The Northshore School District has released initial recommendations from the Enrollment Demographics Advisory Committee (EDAC) regarding declining district enrollment. Here is what you need to know about potential scenarios for Cottage Lake Elementary:
Potential Closure: One recommendation includes closing Cottage Lake Elementary and reassigning CLE students to neighboring schools (Eastridge, Hollywood Hill, Wellington). See our NSD Relocation Page for more information
Potential Boundary Line Adjustments: Other recommendations include keeping CLE open and welcoming new students from Sunrise, Hollywood Hill, and/or Wellington.
NO DECISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE YET. The School Board will vote on March 8, 2027. Any approved changes take effect in Fall 2028 (impacting current K–3 families).
MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD:
Oct 26 @ 5:00 PM| School Board Study Session Public presentation of EDAC recommendations (attend in person or watch livestream).
Nov 10 @ 5:30 PM | District Q&A Session (Location: CLE Cafeteria/Library) District staff present will options, take Q&A, and gather feedback.
Nov 10 @ 7:00 PM | CLE PTA Membership Meeting (Location: CLE Library) Join us right after the Q&A to discuss information about what is happening at CLE this year.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TODAY:
Visit www.nsd.org and view FAQs, an explainer video, the timeline and the Board presentations. https://www.nsd.org/our-district/who-we-are/enrollment-boundaries
Review the EDAC presentation here: https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/nsd/Board.nsf/pfiles/DZ5RK86E4A38/$file/Board.ppt.26Oct2026_vFinal.1.pdf
Submit your direct feedback to the Board using this link: https://form.jotform.com/262518194335157
Our Community is special and our voices matter!
Help us warm up our school staff with a delicious potluck lunch.
Please see signup genius and let's show our staff how much we appreciate them!
Link to the CLE PTA Staff Appreciation Committee: Soup and Salad Potluck
Register Here: GREAT PUMPKIN RUN
Friday, October 30th from 6:00-8:30pm
Cottage Lake Elementary
Costumes Optional
What’s happening:
🎶 DJ & dancing 🏀 Inflatable games
🎨 Quiet Room — bingo and crafts for those who need a break from the action
📸 Photo Booth — capture your family’s Monster Mash memories either with your device or ours!
🌮 La Riviera Maya Food Truck — featuring a fixed menu for speedy service
Come and enjoy a fun night with your Sailor Community! 👻
Sign up to help HERE
Skip cooking and washing dishes on November 4 by supporting Cottage Lake Elementary!
25% of all proceeds come back to CLE!
IMPORTANT: Be sure to mention CLE or use code CLE when placing your order (dine-in, phone, or online) so your purchase counts toward our fundraiser!
Tuesday, November 10 · 7:00 – 8:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/edy-xegz-hdz
Or dial: (US) +1 318-596-1103 PIN: 394 695 121#
The PTA is excited to invite you to our first Parents/Caregiver/Staff Social on November 20th from 6pm-9pm at 20 Corners in their private event room.
No purchase necessary. However, food and beverages will be available for purchase and will help us meet our venue minimum.
Please RSVP HERE
Come hungry, come thirsty or just come to socialize and have a night out!
Cheers to Smooth Sailing!
The Cottage Lake Elementary PTA is a 501(c)3 non-profit made up of parents, teachers, and community members working to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities. While we’re an independent organization, we work closely alongside the school to support students, families, and staff.
The PTA helps fill funding gaps to make sure our kids have what they need—and goes beyond that to provide the ‘extras’ that make school special, from enrichment programs to community events.
Field Trips, Scholastic, Rainy Day Funds, Grants, Teacher Appreciation Week
Ice Cream Social, Monster Mash, Winter Event, Carnival, Kindergarten Events
Art Docent, STEAM Fair, Missoula Children's Theater, Garden Club, Toymaker
Special Education, Legislative