Transportation & Dismissal Information
Daily Arrival - 7:30 - 8:00
Please have scholar(s) exit from the passenger side of your vehicle.
Scholars must be escorted when using the crosswalk.
PreK scholars must be signed daily,
Independent Arrival: We kindly ask that parents and guardians no longer walk or escort scholars to their classrooms. Our dedicated staff members will be stationed throughout the hallways to welcome, guide, and assist scholars as they make their way to class.
Morning Arrival: School opens at 7:30 a.m. For safety reasons, please do not drop off scholars before 7:30 a.m., as supervision is not available prior to that time.
Start of Instruction: Instruction begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. Please make every effort to have your scholar at school on time each day so they can begin the day prepared, confident, and ready to learn.
Safety Drills
CES practices required monthly safety drills. Teachers have introduced and explained each drill in a calm, friendly, and age-appropriate manner so that our Eagles understand how to respond appropriately and safely.
Daily Dismissal - 2:30pm
NO checkouts are allowed after 2:00 p.m.
Challenger Elementary dismisses daily at 2:30 p.m.
Every scholar has received a car rider number.
Place names/numbers so they are visible.
Please be patient and understanding daily.
To help ensure a safe and efficient dismissal process, all scholars should use one of the following approved transportation options:
YMCA After-School Program: Parents/guardians must enroll scholars in advance. Please notify your scholar's teacher once approved to attend,
Bus Riders: Scholars assigned to an HCS bus route may utilize HCS transportation.
Car Line – Before & After School: Drivers must use Lane 1 (closest to the school building) or Lane 3. Please remain in your vehicle and follow the directions of CES staff members at all times.
Gym Door Pickup – After School Only: Families who park near the track may walk to the gym door to pick up their scholars. Scholars will not be permitted to cross the parking lot or street independently. An adult must walk to the gym door to retrieve them.
Van Riders: Parents/guardians must arrange transportation through a licensed van service. Please provide your scholar's teacher with the name of the transportation provider and the applicable schedule.
Walkers: Only scholars who live within walking distance of the school qualify as walkers. **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.
Pre-K Families – Before & After School
Please park in the designated parking area and walk your scholar to and from the front entrance. *All Pre-K scholars must be signed in and signed out each day.