Challenge School PTCO
WELCOME! We're glad you're here.
The Challenge School Parent-Teacher-Community Organization (PTCO) is made up of parents and guardians of our students, faculty, administration, and interested members of the community.
Our mission is to support teachers and staff, as well as inspire, empower and challenge motivated students who are academically advanced or gifted by building community and raising money.
Our fundraising supports Challenge School by providing instructional resources and five full-time paraprofessionals (teacher aides) to enhance the educational experience of our kids. Thank you for your partnership and support!
NEWS & EVENTS
Wolf Run
Friday, September 13th
Be healthy, have fun, and build community while raising money for our school! Learn more about Wolf Run!
Wolf Run Prize Day
Friday, October 4th
If we reach our school goal of raising $60,000, all students will celebrate outside with music, games, and popsicles! Select teachers & administrators may receive a pie in the face.
Fall Festival
Saturday, October 5 • 12:00-4:00
Please join us for our annual Challenge community fall festival! Enjoy games, crafts, treats, seasonal decorations & activities, and more. Buy your tickets here! We are also looking for donations and volunteers.
Cultural Night
Friday, November 8
Come and celebrate the cultural diversity of Challenge through performances, cultural displays, food tasting, and more!
BINGO Night
Friday, November 25
Stay tuned for more information!
PIN Presentations
September 10 • 6:45 PM
CCSD Fremont Building
The Parent Information Network hosts monthly presentations on a range of parenting topics. Here's the theme for September:
Family Vision Workshop: Crafting the Close-Knit Family You've Always Wanted
Interested in the Challenge Bus?
Challenge School is considering adding a second bus for the upcoming school year. We need enough families to participate to make this possible. If you are interested in having your student ride the bus, please contact the bus coordinator at busforchallenge@gmail.com as soon as possible. Thank you!
Howler Now Available!
The PTCO's 2024-2025 school directory (also known as "The Howler") is now available for purchase! Click here to order your family's copy.
Parent Information Network
The PIN is a parent-led organization that hosts FREE presentations throughout the year on a range of parenting topics. Click here to see what they have planned for 2024-2025.
Fall Festival - Donate Empty Toilet Paper Tubes
As the Fall Festival approaches, the PTCO is on a roll with some crafting plans and we need your help. Please start collecting empty toilet paper tubes and drop them off at the front office on September 16th. P.S. No empty paper towel tubes – collect acorn-dingly.
Longmont Dairy- Milk Caps for Moola
Raise money for Challenge at no cost to you! Simply drop off your Longmont Dairy bottle caps in a designated box outside the front office. Challenge will receive money for each cap donated, and every little bit helps! For more information, visit Longmont Dairy's website.
Soda Tabs for TSA
Help support the Challenge School Technology Student Association (TSA) by donating your soda tabs. The tabs collected all year will be brought to the state TSA competition, where they will be measured by weight to determine the winning school. Tabs will then be donated to Ronald McDonald House of Charities to be recycled for money.
To access the Challenge School iCAL feed, click here.
VOLUNTEER
Our families' commitment to volunteering is something that makes Challenge School so exceptional. Please help us continue this tradition by volunteering your time this school year. We have a variety of opportunities to choose from!
If you need assistance creating a Help Counter account, finding opportunities that interest you, or updating your volunteer interest form, you will find detailed instructions here.
Fall Festival
This year's Fall Festival will be on Saturday, October 5th. We need lots of volunteers to make this event a success! Click here to learn more and sign up.
Lunch for Teachers During Conferences
It's time to provide lunch for our teachers during conferences.
Please sign up for one or two slots to contribute to a sandwich and salad buffet.
Fall Book Fair
Volunteers are needed for the Fall Book Fair in the Challenge School Library September 12-19! Sign up and learn more.
Teacher Appreciation Station
Please consider supporting our wonderful teachers by donating to the Teacher Appreciation Station.
FUNDRAISE
The Challenge School PTCO funds vital resources and programs that enhance the educational experience of our children, including the salaries of five teacher aides. This work would not be possible without the generous support from our Challenge community. From no cost fundraising that links everyday accounts like grocery purchases to participating in our annual Wolf Run and Wolf Drive fundraisers, every donation goes a long way towards supporting our school.
Interested in making a direct donation? Need a tax receipt? Please email the treasurers at challengetreasurers@gmail.com.
No Cost Fundraising
Did you know that the PTCO partners with several companies to provide no cost fundraising opportunities? That means you can help raise money for our school at no personal expense. It's easy, and every little bit helps us meet our annual fundraising goal!
Colorado Rockies School Fundraising Weekend
The Colorado Rockies would like to welcome local school communities to enjoy a weekend of baseball at Coors Field! Specially discounted tickets, starting at $12, are available. Challenge School receives partial proceeds from each ticket sold. Visit their website to learn more.
Company Match
Does your company match financial donations you make? If you are unsure and would like help finding out more, please email Amy Henry at ptcochallenge@gmail.com
CONNECT
Follow Challenge PTCO on Facebook
Get all the latest news on upcoming events & volunteer opportunities.
Join the Challenge Parents & Caregiver Facebook Group
Connect with other Challenge parents! Ask questions, offer support, and build community.
Meet the PTCO Board
We need YOU! Shadow a board member, co-chair a committee, or find new ways to support our school.
Please reach out to ptcochallenge@gmail.com to learn more.