Hattie Cotton STEM Magnet Elementary

04/24/2026

Promising Scholars registration is now open and will close on May 5th! From May 28–June 26, students will learn, explore, and stay connected with friends in a safe, engaging summer program. Registration is open through May 5. Learn more and register today.

¡Ya está abierta la inscripción para Becarios Prometedores! Del 28 de mayo al 26 de junio, los estudiantes aprenderán, explorarán y se conectarán con amigos en un programa de verano seguro y atractivo. La inscripción está abierta hasta el 5 de mayo. Infórmate e inscríbete hoy mismo.

https://www.mnps.org/academics/summer-programs

04/24/2026

Promising Scholars registration is now open and will close on May 5th! From May 28–June 26, students will learn, explore, and stay connected with friends in a safe, engaging summer program. Registration is open through May 5. Learn more and register today.

¡Ya está abierta la inscripción para Becarios Prometedores! Del 28 de mayo al 26 de junio, los estudiantes aprenderán, explorarán y se conectarán con amigos en un programa de verano seguro y atractivo. La inscripción está abierta hasta el 5 de mayo. Infórmate e inscríbete hoy mismo.
https://www.mnps.org/academics/summer-programs

03/19/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Hattie Cotton Elementary! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate being awarded the TVA STEM Grant! This exciting opportunity will allow us to continue expanding hands-on, engaging learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math for our students.

At Hattie Cotton, we are committed to preparing all learners for future success, and this grant will help strengthen innovation, collaboration, and critical thinking across our classrooms.

A big thank you to TVA for investing in our students and their bright futures! 💡✨

03/02/2026

Read Across America Week. March 2-6

02/26/2026

Our Pre-K–2nd graders had the BEST time today with author Margaret Renkl and illustrator Billy Renkl! 🌿📚

They shared their new book, The Weedy Garden, and our students were completely engaged and inspired. Such a special day celebrating reading, art, and nature! 🌼✨

02/25/2026

02/18/2026

Metro Schools is now registering for Promising Scholars, our no cost summer learning program for students who will be entering kindergarten through 12th grades in August. This year, the program runs May 28 through June 26. Breakfast, lunch and transportation is provided, and sites are located across the district.

Each site will offer a mix of classroom learning: science, technology and art activities; physical activity and other fun experiences. K-8 students will attend for a full day and students in grades 9-12 will attend a half day.

For more information, including a link to register, visit our Promising Scholars page at summer.mnps.org.

We hope you will register now and take advantage of this fun summer opportunity!

02/14/2026

Promising Scholars summer program is back - still free, fun, and full of learning for students entering K-12. Registration is now open! https://www.mnps.org/academics/summer-programs

02/05/2026

In honor of National School Counseling Week, we would like to recognize our outstanding school counselor, Ms. Martin! Thank you for the support you are always giving our students and families. You do so much for our school community and we are grateful to have you as a part of the Hattie Cotton team!

02/02/2026

MNPS community, Metro Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 2. District and school-based staff will report to work on a half-day schedule. The full length of today’s message and update has been sent via email and telephone, and also can be found on https://www.mnps.org/students-families/weather

We know families depend on our schools not only for learning but also for a warm, welcoming environment, and access to nutritious meals. We will continue working closely with city partners as we plan for the re-opening of schools. We hope you stay safe and warm while the recovery from the winter storm continues.

01/31/2026

MNPS community, to support families and staff impacted by the winter storm, we will distribute free hot meals and winter clothing from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 31 at:
- Tusculum Elementary School – 440 McMurray Drive
- Shwab Elementary School – 1500 Dickerson Pike
- Pearl-Cohn High School – 904 26th Avenue North

While supplies last.

This event, in collaboration with Mercy Chefs and World Central Kitchen, is open to the community and is intended to assist families experiencing hardship due to power outages and other impacts from the storm.
This information also is posted on our website, https://www.mnps.org/students-families/weather