First Day of Classes - Trimester 1 begins
2023-09-04

12th Grade College Bootcamp and Leadership Initiatives
2023-09-09 - 2023-09-10
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 with Kayo Ogilby on their class leadership initiatives. A full schedule will be sent to seniors before the first day of school and can be found below.
12th Grade College Counseling & Leadership Initiatives Schedule
If you have any questions, please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns, Director of College Counseling.

All School Service Day
2023-09-09 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Denver)
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. 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!
If you have questions, please contact Paige Freeman, Director of Active Curriculum.

9th Grade Welcome Weekend
2023-09-09 08:30 - 18:30
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. The various 9th Grade Welcome activities will follow All School Service Day.
Day students are only required to attend activities on Saturday, September 9, but are welcomed and encouraged to join activities on Friday evening and Sunday. Click below for the full schedule.
9th Grade Welcome Weekend Schedule

Oystermeister: Pond Swim
2023-09-13 16:30 - 18:00
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 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.

Q1 Active Scholarships Deadline
2023-09-15
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.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-09-22 - 2023-09-23

Fall Trip Prep
2023-09-30

Colorado Western Slope College Fair
2023-10-01
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 bus transportation; day students must get to the fair on their own. Students may take public transport back to CRMS if they have communicated with their teacher/driver.
Meet college and university admissions officers from 250+ schools, and choose from 30+ interactive workshop sessions and college planning resources. Workshops for families too!
Find times and all fair information here.
Please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns, Director of College Counseling, with questions.

Fall Trip
2023-10-02 - 2023-10-06
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 read about the sign-up process and find the list of 2023 Fall Trips here.
Please contact Renée Thibodeaux, Outdoor Program Director, with any questions.

Closed Evening for 12th-Grade SAT Participants
2023-10-06
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.

SAT Primary for Seniors
2023-10-07

College Visit Days for Seniors
2023-10-08 - 2023-10-10

Wellness Days
2023-10-09 - 2023-10-10
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 substance use educators for the past 20 years. Read more about Soundcheck’s services here.
Spoken word educator, Meta Sarmiento, will also be conducting imagery workshops on joy and happiness.
In addition to these seminars, there will be Advisor Group lunches, “Quad Games” and additional Soundcheck programming in the evening, and Tuesday Night Bouldering. 12th-grade students not on college visits will participate in a relaxing hike off-campus.
The special schedule for Wellness Days is posted in Canvas.
Please contact Nancy Draina, Academic Dean, or Ashley Smith, Director of Counseling, with any questions.

Virtual Event: 11th Grade Parent College Counseling Night
2023-10-10 18:30 - 19:30
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.

Oystermeister: Bike
2023-10-18 16:30 - 17:15
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 – 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.

Harvest Dinner: Formal
2023-10-18 18:00 - 19:30

Academic Check
2023-10-24
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, an open grade book promotes productive conversations between parents/guardians, students, and teachers. Parents should not feel obligated to check their child’s grade status frequently as most students are better off with autonomy and the understanding that they hold responsibility for their academic achievement. Students are expected to use Canvas daily as they complete homework and keep track of assessments.
*Please note that current grades give us only a small snapshot of a student’s performance and do not reflect their overall progress or final grade.
Canvas Tip: The default settings for Canvas Notifications can be overwhelming and unneeded. We recommend that you turn down or turn off the notifications and check in whenever you like through the App or web.
How to Adjust Canvas Notification Settings

Virtual Event: 9th/10th Grade Parent College Counseling Night
2023-10-24 18:30 - 19:30
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
2023-10-26 16:00 - 18:00
Students performing at Coffee House should meet at the Barn at 4:00 p.m.

Family Weekend
2023-10-27 - 2023-10-29
Click here for the full Family Weekend schedule.
Click here for Friday’s Class Viewing Schedule.

ACT
2023-10-28 07:30 - 13:00
ACT for 12th-grade students

First Day of 2nd Quarter Active
2023-10-30

Last Day to Drop Academic Classes
2023-11-01

"The Finance Camp" Presentation
2023-11-01 16:00 - 18:00
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 event (required) – click this link to register
If you need transportation, sign up for the CRMS bus with Debbi at the Front Desk.
Speak with your Period F teacher for approval to leave class early. A bus will depart from the Bar Fork at 3:40 p.m.

Please contact Jennifer Ogilby with any questions.

"Sign In" Weekend
2023-11-03
“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 fun, including an all-campus game of glow-in-the-dark Capture the Flag! 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!

Flu Shot Clinic
2023-11-03 11:00 - 13:00
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 did not indicate you wanted a flu shot for your student but now want one, please contact Micki Kibler / (970) 963-3761 by November 1.
Cost: $25 for the flu shot/$30 for the nasal mist, charged to your student’s account.
*Public Health is not able to offer COVID shots; parents can sign their student up for COVID shots at City Market, as an option.

Oystermeister: Run
2023-11-08 16:30 - 18:30
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 – 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
2023-11-10
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.
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.

End of Term 1: Assessments
2023-11-15 - 2023-11-17
