Challenger K-8
The Official page for #HernandoSchools Challenger K-8 Magnet School in Spring Hill, FL.
Challenger K8 is a public Magnet School with a focus on Science and Mathematics and is home to the Quest Academy for the Gifted. We serve 1400 students in grades K - 8 and employ 140 high performing faculty and staff. Challenger K8 is an "A" rated school and offers a very rigorous curriculum and culturally rich learning environment for our students. Challenger K8 offers a very wide variety of sports and after school programs for students and believes strongly in fostering well rounded experiences for students. The talents and passion of the staff and students of CK8 help it maintain its reputation of academic and extracurricular excellence. Our Magnet and Quest students stand out as leaders, and our graduates excel in secondary school and beyond, having a positive impact on their community. CK8 is a highly regarded and beloved family environment for those established in and new to the District, who CHOOSE to be "NaviGators for life"! Challenger is lead by Principal, Rosemarie Maiorini and Assistant Principals, Cari O'Rourke, Jillian Minichino, and Ed Finch.
10/08/2026
10/08/2026
πππ§‘ Way to lead, Mason!
Weβre celebrating Mason for showing great sportsmanship and living Habit 4: Think Win-Win! π
Playing fair, respecting others, and cheering each other on are what being a NaviGator is all about!
Weβre proud of you, Mason! Keep leading by example! π
10/07/2026
π§¦ππ§‘ NaviGator families, tomorrow, Thursday, October 8, is CRAZY SOCK DAY!
Break out those fun, colorful socksβbut keep the school uniform! Students must follow CK8 dress code.
π¨ This is NOT an out-of-uniform dayβjust the socks get to go crazy! π
10/07/2026
So grateful for the awesome generosity from our NaviGator families and friends!!
Will we reach our goal??? π€
πππ§± GATORS, WE ARE BUILDING SOMETHING AMAZING! π§±ππ
We have officially raised $19,936 toward our $75,000 Read-a-Thon goal! π Thatβs almost $20,000 already β and weβre just getting started!
π₯ The leaderboard is heating up, but there is still PLENTY of time for classes to make a move! Every book read, every donation, and every student participating gets us another brick closer to our goal! π
And donβt forget the FUN incentives! π
π¦ ELEMENTARY: Raise $100 or more and you get to DUNK MR. FINCH!
π΄ MIDDLE SCHOOL: Raise $50 or more to spectate at the Students vs. Teachers Dodgeball Game β raise $100 or more and you get to PLAY!
π Who will be on top of tomorrowβs leaderboard?!
Keep reading. Keep sharing. Keep raising.
LETβS BUILD OUR WAY TO $75,000, GATORS! ππ§±ππ
10/07/2026
ππ§‘ Hey, NaviGator Family! π
Itβs that time of year to nominate our fabulous teachers for the recognition they deserve! Our eduGATORS put their hearts into helping our students learn, grow, and lead every day.
Has a teacher made a difference for your child or family? Share their story and submit a nomination! Letβs celebrate the dedication, creativity, and care that make Challenger K8 so special! π
10/06/2026
THIS IS INCREDIBLE! Keep the pledges coming, NaviGator family. ππ§‘
πππ§± GATORS, WE ARE BUILDING SOMETHING BIG! π§±ππ
Weβve already raised $14,070 toward our $75,000 goal! π But weβre just getting started β keep reading, keep sharing those pages, and keep those donations coming! π
And donβt forgetβ¦ we have some AWESOME rewards waiting! ππ₯
π¦ ELEMENTARY STUDENTS:
Raise $100 or more and YOU get the chance to DUNK MR. FINCH! ππ¦ Whoβs ready to send him into the tank?!
π MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Raise $50 or more and youβll get to SPECTATE at the Students vs. Teachers Dodgeball Game!
π₯ Raise $100 or more and you wonβt just be watchingβ¦ YOU GET TO PLAY! ππ₯ Students vs. teachers β whoβs taking the win?!
Every donation gets us closer to our $75,000 goal, and every student can help make a difference!
π Read more.
π° Raise more.
π§± Keep building.
π LETβS GO, GATORS!
Whoβs going to be on tomorrowβs leaderboard?! ππ
10/06/2026
πβ¨ Donβt forgetβTuesday is Book Character Day for ALL grades!
We canβt wait to see everyone bring their favorite book characters to life. Get creative, show your school spirit, and have some fun with it! ππ
10/05/2026
π Whoβs ready to take on the TEACHERS?! πͺπ
Our Staff vs. Student Dodgeball Game is October 29! Will our students bring home the win, or will the teachers school them? ππ§‘π
Middle schoolers, keep those Read-a-Thon donations coming!
π₯ Raise $100 or more to PLAY against the staff!
π Raise $50 or more to WATCH and cheer!
Whoβs ready to earn their spot?! π
10/05/2026
LOVE THIS!! Keep the pledges coming!!
ππ Keep those Read-a-Thon pledges coming, NaviGators! ππ§‘
π https://app.99pledges.com/fund/CK8ReadBuildGrow?home_v2=true
Remember, these exciting rewards are happening October 29th!
π¦ Elementary students:
β’ Raise $100 or more for a chance to DUNK Mr. Finch in the dunk tank!
π Middle school students:
β’ Raise $50 or more to WATCH the staff vs. student dodgeball game!
β’ Raise $100 or more to PLAY against the staff!
Keep reading, keep raising, and help your class climb to the top! π
10/05/2026
π Calling all CK8 4th, 5th, and 6th grade parents! π»
The CK8 Cheerleaders are hosting a Halloween Dance! This event is for students in grades 4β6 ONLY.
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Friday, October 23
π 4:15β6:00 PM
π CK8 Cafeteria
ποΈ Tickets: $4 β cash only and must be purchased next week!
Tickets will be sold October 12β16 in the mall area before school. Please send in your studentβs permission slip and cash!
π Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
π Bring your costume or Halloween attire to change into before the dance begins. No masks, limited accessories, and no weapons of any kind.
Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon with your fellow NaviGators! ππ§‘
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| Wednesday | 7am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 5pm |
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