What happens in a school

designed from the ground up for gifted learners?

No one waits to learn.

Students learn to think, debate, problem solve and flourish, becoming their best selves, growing in both confidence and ability while navigating our ever-converging world. 

MIS sees, meets, and challenges all students where they are, fostering collaboration, leadership, responsibility, and, above all, thoughtful consideration of people and our planet.

Engaged Global Thinkers, Every Day

Students as Advocates and Leaders

Public Speaking and Leadership courses begin for all MIS students in fifth grade, and continue throughout their time at the school. Our students present at conferences, compete nationally in science, engineering, and humanities events, and more than that, learn to serve as leaders--to be leaders who serve. 

Course-Embedded Travel

If we believe in fostering compassionate global citizens, how could we not begin traveling the world as soon as third grade? MIS student travelers have over 63,000 miles and have traveled to Spain, Iceland, Peru, Dominican Republic, France, Italy, China, Costa Rica, Japan, Monaco, Panama, Germany...the list goes on and on. 

Our travel program embeds service, leadership, empathy, and research in the preliminary coursework and travel experiences.

Standing Up for Equity and Justice

At MIS, we believe it is our moral imperative as human beings on this Earth to be brave and true in celebrating the beauty and dignity of each life. Read our Proclamation on Equity and Justice

Electives

55 Electives, crossing and connecting every discipline. From Biophilic Design, Robotics, Genetics, and UX Coding to WWII Literature, Philosophy & Ethics, Illustration, and Music Theory--MIS is committed to challenging every student to explore, refine, and grow their creativity and interests. 

At MIS, students choose their paths, their passions, and their fun.

Sustainability

When your compost feeds the farms that provide the food for your farm-to-table scratch kitchen,

When your classrooms are filled with natural light, and your community is committed to regenerative, sustainable design for all construction and growth,

When your students work daily on solutions for environmental injustices and climate issues,

You know you're at MIS.

Extracurricular Adventures

It only takes a moment visiting MIS to see that every student has a place and a voice, whether it's in their debate club, community service activities, varsity sports offerings, or competitive robotics, NHD, Garbage to Garden Club, or the dozens of other student-initiated clubs, sports, and activities. (Yes, our youngest kiddos even started a duct tape club...)

Frequently heard musings from new families @MIS

"I feel like I have my child back."
"Why can't we have school on the weekends?"
"The teachers really care what I have to say."
"Can we cancel summer?"
​"Pinch me."