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Challenger Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|NOGALES, Arizona|Nogales Unified District (4457)
NOGALES, AZ 85621
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Upcoming Events
Aug
3
Mon
Cross Country, Golf, and Tackle Football Season BeginsEvent
Aug
4
Tue
Meet your Teacher:(1st-2nd 11:30 am-1 pm)(3rd-5th 1 pm -2:30 pm))Staff Day
Aug
4
Tue
Kindergarten Orientation 11 amEvent
Aug
4
Tue
Freshman OrientationEvent
Freshman/New Student OrientationNogales High SchoolRay Molera Gymnasium8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Aug
5
Wed
First Day of School - Welcome Back Wolves!Event
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Aug
5
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School Profile
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
376
Student:Teacher
14.5:1
Locale
Town
District
Nogales Unified District (4457)Phone
(520)377-0544School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
22%
23th percentile in AZ
Math Proficiency
11%
18th percentile in AZ
Chronic Absenteeism
22.9%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
8 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.3:1
Near average in AZTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
150
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
22
95% fully certified
Nurses
1
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,157
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$4,778
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$12,182
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 22%State 64%Local 14%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$275,926
-0.2% 1yr+31.7% 5yr
Nogales, AZ metro area
Community Need Level
High
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
33.5%
Below 150% poverty line
10.0%
Unemployment rate
14.0%
Uninsured residents
21.9%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
635
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
591
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
292 (49%)
Speech/Language Impairment
94 (16%)
Autism
60 (10%)
Other Health Impairment
29 (5%)
Intellectual Disability
18 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
380
Current enrollment
Declining(-14% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Aug 3, 2026
Cross Country, Golf, and Tackle Football Season Begins
EventTue, Aug 4, 2026
Meet your Teacher:(1st-2nd 11:30 am-1 pm)(3rd-5th 1 pm -2:30 pm))
Staff DayTue, Aug 4, 2026
Kindergarten Orientation 11 am
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Varsity Golf - Girls (F):Walden Grove vs Nogales |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Varsity Golf - Boys (F):Nogales, Sahuarita vs Douglas |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | FR/SO Football: Rio Rico vs Nogales |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | JV Cross Country - Boy's:Sunnyside, Tucson vs Nogales |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Early Release Wednesday – Dismissal at 12:10 PM Students will be dismissed at 12:10 PM instead of the regular 2:50 PM time. Please plan transportation and pick-up accordingly. |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Varsity Cross Country - Girl's:Marana, Sunnyside, Tucson vs Nogales |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | JV Cross Country - Girl's:Sunnyside, Tucson vs Nogales |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Varsity Cross Country - Boy's:Marana, Sunnyside, Tucson vs Nogales |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | JV Volleyball - Girl's: Vista Grande vs Nogales |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Varsity Golf - Girls (F):Desert View vs Nogales |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | StuCo Spirit Convention |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Varsity Volleyball - Girl's: Vista Grande vs Nogales |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | FR/SO Volleyball - Girl's: Vista Grande vs Nogales |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Varsity Football: Rio Rico vs Nogales |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Roadrunner of the Month Breakfast with the Principal |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day – No School There is no school for students on Labor Day. Classes resume the following day. Have a safe holiday! |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Happy Labor Day! No School 😊 |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Varsity Golf - Girls (F):Nogales vs Marana |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Varsity Volleyball - Girl's: Rio Rico vs Nogales |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | FR/SO Volleyball - Girl's: Rio Rico vs Nogales |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | JV Volleyball - Girl's: Rio Rico vs Nogales |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Early Release Wednesday – Dismissal at 12:10 PM Students will be dismissed at 12:10 PM instead of the regular 2:50 PM time. Please plan transportation and pick-up accordingly. |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | FR/SO Football: Sahuarita vs Nogales |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Progress Reports |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | FR/SO Volleyball - Girl's: Flowing Wells vs Nogales |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Varsity Golf - Girls (F):Rincon/University vs Nogales |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | JV Volleyball - Girl's: Flowing Wells vs Nogales |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Varsity Volleyball - Girl's: Flowing Wells vs Nogales |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Varsity Golf - Boys (F):Cholla, Rio Rico vs Nogales |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Early Release Wednesday – Dismissal at 12:10 PM Students will be dismissed at 12:10 PM instead of the regular 2:50 PM time. Please plan transportation and pick-up accordingly. |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Varsity Football - Flag: Buena vs Nogales |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | FR/SO Football: Nogales vs Cienega |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | JV Football - Flag: Buena vs Nogales |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Varsity Football: Cienega vs Nogales |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | JV Volleyball - Girl's: Cholla vs Nogales |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Varsity Volleyball - Girl's: Cholla vs Nogales |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Varsity Golf - Girls (F):Flowing Wells, Nogales vs Sahuarita |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | FR/SO Volleyball - Girl's: Nogales vs Vista Grande |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Fall Picture Day! (No Uniforms)📸 |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | JV Volleyball - Girl's: Nogales vs Vista Grande |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Varsity Volleyball - Girl's: Nogales vs Vista Grande |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Varsity Football - Flag: Tucson vs Nogales |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Varsity Cross Country - Girl's:Nogales, Palo Verde Magnet, St. Augustine vs Empire |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Early Release Wednesday – Dismissal at 12:10 PM Students will be dismissed at 12:10 PM instead of the regular 2:50 PM time. Please plan transportation and pick-up accordingly. |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Varsity Cross Country - Boy's:Nogales, Palo Verde Magnet, St. Augustine vs Empire |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | FR/SO Football: Nogales vs Sunnyside |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | JV Volleyball - Girl's: Nogales vs Buena |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Varsity Volleyball - Girl's: Nogales vs Buena |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | FR/SO Volleyball - Girl's: Nogales vs Buena |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Varsity Football: Nogales vs Sunnyside |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Epic Tourneys Girls Volleyball Invite |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | Pride of Nogales @ Rock the Den |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | FR/SO Volleyball - Girl's: Desert View vs Nogales |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | JV Volleyball - Girl's: Desert View vs Nogales |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Governing Board Meeting 4 pm |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Varsity Golf - Boys (F):Buena, Douglas, Nogales vs Pueblo |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Varsity Football - Flag: Nogales vs Sahuaro |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | JV Volleyball - Girl's: Cienega vs Nogales |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | FR/SO Volleyball - Girl's: Cienega vs Nogales |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Varsity Cross Country - Girl's:Amphitheater, Catalina Foothills, Cholla vs Nogales |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Early Release Wednesday – Dismissal at 12:10 PM Students will be dismissed at 12:10 PM instead of the regular 2:50 PM time. Please plan transportation and pick-up accordingly. |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Varsity Cross Country - Boy's:Amphitheater, Catalina Foothills, Cholla vs Nogales |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Varsity Football - Flag: Sunnyside vs Nogales |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | JV Football - Flag: Sunnyside vs Nogales |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | FR/SO Football: Nogales vs Flowing Wells |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Roadrunner of the Month Breakfast with the Principal |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | Pride of Nogales @ Thunderbird Marching Classic |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | JV Volleyball - Girl's: Nogales vs Flowing Wells |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | FR/SO Volleyball - Girl's: Nogales vs Flowing Wells |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Varsity Golf - Boys (F):Pueblo vs Nogales |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | FR/SO Volleyball - Girl's: Nogales vs Pueblo |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Varsity Football - Flag: Flowing Wells vs Nogales |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Varsity Volleyball - Girl's: Nogales vs Pueblo |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | FR/SO Football: Desert View vs Nogales |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Early Release Wednesday – Dismissal at 12:10 PM Students will be dismissed at 12:10 PM instead of the regular 2:50 PM time. Please plan transportation and pick-up accordingly. |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Varsity Football - Flag: Nogales vs Desert View |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Varsity Football: Desert View vs Nogales |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | ER 12:15 pm |
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | Pride of Nogales @ ABODA Marching Invitational |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Fall Break 🍂 |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | FR/SO Football: Mountain View Marana vs Nogales |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Varsity Football: Mountain View Marana vs Nogales |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Varsity Golf - Girls (F):St. Augustine vs Nogales |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Varsity Volleyball - Girl's: Buena vs Nogales |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | FR/SO Volleyball - Girl's: Buena vs Nogales |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Varsity Football - Flag: Nogales vs Buena |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | JV Football - Flag: Nogales vs Buena |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | FR/SO Volleyball - Girl's: Nogales vs Desert View |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Varsity Volleyball - Girl's: Nogales vs Desert View |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Varsity Cross Country - Girl's:Cholla, Flowing Wells, Nogales vs Canyon Del Oro |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | JV Cross Country - Boy's:Flowing Wells, Nogales vs Canyon Del Oro |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | JV Cross Country - Girl's:Flowing Wells, Nogales vs Canyon Del Oro |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Varsity Cross Country - Boy's:Cholla, Flowing Wells, Nogales vs Canyon Del Oro |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Varsity Football - Flag: Mountain View Marana vs Nogales |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | FR/SO Football: Nogales vs Maricopa |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | JV Football - Flag: Mountain View Marana vs Nogales |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Varsity Football: Nogales vs Maricopa |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | Pride of Nogales @ Southern Region Championships |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | JV Volleyball - Girl's: Nogales vs Cienega |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | FR/SO Volleyball - Girl's: Nogales vs Cienega |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Varsity Volleyball - Girl's: Nogales vs Cienega |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | FR/SO Football: Desert Vista vs Nogales |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | Varsity Volleyball - Girl's: Pueblo vs Nogales |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | JV Football - Flag: Nogales vs Salpointe Catholic |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Halloween Parade 9 am |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | Pride of Nogales @ U of A Band Day |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Basketball, Soccer, & Wrestling Season Begins |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Varsity Football - Flag: Nogales vs Rio Rico |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Varsity Football - Flag: Vista Grande vs Nogales |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | Roadrunner of the Month Breakfast with the Principal |
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | Winter Coaches Course Deadline |
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | Pride of Nogales @ I-19 Showdown |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Governing Board Meeting 4 pm |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Happy Veteran's Day! No School 🫡 |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | World kindness day! |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 | Pride of Nogales @ Class Championships |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | AIA GameDay State Championship |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Happy Thanksgiving! No School 🦃 |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Roadrunner of the Month Breakfast with the Principal |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | Posada 5-7 pm 🎄🎅 |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | Governing Board Meeting 4 pm |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Welty Christmas Concert 🎅🎄 |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break Happy Holidays! 🎄🎅💛 |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter Break Happy New Year! 🎉 |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | Roadrunner of the Month Breakfast with the Principal |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | Governing Board Meeting 4 pm |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | AIA Traditional Championship |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Q2 Awards Assembly 😊(K-2 12:30 pm, 3-5 1:30 pm) |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Happy MLK Day No School ✨ |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | 100th Day! |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | Roadrunner of the Month Breakfast with the Principal |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Baseball, Softball, Track, & Tennis Season Begins |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Governing Board Meeting 4 pm |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | President's Day No School! |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | ER 12:15 pm |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | Picture Day (With Uniforms) |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Governing Board Meeting 4 pm |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | Q3 Awards Assembly (K-2 12:30 pm, 3-5 1:30 pm) |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | Governing Board Meeting 4 pm |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | Spring Fling 🌻✨4-6 pm |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week! 😊💛 |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | Roadrunner of the Month Breakfast with the Principal |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | Governing Board Meeting 4 pm |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Sr. Walk 1:30 pm 🎓 |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Transition/Graduation Day! (K 8:45 am, 5th 10 am) |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 | Governing Board Meeting 2 pm |
Showing 146 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Challenger Elementary School
Challenger Elementary School has a total enrollment of 376 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of Nogales Unified District (4457) in NOGALES, AZ.
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