Colorado Rocky Mountain School

Formal Dinner
2025-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver)

Parent Book Club
2025-01-15 08:15 - 09:15
Parent Book Club: “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt
Wednesday, January 15th, 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. in the CRMS library
Register here
Our next Parent Book Club selection is “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt. Resa Hayes LPC will join Head of School Jeff Leahy, to discuss this very relevant book with families. We encourage you to read or listen to it over the winter break, however doing so is not necessary before attending our group discussions.
Resa Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado (LPC) as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, with emphasis in Child Development and Child Welfare Issues, from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Virtual Event: Parent Book Club
2025-01-16 18:30 - 19:30
Parent Book Club: “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt
Thursday, January 16th, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. via Zoom
Register here
Our next Parent Book Club selection is “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt. Resa Hayes LPC will join Head of School Jeff Leahy, to discuss this very relevant book with families. We encourage you to read or listen to it over the winter break, however doing so is not necessary before attending our group discussions.
Resa Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado (LPC) as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, with emphasis in Child Development and Child Welfare Issues, from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Q3 Active Scholarship Deadline
2025-01-17
3rd Quarter Active Scholarships
Due January 17 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.

Fantastic Fun Friday: Winter Dorm Olympics (Closed Evening)
2025-01-17
Fantastic Fun Friday: Winter Dorm Olympics
Closed Evening
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 fantastic and fun Friday!

11th Grade College Boot Camp
2025-01-18 09:00 - 14:00
11th Grade College Boot Camp
11th-grade students will meet for a College Boot Camp on Saturday, January 18th, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The College Boot Camp will allow 11th graders the opportunity to hit the ground running as we begin the college process. During this time, they will begin working on several key college application components, including the resume and personal essay. This early introduction will allow students to spend essential time developing the narrative they will share with colleges.
If you have any questions, please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns, Director of College Counseling.

Academic Check
2025-01-21
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 third academic check is Tuesday, January 21st.
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

Interim
2025-02-03 - 2025-02-14

Interim Presentation of Learning
2025-02-14

Board of Trustees Meeting (virtual)
2025-02-14

Formal Dinner: Interim Arts & Crafts Show
2025-02-18 17:30 - 19:30

Fantastic Fun Friday: Theme TBD (Closed Evening)
2025-02-28
Fantastic Fun Friday:
Closed Evening
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 fantastic and fun Friday!

SAT: Primary for 11th Graders
2025-03-08

Oystermister: Alpine
2025-03-12 11:00 - 13:00
NASTAR race course at Snowmass (take the Village Express lift and ski down Coney Glade). Parents attending: meet at the NASTAR course at 11:00 a.m.
What is Oystermeister? Seven times each school year, students, faculty and family members 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.

End of Trimester 2
2025-03-14

Spring Break
2025-03-15 - 2025-03-30

Spring Break
2025-03-15 - 2025-03-30
Saturday, March 15 – Travel Day
Sunday, March 30 – Travel Day
Monday, March 31st – Classes Resume
Friday, March 14, 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, March 15, and returning on Sunday, March 30.
Travel itineraries are due to Debbi Fadli, Front Desk Project/Attendance Manager, by February 14, 2025.

Spring Break Travel Day
2025-03-30
Boarding students should be back on campus by 7:00 p.m.

Classes Resume - Trimester 3 Begins
2025-03-31

Formal Dinner: Art Show & Band Concert
2025-04-02 17:30 - 20:00
5:30 p.m. Visual Arts Show
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Band Concert

ACT: Primary for 11th Graders
2025-04-05

Q4 Active Scholarship Deadline
2025-04-11
4th Quarter Active Scholarships
Due April 11 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.

Fantastic Fun Friday: Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag (Closed Evening)
2025-04-18
Fantastic Fun Friday: Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag
Closed Evening
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 fantastic and fun Friday!

Spring Trip
2025-04-27 - 2025-05-02

SAT: Optional
2025-05-03

Academic Check
2025-05-06
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 fourth academic check is Tuesday, May 6th.
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

Senior Exams
2025-05-07 - 2025-05-09

Senior Formal Dinner
2025-05-09 17:15 - 19:00
5:15 p.m. Arrival & photos
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner
The graduating class will kick off the end-of-year festivities with Senior Dinner (formal dress).
Attendance is required for 11th & 12th graders.

Upperclassmen Prom
2025-05-09 20:00 - 22:00
Upperclassmen Prom: A Night in Ancient Greece
8:00 – 10:00 p.m. in the Bar Fork

Senior Projects
2025-05-10 - 2025-05-30
