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 groups (all new students) depart on Thursday, August 22, and return on Saturday, August 31.

Student Dorm Heads arrive by 6:00 p.m. and move into the dorms.

International students may move into the dorms.

Labor Day - First Day of Classes

All students and faculty are required to attend. 5:00 p.m. Convocation in the Barn 5:45 p.m. Formal Dinner

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.…

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, please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns, Director of College Counseling.

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 Grade Welcome Weekend begins.

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.

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 tradition that unites us as a community; working together to support the place where we learn and live. Please come dressed in clothes that can…

Jossman: Students arrive at 7:45 a.m.

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 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…

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…

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…

Tuesday, October 1st 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…

Friday, October 4th is a closed evening for 12th-grade students who are taking the SAT test on Saturday, October 5th. No overnight sign-outs.

Sunday, October 6, 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…

Tuesday, October 8th 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.    

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 first academic check is Wednesday, October 9th. The intention of the Canvas Parent portal is so that families can see the status of assignments or grades given. When used well,…

Monday, October 14th at 6:30 p.m. MT. Please register in advance. CRMS College Counselor Betsy Bingham-Johns will share insight on planning and preparing for financial aid for your college student. Please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns with questions.