Colorado Rocky Mountain School

Climb Team: Eagle
2023-11-04, 2023-12-02

Oystermeister: Run
2023-11-08 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Denver)
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.

Admission Virtual Information Session
2023-11-09 17:00 - 18:00
CRMS Program Overview
New to CRMS? Join Molly Dorais, Director of Enrollment & Tuition Assistance, for an overview presentation of Colorado Rocky Mountain School to learn how the combination of our academic, art, outdoor & service programs, and residential life curriculum make CRMS such an incredible place for young people.
Our Virtual Information Sessions are held via zoom. Please click here to register.

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.

Climb Team: Grand Valley
2023-11-11

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

Formal Dinner
2023-11-15 18:00 - 19:00

End of Trimester 1
2023-11-17

Thanksgiving Break
2023-11-18 - 2023-11-26
Saturday, November 18, 2023 – Travel Day
Sunday, November 26, 2023 – Travel Day
Monday, November 27, 2023 – Classes Resume
Friday, November 17th, 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, November 18, and returning on Sunday, November 26.
Travel itineraries are due to Debbi Fadli Front Desk Project/Attendance Manager, by November 1, 2023.

Trimester 2 and Winter Schedule Begins
2023-11-27

Guest Educator: Jen Cort
2023-11-27 - 2023-11-28
DEI educator Jen Cort, will be visiting with various CRMS cohorts on campus, including students, teachers, and staff.
Jen is a diversity practitioner, author, podcast host, school counselor, trustee, coach, speaker, consultant, and activist. She has served as a principal, school administrator, and school counselor, and is also a boarding school parent, who works throughout the US and in multiple countries.
Visit her website to learn more about her work.
Jen Cort’s Philosophy:
All schools should collaborate within and among themselves to create child-centered environments. Jen believes that schools must provide environments where students can be seen and heard to learn to be visible and use their voices in ways that work for them. Helping students be seen and listened to is a mutual obligation. Schools create safe places for students to take academic risks, speak their minds, try a new sport, audition for the play, celebrate their authentic selves, and learn communication methods.

To accomplish these goals, healthy schools have:

Expectations for the development of self-advocacy skills
Strong advisory programs
Transparency is balanced with confidentiality.
Assessment of the program, faculty as well as students
Collaboration within the school as well as with the more incredible world
Active and dynamic diversity programsStudent leadership programs
Interactive and collaborative relationships between the administration, faculty, parents, and students

Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-02

SkiMo Team: Durango
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-02

"Sign In" Weekend
2023-12-01
“Sign-In” Weekend #2: Casino Night
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 casino games! 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!

Formal Dinner: Art Show & Winter Band Concert
2023-12-06 17:30 - 20:00
5:30 p.m. Visual Arts Show
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Band Concert

Admission Virtual Information Session
2023-12-12 17:00 - 18:00
Signature CRMS Programs
Join Molly Dorais, Director of Enrollment & Tuition Assistance, for a presentation of Colorado Rocky Mountain School and explore some of our unique programs that are unlike anything you will find at other boarding schools: Outdoor Expedition Offerings, Two-week Interim Program, & Three-week Senior Project.
Our Virtual Information Sessions are held via zoom. Please click here to register.

Oystermeister: Climb
2023-12-13 16:30 - 18:30
Wednesday, December 13, 4:30 – 6:30 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.

Film Screening & Q&A: Relentless Ride
2023-12-15 18:00 - 19:30 | The Barn
Film Screening: Relentless Ride
Followed by a Q&A
Free & open to the public; students and families are encouraged to attend.

Climb Team: Grip Bouldering in Grand Junction
2023-12-16, 2024-01-20

Winter Break
2023-12-20 - 2024-01-08
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 – Travel Day
Monday, January 8, 2024 – Travel Day
Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 – Classes Resume
Tuesday, December 19th, 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 Wednesday, December 20, and returning on Monday, January 8.
Travel itineraries are due to Debbi Fadli, Front Desk Project/Attendance Manager, by November 21, 2023.

Alumni & Friends Event: CRMS Climbing Open House
2023-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The Barn
CRMS Climbing Open House
Join Us!
Thursday, December 21, 7-9 p.m.
CRMS Climbing Gym
Hosted by faculty member, Dave Meyer. Open to all alumni, former faculty, and friends.
RSVP to Danika Davis, Alumni Relations Manager

Classes Resume
2024-01-09
Special Schedule for the week of January 9 – 12, 2024.

Nordic Team: Tennessee Pass/Leadville
2024-01-12

Climb Team: Montrose
2024-01-13

Q3 Active Scholarship Deadline
2024-01-19
3rd Quarter Active Scholarships
Due January 19 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.

"Sign In" Weekend
2024-01-19
“Sign-In” Weekend #3: Winter Olympics
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.

Nordic Team: Steamboat Springs
2024-01-20

Telemark Team: Vail IFSA Competition
2024-01-21
