🎬🍿 Cottonwood Parks & Rec Summer Cinema Series is BACK! 🍿🎬
Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family for two FREE movie nights under the stars at the Outdoor Pool! 🌟
🎥 Movie Lineup:
🏴☠️ The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
📅 June 16, 2026
🕢 Gates Open at 7:45 PM
🦊🐰 Zootopia 2
📅 July 18, 2026
🕢 Gates Open at 7:45 PM
📍 Outdoor Pool – Cottonwood, AZ
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
A huge thank you to our sponsor ❤️
State Farm – Jennifer Griffin, Agent
Presented by Cottonwood Parks & Rec in collaboration with the Cottonwood Public Library.
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Be sure to get your bids in as this auction ends on Memorial Day, 8 AM. Up for auction are MacBooks, iPads, Windows laptops, phones, technical books, and more! Bid here:
https://www.cocsd.us/page/auction-terms-and-conditions
☀️ Wishing all COCSD families a safe, fun, and happy summer! 🌴🍎
Thank you for another wonderful school year filled with learning, growth, and community. We hope your summer is full of sunshine, relaxation, and special memories with family and friends.
📚 School resumes on Thursday, July 30th, 2026.
We can’t wait to welcome our students back for another amazing year at Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District No. 6!
#COCSD #HappySummer #HaveAGreatSummer #COCSDFamilies
🎭✨ Cottonwood, get ready! ✨🎭
Missoula Children’s Theatre is coming back in June 2026 with a fun-filled production of The Tortoise and the Hare — and there are TWO exciting ways to get involved!
👧🧒 For Youth (Ages 6–18):
Audition registration is NOW OPEN! Participation is FREE, and it’s an amazing opportunity for kids to build confidence, make friends, and shine on stage.
📅 Auditions: Monday, June 8 at 10 AM
📍 Cottonwood Community Clubhouse
🎟️ For the Community:
Come support our local performers! Show tickets are officially on sale now.
📅 Saturday, June 13
🕒 Showtimes: 3 PM & 5:30 PM
📍 Cottonwood Community Clubhouse (805 N. Main Street)
💲 Youth: $5 | Adults: $10
👉 Register for auditions or grab your tickets today!
Let’s make this a summer to remember! 🌟
🌟 Camp Innovation starts Monday, June 1st at Cottonwood Community School! We are so excited to welcome your children for a summer full of creativity, learning, and fun.
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community partners:
🔬 The Science Vortex
🌱 The Farm at Bent River
🏙️ City of Cottonwood
…and a very special thank you to 928 Signs for donating this beautiful banner! Your support helps make opportunities like Camp Innovation possible for our students. 💚💙
#CampInnovation #CottonwoodCommunitySchool #CommunityPartners #SummerLearning #BigWins
🎾☀️ SUMMER FUN WITH TENNIS at Mingus Union High School! ☀️🎾
Looking for a fun and active way to keep your child moving this summer? Join us on the courts for tennis lessons designed for beginners through returning players! 💥
✅ Learn athletic skills that apply to all sports
✅ Build confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship
✅ Practice fair play under pressure
✅ Discover a sport you can enjoy for a lifetime
🎾 Pre-High School Sessions
📅 Session 1: June 1–12
📅 Session 2: June 15–26
👧 Ages 8–10: 8–9 a.m.
👦 Ages 11–13: 9–10 a.m.
🎾 High School Students
📅 Monday & Wednesday evenings, June 1–24
🕡 Beginners/Freshmen: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
🕢 Returning Players: 7:30–9:00 p.m.
💲$150 per 10-session program
📍 All lessons held at MUHS courts
Instruction provided by Andrea Meyer, M.Ed., certified professional instructor with the Racquet Sports Professionals Association. Andrea holds a current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and is Safe Play Certified through the USTA for athlete safety and protection.
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#FalconsFinest #DDBKinders #WelcomeToFirstGrade
⚾ Nighthawks Training Camp
Ages: 8–12
(8-year-olds must have played Minor A/Player Pitch)
📅 Dates: July 13–17
⏰ Time: 6:00–8:00 PM (Monday–Thursday)
🏟 Friday Night Games Under the Lights!
📍 Location: Cottonwood Community School Baseball Fields
💲 Cost: $115 per player
👕 Includes:
4 nights of skills camp
Friday night game experience
Nighthawks swag
FREE camp shirt
Players will work on:
Hitting
Fielding
Throwing
Base running
Baseball IQ
This camp is focused on skill development, teamwork, and fun while introducing players to the Nighthawks travel baseball program.
🌟 WE’RE HIRING at Dr. Daniel Bright School! 🌟
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and making a difference every single day? Join our supportive, collaborative, and student-centered school community! 💙📚
We are currently looking for dedicated educators for the following positions:
✏️ 7/8 ELA & Writing
🔬 Middle School Science
🍎 K–5 Classroom Teacher
At Dr. Daniel Bright School, we believe in:
💡 Inspiring students
📖 Educating with purpose
🤝 Empowering future leaders
Why join our team?
✅ Amazing staff and supportive community
✅ Engaged students eager to learn
✅ Opportunity to make a lasting impact
✅ A positive and collaborative environment
Be part of something BIGGER and help shape bright futures for our students! 🌟
📍 Apply today at: cocsd.us
📧 Questions? Contact Nicole Barrier at nbarrier@cocsd.us
#NowHiring #TeachingJobs #EducationCareers #JoinOurTeam #TeacherLife #MiddleSchoolTeacher #ElementaryTeacher #ELAteacher #ScienceTeacher #COCSD #MakeADifference #BrightFutures
🚌💙 Today we celebrated our incredible Transportation Team at our Transportation Appreciation Luncheon! 🎉👏
Interim Director Matt Dalton and Ms. Spendlove recognized staff members for their outstanding accomplishments and dedication throughout the school year. 🌟🚍
One of the biggest celebrations of the day? 🎊
Our Transportation Department has gone 98 days without having to cancel a route this year! 🙌🚌 While there have been a few schedule adjustments along the way, the team has continued working together to keep things moving smoothly for our students and families. 💪❤️
We were also excited to recognize staff with several special awards, including:
💎 Diamond Driver Awards
⭐ Star Awards
👼 Angel Awards
🧩 Important Puzzle Awards
Congratulations as well to:
🏆 Matt Dalton — Interim Director of the Year Award
⚔️ Michael Curtis — White Fleet Warrior Award
Thank you to every member of our Transportation Department for your hard work, flexibility, teamwork, and commitment to serving our students each and every day! ❤️🚌👏
#COCSD #TransportationAppreciation #Teamwork #StudentSuccess #ThankYouDrivers #WeAreCOCSD 🚌💙🎉
📚✨ Celebrating Powerful Partnerships in Support of Student Writing! ✍️🎉
Our district was selected to receive grant funding through the State and The Writing Revolution (TWR), creating an incredible opportunity for collaboration 🤝, professional learning 📖, and growth 🌱 across our region.
This work brings together educators and leaders from multiple schools and organizations, including COCSD, Yavapai County Education Services Agency (YCESA), Prescott, Beaver Creek, Mingus Union High School, and the Arizona Department of Education 🏫 — all united in support of strengthening writing instruction for students in grades 6–9. 📝
💙 A heartfelt thank you to Yavapai County Superintendent Steve King and the Yavapai County Education Services Agency (YCESA), along with COCSD’s Mrs. Woodward, for helping bring this opportunity to life. We are also grateful for the support and presence of Superintendents Vocca and Herne during our kickoff meeting.
👏 Special appreciation goes to our trainers, Serena White and Madalyn Roig, for guiding this important work and helping create meaningful learning experiences for all involved.
🌟 This collaboration represents the very best of education — schools, educators, and leaders coming together to invest in students, strengthen instruction, and build lasting partnerships for success! 🎓🤝📚
🚴♂️🌞 READY TO RIDE, DR. DANIEL BRIGHT FAMILIES?! 🌞🚴♀️
The countdown is ON for our Bike to School Day hosted by the Dr. Daniel Bright School PTA! 🎉
📅 Monday, May 18th
⏰ Meet at 7:00 AM
🚲 Group departure at 7:30 AM sharp!
Join us for an unforgettable morning of community, fitness, fun, and fresh air as we ride together to school! Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just dusting off the bike in the garage, this is your chance to connect with other families and start the day with energy and excitement! 💥
📍 Meet-Up Location:
Hughes Plumbing Supply
652 S Willard St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
✅ Don’t forget your essentials:
✔️ Working bike
✔️ Helmet (mandatory)
✔️ Hydration
🎟️ RSVP is REQUIRED — scan the QR code on the flyer to save your spot!
Let’s roll in together and show our school spirit in a BIG way! 🚴💨
Tag your riding buddies, share this post, and get ready for an epic morning ride! 🌅🔥
Sign up- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePqrtpQrWGIzwXnAkOWdHQOibuDkHlePJbgNL1QOcc84ooeQ/viewform?usp=header
#BikeToSchoolDay #DrDanielBrightSchool #PTA #RideTogether #CottonwoodAZ #SchoolSpirit #FamilyFun #HealthyKids #BikeLife #CommunityRide
Hey Falcons families! 👋
Your little one is about to start an amazing journey at Dr. Daniel Bright, and there’s no better time to join the Dr. Daniel Bright PTA and become part of the heartbeat of our school!
We are the proud parents who make the magic happen — from epic family events, spirit nights, classroom support, field trips, and fun ways to connect with other families, to giving our teachers and students the extra resources they deserve. Every dollar and every volunteer hour goes straight into making our Falcons’ school year unforgettable!
Whether you’re a kindergarten newbie or new to our Bright community, the PTA is your squad. You don’t need to have tons of time — just a big heart for our kids and a little Falcons pride! 💪❤️
This is your year. This is our moment.
Come fly with the Falcons and help make Dr. Daniel Bright the best it can be!
👉 Comment “JOIN” below or message us to get the link and sign up today!
Let’s make this the best school year yet — together!
#DrDanielBright #FalconsFly #DDBPTA #COCSD#KindergartenHereWeCome #ParentPower
⚾ Nighthawks Training Camp
Ages: 8–12
(8-year-olds must have played Minor A/Player Pitch)
📅 Dates: July 13–17
⏰ Time: 6:00–8:00 PM (Monday–Thursday)
🏟 Friday Night Games Under the Lights!
📍 Location: Cottonwood Community School Baseball Fields
💲 Cost: $115 per player
👕 Includes:
4 nights of skills camp
Friday night game experience
Nighthawks swag
FREE camp shirt
Players will work on:
Hitting
Fielding
Throwing
Base running
Baseball IQ
This camp is focused on skill development, teamwork, and fun while introducing players to the Nighthawks travel baseball program.
🦅 Mini Nighthawks Baseball Camp
Ages: 4–8 (T-Ball & Coach Pitch)
📅 Dates: Thursday, July 9 & Friday, July 10
⏰ Time: 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Cottonwood Community School Baseball Fields
💲 Cost: $65 per player
👕 Includes a FREE camp t-shirt!
This camp is led by Nighthawks travel team coaches and players and focuses on:
Fun & fundamentals
Skill development
Confidence building
Positive baseball experiences for younger players
Congratulations to our DDB Student Council, newly elected members for the 2026-2027 School Year.
President- Roman Ala
Vice President- Kyle VanDevender
Treasurer- Andi Scheler
Secretary - Ella Kulfan
6th Grade Class Chair- Stephanie Gamez
7th Grade Class Chair- Grace Owens
8th Grade Class Chair - Lala Dugi
6th Grade Representatives- Kaylee Santizo, Lluvia Ocegueda, Maria Carrillo Hernandez, Maya Dominguez, Evan Jiles, Sydney Steadman, and Oliver Lawler
7th Grade Representatives- Elias Kaliakmanis, Hailey Jiles, and Tristen Porter
8th Grade Representatives- Aria Pollock, Lily Wenzel, Raya Marlett, and Sophia MacVittie
Speech Video: https://youtu.be/d1ekoy_XLIQ?si=lvLqmbNEIlH_Apd9