Welcome Back, Mammoths!
The first day of school for all students is Wednesday, August 19th
There is one weather hotline number for the entire district, with menu options for specific geographic areas of the District. On bad weather days, the weather lines will be updated by 5:00 a.m.
You can book mark www.dcsdk12.org for easy access to the most current and accurate schedule information for the school. Weather related schedule changes will be posted to the District website by 5:00 a.m.
Schedule changes by geographic areas will be reported on local television and radio stations. Only exceptions to normal schedules will be announced. If our area is not mentioned, our school is operating on a regular schedule. Media announcements will begin on the 5:00 a.m. news broadcasts.
On a delayed schedule, school will start 90 minutes later than the normal start time. However, all staff will need to be at the school on time.
- The weather hotline number: 303-387-SNOW (7669)
- The District Internet address: www.dcsdk12.org
- Area designation: Challenge to Excellence is in the Chaparral Feeder Area
- Text Alerts: (NEW!) please go to Channel 7 or Channel 4 to sign up to receive text alerts on school closings/delays!!
- Twitter: Although not a guarantee, DCSD utilizes Twitter much like Challenge to Excellence Charter School to keep families up to date. Click the button to join and begin receiving important updates from both C2E and DCSD including weather, lightning dismissal, nutrition services information, and much more!
How to follow via SMS/text message:
Send a text with the words Follow c2eschool in an SMS (text message) to 40404 to start following someone from your mobile phone.
You will receive a confirmation text letting you know you are now following that account.
Most Recent Announcements
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C2E Awarded the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award
Big news for Challenge to Excellence! We’re proud to share that C2E has earned the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award from the Colorado Department of Education for the first time ever—a major recognition of the growth and progress happening across our school.
We also received the John Irwin Award from the Colorado Department of Education, which is given to schools that demonstrate outstanding academic achievement in reading, math, and science. Based on our strong CMAS results, C2E is proud to be the only charter school in the district to earn both awards.
And to top it off, C2E ranked in the 99th percentile statewide in math achievement for both elementary and middle school.
This is what happens when students and staff show up with dedication, consistency, and pride. Congratulations, Mammoths—what an incredible accomplishment!
US News Ranks Challenge to Excellence Among Top Schools!
US News Ranks Challenge to Excellence Charter School Among Top Schools in Douglas County and Colorado!
C2E ranks #2 in Middle Schools,#11 in Douglas County Elementary Schools, #6 in Colorado Charter Elementary Schools, and #6 in Charter Middle Schools!
Welcome Back, Mammoths!
/in AnnouncementsThe first day of school for all students is Wednesday, August 19th
C2E Awarded the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award
/in AnnouncementsBig news for Challenge to Excellence! We’re proud to share that C2E has earned the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award from the Colorado Department of Education for the first time ever—a major recognition of the growth and progress happening across our school. We also received the John Irwin Award from the Colorado Department of Education, which […]