Colorado Rocky Mountain School

Returning International Students Arrive
2024-08-31
International students may move into the dorms.

Returning Boarding Students Arrive
2024-09-01

BBQ Dinner & Field Games
2024-09-01 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Denver)
BBQ Dinner and Field Games for all students
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Day students are encouraged, but not required, to attend.

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

Convocation and Formal Dinner
2024-09-02 17:00 - 19:00
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!

BBQ Dinner & Dorm Olympics
2024-09-06 17:30 - 20:00
Dinner and Dorm Olympics for all students
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Students will be participating in the annual Dorm Olympics – one of the most fun events of the year!
Day students are encouraged, but not required, to attend. They will be assigned to the dorm that corresponds with their class.

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.

XC Running: Eagle Valley Invitational
2024-09-07
Siena Valley Club
Gypsum, CO

Bike Team: Race #2: Eagle
2024-09-07 - 2024-09-08
CRMS Race Day: Saturday, September 7th
Haymaker Classic

Boys Soccer: Caprock @ CRMS
2024-09-10
4:00 p.m. Varsity
6:00 p.m. JV

Picture Day
2024-09-12
School Picture Day

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.

Last Day to Add Academic Classes
2024-09-13

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.

Boys Soccer: Aspen @ CRMS
2024-09-17

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.

Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Moffat
2024-09-19

XC Running: Demon XC Invitational
2024-09-21
Glenwood Springs High School
Glenwood Springs, CO

Bike Team: Race #3: Colorado Springs
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22
CRMS Race Day: Sunday, September 22nd
Lazy B Ranch Rally

Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Grand Valley
2024-09-24

Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Ridgway (Grand Junction)
2024-09-26

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
