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CRMS Woke Everything Up: The Writing Life of Wendy Marston Lehmann ’87
When Wendy Marston Lehmann was a teenager in Paonia, Colorado, she braced herself for the inevitable every time she went to the dentist. It was never about her teeth. “I…
Read MoreMaking Science Tangible: Matt Bowers Brings the Roaring Fork Valley Into the Classroom
For Dr. Matt Bowers, science begins with curiosity, grows through observation, and becomes meaningful when students realize that the questions they ask in class are connected to the world immediately…
Read MoreColorado Rocky Mountain School Celebrates Successful Reaccreditation
We’re pleased to announce that Colorado Rocky Mountain School has been reaccredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) through 2036. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to providing…
Read MoreAugust Teague ’99: Challenge. Community. Growth.
From early morning Nordic practices at Spring Gulch to leading one of the nation’s premier ski and snowboard clubs, August Teague’s journey exemplifies the lasting impact of a CRMS education.…
Read MoreAlumni Book Review by John A. Hollister ’64
This special alumni book review highlights a serendipitous CRMS connection: John A. Hollister ’64 recently discovered Gun Barons: The Weapons that Transformed America and The Men Who Invented Them—and only…
Read MoreCRMS Continues Excellence in National Survey of Independent and Public High School Students
Colorado Rocky Mountain School participates in the High School Survey of Student Engagement (HSSSE) to see how our program and culture compare with peer schools nationwide. The 2025 results—drawn from…
Read MoreCharging Ahead
Grants from Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation Assist CRMS Transition Away from Hydrocarbons The CRMS Future Path vision of what students will need in the coming decades includes some important–and…
Read MoreAcademic Advantages of Adventure-Based Outdoor Programs
In a contemporary educational landscape where academic success often takes precedence, adventure-based outdoor programs, like those at Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS), offer teenagers a unique pathway to intellectual growth…
Read MoreHead of School’s Reading List: Winter 2024/25
This is the latest installment of Jeff Leahy’s suggested reading list. You can look back through previous blog posts for other suggestions. Non-Fiction: Jonathon Safran Foer’s We are the Weather:…
Read MoreCharlie Dockendorf ’25 Named Morehead-Cain Scholar
Update (3/10/25): We are excited to announce that Charlie has been awarded the prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship. He will be heading to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this…
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