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
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…
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…
Virtual Event: 11th Grade Parent College Counseling Night
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…
Closed Evening for 12th-Grade SAT Participants
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.
XC Running: Chris Severy Invitational
Aspen High School Aspen, CO
Bike Team: Race #4: Fruita
CRMS Race Day: Saturday, October 5th N. Fruita Desert Classic
Colorado Western Slope College Fair
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…
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. Review the October 7 - 11 Special Schedule for PSAT Testing and Wellness Days for testing times. The College Board's PSAT provides you, your child, and the school with information on how…
XC Running: Rifle XC Invitational
Rifle Creek Golf Rifle, CO
Boys Soccer: Grand Valley @ CRMS
4:00 p.m. Varsity 6:00 p.m. JV
Virtual Event: 9th/10th Grade Parent College Counseling Night
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…
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 first academic check is Wednesday,…
Boys Soccer: Moffat @ CRMS
4:00 p.m. Varsity 6:00 p.m. JV
Virtual Event: College Financial Aid
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.…
Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Caprock
4:00 p.m. Varsity 6:00 p.m. JV
Family Weekend
RSVP for Family Weekend Family Weekend is an annual event that brings family members to campus. The purpose of the weekend is to give students and their families an opportunity…
Bike Team: State Championships in Glenwood Springs
CMC Spring Valley campus
Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Aspen
4:00 p.m. Varsity 6:00 p.m. JV
Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Roaring Fork
4:00 p.m. Varsity 6:00 p.m. JV
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,…
Fantastic Fun Friday: Humans vs. Zombies (Closed Evening)
Fantastic Fun Friday: Humans vs. Zombies Closed Evening Big events are more fun when more people participate, so this is a closed evening for boarding students and an opportunity for…
XC Running: State Championships
Norris Penrose Event Center Colorado Springs, CO
Climb Team (Optional): Eagle
Eagle Climbing + Fitness 700 Chambers Ave, Unit 7 Eagle, CO 81631
Climb Team: Grand Junction
Grip Bouldering 716 Scarlet St Grand Junction, CO
Oystermeister: Run
Wednesday, November 13, 4:30 - 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…
Climb Team: Grand Junction
Grand Valley Climbing Gym 611 25 Road Grand Junction, CO
End of Trimester 1
Students free to depart at 4:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Break
Saturday, November 23, 2024 - Travel Day Sunday, December 1, 2024 - Travel Day Monday, December 2, 2024 - Classes Resume Friday, November 22nd, is a full day of classes.…
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
Fantastic Fun Friday: Casino Night (Closed Evening)
Fantastic Fun Friday: Casino Night Closed Evening Big events are more fun when more people participate, so this is a closed evening for boarding students and an opportunity for day…
Climb Team: Eagle
Eagle Climbing + Fitness 700 Chambers Ave, Unit 7 Eagle, CO 81631
Winter Break
Saturday, December 21, 2024 - Travel Day Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - Travel Day (Boarding students return to campus by 7:00 p.m.) Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - Classes Resume Friday,…
Winter Break Travel Day
Boarding students should be back on campus by 7:00 p.m.
Classes Resume
Special Schedule for the week of January 9 - 12, 2024.
Nordic Team: Aspen
Classic Race @ Aspen - 11:00 am
Climb Team: Grand Junction
Grip Bouldering 716 Scarlet Street Grand Junction, CO
Nordic Team: Spring Gulch
Skate Race @ Spring Gulch in Carbondale - 12:00 pm
Fantastic Fun Friday: Winter Dorm Olympics (Closed Evening)
Fantastic Fun Friday: Winter Dorm Olympics Closed Evening Big events are more fun when more people participate, so this is a closed evening for boarding students and an opportunity for…