Arrival, Dismissal, and Transportation

Challenger Elementary School

November 17, 2025

Arrival and Dismissal

Arrival - 7:30am - 8:00am

  • Please have scholar(s) exit from the passenger side of your vehicle.

  • Scholars must be escorted when using the crosswalk.

Dismissal - 2:30pm

  • Challenger Elementary dismisses daily at 2:30 p.m.

    To ensure a safe and efficient process, no checkouts are allowed after 2:00 p.m.

    Please plan accordingly. Thank you for your support!

  • Every scholar has received a car rider number.

  • Place names/numbers so they are visible.

  • Please be patient and understanding daily.

Transportation Options – Please Review Carefully

All scholars must use one of the following transportation methods:

  1. AlphaBest After School Program: Parents must enroll scholars in advance. Please inform your scholar’s teacher upon registration.

  2. Bus Riders: Students assigned to a bus route may utilize HCS transportation.

  3. Car Line – Before & After School: Drivers must use Lane 1 (closest to the school building) or Lane 3. Remain in your vehicle and follow staff directions during arrival and dismissal.

  4. Gym Door Pickup – After School Only: Families parking near the track may walk to the gym door to pick up scholars. **Students will not be allowed to cross the parking lot or street alone—you must walk up to retrieve them.

  5. Pre-K Families – Before & After School: Park in the parking lot and walk your scholar to/from the front entrance. **All Pre-K students must be signed in and out daily.

  6. Van Riders: Parents must enroll scholars with a licensed van service. Inform your scholar’s teacher of provider and schedule.

  7. Walkers: Only students who live within walking distance qualify. **If you drive to campus, your child is not considered a walker. Use the car line or park and walk your child across the crosswalk.

Arrival and dismissal can be busy! We sincerely thank you for your patience and support as we guide all scholars through these important transitions.

Your partnership is key in helping us maintain a safe campus and ensuring traffic flows smoothly. Each day will become more efficient—especially for our new Eagles—as everyone becomes familiar with the process.