Throughout the year, the PTA hosts various events and programs to promote CHE community engagement. Examples include Books for Birthdays, Reflections Art Program, Spring Marathon, Yearbook, Watch D.O.G.S., and 5th Grade Celebration. Below are the dates for our planned events so far for the 2025-2026 school year. We hope to see you there!!
If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these events, please click here.
Popsicles on the Playground with the PTA: Thursday, August 28th, from 5-6:30pm. Join us before or after you meet the teacher on Back to School night! We'll have free uniforms* available to take home, popsicles for the whole family and information on ways you get involved in your students' school this year!
Last Names A-L: 5-5:45
Last Names M-Z: 5:45-6:30
*Uniforms are first come/first served. If you need assistance with obtaining uniforms due to financial need, please reach out to our school counselor, Jaimie Smith jsmith5@tacoma.k12.wa.us.
Popcorn Fridays: On the first school Friday of each month beginning in October, our popcorn volunteers come together to pop up bags and bags of popcorn for all the students in our school. Generous donations to our PTA through fundraising makes this fun CHE tradition possible! Our first Popcorn Friday is October 3rd. If you'd like to help, click here!
Read-A-Thon: October 6-17, 2025. More details to come!
Back to School Picnic: Friday, September 26, 5:30-7:30. More details to follow for this exciting community event!
Book Fair: Our fall book fair will be October 14-17, 2025. There will be after school shopping times scheduled soon along with volunteer signups!
Harvest Party: Friday, October 24, from 5:30-7:30pm. Families can enjoy trick-or-treat stations, a food truck, and more. Costumes are encouraged!
Valentine’s Family Dance: Thursday, February 12, from 5:30-7:30. Check back soon for more information on this family event.
Book Fair: March 2026 - Dates TBC. There will be after school shopping times and volunteer opportunities available!
Community and Culture Night at Meeker Middle School: Friday, March 27, 2026. More details to come about this multi-school community event!
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4-7, 2026. Help us shower our amazing CHE teachers and staff with thanks!
Marathon: Each spring, our PTA Marathon Program encourages kids to get out and move their bodies. We have lots of volunteer opportunities during this 6 week program; more info coming Spring 2026!
Obstacle Course Fundraiser: Spring 2026. See our Fundraising page for more information.
PTA Carnival: June 2026, date TBC. Check back for more details about our annual end of year celebration.
Skate Night: Join us at El Centro Skate Rink in Federal Way for family friendly skate nights 5:30pm-7:30 on Thursday, February 19, 2026 and Thursday, June 4, 2026.
5th Grade Camp/Celebration: This is an exciting opportunity for our 5th grade students to attend overnight outdoor educational camp at YMCA Camp Seymour February 4-6, 2026. Our PTA tries to mitigate cost of camp for individual families with several fundraisers held throughout the fall. Any funds leftover go towards the end of year celebration for our promoting 5th grade students.
