Join us on Friday, September 18th, as we kick off our PTO Dunk the Principal Fundraiser! For just $1.00, staff, students, and parents can take aim and toss a ball to hit the lever and dunk Mr. Taylor. If you prefer a guaranteed splash, you can pay $5.00 to walk up and press the lever yourself! This fundraiser is always a favorite among the crowd.

Tuesday, Sept. 15, is International Dot Day. Celebrate by wearing your DOTTIEST outfit!

This Friday, September 11, 2026, is the National Day of Service and Remembrance.
In Honor and Memory of Patriots Day, wear your Red, White, and Blue.

Come to the PTO first BINGO of the year
Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
First game is at 5:30 p.m.
See you there!

Cottonwood Community please join us to our PTO meeting
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 3:30 PM in Room 10
All are welcome!
See you there!

WELCOME BACK, HUSD! 💙🎉

The 2026–27 school year is officially underway! Today, our campuses are once again filled with smiling faces, excited students, dedicated staff, and all the energy that comes with a brand-new school year. Here’s to a year filled with learning, growth, new opportunities, and unforgettable moments. We can’t wait to see all that our students accomplish!

Welcome back! Let’s make it a great year! 🌟

#TheHUSDWay #FirstDayOfSchool #WelcomeBackHUSD #HUSD

Cottonwood's Summer School wrapped up with one last shopping day at the 5 Star Rewards Store. Great job scholars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Our summer school students did a lesson on Self-Efficacy today. They took a moment to celebrate their strengths and look at the way they are making a difference in the world around them. They made Confidence Kites to show how building their confidence helps them to soar! Great job Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Cougar Families please note, Riverside Unified Health Systems will have a mobile clinic at Cottonwood on July 31st, from noon until 4:00 p.m. for the Back to School Community Fair in the library. At the clinic, students can get immunizations and have sports physicals completed. See the flyer for more information and use the QR Code or this link: https://www.ruhealth.org/chc/mobile-health-clinic to reserve a slot.

Things were hopping in the 5 Star Reward Store today! Our summer school students were cashing in on their good behavior and attendance by spending their Cougar Cash. Special thanks to our middle schoolers for helping set-up and help in the shop today. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Cottonwood's Summer School Scholars did a lesson on managing their emotions. They practiced belly reathing techniques and made fuzzy fidgets and calming jars to use as they work to reset big emotions. Amazing job Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

ELOP Took the summer school students to a theater in Idyllwild to see a movie on Friday. The students enjoyed comfortable seating, popcorn and a drink and refreshing air conditioning! Thank you to our ELOP Staff for making this fun trip happen! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Please note, in observance of Juneteenth, Summer School is not in session on Friday, June 19th. We will see everyone back on campus on Monday, June 22nd. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Cottonwood's 8th Grade Promotion and Awards Assembly celebrated the Student of the Month, Academic Standouts in all subjects, students demonstrating the Character Traits of Honesty and Attentiveness, and students exhibiting the PBIS Skills of Making an Apology and Listening. Scholars were also recognized for their progress toward biliteracy, athletic achievements, cross age tutoring dedication, and school wide service as PLUS Leaders. in addition, students were awarded High School Readiness medals to honor the work they put in to help prepare themselves for high school. Congratulations Cottonwood Class of 2026, you have left a special legacy for future Cougars to aspire to achieve. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Kindergarten Promotion was a very special day. Our kindergarten scholars were awarded for being the Student of the Month, demonstrating the Character Traits of Honesty and Attentiveness, and exhibiting the PBIS Skills of Making an Apology and Listening. Our Cougars also received their promotion certificates. Thank you Miss McGowan for coodinating a lovely morning. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

To mark the end of the first week of Summer School our Cougars celebrated with Bubble Fun at their first recess! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Cottonwood's Summer School Cougars have been earning Cougar Cash for arriving at school on time, demonstrating excellent behavior and citizenship, and completing their work. Today our scholars got to come in to the 5 Star Store and shop with their Cougar Cash. Special thanks to some of our middle school students for assisting our elementary students total up their purchases. Keep up the good work. The shop will be open weekly for students to cash in their earnings! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Cottonwood's Summer School Scholars had a lesson on Kindness and Creating a Sense of Belonging. They learned about their classmates by answering questions and exchanging beads to create class friendship bracelets. Great job Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Cottonwood's 6th and 7th Graders celebrated Students of the Month, the Character Traits of Honesty and Attentiveness, the PBIS Skills of Making an Apology and Listening, Musical skills, and Physical Education Sportsmanship and Athleticism. High School Readiness Medals were awarded to Scholars who met the rigorous academic criteria. PLUS Leadership students and Peer Tutors were celebrated and sports standouts were recognized. Congratulations Cougars. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Cottonwood's 2nd-5th Graders celebrated Students of the Month, the Character Traits of Honesty and Attentiveness, the PBIS Skills of Making an Apology and Listening, Musical skills, and Physical Education Sportsmanship and Athleticism. HUSD Honor Roll Medals were awarded to 4th and 5th Graders who met the rigorous academic criteria. 5th Graders who demonstrated competency in being able to read, write, speak and listen to Spanish were celebrated as they make progress toward earning Biliteracy and one student was redesignated from his English Learner status. Congratulations scholars. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars