Greetings CES Family,
Safety Alert: Coyote Sighting
A coyote has been spotted in/near the Branscomb Neighborhood and surrounding areas. Please remain vigilant and take necessary precautions when walking &/or playing outdoors.
Volunteer Reader:
We are excited to invite you to be a volunteer reader! This is a wonderful opportunity to share the joy of reading with our scholars and make a lasting impact. If you would like to participate, please sign up using the link: Guest Reader Volunteer Form
You’re welcome to bring a favorite book from home or choose one from our classroom collection. Your time and enthusiasm will mean so much to our students!
Sick/Illnesses:
We are currently seeing several illnesses, such as the flu, strep throat, Norovirus, and more, going around the school. We are working diligently to keep our campus sanitized to prevent the spread of germs. Please remember that students must be symptom-free (fever, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.) without medication for at least 24 hours before returning to school. If you’d like, you may send disinfecting wipes and Kleenex to your scholar's teacher—we greatly appreciate your support!
Absence Excuses:
Please remember to submit absence excuses as soon as your scholar returns to school. You are allowed up to eight (8) parent-written excuses and an unlimited number of doctor’s excuses.
Attendance Goal:
Our attendance goal this year is 95% or better. You can help us meet this goal by ensuring your child attends school each day and is in class by 8:00 AM.
Important Info:
2nd Semester Parent Conferences - will be held in February & March. Stay tuned—more details will be shared soon!
The Pre-K Pre-Registration for the 2026–2027 School Year is currently open - Visit Huntsville City Schools - School Readiness. To qualify, children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026. For more information or help completing pre-registration, attend one of the upcoming Pre-K Help Sessions.
If you have questions in the meantime, feel free to contact the School Readiness department. Contact the Pre-K department via phone at 256-428-6886.
Let's continue making 2026 a year of creating magic, growing, collaborating, and achieving! We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and hard work of everyone in our school community and look forward to celebrating the successes of our scholars and partners in the months ahead. Together, we’ll inspire, challenge, and support each other to create a lasting impact on education and beyond.
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.
Here's to learning, growing, and Aiming High at Challenger Elementary!
Thank you for helping make Challenger Elementary the BEST place to learn and grow!
Let’s Create Magic 2025 - 2026!
Love yall,
Sherita Joiner
Principal, Challenger Elementary School
Go Eagles!
#CESMAGIC2025
#AIMHIGH