Challenger Middle School Mission
To provide an exemplary education that develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills which inspire our students to challenge their minds and charge their spirits.
Principal's Corner
Howdy Challenger Charger families!
Welcome back to a new academic year filled with endless possibilities and exciting opportunities! I hope this message finds each one of you in good health and high spirits. As the school principal, I am thrilled to welcome all of our returning students and extend a warm greeting to our new members of the school family.
This year, we will continue to uphold our commitment to excellence in academics and co-curricular activities. Our theme for this year is "Best in the West: Saddle Up for Success", and I truly believe that it fits our school so well. Our dedicated team of educators and staff members are determined to provide you with the best possible learning experience, tailored to your individual needs and aspirations. I encourage each student to set personal goals and work diligently towards achieving them.
We pride ourselves on being a "Community of Learners" where our students and staff look for opportunities to learn from each other in our daily lives. We are committed to high academic expectations, mutual respect, and social responsibility.
On behalf of the Challenger Middle School staff, I want to thank you for being a part of our Charger community, where we build on traditions and meet future challenges in exciting and innovative ways. I wish you all an excellent school year!
Respectfully,
Stacia Winfree
Upcoming Testing Dates:
6th Science (school-based testing)
7th Civics- PM 1
8th Science- PM 1
Wednesday, August 23rd:
FAST PM 1- Math
STAR (Alg/ Geo)
Thursday, August 24th:
FAST PM 1- Reading
Picture Day is Coming!
That's right! Get your camera faces ready because Picture Day is already around the corner.
Picture Day will take place on Thursday September 7th, 2023!
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Jr. Thespian Drama Club
The Jr. Thespian Drama Club's Introductory Meeting will take place Tuesday, August 22nd from 4:15 pm - 5:30pm.
Location: 2-116
Jr Thespian Drama Club meets once a month on selected dates. The club is for any student that wants to meet other students that enjoy the performing arts.
The google classroom code to join is yqr7w7q for all upcoming information
Science Olympiad Club
The first Science Olympiad Club meeting will be held on:
Wednesday, September 6th from 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: room 1-226
What Is Science Olympiad?
Science Olympiad is a competition for students. Teams are comprised of up to 15 students. Teams compete in different events that are rooted in mathematics, physics, chemistry, earth and space science, biology, and engineering. Students engage in hands-on, interactive, and inquiry-based activities that are lab-based, research-based, or design and construct a device to test at competitions.
Students can see Mr. Ernst for permission forms.
SPORTS UPDATE!
ATTENTION!
Starting this school year (2023-2024), all middle school students participating in any sport are required to receive a health exam (also known as a physical) from their healthcare provider and submit a completed medical evaluation form to the school before the tryouts of whichever sport they are participating in.
Click the link below for the form you will need to have completed.
Basketball
BASKETBALL SIGN-UPS ARE MONDAY, AUGUST 14TH
TRYOUTS BEGIN THE FOLLOWING DAY AND TAKE PLACE MONDAY-WEDNESDAY.
TEAMS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON AUGUST 28TH
GAME SCHEDULE:
All Games Start @ 5:30pm
9/6 Trafalgar vs. Challenger @Challenger
9/11 Challenger vs. Oasis Charter @Oasis Charter
9/13 Gulf vs Challenger @Challenger
9/18 Challenger vs North Fort Myers Academy of Arts @NFMAA
9/20 Mariner vs. Challenger @Challenger
9/27 Challenger vs. Diplomat @Diplomat
Please feel free to email either Coach Szyrwiel (boys) - AllenS@leeschools.net or
Coach Wilke (girls) - TiffanyCA@leeschools.net for any questions or concerns.
Cross Country
CROSS COUNTRY (XC) SIGN-UPS BEGIN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Please feel free to email Coach Mac at JohnMac@leeschools.net for any questions or concerns.
PTO/SAC
PTO/SAC will be held in person this school year, with an optional Zoom link, which can be found on the schools website. The meeting occurs every second Thursday of the month.
Our very first PTO/SAC meeting will take place on Thursday, September 14th in the Media Center
Challenger Care Corral
The Challenger Care Corral will run 5 days a week in the AM and PM on normal school days. The before school program will begin at 7:00 AM, and will end at the morning bell at 9:15 AM. The after school program begins at dismissal and ends at 6:00 pm. All students must be picked up by 6:00 PM. The after school program will not be offered on early dismissal days so please plan accordingly.
The cost of the Challenger Care Corral is $25.00 per week for the before school program and $25.00 per week for the after school program. A credit card must be on file in order to register for the program. The registration fee is $25.00 + the total charges for the first week. All fees will be charged to the card on file every Friday.
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