At Challenger, we teach students that the most meaningful rewards are not handed out: they are earned through genuine effort and understanding. The true value of academic work lies not in external prizes, but in the mastery, confidence, and independent thinking that students build for themselves. These are the lifelong rewards that support purposeful, self-directed lives.
Our approach develops students who take pride in achievement for its own sake—students who are motivated not by applause, but by the joy of learning and the knowledge that they are becoming capable, internally motivated individuals.
At the end of our school year, Challenger campuses will host merit assemblies to acknowledge the hard work and progress of our kindergarten through eighth-grade students.
While certificates may be presented, they are simply acknowledgments, visible symbols of effort, not the purpose or reward. The focus and purpose of the assembly is to celebrate personal growth and reinforce the values of diligence, integrity, and rational achievement.
We will hold the assembly with this spirit in mind: that the highest merit is internal, and the ultimate reward is the character your child is building every day.
Preschool and kindergarten classes will close the school year by enjoying a “big top” of fun!
On the last day of class, students may come dressed as a circus character if they wish. We’ll play games and have lots of laughs and circus-themed activities.
With summer just around the corner, it’s time for some outdoor fun, friendly competition, and fresh air!
Our annual Field Day, which will be held on the last day of school, is a day for elementary and middle-school students to take part in outdoor activities like relays and field games. Students are not required to wear their uniforms on Field Day but should wear modest clothing appropriate for outdoor recreation.
Please check the lost and found at your campus before the school year ends. You may find something you did not realize was missing!
We listed math, DAR, and Freedom Festival achievements of many students in the May newsletter, and in this issue, we’ve listed our science, spelling, and Speech Festival categories. Nice work, and congratulations to these amazing Challenger achievers.
This year, Challenger students continued the tradition of achievement in the field of science.
The following students were nominated to compete at the Thermo Fisher Junior Innovator Challenge. Nomination to the Thermo Fisher JIC is a great honor as it designates the top 10% of middle school science fair projects from nearly 275 fairs in the United States. Entries are judged during the summer, and the top 300 projects are announced in the fall. We congratulate the nominees and wish them the best in the upcoming competition.
Congratulations to the following first-place winners in their various regional Science Fair events.
Each year, Challenger hosts Speech Festivals at the classroom, campus, and region levels to test students’ oratorical abilities.
The following students are the 2026 California Region Speech Festival winners.
The following students are the 2026 Nevada Region Speech Festival winners.
The following students are the 2026 Utah Region Speech Festival winners.
Congratulations to the following students who placed first at their respective regional spelling bees!
Challenger’s summer program is designed to review academic concepts while offering meaningful interaction with teachers and other students.
Half-day and all-day programs are available, and classes begin June 15 and 16. Students will engage in fun and unique learning exercises, drills, and activities. It’s the perfect way to enrich your child’s summer days!
If you have not yet enrolled your child in a summer program and would still like to do so, follow the steps below. A $25 application fee will be assessed.
It’s that simple! Contact your campus office with any questions. We look forward to a summer of fun and learning with your child.
To keep concepts alive in your child’s mind this summer, consider picking up the Challenger Phonics Fun kit. The activities, characters, and songs are so fun that children learn while they play! Visit The Learning Crew’s website today!
Mark your calendars now for our two main breaks during next school year.
Challenger will not be in session during the dates listed below: