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 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 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 trip fees. Interim Scholarships: All students are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to students currently receiving need-based financial aid. Please apply here.…
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 on Saturday, November 18, and returning on Sunday, November 26. Travel itineraries are due to Debbi Fadli Front Desk Project/Attendance Manager, by November 1, 2023.
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"Â 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…
Formal Dinner: Art Show & Winter Band Concert
5:30 p.m. Visual Arts Show 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Band Concert
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
Signature CRMS Programs Join Molly Dorais, Director of Enrollment & Tuition Assistance, for a presentation of Colorado Rocky Mountain School and explore some of our unique programs that are unlike anything you will find at other boarding schools: Outdoor Expedition Offerings, Two-week Interim Program, & Three-week Senior Project. Our Virtual Information Sessions are held via…
Oystermeister: Climb
Wednesday, December 13, 4:30 – 6:30 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 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 – and don’t forget your school spirit, costume, and friendly competition! The 7 events are: Open water pond swim and party Campus course cycling time…
Film Screening & Q&A: Relentless Ride
The BarnFilm Screening: Relentless Ride Followed by a Q&A Free & open to the public; students and families are encouraged to attend. https://vimeo.com/ondemand/relentlessride
Winter Break
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - Travel Day Monday, January 8, 2024 - Travel Day Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 - Classes Resume Tuesday, December 19th, is a full day of classes.…
Alumni & Friends Event: CRMS Climbing Open House
CRMS Climbing Open House Join Us! Thursday, December 21, 7-9 p.m. CRMS Climbing Gym Hosted by faculty member, Dave Meyer. Open to all alumni, former faculty, and friends. RSVP to Danika Davis, Alumni Relations Manager
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…
Classes Resume
Special Schedule for the week of January 9 - 12, 2024.
11th Grade College Counseling Bootcamp
11th Grade College Counseling Bootcamp Details coming soon! If you have any questions, please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns, Director of College Counseling.
Q3 Active Scholarship Deadline
3rd Quarter Active Scholarships Due January 19 at 5:00 p.m. MT CRMS provides need-based assistance to help ease the financial burden for quarterly active or trip fees. Any student who…
“Sign In” Weekend
"Sign-In"Â Weekend #3: Winter Olympics 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…
Parent Book Club
Parent Book Club: "Never Enough" by Jennifer Breheny Wallace Monday, January 22nd, 8:15 a.m. in the CRMS library Register here Our next Parent Book Club selection is "Never Enough" by…
Virtual Event: Parent Book Club
Parent Book Club: "Never Enough" by Jennifer Breheny Wallace Tuesday, January 23rd, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Register here Our next Parent Book Club selection is "Never Enough" by Jennifer Breheny Wallace. Resa Hayes LPC will join Head of School Jeff Leahy and Danika Davis, CRMS Parent Manager, to discuss this very relevant book with families.…
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 Wednesday, January 24th. The intention of the Canvas Parent portal is so that families can see the status of assignments or grades given. When used well,…
Parent Night (Virtual): The CRMS Garden-Kitchen Collaboration
VirtualTuesday, February 13th - 6:30 p.m. MT on Zoom Join us for a virtual conversation with Heather McDermott, CRMS Director of the Garden Program, and Bryan Garneau, CRMS Director of Food Service, on their unique collaboration to create a healthy, sustainable source of food for our school community. Please register in advance for the virtual…
Formal Dinner: Interim Arts & Crafts Show
5:30 p.m. Interim Arts & Crafts Show 6:00 p.m. Dinner
Oystermeister: Nordic
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, a 2.5-mile trail run on Tick Ridge; rock climbing/bouldering in the CRMS gym, a 5K Nordic ski (skate or classic) at Spring Gulch, an alpine…
Girls Soccer vs Ridgway (in Grand Junction)
canyon view park 730 24 Rd., Grand Junction, COCRMS vs Ridgeway - Game is in Grand Junction, CO Canyon View Park - 730 24 Rd. Grand Junction, CO 81505
Girls Soccer @ Rifle
CRMS @ Rifle
Spring Break
Saturday, March 16 - Travel Day Sunday, March 31 - Travel Day Monday, April 1st - Classes Resume Friday, March 15, 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 on Saturday, March…
Admission: Experience CRMS Day
Admitted students and their families are invited to spend the day on campus going to classes, eating in the dining hall, and participating in the afternoon sports, service and arts programs.
Formal Dinner: Art Show & 12th Grade Band Concert
5:30 p.m. Visual Arts Show 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Band Concert
Girls Soccer @ Vail Christian
Freedom Park Soccer Fields 300 Miller Ranch Rd., Edwards, CO, United StatesAdmission: Spring Open House
Spring Open House We welcome you to join us on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for an overview presentation of Colorado Rocky Mountain School's programs and admission process by Molly Dorais, Director of Enrollment & Tuition Assistance, as well as campus tours with our student ambassadors. Please register here. We…
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 third academic check is Wednesday,…
Senior Formal Dinner
5:45 p.m. Arrival 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Dinner The graduating class will kick off the end-of-year festivities with Senior Dinner (formal dress). Attendance is required for 12th graders.
Community BBQ Dinner
Following Scholarship Work Day, CRMS students and faculty will come together for a casual BBQ dinner.
CRMS Plant Sale
The Annual Plant Sale is back - get your garden growing! Tomatoes • Herbs • Veggies • Annual Flowers • Perennials •  Seed Potatoes • Onion Plants & More! SATURDAY, MAY 18 •  9 AM - 3 PM SUNDAY, MAY 19 • 9…
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 Arts…
Awards Dinner: Formal
This dinner is open to CRMS students and faculty only. Parents of award winners will be notified. Formal Dinner attire.
Commencement
Congratulations to Class of 2o24 graduates and family on this significant milestone! Colorado Rocky Mountain School faculty and staff are excited to welcome you and your family to campus in…
Alumni Weekend
We’re gathering alumni June 14 - 16, 2024! Reunite with old friends, faculty, classmates, and friends during a weekend filled with activities for alumni of all ages. All alumni are…
New Family Orientation
2024 New Family Orientation & Opening Days Schedule New Family Orientation helps families transition into the school by informing them about the academic, outdoor, sports, and service programs as well…
Wilderness Orientation
Wilderness groups (all new students) depart on Thursday, August 22, and return on Saturday, August 31.
XC Running: Basalt Longhorn Invitational
Crown Mountain Park El Jebel, CO
Bike Team: Race #1: Leadville
CRMS Race Day: Sunday, August 25th Cloud City Challenge
Student Dorm Heads Arrive
Student Dorm Heads arrive by 6:00 p.m. and move into the dorms.
Returning International Students Arrive
International students may move into the dorms.
BBQ Dinner & Field Games
BBQ Dinner and Field Games for all students 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Day students are encouraged, but not required, to attend.
First Day of Classes
Labor Day - First Day of Classes
Convocation and Formal Dinner
All students and faculty are required to attend. 5:00 p.m. Convocation in the Barn 5:45 p.m. Formal Dinner
Closed Evening – No Signouts
Friday, September 6th is a closed evening for all boarding students - no overnight sign-outs. All students will participate in on-campus activities, including a BBQ and our annual Dorm Olympics.…
BBQ Dinner & Dorm Olympics
Dinner and Dorm Olympics for all students 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Students will be participating in the annual Dorm Olympics - one of the most fun events of the…
College Counseling & Leadership Initiatives Weekend for 12th Graders
12th Grade College Counseling Bootcamp & Leadership Initiatives weekend allows seniors to dedicate time to the college process at the start of the school year. If you have any questions,…
XC Running: Eagle Valley Invitational
Siena Valley Club Gypsum, CO
Bike Team: Race #2: Eagle
CRMS Race Day: Saturday, September 7th Haymaker Classic
Boys Soccer: Caprock @ CRMS
4:00 p.m. Varsity 6:00 p.m. JV
Picture Day
School Picture Day
Closed Evening – No Signouts
Friday, September 13th is a closed evening for all boarding students - no overnight sign-outs. All students will participate in All School Scholarship Work Day the following morning, and 9th…
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…
All School Scholarship Work Day
All School Scholarship Work Day (required for 9th-12th grade students) Saturday, September 14th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. All students take part in this day of service. It's a yearly…
ACT: Primary for 12th Graders
Jossman: Students arrive at 7:45 a.m.
Boys Soccer: Aspen @ CRMS
4:00 p.m. Varsity 6:00 p.m. JV
Oystermeister: Pond Swim
Wednesday, September 18 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…
Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Moffat
4:00 p.m. Varsity 6:00 p.m. JV
XC Running: Demon XC Invitational
Glenwood Springs High School Glenwood Springs, CO
Bike Team: Race #3: Colorado Springs
CRMS Race Day: Sunday, September 22nd Lazy B Ranch Rally
Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Grand Valley
4:00 p.m. Varsity 6:00 p.m. JV
Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Ridgway (Grand Junction)
4:00 p.m. Varsity 6:00 p.m. JV
Virtual Event: 12th Grade Parent College Counseling Night
Monday, September 30th at 6:30 p.m. MT. Please register in advance. 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. Learn where your 12th grader is in the college counseling process and…