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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

  • STEM
    Nov 7, 2025 · Carbondale Middle School
    STEM students build bridges & catapults

    Watch Video

  • Color Games Tri 1
    Nov 7, 2025 · Carbondale Middle School
    Check out our COLOR GAMES video from Thursday!

    Trimester 1 Color Games

  • Shop CMS Gear
    Oct 24, 2025 · Carbondale Middle School
    Shop CMS Gear

    Need new CMS Gear?! 

    Visit the GRAND OPENING of our ONLINE STORE 

    Thank you Mr. Kreiling for setting this up!

    For a limited time, enjoy 20% OFF with code SPIRIT20

    Shop: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/colorado/carbondale/carbondale-middle-school

  • NOV 1: State Required Vaccinations
    Oct 23, 2025 · Carbondale Middle School
    NOV 1: State Required Vaccinations

    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Attention Roaring Fork School District Families:

    November 1st is Exclusion Day for students who are not in compliance with state-required vaccinations.

    Any student who does not meet vaccination requirements by this date will be sent home and will not be allowed to return to school until compliance is met.

    If you have received notice that your student is not compliant with vaccinations, please make sure your child’s immunization records are up to date with the school prior to November 1st to avoid interruption to their learning.

    If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your school’s health office as soon as possible. We’re here to help you navigate the process and keep our school community safe and healthy.

    Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

    — Roaring Fork School District


    Andi Talarico RN (she/her/ella)

    District Nurse Team / Carbondale

    970-384-7976

    atalarico@rfschools.com


  • October 16: CMS Picture Day!
    Oct 7, 2025 · Carbondale Middle School
    October 16: CMS Picture Day!

    Online Order Form: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001302109

    Prices & Options: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MTOFyNarWeWc9_py33qOK6IQCFpuVDot/view?usp=sharing

  • FREE VACCINES
    Oct 7, 2025 · Carbondale Middle School
    FREE VACCINES

    FREE VACCINES for all school-aged children

    Roaring Fork High School

    Monday, 10/20/25 from 10-5 open to all!!!!

    See the attached flyer for more information. All students attending school in Colorado are required to be up-to-date on certain school-required vaccinations or have a valid exemption on file. If you have received notice that your student is not compliant, please get them up-to-date with either immunizations or a valid exemption.

    All students are required to be compliant by November 1st in order to attend school.

    Let us know if you have any questions or need any help obtaining vaccines for your student!

    Andi Talarico RN (she/her/ella)

    District Nurse Team / Carbondale

    970-384-7976

    atalarico@rfschools.com

  • Smiles for Students: Change of Dates!!!
    Oct 2, 2025 · Carbondale Middle School
    Smiles for Students: Change of Dates!!!

    Smiles for Students: FREE School Dental Program

    NEW DATES: Oct 3-9

    These forms were part of CMS Orientation Stations at the start of the year, but it's not too late to sign up! Complete the consent form and drop it off to the front office. It is free for all students and happens at school during their school day.

    Smiles changed the dates they will be at CMS. They will see students from Oct. 3-9.

    If you'd like to complete the consent form for your student to be seen:

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D98-HKptNT44svLeyrDi-ef6m74pdaxH/view?usp=sharing

  • Spirit Week @ CMS!
    Sep 30, 2025 · Carbondale Middle School
    Spirit Week @ CMS!

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