Where Excellence Soars

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🏀 6th graders hoopin’ it up for Hoops for Heart! ❤️

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The Coal Ridge Middle School Parent Advisory Group (PAG) is excited to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week, Monday, May 4th – Friday, May 8th!

Our goal is to show heartfelt appreciation to the amazing educators and support staff who pour their time, energy, and dedication into our students every single day. Throughout the week, PAG will be organizing special treats, surprises, and meaningful gestures to recognize their hard work and commitment.

We invite our CRMS families and community to partner with us by making a donation to help make this week extra special. Every contribution—big or small—helps us show just how much our teachers and staff are valued.

Donate here:  https://stvrain.revtrak.net/Middle-Schools-1162/coal-ridge-ms/crms-parent-advisory-group/

A formal itinerary of the week’s events will be communicated soon. Thank you for helping us celebrate and support the incredible team at Coal Ridge Middle School! 

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Help Your Child Make A Difference

We’ve made it fun and easy to raise donations using our online tool! You can help your student setup a customized web page with a photo or video and email it to friends and family asking for their support. Donations are made directly to your student’s web page – it’s that easy and something the family can do together! Help your child join their school team online and your family will be one step closer to being Heart Heroes helping to save lives!

With help from this year’s Heart Heroes, students are learning how to keep their hearts healthy through movement, kindness, rest, and knowing when to ask for help.

Join the fun by visiting HEART.ORG/SCHOOLS or downloading the AHA Schools app. Bonus: students receive a free wristband just for signing up!

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The 7th Grade Dance was EPIC! A huge thank you to our Student Council for all the planning and hard work that made it possible. We also want to give a big shout-out to Mrs. Seeger and Mr. Ridgway for helping organize and supervise — we couldn’t have done it without you! What an awesome time at CRMS! 🎉

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Nutrition Services Update

Nutrition Services is excited to introduce some new menu items! You can view this month’s menu and share your feedback by completing a short survey here.

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Project Launch 2026 — Coal Ridge Middle School

Project Launch is a fun, camp-like summer program where students build reading and math skills in small classes with St. Vrain teachers, helping them start the new school year strong.

Program Includes:

• Daily literacy and focused math
• Enrichment activities
• Limited Transportation available
• Breakfast and Lunch Provided
• Open to incoming 6th–8th graders
• Accelerated math for incoming 6th & 7th graders
• Free for families

Dates & Times: Monday–Thursday, June 1–25 | 7:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m.
Registration deadline: April 17, 2026

Register and view details here:
Project Launch 2026 CRMS

In addition to our traditional Coal Ridge Project Launch, this year only, we will be hosting Thunder Valley STEM Accelerator Project Launch. 

This experience elevates learning through project-based design thinking and engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) tasks with career connections.

Program Includes:

• Enrichment activities
• Limited Transportation available
• Breakfast and Lunch Provided
• Open to incoming 6th–8th graders
• Free for families

Dates & Times: Monday–Thursday, June 1–25 | 7:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m.
Registration deadline: April 17, 2026

Register and view details here:

STEM Project Launch 2026 TVK8

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This is a reminder that energy drinks (such as Alani, Monster, Celsius, and similar beverages) are not allowed at school. These drinks contain very high levels of caffeine and stimulants that can increase heart rate, cause anxiety and headaches, and make it difficult for students to focus and learn. They can also lead to dehydration and sleep problems, which greatly affect school performance and behavior. Please help us by ensuring your student does not bring energy drinks to school and instead chooses water or other healthier options.

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Pic of the Week

Sixth grade students at Coal Ridge Middle School learn to identify all the countries of North, Central, and South America in social studies. For students who want to go above and beyond, Mr. Ridgway offers a special challenge: master every country in the entire world, and he will treat you to a celebratory lunch. It’s a challenge that only a few students attempt—and even fewer successfully complete.

This year, Connor Fosdick achieved that incredible accomplishment! Congratulations, Connor, on becoming a true World Geography Master! 🌎👏

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All-State Choir

Ms. Reavis and her All-State Choir students did an incredible job last week! Their hard work, dedication, and countless hours of practice truly paid off in a beautiful performance. We are so proud of the way they represented our school with both talent and professionalism. Thank you, Ms. Reavis, for inspiring and supporting our students, and congratulations to all of the singers on such an amazing accomplishment! 🎶

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🆘 SOS: Kleenex Donations Needed! 🤧

Cold and flu season is here, and we are going through tissues fast! Our classrooms are in need of Kleenex to help keep students comfortable and learning without interruption.

If you’re able to donate a box (or a few!), please have your student bring them to the front office or give them to their advisory teacher. Every box truly helps and is so appreciated.

Thank you for answering our SOS and helping keep our school healthy! 💙

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Meet the CRMS Staff: Red Hawk of the week

Each week, we’ll shine the spotlight on a member of our amazing staff, giving our families a chance to learn more about the people who make our school special.

Meet Mr. Mike Stover

6th grade Math

I have been at CRMS for 9 years, and my favorite part of working here is the staff—everyone is welcoming, supportive, and truly passionate about students. Recently, my wife and I have enjoyed traveling more, which has been a lot of fun. I also grew up attending schools in SVVSD, so it’s especially meaningful to now be part of the district.

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Infinite Campus

Infinite Campus is our student management system, where important information about your child is housed. You can use it to pay fees, update contact information, and check your child’s grades. If you need help logging in or creating an account, please look out for an email prompting you to do so. If you have any questions about Infinite Campus, please reach out to Traci Banker at 303-833-4176 or [email protected].

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Lunch Menu

The monthly Lunch Menu is available at LINQCONNECT. This online system allows you to filter for allergens and view the Breakfast Menu. In the upper left-hand corner, you can change between breakfast and lunch.

Save the Date!

March 4 – Spring Choir Concert

Mar 5 – Band Concert

March 16-20 Spring Break March 16-20

May 20 – 8th Grade Continuation @ Mead HS 6:00pm-7:00pm

Weekly Events

Monday, February 23

Wrestling Practice 3:00pm – 4:30pm

GSA Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Homework Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Tuesday, February 24

Wrestling Practice 3:00pm – 4:30pm

AAA Math Program 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Card & Games Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Musical Rehearsal – Cast and Crew only 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Robotics 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Orchestra Concert: 6th Grade 6:00pm -7:00pm

7th/8th Grade 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Wednesday, February 25

AAA Math Program 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Art Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Musical Rehearsal Cast & Crew 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Wrestling Meet CRMS @ Soaring Heights MS 3:30pm

5th Grade Family Night 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Thursday, February 26

Musical Rehearsal – Cast & Crew 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Wrestling Practice 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Friday, February 27

Wrestling Practice 3:00pm – 4:30pm

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