
Our 2nd-5th Grade Scholars had a lot to celebrate at the March Awards Assembly. Students were celebrated for exemplifying the Character Trait of Empathy, practicing the PBIS Skill of Disagreeing Appropriately, Reading Minutes in Beanstack, Physical Education, Music, Scholarly Minds and the Students of the Month. Congratulations Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars




Our TK-1st Grade Scholars had a lot to celebrate at the March Awards Assembly. Students were celebrated for exemplifying the Character Trait of Empathy, practicing the PBIS Skill of Disagreeing Appropriately, Reading Minutes in Beanstack, Physical Education, Scholarly Minds and the Students of the Month. Congratulations Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars










Thanks to the generosity of the kindergarten parents, our kindergarteners enjoyed a fun egg hunt on their playground. A great time was had by all! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars





Cottonwood's Kindergarteners did a lesson on the benefits of working as a group to accomplish a goal and they made a few spring crafts that coordinated with the text, The Great EGGscape. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars










Looking ahead to the week of April 6th, here is a quick look at the schedule for the week we return to school! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Here is a quick look at our schedule next week. Cottonwood will be closed for Spring Break, however, ELOP will be on campus providing their Masks and Mysteries Enrichment Days. Please have a safe break and we look forward to having everyone back on campus on April 6th. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Have you been wondering how you can more involved at Cottonwood? We are currently taking nominations for board members of Cottonwood's PTO and the Steering Committee Members for our Community School Grant for the 2026-2027 School Year. You can email any questions or express your interest by emailing Amanda Niaves at aniaves@hemetusd.org or calling the school office at (951) 767-3870. Thank you for your consideration. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars


PTO's next Family Bingo Night will take place on Friday, April 10th. The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and the first game will start at 5:30 p.m. We will play 5 games. Each packet of Bingo Cards purchased comes with a slice of pizza and a water. This is a fun evening for the entire family that you won't want to miss. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Mark your calendars now for our next PTO Meeting on Wednesday, April 8th, the week we return from spring break. All are welcome. Hope to see you there! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Cougar Families don't miss out on captring this year's memories! The Cottonwood School Yearbook is now available for purchase. Check out the attached flyer for pricing and ordering details. Orders are due by April 17th to make sure your yearbooks arrives before the end of the year. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Miss Heather's and Miss Coral's after school clubs made some fun spring masks! These are just in time for Easter! Nice work Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars










To wrap up their earth unit on rocks, Mrs. Woodard bought each of her 4th Graders their own geodes to investigate. After cracking them open and examining them, they were excited to discover that each geode was unique. Great job scientists! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars









Cottonwood's 1st Graders did a lesson on Creativity. Creativity is using your imagination to create something new or solve a problem. Inspired by the text, Not A Box, our scholars transformed boxes into tools that they can use to calm down their big feelings. Our 1st Graders came up with some great ideas. Way to go! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars










Cottonwood's TK Leprechauns found their way to the end of their rainbows and found some delicious treats! Great work! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars










Cottonwood's 5th Graders did a lesson on Creativity. Creativity is using your imagination to create something new or solve a problem. Inspired by the text, Not A Box, our scholars transformed boxes into tools that they can use to calm down their big feelings. Our 5th Graders came up with some great ideas. Way to go! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars










Cottonwood's 2nd Graders did a lesson on Creativity. Creativity is using your imagination to create something new or solve a problem. Inspired by the text, Not A Box, our scholars transformed boxes into tools that they can use to calm down their big feelings. Our 2nd Graders came up with some great ideas. Way to go! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars










Cottonwood's Transitional Kindergarteners did a lesson on Creativity. Creativity is using your imagination to create something new or solve a problem. Inspired by the text, Not A Box, our scholars transformed boxes into tools that they can use to calm down their big feelings. Our TK students came up with some great ideas. Way to go! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars









Cottonwood's 3rd Graders did a lesson on Creativity. Creativity is using your imagination to create something new or solve a problem. Inspired by the text, Not A Box, our scholars transformed boxes into tools that they can use to calm down their big feelings. Our 3rd Graders came up with some great ideas. Way to go! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars










Cottonwood's Kindergarteners did a lesson on Creativity. Creativity is using your imagination to create something new or solve a problem. Inspired by the text, Not A Box, our scholars transformed boxes into tools that they can use to calm down their big feelings. Our kinders came up with some great ideas. Way to go! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars







Here are a few more pictures of our SpEGGtacular Saturday School! Thank you to the Easter Bunny for hopping by to make our egg hunt so special. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars






