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
Meet Your Teacher & PTCO Information Fair
Friday, August 9 • 8:00-10:00 AM
Stop by to learn more about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and how you can become involved at Challenge this year during "Meet Your Teacher" in the Challenge School Backyard.
PTCO's Welcome Back Block Party
Friday, August 16 • 3:00-4:00 PM
Celebrate the start of the school year and connect with other Challenge families! Kona Ice will be available for purchase.
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.
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.
School Garden
Are you interested in earning volunteer hours by helping out in the Challenge Garden? Reach out to ChallengeGarden@gmail.com to learn more about watering opportunities.
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.
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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
Join the Challenge Parents & Caregiver Facebook Group
Meet the PTCO Board
We are looking for shadows for several positions, including secretary and treasurer. If you are interested in running for a position, co-chair, or would like to shadow, please reach out to ptcochallenge@gmail.com to learn more.