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Start your journey today with Cottonwood Elementary School.
Cottonwood Elementary School welcomes all students who live within our district's boundaries and meet state age requirements. All student enrollment is completed digitally online, but if assistance is needed please see Enrollment Help on the Enrollment Page. Specific enrollment details are listed on our Enrollment Page.
Our district uses ParentSquare for school communication, primarily with email, text, and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically syncs with PowerSchool to generate an account for each parent, using their email address and phone number. We encourage parents to download ParentSquare app.
If you need to find out which school your child will attend, please use the School Zone Locator to look up the school boundaries for your address.
From our academic achievements to our dynamic course offerings, Cottonwood Elementary School is committed to offering our students a variety of opportunities that align with the evolving needs of 21st-century society.
Students at CES perform exceptionally well on tests, thanks to a combination of strong encouragement and effective instruction.
At CES, we inspire our students to reach their full potential and take pride in celebrating their successes along the way."
CES peer helpers work together to support one another, building a collaborative and caring community
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February 18, 2026
Due to a conflict of scheduling, CES had to reschedule our spring picture date. Spring pictures for Cottonwood Elementary School will be made on Thursday, February 26. Sorry for any inconvenience t...
February 17, 2026
Pictured (left to right):Dr. Eric Mackey, State Superintendent, Alabama Department of Education; Judy Thomas, Assistant Superintendent, Houston County Schools; and Vince Wade, President, Houston Co...
