Challenger Elementary School

📢 Reminder: All NUSD schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.
Classes and regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2.

Enjoy the long weekend and stay safe!

Dear Parents:
Tomorrow , August 28, 2025, our Challenger students will be taking yearbook school picture! Students do not have to wear uniform but the do have to follow school dresscode. Please follow the attched flyer QR code instructions to purchase your students pictures.


Estimados padres:
Mañana, 28 de agosto de 2025, ¡nuestros estudiantes de Challenger se tomarán la foto del anuario! No es necesario que usen uniforme, pero sí deben seguir el código de vestimenta escolar. Por favor, sigan las instrucciones del código QR del folleto adjunto para comprar las fotos de sus estudiantes.

Dear Challenger Families, Please read the weekly update. Important information. https://secure.smore.com/n/eu0mv

Challenger Families, Please read the Weekly Update for upcoming events. https://secure.smore.com/n/eu0mv

Parents/Guardians, We kindly ask for your support and ensure your child wears tennis shoes. Welcome to Mr. Cruz, P.E. teacher!

Dear Parents and Guardians, Please join us for Challenger's Open House next week, Aug 18 -28.

Challenger Cheer Tryouts

Information on how to join Student Council.

Students, Parents/Guardians, please read important information on joining Student Council.

Weekly Update https://secure.smore.com/n/gmx1t

Congratulations Ms. Ramos! Challenger's Teacher of the Year for school yeqr 2024-2025. You are a shining 🌟 star.

📢 New features are here in Rooms—our communication tool within the NUSD #1 app!

Now it’s even easier for parents and teachers to stay connected with updates, messages, and classroom info—all in one secure place.

📲 Watch the video to learn how these new features make communication faster, clearer, and more convenient for families and staff:
🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5qhzRUj438

We’re excited to remind you that the NUSD #1 mobile app is available for download! It's
Everything NUSD #1, in your pocket.

Download for Android https://aptg.co/vMN1SK
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/8ym_Qp

Ms. Valdez is super excited to welcome back to school all the wonderful Challenger students, parents, teachers, and support staff!
Let's Blast Off into the New School Year!🚀❤️🤍💙

Hello Challenger Parents:
We are sending out our uniform flyers with new dresscode changes. Please note that denim/jeans are no longer permmitted as part of the uniform. T-shirts with the Challenger logo will only be permitted to be worn on Fridays.


Hola, padres de Challenger:
Estamos enviando los folletos de uniformes con los nuevos cambios en el código de vestimenta. Tengan en cuenta que ya no se permiten jeans como parte del uniforme. Las camisetas con el logo de Challenger solo se podrán usar los viernes.

🚧 BOND Projects in Action! 📸 Check out the latest photos showing the improvements funded by your support of the BOND. 💻 See more updates and project details on our website: https://www.nusd.k12.az.us/page/bond-dollars-at-work#bond-projects #NUSDPride #BondProjects #SchoolImprovements #LincolnElementary #ChallengerElementary #NUSD 1

Hi Parents, Challenger has School Yearbooks for sale! You can still buy them in the office all next week!

3rd Grade Celebration of Countries!

Teacher Appreciation Week! May 5-May 9