Colorado Rocky Mountain School

Commencement
2026-06-06
Congratulations to Class of 2o26 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 June for this beautiful occasion in honor of the Class of 2026.

Family members are invited to attend the Senior Symposium presentations, Family Reception, Coffee House, Senior Breakfast, Commencement Ceremony, and Luncheon.
View the CRMS Commencement webpage for schedules and important information.
Questions? Contact Katie Bailey, Alumni & Parent Relations Manager, (970) 963-2562 x136

Alumni Weekend
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-14
We’re gathering alumni June 12 – 14, 2026! Reunite with old friends, faculty, and classmates during a weekend filled with activities for alumni of all ages. All alumni, former faculty, and their families are welcome to attend.
Please register to join the festivities!

Wilderness Assistant (WAV) Training
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-17

New International Student & Family Welcome Dinner
2026-08-17 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Denver)

New Family Orientation
2026-08-18
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, administrators, and staff. Parents will also be able to help their boarding students move into their dorm rooms.
During the afternoon, students will spend time meeting with their Wilderness Orientation groups and begin preparations for the 10-day backpacking trip. At the end of this day, boarding students will return to the dorms for the evening and day students will go home with their families.
All students will meet back on campus the following morning for a full day of on-campus orientation programming and preparations for Wilderness. (This is just for students—there are no parent activities on this day.)
On the third day, all new students will depart on their Wilderness trip and embark on this incredible adventure together before officially starting the school year!

Wilderness Orientation
2026-08-20 - 2026-08-29
Wilderness groups (all new students) depart on Thursday, August 20, and return on Saturday, August 29.

Student Dorm Heads Arrive
2026-08-26
Student Dorm Heads arrive by 6:00 p.m. and move into the dorms.
Dorm Head Training is Thursday, August 27 – Friday, August 28.

Returning International Students Arrive
2026-08-29
International students may move into the dorms.

Returning Boarding Students Arrive
2026-08-30
Move-in is on Sunday, August 30th.
Students should arrive between 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, and check in at the Welcome Center to receive dorm assignments and keys.

Convocation and Formal Dinner
2026-08-31 17:00 - 19:00
All students and faculty are required to attend.
5:00 p.m. Convocation
All School Photo & Senior Class Photo
5:45 p.m. Formal Dinner (Advisory Photos)

Day Families: New Parent Orientation Meeting
2026-09-01 08:30 - 09:30
Day Parent Meeting:
Tuesday, September 1
To warmly welcome our new families and help you feel connected from the very start, we will be hosting Parent Orientation Meetings on September 1st (in person for day families and on Zoom for boarding families). These gatherings are an important part of our onboarding process and a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents, learn more about our community, and get your questions answered. We ask that all new parents plan to attend—your presence helps us build a strong, supportive community.
Please contact Katie Bailey, Alumni & Parent Relations Manager, with any questions.

Closed Evening (No overnight sign-outs); Only sign-outs to go home
2026-09-04

Labor Day - Classes in Session
2026-09-07

Parent Meeting: Hosting Boarding Students
2026-09-08 08:30 - 09:15
Parent Meeting: Hosting Boarding Students
Tuesday, September 8
If you are interested in hosting a boarding student for an overnight at your home, it is required that you attend one of our Hosting Boarding Students meetings. Once a month throughout the first semester, we welcome you to partner with us to learn about the school’s expectations around hosting boarding students and to create a caring network for the students and families we serve. Participation in this meeting is mandatory before you can host a boarding student. If you miss this one, please join us for the next one!
Please contact Katie Bailey, Alumni & Parent Relations Manager, with any questions.

Closed Evening
2026-09-11
No sign-outs.

9th Grade Welcome Weekend
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13
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
2026-09-12 08:45 - 11:00
All School Scholarship Work Day (required for 9th-12th grade students)
Saturday, September 12th, 8:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.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 get dirty or painted, closed-toe shoes, sun hat, gloves, water, and sunscreen. It’s going to be a beautiful day!

Oystermeister: Swim
2026-09-16
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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 in – and don’t forget your school spirit, costume, and friendly competition!
The 7 events are:

Open water pond swim and party
2.5-mile trail run on Tick Ridge
Campus course cycling time trial
Rock climbing – bouldering in the CRMS Gym
5K Nordic ski (skate or classic) at Spring Gulch
Alpine downhill at the Snowmass Ski Area NASTAR course
Kayaking race starting at River Valley Ranch and ending at CRMS

To read more about the CRMS Oystermeiser tradition, visit the CRMS blog.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-09-18 - 2026-09-19

Q1 Active Scholarship Deadline
2026-09-18
1st Quarter Active Scholarships
Due September 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MT
CRMS provides need-based assistance to help ease the financial burden for quarterly active or trip fees. Any student who has received financial aid for tuition is welcome to apply. Active scholarships are only applied toward participation fees and do not support equipment purchases, ski passes, travel expenses, etc.
Please apply here.
If you have any questions, please contact Molly Dorais, Director of Enrollment & Tuition Assistance.

Closed Evening for 12th Graders taking the ACT
2026-09-18
Friday, September 18th is a closed evening for 12th-grade students taking the ACT.
No overnight sign-outs.

Fall Trip
2026-09-28 - 2026-10-02
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 on a level 1 trip.
Please contact Renée Thibodeaux, Outdoor Program Director, with any questions.

Closed Evening for 12th Graders taking the SAT
2026-10-02
Friday, October 2nd is a closed evening for 12th-grade students taking the SAT.
No overnight sign-outs.

Wellness Days
2026-10-05 - 2026-10-06

Harvest Dinner: Formal
2026-10-07 17:30 - 19:00

Family Weekend
2026-10-15 - 2026-10-18
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 to be together in the school community and to meet with teachers and advisors, visit classes and Student-Led Conferences, listen to speakers on parenting and college counseling topics, and participate in the life of the school.
Highlighting the weekend is the CRMS Coffee House (the student talent show) as well as other fun fall programming.

Oystermeister: Bike
2026-10-28
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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 trial
2.5-mile trail run on Tick Ridge
Rock climbing – bouldering in the CRMS Gym
5K Nordic ski (skate or classic) at Spring Gulch
Alpine downhill at the Snowmass Ski Area NASTAR course
Kayaking race starting at River Valley Ranch and ending at CRMS

To read more about the CRMS Oystermeiser tradition, visit the CRMS blog.

Interim & Q2 Active Scholarship Deadline
2026-10-30
Interim & 2nd Quarter Active Scholarships
Due October 30 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.
2nd Quarter Active Scholarships: Any student who has received financial aid for tuition is welcome to apply. Active scholarships are only applied toward participation fees and do not support equipment purchases, ski passes, travel expenses, etc.
Please apply here.
If you have any questions, please contact Molly Dorais, Director of Enrollment & Tuition Assistance.

"Sign In" Weekend #1 (no overnight sign-outs)
2026-11-06 19:00 - 22:00
“Sign-In” Weekend #1
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! Day students who wish to spend the night on campus need to talk to a boarding student who can host them, and then the two of them need to contact BJ Sbarra, Director of Residential Life, to submit their request. Space is limited, so if you are interested in participating, don’t hesitate to sign up!
Day students are always invited to attend the festivities on Friday night, even if not spending the night in the dorms.

Pasta Dinner at Advisor Homes
2026-11-11 17:30 - 19:00
