Cottonwood Elementary is a public elementary school serving students in grades K-5 within the Carlsbad Municipal Schools district. Cottonwood Elementary focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills and student engagement. The school integrates various educational tools to support diverse learning needs and encourages personal growth among all learners. At Cottonwood Elementary, educators work to create a positive atmosphere conducive to both social and intellectual development. Please contact the school administration to access the current bell schedule and upcoming campus events.
| Start | End | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-23 | — | New Special Education Teachers & New Bilingual Teachers |
| 2025-08-04 | — | 1st Day of School K-12 |
| 2025-09-01 | — | Labor Day |
| 2025-10-13 | — | Columbus Day |
| 2025-11-04 | — | Election Day - State Mandated |
| 2025-11-11 | — | Veterans Day |
| 2026-01-19 | — | Martin Luther King Day |
| 2026-02-16 | — | Presidents’ Day |
| 2026-05-25 | — | Memorial Day |
| 2026-06-19 | — | Juneteenth |
| Time | Period |
|---|---|
| 07:15 | Cottonwood Parent Bell Schedule Morning: Bus drop off – Students enter cafeteria |
| 07:15 | Cottonwood Parent Bell Schedule Morning: Car drop off begins – Students enter cafeteria |
| 07:35 | Cottonwood Parent Bell Schedule Morning: Cross guard escorts walkers |
| 07:40 | Cottonwood Parent Bell Schedule Morning: Gate closes / walker locations close; parents must walk students into the office |
| 07:45 | Cottonwood Parent Bell Schedule Morning: Instruction begins |
| 08:00 | Cottonwood Parent Bell Schedule Morning: Tardy bell |
| 13:45 | Cottonwood Parent Bell Schedule Monday Dismissal: Early dismissal |
| 14:45 | Cottonwood Parent Bell Schedule Afternoon: All dismissal begins |
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