Class picture day is coming soon! Orders can be placed online at a cost of $10.00. Please see the details and the code you will need in the images below.


Just a reminder, Monday, January 15 is a school holiday for students and staff!

Happy New Year! We can't wait to see everyone back at school on January 4th!

Cottrell Elementary School would like to extend a HUGE thank you to all of the faculty and staff, our Cottrell Collaboration Team, parents, and volunteers that helped make our 2023 Winter Wonderland such a success. We would also like to thank the LCHS Chorus for providing joyful music during the event! It was a great day!

CES Christmas Spirit Week is December 11-15, 2023! Please join us in celebrating the holidays!

Join us this Saturday for Winter Wonderland!

Mark your calendars!

Early Release on December 15. Students will dismiss at 11:30 to start our Christmas Break!

The LCHS FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) is hosting a canned food drive from today until December 8. They will award the class that collects the most cans at CES with a pizza party. The donations will be distributed to families in Lumpkin County. Send canned goods in with your students. Thanks for your support!

Save the Date! This year's Winter Wonderland is coming soon! Enjoy Crafts, Santa Pictures and Pancakes from 9 AM til Noon at CES!

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday!

Panda Express/Dawsonville is sponsoring a Cottrell Elementary School Night on November 8th. 20% of event sales will be donated to CES! We hope you can participate!

Red Ribbon Week is coming up soon! This year's theme is, "Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free." We will be celebrating the week of October 23-27.

Our first Early Release Day will be on Wednesday, October 18. Dismissal will be at 11:30. Please look for communication from your child's teacher regarding conference times.

Our Fall Break is coming up soon! Mark your calendars for October 9-13, 2023.

Picture Retakes will be on Friday, October 6. Students who were absent on picture day will be photographed. If you would like a retake for your student, please let their teacher know.

Thank you to the Trahlyta Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution for donating Constitution Week goody bags to our 3rd graders.

Purchase your yearbook at the lowest price for a limited time! Details and ordering information can be viewed on the image below.

Author Emily Gaddy visited CES last Friday and shared her books, writing, and publishing process. Thank you Mrs. Gaddy for sharing your expertise with our students.



