Are you interested in serving on the Cottonwood Community School Steering Committee? We have openings for the 2026-2027 Steering Committee and we would love to have you on board. Please reach out to the school or email Amanda Niaves at aniaves@hemetusd.org for more information. All are welcome! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars
11 days ago, Cottonwood School
Community School Steering Committee
Cottonwood's Spring Market will take place on Saturday, April 25th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The market will be held in the parking lot by the school library. Stop by and support some amazing local businesses. Students are also welcome to host booths if they would like to sell things as well. Please contact the office for more information. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars
11 days ago, Cottonwood School
Cottonwood Spring Market
Our Boys Soccer Team will be hosting Edward Hyatt on Tuesday, April 21st at home at 3:15 p.m. and they are traveling to San Jacinto to play against Edward Hyatt on Wednesday, April 22nd at 3:15 p.m. Let's go Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars
11 days ago, Cottonwood School
Soccer Match Tuesday
Soccer Match Wednesday
Cottonwood's Girls Softball Team will be playing two games this week. On Tuesday April 21st, they will be playing against IHCS in Perris at 3:15 p.m. and they will be playing against Noli in San Jacinto on Wednesday, April 22nd, at 3:15 p.m. Let's buckle up and make a road trip to support our Cougars. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars
11 days ago, Cottonwood School
Softball Tuesday
Softball Wednesday
To remind everyone about the importance of getting a good night's sleep, especially during testing, students are encouraged to participate in a Pajama Spirit Dress Up Day on Monday, April 20th. Please remember that shoes must be worn and that pajamas must be school appropriate. Blankets, pillows, and slippers are not permitted. Students who participate in the spirit day will earn 5 Star Points. Let's show our cozy side Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars
11 days ago, Cottonwood School
Pajama Day on Monday

Cottonwood's PTO hosted Family Bingo Night on Friday evening and a great time was had by all. Thanks to Alexandria for calling the game and to everyone who came out and spent the evening with us. Congratulations to all of our winners. #TheHUSDWay @CottonwoodCougars

17 days ago, Cottonwood School
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Our Kinder Scholars did a lesson on Honesty and moving in the world with Integrity. Inspired by the text, A Bike Like Sergio's, our students explored the complex emotions that come with telling the truth in difficult situations. Our students played Honesty Tic-Tac-Toe as they shared examples of times they practiced Honesty and the emotions they felt . Great job Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars
17 days ago, Cottonwood School
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Our 4th Grade Scholars did a lesson on Honesty and moving in the world with Integrity. Inspired by the text, A Bike Like Sergio's, our students explored the complex emotions that come with telling the truth in difficult situations. Our students played Honesty Tic-Tac-Toe as they shared examples of times they practiced Honesty and the emotions they felt . Great job Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars
17 days ago, Cottonwood School
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Our 2nd Grade Scholars did a lesson on Honesty and moving in the world with Integrity. Inspired by the text, A Bike Like Sergio's, our students explored the complex emotions that come with telling the truth in difficult situations. Our students played Honesty Tic-Tac-Toe as they shared examples of times they practiced Honesty and the emotions they felt . Great job Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars
17 days ago, Cottonwood School
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Our Scholars did a lesson on Honesty and moving in the world with Integrity. Inspired by the text, A Bike Like Sergio's, our students explored the complex emotions that come with telling the truth in difficult situations. Our students played Honesty Tic-Tac-Toe as they shared examples of times they practiced Honesty and the emotions they felt . Great job Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars
17 days ago, Cottonwood School
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Our 5th Grade Scholars did a lesson on Honesty and moving in the world with Integrity. Inspired by the text, A Bike Like Sergio's, our students explored the complex emotions that come with telling the truth in difficult situations. Our students played Honesty Tic-Tac-Toe as they shared examples of times they practiced Honesty and the emotions they felt . Great job Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars
17 days ago, Cottonwood School
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Our Cottonwood Scholars will be starting their state assessments on Tuesday, April 21st, and we are going to spend some time the week before to prepare. There will spirit days Tuesday-Friday this week, see the flyer for more information. All students who participate will earn 5 Star Points. We've got this Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars
18 days ago, Cottonwood School
Testing Tun-Up Week Spirit Days.

Are you looking for ways to get involved at Cottonwood? We are now accepting nominations for our PTO Board and the Community School Steering Committee for the 2026-2027 School Year. All are welcome. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

18 days ago, Cottonwood School
PTO Nominations
Community School Committee
Cottonwood's Yearbook is now available for presale. Purchase your yearbook now before the price goes up. All orders must be placed online, no cash will be taken on campus. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars
18 days ago, Cottonwood School
Yearbook Flyer
Cottonwood's PTO is hosting the Cottonwood Spring Market on Saturday, April 25th, from 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. Come on out and support some local vendors and students. The Market will take place in the parking lot by the library. If you are interested in having a booth at the market, please call the Cottonwood School office for more information. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars
18 days ago, Cottonwood School
Cottonwood Market from 11-1
Our last Saturday School of the year will take place on Saturday, April 25th, from 8:00-12:00. Come on down and spend the morning with your friends and earn back a day of attendance credit. See you there! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars
18 days ago, Cottonwood School
Saturday School
Our Boys Soccer Team has two home matches this week on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at 3:15 p.m. Come on out and support our athletes. Go Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars
18 days ago, Cottonwood School
Soccer Match Tuesday
Soccer Match Wednesday
Our Girls Softball Team has two games this week. On Monday our Cougars are heading to Valley Center to play against All Tribes American Indian and on Wednesday we are hosting a home game against All Tribes American Indian at Hamilton High School. Go Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars
18 days ago, Cottonwood School
Softball Monday
Softball Wednesday
Here is a quick look at the week ahead! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars
19 days ago, Cottonwood School
Week at a glance.
At this morning's Monday Meet-Up our students we welcomed a new student, celebrated students with perfect attendance in March, and honored the classes that had the highest attendance percentages for March. We also recognized the students who won the Read Across America poetry and art contest. Congratulations to all. Special thanks to our Cub Cheerleaders for welcoming everyone into the space and for the PLUS Leadership Students for leading the assembly. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars
23 days ago, Cottonwood School
Cub Cheerleaders
Pledge of Allegiance
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Aloha
Art and Poetry Winnters
Perfect Attendance
Perfect Attendance
Bike Raffle
Art and Poetry Winners