PSAT Testing - Required for 9th, 10th & 11th-Grade Students
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-07
The PSAT test is required for all 9th-11th grade students.
The PSAT for 11th grade students is the National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test.
Review the October 6 – 10 Special Schedule for PSAT Testing and Wellness Days for testing times.
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.

XC Running: Rifle XC Invitational
2025-10-07
Rifle High School
Rifle, CO

Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Grand Valley
2025-10-07

Academic Check
2025-10-08
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 8th.
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

Harvest Dinner: Formal
2025-10-08 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver)

Boys Soccer: Moffat @ CRMS
2025-10-09
4:00 p.m. Varsity
6:00 p.m. JV

Admission: Fall Open House
2025-10-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-11 09:00 - 11:00
Fall Open Houses
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 – 6:00 pm (*no campus tour)
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 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!

Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Caprock
2025-10-13

ACT: Optional
2025-10-18

Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Aspen
2025-10-21

Family Weekend
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-25
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.

XC Running: Regionals
2025-10-23
Caprock
Grand Junction, CO

Grade-Level Gatherings
2025-10-23 14:20 - 14:55
Grade Level Gatherings
Thursday, October 23rd, 2:20 – 2:55 p.m.
Topics and Locations:

9th – Student Academic Success – Jossman 9

10th – Transference of Learning – Adobe

11th – College Exploration – Barn

12th – Senior Project Planning – Bar Fork Upper Level Conference Room

Coffee House Rehearsal
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:30
Students performing at Coffee House should meet at the Barn at 5:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Roaring Fork @ CRMS
2025-10-24

Oystermeister: Bike
2025-10-29
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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.

Parent Meeting: Hosting Boarding Students
2025-10-30 08:30 - 09:00
Parent Meeting: Hosting Boarding Students
Thursday, October 30, 8:30 – 9:00 AM
Bar Fork – Upper Level Conference Room
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.

XC Running: State Championships
2025-11-02
Norris Penrose Event Center
Colorado Springs, CO

Q2 Active Scholarship Deadline
2025-11-07
2nd Quarter Active Scholarships
Due November 7, 2025 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.

Closed Evening
2025-11-07, 2025-11-21
No overnight sign-outs.

"Sign In" Weekend: Blacklight Climbing Gym Party
2025-11-07 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.

SAT: Optional
2025-11-08

Climb Team: Eagle
2025-11-09
Eagle Climbing + Fitness
700 Chambers Ave, Unit 7
Eagle, CO 81631

Gratitude Formal Dinner
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:00

Oystermeister: Run
2025-11-19
Wednesday, November 19
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
2025-11-21
Students free to depart at 4:15 p.m. (following All School Clean)

Travel Day - Thanksgiving Break
2025-11-22
