Challenger Elementary School
The school that makes the difference
🚀🍁 THANK YOU, CHALLENGER ROCKET FAMILY! 🍂❤️
A HUGE thank you to all the amazing parents, families, and community members who helped make our Challenger Fall Festival a success! 🎃✨
Whether you helped organize, donated items, volunteered your time, or joined us for the fun, your kindness and support mean so much to us! ❤️
We are so grateful for our wonderful Challenger community! Together, we make amazing things happen! 🌟
🚀❤️💙 GO CHALLENGER ROCKETS! 💙❤️🚀
🚀🍁 ¡GRACIAS, FAMILIA CHALLENGER! 🍂❤️
¡Muchísimas gracias a todos los increíbles padres de familia y miembros de nuestra comunidad que hicieron posible el éxito de nuestro Festival de Otoño de Challenger! 🎃✨
Ya sea que hayan ayudado con la organización, donado artículos, ofrecido su tiempo o asistido al evento, ¡su generosidad y apoyo significan muchísimo para nosotros! ❤️
¡Estamos muy agradecidos de contar con una comunidad escolar tan maravillosa! ¡Juntos hacemos cosas increíbles! 🌟
🚀❤️💙 ¡VAMOS, CHALLENGER ROCKETS! 💙❤️🚀
♥️REMINDER ! ♥️
NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY!🇺🇸💙
NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY!🇺🇸💙
📣❤️💙 CHALLENGER CHEER EXTRAVAGANZA! 📣✨
Let’s show our Challenger Cheer Team some love and support as they take the stage at the Nogales Stunt & Cheer Program! 📣🌟
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 Nogales High School
🕔 Doors Open: 5:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets:
❤️ $10 when purchased in advance through the cheer representative
💙 $15 at the door
💵 Cash only — limited tickets available!
Come cheer on our talented Challengers and celebrate their hard work and dedication! 📣❤️💙
¡EXTRAVAGANZA DE PORRISTAS DE CHALLENGER! 📣✨
¡Acompáñenos a apoyar a nuestro equipo de porristas de Challenger mientras demuestra su talento en el Programa de Stunt y Cheer de Nogales! ❤️💙🌟
📅 Sábado, 14 de noviembre de 2026
📍 Nogales High School
🕔 Las puertas abren a las 5:00 PM
🎟️ Boletos:
❤️ $10 en preventa con la representante del equipo
💙 $15 en la entrada
💵 ¡Solo efectivo! Boletos limitados.
¡Vengan a animar a nuestras talentosas porristas y a celebrar su esfuerzo y dedicación! 📣❤️💙
Go Challengers! ¡Vamos, Challengers! 🐾✨
ATTENTION!
NO TUTORING OR CLUBS TOMORROW!
NO TUTORING IN THE MORNING OR AFTERNOON!
NO TUTORING OR CLUBS TOMORROW!
NO TUTORING IN THE MORNING OR AFTERNOON!
NUSD schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
We honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served our country.
4th and 5th Grade Intramural Basketball Tryouts!
🎉 Exciting News for Challenger Elementary! 🎉
A HUGE thank you to @Burlington and @adoptaclassroom for their generous $5,000 donation to Challenger Elementary School! ❤️📚
This incredible contribution will help support our teachers, enhance our classrooms, and provide valuable resources for our students.
We are beyond grateful for your generosity and commitment to making a difference in our students’ education!
❤️💙 Thank you for investing in our Challenger students and their bright futures! 🌟
#ChallengerElementary #CommunitySupport #ThankYouBurlington #BurlingtonEmpowersStudents
A HUGE thank you to @Burlington and @adoptaclassroom for their generous $5,000 donation to Challenger Elementary School! ❤️📚
This incredible contribution will help support our teachers, enhance our classrooms, and provide valuable resources for our students.
We are beyond grateful for your generosity and commitment to making a difference in our students’ education!
❤️💙 Thank you for investing in our Challenger students and their bright futures! 🌟
#ChallengerElementary #CommunitySupport #ThankYouBurlington #BurlingtonEmpowersStudents
🚀🎈 Challenger School Parade – 2nd Year! 🎈🌟
We’re excited to announce our Balloons Over Broadway Family Project! ❤️💙
Join us for a magical morning as our Challenger Rockets proudly show off their creativity with their very own parade balloons and floats! 🎉
📅 Date: November 25th
⏰ Time: 7:30 a.m.
📍 Location: School Courtyard
🏠 Families are encouraged to work together to create a fun, unique parade balloon or float inspired by Balloons Over Broadway!
🎈 Important Reminder: Inflatable balloons must be brought to school on the day of the parade, NOT the day before!
We can’t wait to see all the amazing creations! Thank you to our wonderful Challenger families for your support! 🌟
#ChallengerRockets #BalloonsOverBroadway #FamilyProject #SchoolParade
🇺🇸❤️ You're Invited! Veterans Day Ceremony 💙🤍
Challenger Elementary School invites our community to join us as we celebrate, honor, and recognize the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in our military. 🇺🇸
We would be honored to have our veterans join us for a special morning of appreciation and recognition!
📅 Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM
📍 Location: Challenger Elementary School Courtyard
⭐ RSVP Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026
If you are a veteran or currently serving in the military and would like to attend, please contact:
📞 Ms. Zamudio: (520) 377-0544 ext. 1113
📧 gzamudio@nusd.k12.az.us
When responding, please provide your name, branch of service, years served, and contact information.
Let's come together as a school community to show our gratitude and appreciation to those who have served our country. ❤️🤍💙
We look forward to honoring you! 🇺🇸
Challenger Elementary School invites our community to join us as we celebrate, honor, and recognize the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in our military. 🇺🇸
We would be honored to have our veterans join us for a special morning of appreciation and recognition!
📅 Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM
📍 Location: Challenger Elementary School Courtyard
⭐ RSVP Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026
If you are a veteran or currently serving in the military and would like to attend, please contact:
📞 Ms. Zamudio: (520) 377-0544 ext. 1113
📧 gzamudio@nusd.k12.az.us
When responding, please provide your name, branch of service, years served, and contact information.
Let's come together as a school community to show our gratitude and appreciation to those who have served our country. ❤️🤍💙
We look forward to honoring you! 🇺🇸
🍂🧡 LET'S COME TOGETHER AND GIVE THANKS! 🧡🍂
Challenger Elementary School is excited to announce our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive! 🦃
We invite our school community to come together and help make a difference by donating food items to support families in need this Thanksgiving season. Every donation counts, and together we can spread kindness and gratitude! ❤️
📅 Food Drive Dates: November 9th – November 20th
🏆 CLASSROOM COMPETITION!
The top 3 classrooms with the most donations will earn special prizes!
🥇 1st Place: Doughnuts & Hot Chocolate
🥈 2nd Place: Cookies & Milk
🥉 3rd Place: Cookies & Milk
Let's see which classroom can bring in the most donations! Every can, box, and contribution makes a difference.
Thank you, Challenger families, for your generosity and support! 🧡🍁
Together, we can make this Thanksgiving a little brighter for everyone! 🦃
Challenger Elementary School is excited to announce our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive! 🦃
We invite our school community to come together and help make a difference by donating food items to support families in need this Thanksgiving season. Every donation counts, and together we can spread kindness and gratitude! ❤️
📅 Food Drive Dates: November 9th – November 20th
🏆 CLASSROOM COMPETITION!
The top 3 classrooms with the most donations will earn special prizes!
🥇 1st Place: Doughnuts & Hot Chocolate
🥈 2nd Place: Cookies & Milk
🥉 3rd Place: Cookies & Milk
Let's see which classroom can bring in the most donations! Every can, box, and contribution makes a difference.
Thank you, Challenger families, for your generosity and support! 🧡🍁
Together, we can make this Thanksgiving a little brighter for everyone! 🦃
💜🎗️ CHALLENGER ELEMENTARY SUPPORTS RELAY FOR LIFE! 🎗️💜
We would love for our Challenger Elementary School family to join us for Relay for Life!
Relay for Life is a special evening that brings our community together to honor those we have lost to cancer, celebrate survivors, support those currently fighting, and raise awareness for the fight against cancer. 💜
Many families in Santa Cruz County have been touched by cancer in some way. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students, staff, and families to come together, show support, and make a difference!
📅 Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Pierson High School Field
Bring your family, wear purple, and join us for an evening filled with hope, remembrance, and community spirit! 💜
Together, we walk for those who can't, remember those we've lost, and celebrate those who continue to fight. 🎗️💜
We would love for our Challenger Elementary School family to join us for Relay for Life!
Relay for Life is a special evening that brings our community together to honor those we have lost to cancer, celebrate survivors, support those currently fighting, and raise awareness for the fight against cancer. 💜
Many families in Santa Cruz County have been touched by cancer in some way. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students, staff, and families to come together, show support, and make a difference!
📅 Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Pierson High School Field
Bring your family, wear purple, and join us for an evening filled with hope, remembrance, and community spirit! 💜
Together, we walk for those who can't, remember those we've lost, and celebrate those who continue to fight. 🎗️💜
We are at 93%. We need to get to 95%.
HALLOWEEN 2026
We loved to see you in your costumes! 🎃
HALLOWEEN 🎃 2026
We are down to 92%. Please make sure students attend school everyday so they can learn.
💜 Nogales, Let’s Relay for Life! 🎗️
The countdown is on! Join Pierson High School for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life on Saturday, November 14, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at PHS!
Every step carries a message of hope. Together, we celebrate cancer survivors, honor the loved ones we’ve lost, and stand united in the fight against cancer. 💜
Haven’t signed up yet? There’s still time to join us!
1️⃣ Visit https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?fr_id=113477&pg=entry
2️⃣ Click “JOIN THIS RELAY”
3️⃣ Create your account and start or join a team
4️⃣ Select your T-shirt size
5️⃣ Pay the registration fee online or choose to pay cash at the event
6️⃣ Submit your registration, and you’re ready to Relay!
Bring your family, friends, and coworkers, and let’s make every step count. Together, we can bring hope, honor lives, and make a difference! 🐺💜
We’ll see you on the track!
#RelayForLife #PiersonWolves #WolfFamily #NUSD1 #ExcellenceKnowsNoBorders #NogalesAZ #FightBack
The countdown is on! Join Pierson High School for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life on Saturday, November 14, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at PHS!
Every step carries a message of hope. Together, we celebrate cancer survivors, honor the loved ones we’ve lost, and stand united in the fight against cancer. 💜
Haven’t signed up yet? There’s still time to join us!
1️⃣ Visit https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?fr_id=113477&pg=entry
2️⃣ Click “JOIN THIS RELAY”
3️⃣ Create your account and start or join a team
4️⃣ Select your T-shirt size
5️⃣ Pay the registration fee online or choose to pay cash at the event
6️⃣ Submit your registration, and you’re ready to Relay!
Bring your family, friends, and coworkers, and let’s make every step count. Together, we can bring hope, honor lives, and make a difference! 🐺💜
We’ll see you on the track!
#RelayForLife #PiersonWolves #WolfFamily #NUSD1 #ExcellenceKnowsNoBorders #NogalesAZ #FightBack
☕️🍁REMINDER CAFECITO TOMORROW! 🍁☕️
Cafecito will be held in Room 3! From 8am-9am! We hope to see you there!!💙📅
Cafecito will be held in Room 3! From 8am-9am! We hope to see you there!!💙📅
🍂🎃 CHALLENGER ELEMENTARY FALL FESTIVAL – TICKET PRE-SALE!🎃🍂
Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon! Our Fall Festival is coming up, and we can't wait to celebrate with our Challenger families! 🍁🚀
🎟️ TICKET PRE-SALE: October 26 – November 6
Tickets will be available for purchase:
- 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
- 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Please see Ms. Fimbres or Ms. Terrazas to purchase your tickets. Get yours early to avoid the lines on the day of the event!
🙌 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We are looking for volunteers to help with our food and game booths. If you are interested in helping, please reach out!
📦 DONATIONS WELCOME!
Please bring all donations to Room 3.
🎉 FALL FESTIVAL DETAILS
📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
⏰ 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM
🚀 40th Anniversary Celebration Attire!
Students are welcome to wear Challenger's 40th Celebration attire or an astronaut costume!
Bring your friends and family and join us for an afternoon of fun, food, games, and celebration! ❤️💙
We look forward to seeing everyone there! 🍂🎃
🍂🎃 ¡FESTIVAL DE OTOÑO DE CHALLENGER ELEMENTARY – PREVENTA DE BOLETOS! 🎃🍂
¡Prepárense para una tarde llena de diversión! ¡Nuestro Festival de Otoño se acerca y estamos emocionados de celebrar con todas nuestras familias de Challenger! 🍁🚀
🎟️ PREVENTA DE BOLETOS: 26 DE OCTUBRE – 6 DE NOVIEMBRE
Los boletos estarán disponibles para la venta en los siguientes horarios:
7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Favor de comunicarse con la Sra. Fimbres o la Sra. Terrazas para comprar sus boletos. ¡Compre sus boletos con anticipación para evitar las filas el día del evento!
🙌 ¡NECESITAMOS VOLUNTARIOS!
Estamos buscando voluntarios para ayudar en los puestos de comida y juegos. Si está interesado(a) en ayudar, ¡comuníquese con nosotros!
📦 ¡SE ACEPTAN DONACIONES!
Favor de llevar todas las donaciones al Salón 3.
🎉 DETALLES DEL FESTIVAL DE OTOÑO
📅 Viernes, 6 de noviembre de 2026
⏰ 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM
🚀 ¡VESTIMENTA PARA LA CELEBRACIÓN DEL 40 ANIVERSARIO!
Los estudiantes pueden venir vestidos con ropa conmemorativa del 40 aniversario de Challenger o con un disfraz de astronauta.
¡Inviten a sus amigos y familiares para disfrutar de una tarde llena de diversión, comida, juegos y celebración! ❤️💙
¡Esperamos verlos! 🍂🎃
Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon! Our Fall Festival is coming up, and we can't wait to celebrate with our Challenger families! 🍁🚀
🎟️ TICKET PRE-SALE: October 26 – November 6
Tickets will be available for purchase:
- 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
- 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Please see Ms. Fimbres or Ms. Terrazas to purchase your tickets. Get yours early to avoid the lines on the day of the event!
🙌 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We are looking for volunteers to help with our food and game booths. If you are interested in helping, please reach out!
📦 DONATIONS WELCOME!
Please bring all donations to Room 3.
🎉 FALL FESTIVAL DETAILS
📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
⏰ 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM
🚀 40th Anniversary Celebration Attire!
Students are welcome to wear Challenger's 40th Celebration attire or an astronaut costume!
Bring your friends and family and join us for an afternoon of fun, food, games, and celebration! ❤️💙
We look forward to seeing everyone there! 🍂🎃
🍂🎃 ¡FESTIVAL DE OTOÑO DE CHALLENGER ELEMENTARY – PREVENTA DE BOLETOS! 🎃🍂
¡Prepárense para una tarde llena de diversión! ¡Nuestro Festival de Otoño se acerca y estamos emocionados de celebrar con todas nuestras familias de Challenger! 🍁🚀
🎟️ PREVENTA DE BOLETOS: 26 DE OCTUBRE – 6 DE NOVIEMBRE
Los boletos estarán disponibles para la venta en los siguientes horarios:
7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Favor de comunicarse con la Sra. Fimbres o la Sra. Terrazas para comprar sus boletos. ¡Compre sus boletos con anticipación para evitar las filas el día del evento!
🙌 ¡NECESITAMOS VOLUNTARIOS!
Estamos buscando voluntarios para ayudar en los puestos de comida y juegos. Si está interesado(a) en ayudar, ¡comuníquese con nosotros!
📦 ¡SE ACEPTAN DONACIONES!
Favor de llevar todas las donaciones al Salón 3.
🎉 DETALLES DEL FESTIVAL DE OTOÑO
📅 Viernes, 6 de noviembre de 2026
⏰ 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM
🚀 ¡VESTIMENTA PARA LA CELEBRACIÓN DEL 40 ANIVERSARIO!
Los estudiantes pueden venir vestidos con ropa conmemorativa del 40 aniversario de Challenger o con un disfraz de astronauta.
¡Inviten a sus amigos y familiares para disfrutar de una tarde llena de diversión, comida, juegos y celebración! ❤️💙
¡Esperamos verlos! 🍂🎃
💛🍁NOVEMBER CALENDAR & LUNCH MENU🍁💛
🎳🏅 Special Olympics Bowling Tournament! 🏅🎳
Strike up the excitement! We are so proud of our students who participated in the Special Olympics Bowling Tournament! ❤️
Our athletes showed incredible determination, sportsmanship, teamwork, and enthusiasm throughout the competition. We are proud of each and every one of them for giving it their all and representing our school!
A big congratulations to our amazing athletes and a special thank-you to the staff and coaches who supported and encouraged them along the way.
You are all champions! 🏆❤️
#SpecialOlympics #SchoolPride #AmazingAthletes #InclusionMatters
Strike up the excitement! We are so proud of our students who participated in the Special Olympics Bowling Tournament! ❤️
Our athletes showed incredible determination, sportsmanship, teamwork, and enthusiasm throughout the competition. We are proud of each and every one of them for giving it their all and representing our school!
A big congratulations to our amazing athletes and a special thank-you to the staff and coaches who supported and encouraged them along the way.
You are all champions! 🏆❤️
#SpecialOlympics #SchoolPride #AmazingAthletes #InclusionMatters