New Building is Open! 

Phase 1 of the new Challenger High School is now open for students and staff! We are so excited for the new facility and we are thankful for the support of the Construction Department and work crews who worked tirelessly to get the building completed. 

The main office and attendance offices are now located in the new building which is located behind the Bethel Family Center. If you are visiting campus please park in the main lot (off B Street) and walk to the new building (there are signs out to guide you to the new office). There are handicap accessible spaces located near the entrance to the new building on the west side of the Family Center. 

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 

The ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the new building will happen on Wednesday, January 8th at 11:00 am at the front of the new school. Please stop by to join us for this event, take a tour of the new building and enjoy refreshments in the commons. Students, parents and community members are all welcome; we hope to see you then and there! 

Digital Learning and Late Arrival Day: January 15th 

Wednesday, January 15th is a late arrival day in the Bethel School District to allow teachers to collaborate. We will have no scheduled classes or busing at Challenger on this day. Students will have assignments to work on at home on their teachers’ Canvas pages--please encourage your student to log on and complete these assignments. Teachers will be available for Open Labs from 11:30 - 2:30pm if students can get themselves to campus. 

Martin Luther King Holiday: January 20th 

There will be no school on Monday, January 20th in observance of the Martin Luther King Holiday. Enjoy your three day weekend! 

Professional Development Day: January 29th 

Wednesday, January 29th is a professional development day for teachers in the Bethel School District. We will have no classes on this day. 

End of 2nd Term: January 31st 

The end of 2nd Term is Friday, January 31st. We will have no scheduled classes or busing at Challenger on this day. Teachers will be available for Open Labs from 8:00 - 11:00 am if students can get themselves to campus. Third Term will begin on Monday, February 3rd. Students will be able to see their schedules using their iPads and the Skyward app. 

Challenger will be closed from December 21 - January 5th for Winter Break. School will resume on Monday, January 6th. Have a wonderful and restful holiday season! 

When school resumes the new Challenger building will be open! All office staff will be located in the new building along with three teachers. Here are the staff that are moving to new classrooms over the break: 

• Mr. Foote (art): new building

• Ms. Hagman (science): new building 

• Ms. Widmann (health and fitness): new building 

• Mr. Mailhiot: moving to Portable N2

• Mr. Nelson: moving to Portable I 

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new building will take place on Wednesday, January 8th at 11:00am. Stop by for the ceremony, tour the new building and enjoy coffee and cake in the commons. We hope to see you all then and there!