Oystermister: Kayak

What is Oystermeister? The series, which attracts approximately 60-120 participants, offers a diverse lineup of events. They include (in order of appearance): a 200m pond swim, cyclocross race around campus,…

Community Dinner, Art Show and Band Concert

The community dinner is open to CRMS faculty and students only. Dress is casual. The Art Show and Band Concert are open to all community members. 5:30 p.m. Visual Art…

Awards Dinner: Formal

This dinner is open to CRMS students and faculty only. Parents of award winners will be notified. Formal Dinner attire.

Alumni Weekend

We’re gathering alumni August 4 - 6, 2023! Reunite with old friends, faculty, classmates, and friends during a weekend filled with activities for alumni of all ages. All alumni are welcome to attend.

New Family Orientation

New Family Orientation helps families transition into the school by informing them about the academic, outdoor, sports, and service programs as well as other aspects of student and residential life. It is an opportunity for parents to meet their child's advisor, become acquainted with the Wilderness Orientation leader and group, and connect with other faculty,…

Wilderness Orientation

Wilderness groups depart on Thursday, August 24, and return on Saturday, September 2.

Dinner & Dorm Olympics

Dinner and Dorm Olympics for all students 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Students will be participating in the annual Dorm Olympics - one of the most fun events of the year! Day students are encouraged, but not required, to attend. They will be assigned to the dorm that corresponds with their class.

12th Grade College Bootcamp and Leadership Initiatives

12th Grade College Counseling Bootcamp & Leadership Initiatives weekend allows seniors to dedicate time to the college process at the start of the school year. In addition, seniors will work with Kayo Ogilby on their class leadership initiatives. A full schedule will be sent to seniors before the first day of school and can be…

All School Service Day

All School Service Day (required for all students) Saturday, September 9th, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Meet inside the Bar Fork. All students take part in this day of service. It's a yearly tradition that unites us as a community; working together to support the place where we learn and live. Please come dressed in…

9th Grade Welcome Weekend

The purpose of the 9th Grade Welcome Weekend is to create connections and bonds between incoming 9th graders. Since the Wilderness Orientation groups are small by design, students may not have had the opportunity to get to know all of their new classmates before the start of classes. The various 9th Grade Welcome activities will…

Oystermeister: Pond Swim

Wednesday, September 13, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Meet at the Kayak Pond What is Oystermeister? Seven times each school year, students and faculty come together for a school-wide, fun-for-all athletic event. Students pay an entry fee of $1 each to participate and all funds raised support student clubs. Regardless of ability, we invite the entire…

Q1 Active Scholarships Deadline

Apply here. Students may also apply for a scholarship if their Fall Trip has a fee. Please contact Molly Dorais, Director of Enrollment, with any questions.

Picture Day

School Picture Day Details coming soon...

Colorado Western Slope College Fair

Sunday, October 1, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Aspen School District Campus Required for 11th and 12th-grade students Highly recommended for 10th-grade students. Transportation: Boarding students will be provided with bus transportation; day students must get to the fair on their own. Students may take public transport back to CRMS if they have communicated with…

Fall Trip

Students will receive more information and register for their Fall Trip choices in September. All students in level 1 actives (rock climbing, mountain biking, and kayaking) will automatically be placed on a level 1 trip. Please read about the sign-up process and find the list of 2023 Fall Trips here. Please contact Renée Thibodeaux, Outdoor…

Wellness Days

Annually, Wellness Days provides a shift in our academic schedule to provide the necessary space for us to address topics essential to students' overall well-being. This year's seminars include healthy relationships and consent, mental health, and substance use education with Soundcheck Prevention Network. CRMS has provided quality education around substance use and abuse through professional…

PSAT – Required for 9th, 10th & 11th-Grade Students

The PSAT test is required for all 9th-11th grade students. The PSAT for 11th grade students is the National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test. 10th and 11th grade students will take the PSAT in the morning on Tuesday, October 10th. 9th grade students will take the PSAT test after lunch on Tuesday, October 10th. The College…

Virtual Event: 11th Grade Parent College Counseling Night

Betsy Bingham-Johns, Director of College Counseling, will host discussions of the college process for parents on zoom while allowing plenty of time for questions and answers. Please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns with questions. 11th Grade Parent Zoom: Tuesday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. MT. Please register in advance.  

Recurring

SSAT

The SSAT is a virtually unspeeded assessment, meaning that most students have adequate time to consider each question. Students in grades 8 -11 are assessed on their verbal, math, and reading skills. A non-scored writing sample is also included to assess writing ability. The SSAT often concludes with an experimental section that isn't scored or…

Admission Virtual Information Session

How to apply: Admission & Tuition Assistance Application Process at CRMS Join Molly Dorais, Director of Enrollment & Tuition Assistance, for a presentation of Colorado Rocky Mountain School's admission and tuition assistance application process. Our Virtual Information Sessions are held via zoom. Click here to watch the webinar.

Oystermeister: Bike

Wednesday, October 18, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. What is Oystermeister? Seven times each school year, students and faculty come together for a school-wide, fun-for-all athletic event. Students pay an entry fee of $1 each to participate and all funds raised support student clubs. Regardless of ability, we invite the entire CRMS community to join in…

Admission Open House

Fall Open House We welcome you to join us on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for an overview presentation of Colorado Rocky Mountain School's programs and admission process by Molly Dorais, Director of Enrollment, as well as campus tours with our student ambassadors. Please register here. We hope to see…

Academic Check

Each term, we set dates for academic checks. This is a time we encourage families to log into Canvas and recognize each student's academic progress. Our second academic check is Tuesday, October 24th. The intention of the Canvas Parent portal is so that families can see the status of assignments or grades given. When used well,…

Virtual Event: 9th/10th Grade Parent College Counseling Night

Betsy Bingham-Johns, Director of College Counseling, will host discussions of the college process for parents on zoom while allowing plenty of time for questions and answers. Please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns with questions. 9th & 10th Grade Parent Zoom: Tuesday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m. MT. Please register in advance.  

Coffee House Rehearsal

Students performing at Coffee House should meet at the Barn at 4:00 p.m.

Family Weekend

Click here for the full Family Weekend schedule. Click here for Friday's Class Viewing Schedule.

ACT

ACT for 12th-grade students

“The Finance Camp” Presentation

Wednesday, November 1, 4-6pm at TACAW The Finance Camp, a local investment mentorship program, will be hosting a one-night free presentation for all Roaring Fork Valley high school students and…

“Sign In” Weekend

"Sign-In" Weekend #1: All School Glow-in-the-Dark Capture the Flag  Coming up the weekend after Family Weekend is our first "Sign-In" event of the school year. Big events are more fun when more people participate, so…

Flu Shot Clinic

Friday, November 3, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Bar Fork CRMS will hold its annual flu shot clinic offered by Garfield County Public Health, which is open to…

Oystermeister: Run

Wednesday, November 8, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. What is Oystermeister? Seven times each school year, students and faculty come together for a school-wide, fun-for-all athletic event. Students pay an entry…

Admission Virtual Information Session

CRMS Program Overview New to CRMS? Join Molly Dorais, Director of Enrollment & Tuition Assistance, for an overview presentation of Colorado Rocky Mountain School to learn how the combination of our academic, art, outdoor & service programs, and residential life curriculum make CRMS such an incredible place for young people. Our Virtual Information Sessions are…

Interim & Q2 Active Scholarship Deadline

Interim & 2nd Quarter Active Scholarships Due November 10 at 5:00 p.m. MT CRMS provides need-based assistance to help ease the financial burden for both Interim and quarterly active or…

Recurring

SSAT

The SSAT is a virtually unspeeded assessment, meaning that most students have adequate time to consider each question. Students in grades 8 -11 are assessed on their verbal, math, and reading skills. A non-scored writing sample is also included to assess writing ability. The SSAT often concludes with an experimental section that isn't scored or…

Thanksgiving Break

Saturday, November 18, 2023 - Travel Day Sunday, November 26, 2023 - Travel Day Monday, November 27, 2023 - Classes Resume Friday, November 17th, is a full day of classes. Parents may pick up their students after 5:00 p.m. CRMS will arrange for Colorado Transportation Services (CTS) for those students traveling to/from Denver International Airport…

Guest Educator: Jen Cort

DEI educator Jen Cort, will be visiting with various CRMS cohorts on campus, including students, teachers, and staff. Jen is a diversity practitioner, author, podcast host, school counselor, trustee, coach, speaker, consultant, and activist. She has served as a principal, school administrator, and school counselor, and is also a boarding school parent, who works throughout…

“Sign In” Weekend

"Sign-In" Weekend #2: Casino Night Big events are more fun when more people participate, so this is a closed evening for boarding students and an opportunity for day students to spend a night in the dorms for a night of fun, including casino games! Day students who wish to spend the night on campus need to…