(Rescheduled) Oystermeister: Kayak
2026-05-07 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Denver)
Thursday, May 7
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.

Senior Formal Dinner (Required for 11th & 12th)
2026-05-08 17:45 - 19:45
5:45 p.m. Arrival & photos
6:00 – 7:30 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.

Senior Projects
2026-05-09 - 2026-06-02

Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-16

CRMS Plant Sale
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17
The Annual Plant Sale is back – get your garden growing!

Tomatoes • Herbs • Veggies • Annual Flowers • Perennials • Seed Potatoes • Onion Plants & More!
SATURDAY, MAY 16 • 9 AM – 3 PM
SUNDAY, MAY 17 • 9 AM – 3 PM
Payment via Venmo (preferred), Cash, Check, or Credit Card
All garden starts are organically grown and are well-suited to the Roaring Fork Valley Climate.

Art Event & BBQ Dinner
2026-05-27 16:15 - 18:30
CRMS students and faculty will come together for a casual dinner.
4:15 PM Band Concert
5:00 PM Art Show
5:30 PM BBQ Dinner & Lawn Games

End of Trimester 3
2026-06-01

Underclassmen Exams
2026-06-02 - 2026-06-04

Seniors vs. Faculty Softball Game
2026-06-03 17:30 - 19:00
Join us on the quad to cheer on the senior class and faculty who will face off in the annual softball game.

Awards Dinner: Formal
2026-06-04 17:30 - 19:00
This dinner is open to CRMS students and faculty only. Parents of award winners will be notified. Formal Dinner attire.

Senior Symposium
2026-06-05

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.
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!

ACT: Optional
2026-06-13

Wilderness Assistant (WAV) Training
2026-08-09 - 2026-08-11

New International Student & Family Welcome Dinner
2026-08-17 17:00 - 18:30

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 - 18:30
All students and faculty are required to attend.
5:00 p.m. Convocation
5:15 p.m. Formal Dinner (Advisory & Senior Class Photos)

Day Families: New Parent Orientation Meeting
2026-09-01
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.

Boarding Families: New Parent Orientation Meeting
2026-09-01 18:00 - 19:00
Boarding Parent Meeting:
Tuesday, September 1, 6:00 PM
Zoom – check back soon for the link
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
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.

SAT: Optional
2026-09-12
Jossman: Students should arrive at 7:45 a.m.
