First Day of Classes
2024-09-02
Labor Day – First Day of Classes

Convocation and Formal Dinner
2024-09-02 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
All students and faculty are required to attend.
5:00 p.m. Convocation in the Barn
5:45 p.m. Formal Dinner

Closed Evening - No Signouts
2024-09-06
Friday, September 6th is a closed evening for all boarding students – no overnight sign-outs.
All students will participate in on-campus activities, including a BBQ and our annual Dorm Olympics. Day students are welcomed and encouraged to attend, but not required!

College Counseling & Leadership Initiatives Weekend for 12th Graders
2024-09-07 - 2024-09-08
12th Grade College Counseling Bootcamp & Leadership Initiatives weekend allows seniors to dedicate time to the college process at the start of the school year. If you have any questions, please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns, Director of College Counseling.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-14

Closed Evening - No Signouts
2024-09-13
Friday, September 13th is a closed evening for all boarding students – no overnight sign-outs.
All students will participate in All School Scholarship Work Day the following morning, and 9th Grade Welcome Weekend begins.

9th Grade Welcome Weekend
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-15
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
2024-09-14
All School Scholarship Work Day (required for 9th-12th grade students)
Saturday, September 14th, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.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!

ACT: Primary for 12th Graders
2024-09-14
Jossman: Students arrive at 7:45 a.m.

Oystermeister: Pond Swim
2024-09-18 16:30 - 17:30
Wednesday, September 18
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.

Fall Trip
2024-09-30 - 2024-10-04
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 the school if your student will be observing Rosh Hashanah so that we can discuss available options.
Please contact Renée Thibodeaux, Outdoor Program Director, with any questions.

Virtual Event: 12th Grade Parent College Counseling Night
2024-09-30 18:30 - 19:30
Monday, September 30th at 6:30 p.m. MT.
Please register in advance.
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.
Learn where your 12th grader is in the college counseling process and what work they will do in the 24-25 school year with Betsy Bingham-Johns, Director of College Counseling. This session will be recorded if you cannot attend online live.

Virtual Event: 11th Grade Parent College Counseling Night
2024-10-01 18:30 - 19:30
Tuesday, October 1st at 6:30 p.m. MT.
Please register in advance.
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.
Learn where your 11th grader is in the college counseling process and what work they will do in the 24-25 school year with Betsy Bingham-Johns, Director of College Counseling. This session will be recorded if you cannot attend online live.

Closed Evening for 12th-Grade SAT Participants
2024-10-04
Friday, October 4th is a closed evening for 12th-grade students who are taking the SAT test on Saturday, October 5th. No overnight sign-outs.

SAT: Primary for 12th Graders
2024-10-05

Colorado Western Slope College Fair
2024-10-06
Sunday, October 6, 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!
Please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns, Director of College Counseling, with questions.

College Visit Days for 12th Graders
2024-10-06 - 2024-10-08

Wellness Days
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-08

Harvest Dinner: Formal
2024-10-08 18:00 - 19:30

Virtual Event: 9th/10th Grade Parent College Counseling Night
2024-10-08 18:30 - 19:30
Tuesday, October 8th at 6:30 p.m. MT.
Please register in advance.
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.

Academic Check
2024-10-09
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 first academic check is Wednesday, October 9th.
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: College Financial Aid
2024-10-14 18:30 - 19:30
Monday, October 14th at 6:30 p.m. MT.
Please register in advance.
CRMS College Counselor Betsy Bingham-Johns will share insight on planning and preparing for financial aid for your college student. Please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns with questions.

Family Weekend
2024-10-17 - 2024-10-19
RSVP for Family Weekend
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.
This year, published author and college admissions expert, Becky Munsterer Sabky, will join the program, and we have re-envisioned the weekend to allow families to spend more time with their student and take full advantage of the CRMS experience.
View the 2024 Family Weekend Schedule

ACT: Optional
2024-10-26

Academic Check
2024-10-31
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 Wednesday, October 31st.
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

Fantastic Fun Friday: Humans vs. Zombies (Closed Evening)
2024-11-01
Fantastic Fun Friday: Humans vs. Zombies
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: Optional
2024-11-02

Oystermeister: Run
2024-11-13 16:30 - 17:30
Wednesday, November 13, 4:30 – 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.

End of Trimester 1
2024-11-22
Students free to depart at 4:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Break
2024-11-23 - 2024-12-01
Saturday, November 23, 2024 – Travel Day
Sunday, December 1, 2024 – Travel Day
Monday, December 2, 2024 – Classes Resume
Friday, November 22nd, is a full day of classes. Parents may pick up their students after 4:00 p.m. CRMS will arrange for Colorado Transportation Services (CTS) for those students traveling to/from Denver International Airport on Saturday, November 23, and returning on Sunday, December 1.
Travel itineraries are due to Debbi Fadli Front Desk Project/Attendance Manager, by November 1, 2024.
