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.
Returning International Students Arrive
International students may move into the dorms.
Convocation and Formal Dinner
All students and faculty are required to attend.
Boys Soccer: Crested Butte @ CRMS
3:00 p.m.
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Boys Soccer: Roaring Fork @ CRMS
4:00 p.m.
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…
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.
Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Crested Butte
1:00 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Caprock @ CRMS
4:00 p.m.
Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Ridgway
4:00 p.m.
Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Telluride
11:00 a.m.
Boys Soccer: Aspen @ CRMS
2:00 p.m.
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…
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…
Closed Evening for 12th-Grade SAT Participants
Friday, October 6th is a closed evening for 12th-grade students who are taking the SAT test on Saturday, October 7th. No overnight sign-outs.
Boys Soccer: Telluride @ CRMS
1:00 p.m.
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.
Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Caprock
4:00 p.m.
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…
Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Aspen
5:00 p.m.
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…
Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Roaring Fork
6:00 p.m.
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…
Boys Soccer: Ridgway @ CRMS
3:00 p.m.
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 parents on Wednesday, November 1st from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at TACAW in Basalt. In order to attend, students will need to: Register for the…
“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 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…
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 all students and staff. If you opted in for the flu shot via your health forms, your student just needs to show up. If you…
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
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…