Congratulations to our 8th grade students as they graduate from C2E this week! We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited to see what’s ahead as you head off to high schools like Rock Canyon, Chaparral, Grandview, Cherry Creek, CEC and Legend. You've built a strong foundation here, and we know you’re ready for what comes next!
May 19 - Elementary Field Day
May 20 - Middle School Field Day
May 21 - 8th Grade Graduation 6:00 - 7:30 PM
May 22 - Last Day of School for all students
June 30 - Last Day to purchase Edukit for classroom delivery
QUICKLINKS
C2E 24/25 Academic Calendar (Please make note of holidays, breaks and staff PD days)
Attendance Questionnaire (must complete for student absence)
*REPORT STUDENT ABSENCE USING THE ATTENDANCE QUESTIONNAIRE*
To report your student's absence from school, including illness or general absence, please submit the 'Attendance Questionnaire' form that is linked HERE. The office will then mark your student's attendance accordingly for the day(s) they are absent as well as the reason. We ask that you use the form and DO NOT EMAIL us with this information.
*If you drop your student off after 8:00 AM, please come inside to sign them in so their tardy is excused.
Parents are welcome to join as spectators for Elementary Field Day, on Monday, May 19th. This year due to construction, all parents will need to enter through the main school entrance. All visitors will need to provide a drivers license before entering the school.
Middle School Field Day will be held in the gym. NOTE: Due to space limitations we will not be able to have spectators during Middle School Field Day. Thank you for your understanding!
Elementary Field Day - Monday, May 19:
8:05-9:20 (75 minutes)
K and 2nd
9:25-10:40 (75 minutes)
1st and 3rd
1:00-2:45 (105 minutes)
4th and 5th
Middle School Field Day - Tuesday, May 20:
10:15-12:25 (Badminton Tourney)
1:25-2:50 (Dodgeball Tourney)
Student need to have the following on field day:
rain jacket
athletic shoes
a water bottle
sunscreen
change of clothes (incase they get wet from activities)
For $20 you can customize one rock (or two!) for your special celebration!
The Spirit Rock is a fun way to share messages with our school community! Reserve it to celebrate birthdays (including half-birthdays!), thank a teacher, send good luck wishes, or recognize milestones. Keep it positive—no profanity, political messages, or business ads. Let’s spread some school spirit!
To reserve a rock for your special celebration and learn more about them, click HERE.
Just Published! Challenge to Excellence Charter School has once again earned top spots in US News school rankings for 2025! 🏆
🎉 #9 Elementary in Douglas County
🎉 #2 Middle School in Douglas County
🎉 #7 Charter Elementary in Colorado
🎉 #6 Charter Middle School in Colorado
Our rankings are a testament to our dedicated staff, and the amazing students who inspire us every day! These accomplishments reflect our commitment to excellence in academics and preparing students for a bright future.
Challenge to Excellence has been awarded the 2024 John Irwin School of Excellence Award!
This incredible honor recognizes schools across Colorado that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement — and we couldn’t be prouder of our students, staff, and families who made this possible!
Together, we’re showing what it means to dream bigger, achieve more, and always strive for excellence.
ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS!
Check out our high school hub page for more information about upcoming high school open houses and student/parent tours.
Don’t miss out on the Don’t Bug Me, I’m Reading Summer Reading Program with Douglas County Libraries—your reading could earn C2E $500! 🐛📚 Just sign up, include your school's name and grade, and remind your friends to do the same. The school with the most sign-ups by July 31 wins big! Check the leaderboard every Monday to see how we’re stacking up. Let’s read our way to victory!
Register today at: DCL.org/summerreading
Looking for before and after care? Innovation Learning is here to help! Providing care from 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM on all school days, plus coverage on select non-school days, including:
Summer Camp 2025
Dates: MAY 27 - JULY 25 (held at Global Village Academy in Parker), and JULY 28 - AUGUST 22 (held at Challenge to Excellence)
Time: 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Rates:
Weekly Rate: $289
Daily Rate: $70
4-Day Weekly Rate: $235
**Field Trips are not included in the daily rates; an additional $10 is required**
For more information about summer camp, visit our website at: Innovation Learning at C2E.
PALS chess club is open to all students in kindergarten - 8th grade. Club will be held after school on Fridays and starts September 12, 2025.
Spanish enrichment club will begin in the fall and is available for K-5th grade, after school on Thursdays. Tutoring is available for 6th-8th grade.
Wize Academy is forming NEW FIRST LEGO League Explore teams for the 25-26 school year.
Register online at: www.wizeacademy.com
Exciting Changes to Next Year’s Specials Rotation!
As part of our expansion, we’re updating our elementary specials schedule to provide even more meaningful learning experiences for students.
Next school year, students will have PE, Art, and Music on a more frequent rotation—every three weeks instead of every five—allowing for more engagement in these creative and active subjects.
STEM, Technology, and SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) will be part of a separate three-week rotation, ensuring students continue to explore innovation, digital skills, and social-emotional growth. Spanish will be infused throughout the school day in different ways, and for families interested in additional Spanish instruction, we’re excited to offer a new after-school Spanish option.
We’re looking forward to these enhancements and appreciate your support as we continue to grow! Stay tuned for more details.
Middle School Hours Update
Beginning in Fall 2025, we will adjust our school day schedule to help ease traffic congestion and enhance driveline efficiency and safety.
2025-26 School Hours:
Elementary (K–5): 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Drop-Off Window: 7:40 – 7:55 a.m.
Pick-Up Window: 3:00 – 3:15 p.m.
Middle School (6–8): 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Drop-Off Window: 7:55 – 8:10 a.m.
Pick-Up Window: 3:15 – 3:30 p.m.
To support families with students in both elementary and middle school, we will be offering a Sibling Care window to streamline your experience.
For families with both ES and MS students:
Drop-Off: 7:40 – 7:55 a.m.
Pick-Up: 3:15 – 3:30 p.m.
Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and smooth transition during arrival and dismissal each day.
Construction Update (4.28.25): Concrete is starting to be poured, and the footprint of the school is taking shape, watch the video below to see updates from April 7th-April 9th.
Stop into the school to view the architectural drawings provided by Anchen Wang Architecture.
As a reminder, please do not park near the construction fencing - especially during morning drop off and afternoon pick up.
Kitchen Volunteer - Needed Wednesdays from 10:20 AM - 1:10 PM. Sign Up HERE
Recess Volunteer - Needed daily from 10:40 AM - 12:40 PM. Sign Up HERE
Driveline Volunteer - Needed daily during morning drop off and afternoon pick up. Sign Up HERE
*For instructions on how to log your volunteer time (for time served outside of C2E), please click HERE
If you have medications in the health room, please make sure to pick up all medications by May 22nd. Any medications left after the end of the school year must be discarded.
Thank you for allowing us to care for your kids this year! Have a great summer!
Elana Samuel, Health Assistant
Natalie Hall, RN, BSN
School Nurse
Challenge to Excellence
nhall@c2e.org