Colorado Rocky Mountain School

Fall Trip
2026-09-28 - 2026-10-02
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 Renée Thibodeaux, Outdoor Program Director, with any questions.

Closed Evening for 12th Graders taking the SAT
2026-10-02
Friday, October 2nd is a closed evening for 12th-grade students taking the SAT.
No overnight sign-outs.

SAT Exam Date
2026-10-03, 2026-11-07

22nd Annual Colorado Western Slope College Fair
2026-10-04
Sunday, October 4
Aspen School District Campus
Required for 11th and 12th-grade students
Highly recommended for 10th-grade students.
Meet college and university admissions officers from 250+ schools, and choose from 30+ interactive workshop sessions and college planning resources. Workshops for families too!

Wellness Days
2026-10-05 - 2026-10-06

PSAT Testing - Required for 9th, 10th & 11th-Grade Students
2026-10-05 - 2026-10-06
The PSAT test is required for all 9th-11th grade students.
The PSAT for 11th grade students is the National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test.
The College Board’s PSAT provides you, your child, and the school with information on how well students are reaching benchmarks for college readiness. PSAT scores are a good indicator of how students will perform on the SAT. PSAT data is also helpful to the school as we align our academic curriculum with College Board benchmarks. Overall, CRMS students outperform the national averages in demonstrating growth over time on College Board assessments.
*PSAT test scores are not reported to colleges.
*When score reports are posted in December, we strongly encourage students to link their College Board account with Khan Academy so they can make use of this robust study tool.
If you have any questions or a conflict, please contact Nancy Draina, Academic Dean.

Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Basalt
2026-10-06

Harvest Dinner: Formal
2026-10-07 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Denver)

Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Lake County/Leadville
2026-10-08

Admission: Fall Open House
2026-10-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-05 09:00 - 11:00
Fall Open Houses
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 9:00 – 11:00 am
We welcome you to join us for an overview presentation of Colorado Rocky Mountain School’s programs and admission process by Molly Dorais, Director of Enrollment & Tuition Assistance, as well as campus tours with our student ambassadors.
Please register in advance. We hope to see you there!

Family Weekend
2026-10-15 - 2026-10-18
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.

Boys Soccer: Grand Valley @ CRMS
2026-10-15

ACT Exam Date
2026-10-17

Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Aspen
2026-10-20

Boys Soccer: Caprock @ CRMS
2026-10-22

Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Grand Valley
2026-10-27

Oystermeister: Bike
2026-10-28
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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.

Interim & Q2 Active Scholarship Deadline
2026-10-30
Interim & 2nd Quarter Active Scholarships
Due October 30 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.

"Sign In" Weekend #1 (no overnight sign-outs)
2026-11-06 19:00 - 22:00
“Sign-In” Weekend #1
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.

Pasta Dinner at Advisor Homes
2026-11-11 17:30 - 19:00

Oystermeister: Run
2026-11-18
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
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
2026-11-20
Students free to depart following All School Clean

Travel Day - Thanksgiving Break
2026-11-21, 2026-11-29

Thanksgiving Break
2026-11-21 - 2026-11-29
Saturday, November 21, 2026 – Travel Day
Sunday, November 29, 2026 – Travel Day
Monday, November 30, 2026 – Classes Resume
Friday, November 20th, is a full day of classes. Parents may pick up their students after 4:00 p.m.
Please send travel itineraries to Laura Rhodes, Front Desk Project/Attendance Manager.

Classes Resume - Trimester 2 Begins
2026-11-30

Formal Dinner: Visual Art Show & Band Concert
2026-12-02 17:30 - 20:00
5:30 p.m. Visual Arts Show
6:00 p.m. Formal Dinner
7:00 p.m. Band Concert

"Sign In" Weekend #2 (no overnight sign-outs)
2026-12-04 19:00 - 22:00
“Sign-In” Weekend #2
7:00 – 10:00 PM

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.
