Coal Ridge Middle School Weekly Bulletin

Where Excellence Soars


School Building and Coal Ridge Sign

Don’t forget, Wednesday, September 3rd is late start.

Look what’s happening in our school…

Students in a classroom are engaged in an activity, reviewing maps and images displayed on the walls.

Mrs. Seeger’s 7th grade Social Studies students analyzing geographic pictures.

Students are using microscopes at a classroom table, engaging in hands-on science activities.

Ms. Rago and Ms. Luutran’s 7th grade scientists checking out the microscopes.

Get your Red Hawk gear!

Support Coal Ridge and represent our new mascot, the Red Hawk, through the online school store. Click below for more information to purchase.

Click the link below if you are interested in the Cheer/Dance Clinic hosted by Mead High School.

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.


We want our students to get involved

Volleyball and Cross Country are in full swing. Please check out the other clubs that are being offered to our students. Also, please remember that all clubs conclude at 4:15. Please ensure students are picked up at that time.

Attention Booth Farm Families:

The sidewalk from Booth Dr. North to Booth Dr. will be closed August 26th-September 15th. Students will have to go through the neighborhood to the north side of Booth Dr. to the south to walk down the sidewalk to the school. The town of Firestone will be posting about this with a map for reference.


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. Sam Brown

A classroom filled with students using tablets, with a teacher presenting information on a screen. An American flag is visible.

Our 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
This is Mr. Brown’s second year teaching 6th Grade Language Arts at CRMS! One of his favorite things about being part of the CRMS community is getting to connect with students and families—whether it’s chatting at school events or running into familiar faces around town. Outside of the classroom, Mr. Brown has a lifelong passion for rugby. He’s played, watched, and traveled to different countries for the sport, making it an exciting part of his life story!

Don’t get caught owing $456 for your child’s iPad: Must purchase by September 15th

Sign up for iPad insurance today! It is $25 for the whole year, but you can pay any amount of that $25 now to begin the insurance. You can learn more about the St. Vrain Valley iPad Insurance here.

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].

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!

PTO/SAC Meeting – September 11

Parent Teacher Conferences – September 23, 25 & 29

Fall Orchestra Concert – September 24

Weekly Events

Monday, September 1

No School – Labor Day

Tuesday, September 2

Card & Game Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Robotics 3:00pm – 4:15pm

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

Volleyball Practice for all Grades – 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Wednesday, September 3

PLC Late Start School Starts at 10:15am Buses run 2.5 hours later

Art Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Homework Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

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

Dance Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Volleyball Game @ Soaring Heights 3:30pm & 4:30pm

Thursday, September 4

6th & 7th Grade Volleyball Practice 3:00pm – 4:30pm

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

Friday, September 5

8th Grade Volleyball Practice 3:00pm – 4:30pm

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