Mark your calendars! Red Ribbon Week begins October 27. We will celebrate Book Character Dress Up Day on October 31 in conjunction with Red Ribbon Week.

Our CES Kindness Club is collecting cans of corn for Thankful Hearts Food Drive. Bring your cans of corn Oct. 21- Nov. 10. Thank you for supporting Lumpkin County families and our CES Kindness Club.

October 20th is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Help us celebrate the everyday heroes who ensure our students start and end their days safely! Our CES bus drivers greet our kids with a smile, ensure their safety, and often go above and beyond without ever asking for recognition. Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!

Tomorrow is Fall picture retakes. Be sure to return your original pictures and send a note to your student’s teacher if you need pictures retaken.

Join Us for Literacy Night tonight!
Cottrell Elementary School’s Literacy Night is happening tonight from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Drop in and discover the exciting things your child is learning, along with simple ways you can support reading at home.
Families will receive take-home materials to keep the learning going beyond the classroom. Presentations will begin every 20 minutes, so whether you stay the whole time or just pop in, there’s something valuable waiting for you!
Cottrell Elementary School’s Literacy Night is happening tonight from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Drop in and discover the exciting things your child is learning, along with simple ways you can support reading at home.
Families will receive take-home materials to keep the learning going beyond the classroom. Presentations will begin every 20 minutes, so whether you stay the whole time or just pop in, there’s something valuable waiting for you!

Members of the LCHS football team will be here to greet students Friday morning. Let’s support our players. Wear purple and gold on Friday, October 10th! Let’s go INDIANS!

Old Fashion Day is getting closer! We can’t wait to celebrate Old Fashion Day on October 17, 2025! Mark your calendars and be on the lookout for information in your student’s purple folder.

Let’s keep going strong with our excellent attendance this year! CES is the place to BE! #B>B4

Join Us for Literacy Night!
Mark your calendars—Cottrell Elementary School’s Literacy Night is happening on October 9 from 5:30–6:30 p.m.Drop in and discover the exciting things your child is learning, along with simple ways you can support reading at home.
Families will receive take-home materials to keep the learning going beyond the classroom. Presentations will begin every 20 minutes, so whether you stay the whole time or just pop in, there’s something valuable waiting for you!
Mark your calendars—Cottrell Elementary School’s Literacy Night is happening on October 9 from 5:30–6:30 p.m.Drop in and discover the exciting things your child is learning, along with simple ways you can support reading at home.
Families will receive take-home materials to keep the learning going beyond the classroom. Presentations will begin every 20 minutes, so whether you stay the whole time or just pop in, there’s something valuable waiting for you!

This Friday is Fall picture retakes. Be sure to return your original pictures and send a note to your student’s teacher if you need pictures retaken.

Members of the LCHS football team will be here to greet students Friday morning. Let’s support our players. Wear purple and gold on Friday, October 10th! Let’s go INDIANS!

🌟 Today we celebrate Custodian Appreciation Day! 🌟
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to our amazing custodial team. 💙 From keeping our school safe and clean, to going above and beyond behind the scenes, you make a difference every single day.
Your hard work, dedication, and care do not go unnoticed. 🧹✨ Our school truly shines because of you! Happy Custodian Appreciation Day!
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to our amazing custodial team. 💙 From keeping our school safe and clean, to going above and beyond behind the scenes, you make a difference every single day.
Your hard work, dedication, and care do not go unnoticed. 🧹✨ Our school truly shines because of you! Happy Custodian Appreciation Day!


Join Us for Literacy Night!
Mark your calendars—Cottrell Elementary School’s Literacy Night is happening on October 9 from 5:30–6:30 p.m.Drop in and discover the exciting things your child is learning, along with simple ways you can support reading at home.
Families will receive take-home materials to keep the learning going beyond the classroom. Presentations will begin every 20 minutes, so whether you stay the whole time or just pop in, there’s something valuable waiting for you!
Mark your calendars—Cottrell Elementary School’s Literacy Night is happening on October 9 from 5:30–6:30 p.m.Drop in and discover the exciting things your child is learning, along with simple ways you can support reading at home.
Families will receive take-home materials to keep the learning going beyond the classroom. Presentations will begin every 20 minutes, so whether you stay the whole time or just pop in, there’s something valuable waiting for you!

We hope you are enjoying your Fall Break! Remember to keep reading! Log books that have been read aloud using the link below. READY, SET, READ!

Fall picture retakes will be on October 10, 2025. Wear your best smile!

Fall Break is almost here—September 29 through October 3! 🍂 We hope you have a wonderful week full of rest, fun, and adventure. Take this time to soak up the beautiful fall weather, make special memories with family and friends, and come back refreshed and ready for an amazing October!

Save the Date- Old Fashion Day is coming soon!

Fall Break is almost here—September 29 through October 3! 🍂 We hope you have a wonderful week full of rest, fun, and adventure. Take this time to soak up the beautiful fall weather, make special memories with family and friends, and come back refreshed and ready for an amazing October!

Want to learn more about Title One? Our annual Title One meeting is September 16 at 3:30.

Order a yearbook for your student by Friday, September 12 and you’ll get it at the lowest price of the year PLUS four free personalized icons!

