Challenger Elementary School

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 ...

Every PTA membership makes a difference—and now there’s a little extra incentive! The school year has started and an important part of Challenger Elementary School is our PTA! P...

CES Family, We are excited for another wonderful week of learning, growing, and creating star-studded experiences at CES! Thank you for your continued partnership and support. A ...

Greetings, CES Families, Attendance Matters at CES! The school year is off to a wonderful start, and we are so excited to have our scholars back in classrooms—learning, growing, ...

Greetings, CES Families! I hope you are enjoying a restful and relaxing weekend. As we prepare for another productive week at Challenger Elementary School, I would like to share ...

Dear CES Families, We Are Off to a Remarkable Start at CES! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! We are thrilled to share that our first few days of school have been nothing...

All parents/guardians who need to complete returning student registration for the 2026-2027 school year may do so by visiting the Enrollment page on the HCS website and selecting ...

Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year at Challenger Elementary! Dear Challenger Elementary Families, The first day of school is quickly approaching, and our faculty and staff are ...

Alabama students entering grades K–8 for the 2026–2027 school year are invited to participate in the Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge. As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250...

Dear Parents and Guardians, Thank you for another great school year! We ask for your support in making the most of this summer by extending your children’s learning. To support y...

Good afternoon, CES! Grade-Level Awards & Celebrations: We cannot wait to celebrate our students' hard work and accomplishments! Specific dates and times for your child's grade-l...

Good afternoon, CES! I want to take a moment to wish a very Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, and maternal figures in our CES community. We are so g...

Greeting CES, It goes without saying, but WOW! We have officially entered the final stretch—just three weeks remain in the 2025–2026 school year! As we prepare to close out, we h...

Challenger Elementary School has several exciting events taking place this week! Come join the fun! Thursday – Art Night: We are excited to host Art Night and invite all families...

Greeting CES, We hope you had a joyful and restful holiday. We’ve officially entered the final stretch—just five weeks remain in the 2025–2026 school year! As we prepare to clos...

Greeting CES, Important Announcements: ACAP Testing Begins This Week! ACAP testing for will take place daily from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Please ensure your child arrives on time an...

Greetings CES Family, I hope your week is going well! Upcoming Events: April 2: World Autism Awareness Day – wear patterns or tie-dyed apparel April 3: Half-day dismissal a...

Parents, your input is greatly valued. It is that time of year again! The annual State Survey window is officially open. Your feedback is essential and will help guide our effort...

Welcome Back, CES Families! We are so excited to welcome everyone back! I hope you enjoyed a restful, refreshing, and well-deserved Spring Break. As we step into the spring seaso...

Don't let this year's memories pass you by! Be sure to order a yearbook today. Use the code 26607 to order the Challenger Elementary 2025-2026 yearbook! Early bird price: $35...