Greeting CES Families,

Join Us for a Special Evening at Challenger Elementary!

We're excited to welcome you and your child to our annual Open House! Come explore classrooms, connect with our school community, and see what makes our school special.

Here’s what’s happening:

  • 5:30–6:00pm: Visit PreK, 1st & 2nd Grade classrooms

  • 6:00–6:30pm: PTA Meeting in the cafeteria

  • 6:30–7:00pm: Visit 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade classrooms

Things to Do at Open House:

  • Visit Your Child's Classroom - See their learning space and meet their teacher

  • Meet Community Partners throughout the hallways

  • Visit the Playground to play with friends

  • Let Your Child Give You a Tour of the school

  • Attend the PTA Meeting at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria

  • Meet our amazing Platinum Sponsors

  • Join the PTA and get involved

Upcoming Events:

September - September is Attendance Awareness Month!

  • 15th - Challenger Challenge Kickoff Begins

    , Hispanic Heritage Month Begins

  • 16th

    - CES PTA Open House & General PTA Meeting 5:30 - 7:00

  • 17th - CES Super Chix Spirit Night 4:00 - 9:00 PM

  • 22nd -26th - College & Career Week

  • 23rd - School Pictures

  • 25th - Grissom High School Homecoming Parade

  • 31st - Challenger Challenge Ends

October

  • 6-10th - Fall Break

  • 31st - Half Day of School

Important Reminders:

  • Independent Arrival: We kindly ask that parents no longer walk or escort scholars to class. Our dedicated staff will be stationed in the hallways to guide and support scholars to their classrooms.

  • Morning Arrival: School opens at 7:30 a.m. For safety reasons, please do not drop off students before this time, as supervision is not available prior to 7:30 a.m.

  • Start of Instruction: Learning begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. Please ensure your scholar arrives on time each day so they can start the day ready to learn and succeed.

  • Join CES PTA

Together, we’re off to a magical start to a year of learning, growing, and Aiming High at Challenger Elementary!

Let’s Create Magic in 2025!

Love y'all,

Sherita Joiner
Principal, Challenger Elementary School

#CESMAGIC2025
#AIMHIGH
Go Eagles!