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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

  • TEAM PHOTOS
    Sep 11, 2025 · Carbondale Middle School

    TEAM PHOTOS: Volleyball & Football

      TEAM PHOTOS on Thursday, Sept 18

    • 7th volleyball at 2:45 in the gym 
    • 8th volleyball in the gym 3:20
    • Football on the game field 3:45
    • Cross Country in foyer (location tbd) 4:15

           Order Digitally or Paper Copies will also be available

    Dear Parents,

    Attached you will find a hyperlinked PDF of our Sport Picture Day Flyer.  Click anywhere on the PDF and it will take you directly to our online ordering page. You can also access the online ordering portal by going to www.mymjthomas.com and entering our event code (Event Code C30). You can also print this order form and attach a check or cash and bring it in on picture day!

    Estimados padres:

    Adjunto encontrará un PDF con hipervínculos de nuestro folleto del día de la fotografía deportiva. Haga clic en cualquier parte del PDF y lo llevará directamente a nuestra página de pedidos en línea. También puede acceder al portal de pedidos en línea ingresando a www.mymjthomas.com e ingresando nuestro código de evento (Código de evento C30). También puede imprimir este formulario de pedido y adjuntar un cheque o efectivo y traerlo el día de la fotografía.

  • Back to School Night @ CMS
    Aug 30, 2025 · Carbondale Middle School

    Back to School Night @ CMS

    Tuesday, September 9

    5:30-7

    Families are invited to join us for the best free spaghetti dinner in town, followed by visits with classroom teachers. Following tradition, also meet our administrators and counselors, who will be our spaghetti servers.

    It's always a fun time. Save the date!

  • 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

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