Coal Ridge Middle School Weekly Bulletin

Where Excellence Soars


School Building and Coal Ridge Sign

Our school follows the Standard Response Procedures (SRP) to ensure student safety. You can read more about these safety protocols. Click below to read about the procedures.


Reminder: Student cell phones should be off and away during the school day to help maintain focus and a positive learning environment. Click the link below for the school cell phone protocol.


Arriving to school on time helps students start the day focused, prepared, and ready to learn — setting them up for success all day long. We love seeing our students faces at 7:45 everyday!

8th grade class picture

Hello 8th Grade Families:

The 8th Grade Panoramic Class Pictures will be taken on  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD @ 7:45 AM in the gym.This is the ONLY time pictures will be taken of the whole class, so please make sure your student is in school and on time for this special event. All ordering is online at https://bestclasspicture.com.

Remember when ordering….

> ALL laminated photos come with a 5-year money-back guarantee!

> Order the BOTH package with the formal and funny photos laminated and automatically SAVE 20%! (No Promo Code Necessary)

Please email the photographer, [email protected], if you have any questions. Thank you for your support.


Our amazing Red Hawks in action…

A cross-country team poses for photos outdoors, featuring groups of athletes in matching uniforms with a scenic backdrop.

Our CRMS Cross Country Athletes at the St. Vrain Middle School Cross Country Meet. 7th grader Eli Kieffer placed 18th in the boys’ division and 6th grader Kyla Redford place 6th in the girls’ division. All our athletes did an amazing job!

Students in red shirts participate in outdoor activities, including games and a popcorn stand, with a mascot present.

Our outstanding NJHS kids volunteered at the Centennial Elementary School carnival.

Students sit at desks in a classroom with Colorado's flag in the background. One student holds a badge and pamphlet.

CRMS Alumni in action. We welcomed Katelynn Sindelar as a substitute in our 7th grade.


Band Night

St. Vrain Valley Schools invites families to attend Band Night on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Everly-Montgomery Field in Longmont. The evening will feature performances from high school bands across the district, concluding with a drone show presented by the St. Vrain Student Performance Drone Team. This event is a great opportunity to bring students and the community together in support of local feeder high schools.

Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children age six and under. Eighth grade students will be admitted free with a valid student ID.

Purchase Tickets Online



Upcoming Cheer Clinics


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. Ryan McDonald

A person wearing a blue hoodie and cap holds a large rainbow trout in a stream, with grass and bushes in the background.

8th Grade Science Teacher
This week we’re excited to feature our 8th Grade Science Teacher, who is celebrating an incredible 20 years at Coal Ridge! One of Mr. McDonald’s favorite parts of working at CRMS is the supportive staff and the amazing students he gets to work with every day. Outside of the classroom, you can often find him enjoying the outdoors — especially fly fishing. In fact, he recently accomplished the impressive Wyoming Cutt-Slam, catching all four native cutthroat trout species found in the state!



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].

Code of Conduct

Thank you for your partnership and supporting the academic growth, safety, and well-being of our students. Every year, St. Vrain Valley Schools prints an up-to-date version of the Code of Conduct for students and families to review. all families must sign an electronic acknowledgement that they have received, read, and understand the information contained. Please click below for access to the Code of Conduct, more detailed information and instructions on how to complete the required signature form.

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!

Fall Choir Concert October 8

No School Oct 10 & 13

Open House / Showcase October 16

Weekly Events

Monday, September 29

Parent Teacher Conferences 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Volleyball Game @ Thunder Valley – B Team 3:30pm / A Team 4:30pm

Tuesday, September 30

AAA Math Program 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Card & Game Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Cross Country Practice 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Robotics 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Boys Basketball Practice – All Grades 3:05pm- 4:30pm

All State & Honor Choir Auditions 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Wednesday, October 1

Art Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Homework Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Dance Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Cross Country Practice 3:00pm – 4:15pm

AAA Math Program 3:00pm – 4:15pm

8th Grade Boys Basketball Practice 3:05pm – 4:30pm

6th Grade Band Rehearsal 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Thursday, October 2

Cross Country Practice 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Garden Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

8th Grade Boys Basketball Practice 3:05pm – 4:30pm

6th Grade Fall Band Concert 6:00pm – 7:00pm

7th/8th Grade Band Concert 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Friday, October 3

8th Grade Class Picture – Promptly at 7:45am

8th Grade Boys Basketball Practice 3:05pm – 4:30pm

All State and Honor Choir Auditions 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Saturday, October 4

Cross Country Meet- Mead Stampede -Mead HS

Boys @ 11:05am / Girls @ 11:25am

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