CRMS Principal's Communication

It is hard to believe we have already completed our first full week of school! After the excitement of the first few days, it was great to settle into our regular bell schedule and begin establishing the routines that will carry us through the year.

This has been a busy week. Our volleyball teams have already competed in two matches, our cross country team participated in its first meet, and students are beginning to settle into the rhythm of their classes, activities, and all that comes with being a Blue Knight. There is an energy in the building that reminds us just how much happens when our students are together.

We also marked our first late-start Friday and our first opportunity this year to dedicate time to Professional Learning Teams. We are incredibly grateful for this time. Each of our departments spent the morning working collaboratively, with much of the focus on developing Proficiency Scales and planning Common Formative Assessments.

Finally, as we move further into the year, I want to encourage our families to continue communicating with us. Middle school students have a lot to share, and sometimes the information that makes its way home is not always the complete story! If you have questions about something your student shares with you, or about something you hear in the community, please reach out to me or any member of our staff.

We are here to help provide information, answer questions, and give families a better understanding of what is happening at CRMS. Open communication between school and home is an important part of creating the kind of community where our students can thrive.

Thank you for a wonderful start to the school year. There is already so much happening at CRMS, and I am excited to see all that our students and staff will accomplish together. We have a lot of great things ahead of us—let’s keep the momentum going!

John Veit

Principal

Castle Rock Middle School

To order school pictures, the website link is: Link for Pictures

Families enter their student ID# (lunch number) for their online passcode.

Families can reach DR Photo at Support@dr-photo.com or 303-346-2772 with any questions.

If you would like your student to make up their school pictures, the sign up for that is linked below. Also, if your student was absent on picture day, please sign up for the make-up pictures.

Make-Up Picture Sign Up

At CRMS, our Parent Involvement Program (PIPs) is our parent teacher organization run by parents to support our teachers and the school.

Join us for our first meeting on Tuesday, Aug 25th at 4:30pm, in the front office conference room, or virtually via Google Meets (link to be sent out prior to meeting).

Agenda items: voting on board positions, 2026/27 budget and fundraising goals, parent/teacher conferences, and the fall Boo Bash dance.

Email crmspips@gmail.com if you're interested in volunteering on our board.

Food Items Needed!

Sign up to drop off donations for our Staff Snack Cart. Thanks for helping bring some cheer to our CRMS team! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C44A9AC2BA2F58-65258505-202627

Auditions for the fall play, The Day the Internet Died, are after school on Aug 26 & 27. Students only need to attend one day. They need a ride home after their audition. Students that are interested in tech crew need to sign up outside of the Drama room.

The first rehearsal for actors and tech crew will be Sept. 1st from 3:00 to 4:45 pm. For the audition material and more information, please have your student check outside of the Drama room for an audition packet .

Staying hydrated and energized throughout the day is key to doing our best work, and water is the ultimate brain fuel. To help keep our shared spaces clean, spill-free, and focused, we are updating our beverage guidelines starting on the first day of school, August 12, 2026.

Going forward, water in closed containers will be the only drink permitted for students in school. Energy drinks, coffees, sodas, etc are not permitted at school. Please do not send your student with them to school.

Students may purchase other beverages during their lunch to enjoy at lunch if they would like to.

We appreciate everyone’s help in keeping our spaces clean and pest-free.

PIP Meeting - August 25, 2026

Labor Day (No School) - September 7, 2026

Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences - September 15 & 17, 2026

Professional Development Day (No Student Attendance) - September 21, 2026

School Picture Make-Ups - September 22, 2026

Fall Play - September 30, October 1-2, 2026

Beginners & Intermediate Orchestra Concert (Castle View High School) - October 6, 2026