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
A big thank you to the Challenge community for coming out to support our Challenge’s Got Talent event and Wolf Drive! Our students truly amazed us with their incredible performances.
The Wolf Drive and Raffle are continuing through April 9th. Don't miss your chance to purchase RAFFLE TICKETS online, and be sure to check out the TEACHER TIME EVENTS. We also have a few PARKING SPOTS still available! Our goal is to raise $35,000 to support the salaries of our four teaching assistants, and we have currently raised $19,500.
We need your support to reach our goal and continue providing for our TAs. It’s just $30 per student to help us make this happen. Together, we can do it – we’re all part of the PACK!
Click HERE for all Wolf Drive donations and purchases!
Challenge School Art Show
Tuesday, April 22
5:30-7:00 PM
CHL Cares Day
Saturday, April 26
8:45 AM-12:00 PM
PTCO General Meeting
Thursday, May 1
Volunteer breakfast celebration!
Staff Favorite Things
Interested in a list of teacher and staff favorite things? Click here for details!
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!
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.
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.
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!
Wolf Drive
Seeking donations from businesses and professionals for Wolf Drive.
We are in search of sponsorships, gift cards to stores or services, and auction baskets to help raise essential funding for our school. Professionals can also sponsor with a direct donation. PTCO can promote donor businesses in multiple ways in the run up to Wolf Drive. Please email challengeschoolfundraising@gmail.com to chat and learn more. Thank you in advance for your consideration!
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.
We are happy to announce our PTCO Board slate for the 2025-2026 school year!
President - Crissy Davis (new)
Vice President - Payal Ahuja (new)
Treasurers - Lisa Kessler and Ying Morgan (both returning)
Secretary - Michel Friberg and Marina Milzer (both returning)
Volunteer Coordinator - Kemy Rishi and Christina Suh (both returning)
Communications Director - Open
Posted 4/1/2025