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About CMS...

Carbondale Middle School is a public middle school serving roughly 365 5th-8th grade students.  Nestled in downtown Carbondale at the base of Mount Sopris, CMS has a long standing tradition of excellence.  Winner of the Colorado Succeeds prize, CMS has maintained a strong academic excellence, low teacher turnover, and a positive student culture that is cultivated through teachers’ attention to individual students and their collective commitment to common routines and expectations. 

CMS’s programming includes core academic content delivered through rigorous curricula including Illustrative Mathematics and EL English Language Arts.  Our English as a Second Language program is taught by award winning educators, and our social studies and science programming is anchored in evidence-based thinking.  Essentials classes include STEM, physical education, and art, with opt-in band and Spanish language opportunities.  Our social emotional program is delivered through Crew, an advising structure that provides every student a time to connect with a teacher.

CMS is committed to safety, student belonging, and joyful learning, delivered through tight instruction and common student expectations and routines that create an environment of predictability and consistency. We make CMS a joyful place for students and teachers by celebrating the uniqueness of every student.  Fun is built into our programming through Crew, experiential education trips, and Color Games, a year-long friendly competition fostering teamwork and character education.  

Most importantly, at CMS, our mission is simple: Increase academic, social, and emotional growth of all students.  To see direct evidence of our commitment to student growth and excellence, see our TLCC survey results, which is an anonymous statewide survey of licensed, school-based educators to assess teaching conditions at the school, district and state level.

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CMS News

  • Aug 10, 2025 · Carbondale Middle School

    Apply for Educational Benefits Now

    Apply for Educational Benefits Now

    Save on school meals, test fees & more. Complete the Educational Benefits form today through the RFSD Parent Portal.

    To Parent Portal

  • Cowboy Up Carbondale
    Aug 6, 2025 · Carbondale Middle School

    Cowboy Up Carbondale

    4th & Main St Park, downtown Carbondale

    ~ FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025 ~

    Live music, local cuisine, live & silent auction

    Ways to Support:

    Volunteer: We need help with setup, silent auction, admissions, ticket sales, and cleanup. https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0B45AEAD2FA6FAC43...

    Donate a LIVE or silent auction item: We’re seeking 5 standout live auction items and many silent auction contributions. https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScaJiWMD.../viewform

    Buy a table for the event: $1,000 for 10 seats and dinner from Slow Groovin’—great for friend groups or families! Only a few tables left! Email events@carbondaleeducationfoundation for more info.

    Be an event sponsor: Sponsorships start at $125 and include promotional perks and event access. Email events@carbondaleeducationfoundation for more info.

    Every contribution helps us strengthen our schools and celebrate our community.

    Carbondale Education Foundation

    https://cowboyupcarbondale.com/

  • Bus Drivers Needed!
    Aug 6, 2025 · Carbondale Middle School

    Bus Drivers Needed!

  • Physical Forms
    Aug 6, 2025 · Carbondale Middle School

    Physical Forms

    Fall Athletes... here's the physical form you can take to your physician!

    English Spanish

    1. Physical turned in to coach before student can practice.

    2. Fees can be paid at Orientation (Aug 20) to first game. Office staff won't be in the building to accept payments earlier than Aug. 20.

    🏈 Football camp has kicked off this week. First practice: Aug 11

    🏐 Volleyball practices start Aug 11.

    👟 Cross Country Info Meeting, Aug 22. Practices start Aug 26 on Tues/Thurs.

    Link to Flyer

    Contact Athletic Director, Jason Kreiling, with questions: Kreiling@rfschools.com

  • Attention Families of Rising 6th Graders!
    Aug 5, 2025 · Carbondale Middle School

    Attention Families of Rising 6th Graders!

    Did you know that Colorado law requires students to receive a Tdap vaccine before their first day of sixth grade? The Tdap vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. You can find more information in the RFSD Family & Community Newsletter.


    ** copied from RFSD FAMILY NEWSLETTER

  • Fall Sports Info
    Aug 4, 2025 · Carbondale Middle School

    Fall Sports Info

    Link to Info Sheet

  • CMS Football
    Aug 1, 2025 · Carbondale Middle School

    7th/8th CMS Football Camp Aug 4

    Monday, Aug 4 - Equipment will be passed out!

    *** Bring copy of your physical by 1st Practice August 11

    7th/8th Grade: 4-5:30

    Fees: $50 for CMS Students, $75 for Non-CMS Students. Fee can be paid at student orientation on Aug.20 or by first game. Office staff will not be in office to accept payments until then.


    Questions?

    Coach Jeff Carter

    Athletic Director Jason Kreiling kreiling@rfschools.com

  • CMS Volleyball
    Aug 1, 2025 · Carbondale Middle School

    🏐 CMS 7th/8th Grade Volleyball

    Practice Starts Monday, Aug 11

    Bring copy of your physical

    7th Grade: 3:30-5

    8th Grade: 5-6:30

    Fees: $50 for CMS Students, $75 for Non-CMS Students. Fee can be paid at student orientation on Aug.20 or by first game. Office staff will not be in office to accept payments until then.


    ***Must turn in physical to practice***

    Questions?

    Coach Grace Nilsson gnilsson@rfschoools.com

    Athletic Director Jason Kreiling kreiling@rfschools.com

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