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We’ve had a great start to the school year! We aren’t seeing nearly as many “lost” students in the morning, library days are being memorized, lunch times are set, and students are settling into the rhythms and routines of a new school year.  A huge thanks to all our teachers, paras, and aides who help kids with those routines, making sure each student is prepared for the next activity and calmly teaching those routines - often multiple times! - so each child feels ready and prepared for what the day holds.

PTO is pleased to host Popsicles on the Playground for all CES students on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, from 5:30 - 7:00.  We will have the back gate open to the playground and PTO members will be passing our popsicles to all CES students and siblings.  It’s a great evening for checking out our playground, meeting other parents, and catching up with friends. 

During this time, our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade teachers will be hosting three short sessions on how you can best support your beginning reader.  Each session will be about 20 minutes in length and will be held in a classroom right by the playground at 5:35, 6:00, and 6:30.  Each session will cover the same material and will be appropriate for any parent with a child in grades K-2.  We will have grown-ups supervising outside, so you can attend knowing your children are safe on the playground. 

We hope you are able to join PTO for a fun night of popsicles and playing on the playground, while also getting a quick informational session from our teachers about supporting your emergent reader! 

Welcome to a new school year, Cottonwood Families! As a person who adores summer, I’m enjoying these final days with a slower pace and swimming! But, I’m also excited to get ready for the new school year! We have new teachers who are so happy to be a part of CES, we have veteran teachers who are ready to be back, and the building is super clean and ready to go. Now we need you! 

Friendly reminder that registration for the 26-27 school year must be completed by the end of the day on FRIDAY, JULY 31 to guarantee transportation for your student's first day of school.

If you need assistance with registration, please call 316-218-4620. We're happy to help!

Summer Hours

A Note From Our Principal

Welcome to April! I’m ready for some showers and flowers! We’ve already had a taste of warmer weather, and I’m sure we’ll get more of that in the upcoming weeks.

A Note from our Principal

Welcome to Spring! While we know we’ll likely see another batch of freezing cold weather, it’s good to see some hints of green and jackets coming off at recess because of the warm weather.

If you have a child who will be in kindergarten this fall (5 years old by August 31st), we encourage you to contact Cottonwood Elementary to let them know they will be attending. This will allow you to receive communication from the school about key dates and other information.
E-mail: topee@usd385.org
316-218-4620

Please join us Under the Sea at Literacy Night!
The night will have fun, literacy-related activates, under the sea decorations, and yummy, hot pizza available for purchase.