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Faculty Spotlight: Olivia Pevec
Blacksmithing Resident Artist Olivia Pevec has a lot of irons in the fire beyond the Colorado Rocky Mountain School forge. From blacksmithing to wood-splitting to the arts and volunteerism, longtime…
Read MoreBenefits of the CRMS Active Program
Around 8 p.m. on a Saturday, an unsuspecting Mexican restaurant in Montrose, Colorado, was swarmed with about 40 sweaty teenage rock climbers from Carbondale. The line of bright blue t-shirts…
Read MoreConnected to the Community
Colorado Rocky Mountain School fosters long-standing relationships with the Aspen Valley’s most impactful organizations It’s no secret that Aspen is home to some of the best outdoor opportunities in the…
Read MoreBoarding Schools Build the Resilience that Your Child Needs
The real world can be a scary concept—and place—especially when we consider our precious children entering it someday. You’ve considered their academic future, but what other steps can you take…
Read MoreFaculty Spotlight: Monica Perez-Rhodes
Monica Perez-Rhodes has made a long journey, from dishwasher to controller at Colorado Rocky Mountain School, a journey she’s rightfully proud of. Perez-Rhodes first came to Carbondale at age three.…
Read MoreTips on Writing an Effective Essay
For students and parents exploring options for high school, the admission process can be exciting, overwhelming, stressful, and scary all at the same time. It feels like a big decision…
Read MoreCRMS partners with Aspen Valley Land Trust
CRMS partnered with Aspen Valley Land Trust to work on a Riparian Restoration Project on the north end of campus. Click here to view “The Point” a video produced by…
Read MoreTick Ridge Gets a Facelift
When you first hear that your student is spending time at a place called “Tick Ridge,” you might be inclined to wonder if bug spray is mandatory. While the longtime…
Read MoreStudent Spotlight on KDNK
Student journalist Sarah Teague ’20 joined KDNK station manager Gavin Dahl on Booked to talk about student publication The Olive Branch, her summer academy at The New York Times, and her…
Read MoreThe Recognition System at CRMS
Several times a year, students and their families receive a CRMS report card on progress in programs ranging from academics to service crews to interim. What catches the eye on…
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