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A Message from Jess Wolinsky, Dean of Students

Jess Wolinsky is our Dean of Students and P&P (Practices & Principles: Ethics of the Natural World) faculty. “Since sharing our statement from our Head of School, we have received many comments and questions from our alumni and broader community on what action HMI is taking to become a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. […]

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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 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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HMI Semester Update: Distance Learning Plan; March 14, 2020

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

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HMI Semester Update: COVID-19; March 14, 2020

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

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