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

At Saturday School our Cougars completed several spring crafts, decorated sugar cookies, and participated in an egg hunt. It was a wonderful day. Shout out to the 8th Graders who came to help hide the eggs! It made the morning extra special. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Here is a quick look at the week ahead. Middle School sports are in full swing, look at the attached calendar for game and practice times.. On Friday, Cottonwood will host their awards assemblies for the month. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Cottonwood's Girls Softball Team has two away games this week. Our softball team will play at Noli on Tuesday, March 24th at 3:15 p.m. and they will travel to ICHS on Wednesday, March 25th at 3:15 p.m. We are sending our good vibes along with you as you travel. Go Cougars. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Cottonwood's Boys Soccer Team has two home games this week. Our Cougars will host Granite Hills Middle School on Tuesday, March 2th, at 3:15, and they will square off against Pinacate Middle School on Thursday, March 26th at 3:15. Let's cheer on our boys. Go Cougars. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Congratulations to Cottonwood School’s Candice Allen on being recognized as an Employee of Excellence! 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate her dedication and the positive impact she makes every day. Read more: https://www.hemetusd.org/article/2776263