Events

New Parent Orientation & Potluck Social
Welcome, new families, to the CRMS community! The beginning of school is a very exciting time for new parents, students, faculty, and staff. The purpose of New Parent Orientation is to help families make the transition to CRMS by informing them about the academic and active programs, as well as other aspects of student life.

When you arrive Friday morning, you will be greeted by parent volunteers at the Welcome Tent and you will be introduced to your student’s advisors and Wilderness leaders. Following a brief presentation on the Wilderness program, parents and students separate so that the students can begin bonding within their new community and parents can receive information relating to the CRMS experience.

The evening closes with a parent Potluck dinner at the Head of School’s house with returning CRMS parents, faculty, and staff; this is a great opportunity to network with other parents about any remaining questions you may have.

All new students spend Friday night on campus. At breakfast Saturday morning is the last opportunity to see students prior to their Wilderness destination departure.

Family Weekend
CRMS Family Weekend is an event that highlights the CRMS experience. Each October, this annual event brings parents, grandparents, and siblings to campus for a weekend packed with opportunities to share in campus life.

A Thursday evening arrival is recommended, as Friday morning’s activities start early with an All-School Meeting and welcome from the Head of School and quickly moves into your student’s regular class schedule. Families are encouraged to visit classes, meet with teachers and advisors, and participate in all aspects of school life.

In addition, the CRMS Parent Network offers several parent education opportunities, including speakers on parenting and college counseling topics. The weekend activities peak on Saturday night during the Scholarship Silent Auction and Coffehouse—our student talent show.

Gala Diner, Scholarship Silent Auction & Coffeehouse
Saturday evening is the centerpiece of Family Weekend! It begins with a Gala Buffet Dinner at the Bar Fork and proceeds with a dessert and Silent Auction social. Luminaries light the pathway to the Barn. Awaiting you are hundreds of great items to bid on. Distinctive items such as student-blown glass bowls and fresh vegetables from the CRMS garden make this auction a unique scholarship fundraiser.

In conjunction with the Auction is the very fun and entertaining Coffeehouse show. This popular event, featuring the many talents of our CRMS community, includes performances of music, dance, poetry, and more by students and faculty and is a great way to end the CRMS Family Weekend experience.

Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour
CRMS hosted the 10th annual world-renowned environmental and adventure film festival—Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour February 12-13, 2010. This popular community event featured a selection of films that display themes of adventure, mountaineering, remarkable personalities, and important environmental and social messages. Screenings took place in the historic CRMS Barn, where attendees had the opportunity to view amazing and thought-provoking films and engage in meaningful conversations. Proceeds benefited CRMS’s distinctive programs.

Scholarship Work Day
Scholarship Work Day is an annual event that was initiated by students in 1965 to raise funds to help make a Colorado Rocky Mountain School education available to all students, regardless of their economic status. On Monday, May 10, 2010 teams of CRMS students and faculty will go to homes, ranches, and agencies around the community to do work. Scholarship Work Day exemplifies the CRMS core values of community service, respect, responsibility, and a strong work ethic while simultaneously raising funds for fellow students.