Colorado Rocky Mountain School

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 (America/Denver)
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

XC Running: Chris Severy Invitational
2024-10-05
Aspen High School
Aspen, CO

Bike Team: Race #4: Fruita
2024-10-05 - 2024-10-06
CRMS Race Day: Saturday, October 5th
N. Fruita Desert Classic

Colorado Western Slope College Fair
2024-10-06
Sunday, October 6, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Aspen School District Campus
Required for 11th and 12th-grade students
Highly recommended for 10th-grade students.
Transportation: Boarding students will be provided with bus transportation; day students must get to the fair on their own. Students may take public transport back to CRMS if they have communicated with their teacher/driver.
Meet college and university admissions officers from 250+ schools, and choose from 30+ interactive workshop sessions and college planning resources. Workshops for families too!
Please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns, Director of College Counseling, with questions.

College Visit Days for 12th Graders
2024-10-06 - 2024-10-08

Wellness Days
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-08

PSAT - Required for 9th, 10th & 11th-Grade Students
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-08
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 7 – 11 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
2024-10-08
Rifle Creek Golf
Rifle, CO
