergraduate and graduate studies in Southern California. My original plan was to work as an administrator in
At HMI, we believe deeply in the philosophy of education through experience. Apprentices are college graduates who immerse themselves in a hands-on semester-long apprenticeship with the HMI Semester (our semester program for high school students) in addition to participating in a rigorous seminar that combines formal lessons in educational techniques with philosophies of outdoor education.
Dear Semester 47 students and families, I’m writing today with important and timely news of updates to our COVID-19 protocols and guidelines concerning vaccines, testing, and visitors. We are closely monitoring the current national surge in COVID-19 cases, specifically the rapid rise in the Delta variant. With students set to arrive on campus in less
We are very pleased to report the successful completion of our Spring 2021 high school semester (HMI Semester 46) and Gap programming. HMI Gap students departed from Leadville on May 13; HMI Semester students departed on May 23. Semester 46 poses after the “Cabin Showdown Throwdown” competition in March The 49 students of HMI Semester
We are excited to share that, beginning with the 2021 Fall semester (Semester 47), HMI will issue all students Chromebook laptops for their time at HMI. Students will no longer be allowed to bring their own laptop from home. There are several reasons for this change. At HMI we strive to live up to our motto simple in means,
We premiered the following video as part of the Semester 46 virtual family weekend. Enjoy!
