Hello OCS families... Due to call out of drivers for tomorrow, Wed 12/4 we will not have coverage for Big Horn Sheep route ALL DAY. Please make other arrangements for your students to get to and from school for the day. We apologize for this major inconvenience and appreciate your patience with this. - Daniel Maldonado, Transportation Director
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Good morning OCS families... last minute situation, but we have no coverage for Big Horn Sheep this morning, due to driver call out. Please find alternate means of transportation for your student to get to school. We will have PM route in effect today. Thank you - Daniel Maldonado, Transportation Director.
OCS wants you to mark your calendars for December 12. Our Night of Sharing is fast approaching. Be there before square! It's always a night to remember.
As we gather with family and friends to celebrate this season of gratitude, we want to take a moment to express how thankful we are for our incredible Verde Tech community. Our students, families, teachers, and staff make our school a special place to learn, grow, and succeed. May your day be filled with warmth, joy, and delicious food! 🍁
Let's carry this spirit of gratitude and kindness into everything we do.
🏆🌶️ COCSD District Office Chili Cook Off 🌶️🏆
We’re thrilled to announce that Sarah Wieser has taken home the title of Best Chili at this year’s COCSD District Office Chili Cookoff! 🎉👏
Sarah’s Chocolate Chili recipe wowed the judges with its perfect blend of flavors, spices, and a whole lot of love. 💖 A special thank you to Yavapai County Superintendent Elect, Steve King, for serving as our guest judge and helping us crown the winner! 🙌
Thank you to everyone who participated and supported our contestants.
🍽️ We can’t wait to see what Sarah and our other competitors cook up next year!
Stay tuned for more fun events, and let’s keep the COCSD spirit alive!
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📣 Mark Your Calendars! 🎉
Join us for the CCS 21st CCLC After-School Club Showcase Night on December 9th at 4:30 PM! 🌟
Come celebrate and see all the amazing things your kids have been working on after school. From creative projects to exciting activities, it's a night you won’t want to miss!
Important Note: There will be no bus service this evening, so please plan to pick up your child after the showcase.
We can't wait to see you there and share this special evening together! 💫
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🍁 We Want to Hear from You! 🍁 Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we’d love to know what makes the holiday special for your family! 🦃❤️ Do you have a favorite Thanksgiving tradition? Whether it’s a cherished recipe, a family game, a gratitude circle, or something unique to your household, we’d love for you to share it with us! 💬 Comment below with your favorite tradition and help us spread the joy and warmth of Thanksgiving! Let’s celebrate the season of gratitude together. 🍂✨ #ThanksgivingTraditions #FamilyFirst #COCSDGratitudeMatters
We’re excited to partner with Mingus Mountain again for another incredible Winter Camp! Last year’s camp was such a hit, and we’re thrilled to offer this amazing experience to our students once more. Click the link to fill out the interest form and learn more about this year’s camp details!
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Yavapai County School Superintendent Tim Carter is pleased to announce that the
Yavapai County Broadband Initiative (YCBI) is working with Sparklight to begin the
installation of Broadband, both aerial and underground, in the Verde Villages in early
December. This is being funding with an allocation from a federal grant entitled the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This will provide high speed broadband service to the
property line of 4411 passings (homes and businesses), along the north and south side of
Arizona Highway 260 just east of Cottonwood.
The Yavapai County leadership of YCBI and Sparklight will be hosting three meetings,
which replicate each other, in the cafeteria of Mingus Union High School at 6 pm on the
following dates, November 25 and 26. We greatly appreciate Mingus Union allowing the
use their facility. Information will be provided by Yavapai County staff about the history
of the project, what areas of the county are receiving connectivity, and the process of
selecting the contractors. Sparklight staff will then describe the build, which will begin
on December 2 nd , and describe the process they will follow, along with information about
their service, and the projected dates of completion. Printed materials will be distributed,
and question will be taken from those in attendance.
The meetings are scheduled for;
Monday, November 25, Mingus Union High School Cafeteria, 6-7:30 pm
Tuesday, November 26, Mingus Union High School Cafeteria, 6-7:30 pm
Questions may be directed to Superintendent Carter at 928.925.6560.
🌟 CCS 21st CCLC After-School Clubs Spotlight! 🌟
Our Mask Making Club is getting chilly creative this week! ❄️🎭 The kiddos have been hard at work crafting their own versions of "Old Man Winter." From frosty beards to icy-blue designs, their imaginations are bringing the spirit of winter to life!
OCS 21 CCLC Afterschool Clubs want to recognize the Be Creative Club this week. Audra Rose is our Leader and our students learn art and how to express it in different ways. Sometimes the projects are painted shrinky dinks, sometimes we the project is clay art and food projects. This week the kids did the highly favored Apple Turkey.
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Good evening DDB families! Some changes are happening with two of our routes... Mountain Lion and Road Runner. If your student rides either of these routes, please check them both on the COCSD website, as some stops have been switched to the other bus. Times have changed for both routes. This change will go into effect starting Monday, 11/18. We hope this change is smooth and beneficial for everyone. Thank you!
cocsd.us/o/cced/page/transportation
Good evening OCS families. I am happy to let you know we WILL have Antelope route back in service tomorrow, Fri 11/15. Again we apologize for the inconvenience the past couple of days, and appreciate your patience with this. - Daniel Maldonado, Transportation Director
Good afternoon OCS families... unfortunately our driver for the Antelope route is still sick and won't be in tomorrow. As we already have other key staff out, we will not have coverage for the Antelope route tomorrow, Thurs 11/14. Please find alternate means of transportation for students to get to and from school. Keep an eye on here to find out if we will have our driver back for Friday. We appreciate your patience with this situation. - Daniel Maldonado, Transportation Director.
🌞 COCSD Summer Team at the NSLA Summit in DC! 🌞
Our COCSD Summer Team is hard at work at the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) Summit in Washington, D.C., bringing fresh ideas and vision to create another incredible summer learning program!
🎉 Camp Innovation was a tremendous success, and we’re proud to share that Heather Wacker, principal at Cottonwood Community School, presented valuable data on securing resources, funding, and partnerships for rural communities—particularly here in Arizona. COCSD is now recognized as a national leader in summer learning!
🌟 We invite everyone to read the Camp Innovation Impact Report and learn about the positive impact on our district’s students. With this data, we’re gearing up for another summer of amazing learning experiences and blazing new trails for summer learning across Arizona! All of this was funded with the 21st CCLC’s Best Summer Ever! Innovation Enhancement grant.
👏 Congratulations to the COCSD Team for their outstanding work!
Good morning DDB families... due to sickness and callouts we will not have coverage for the Road Runner route this afternoon, Wed 11/13. Please find other means of transportation for students to get home today. We are looking to having complete coverage return tomorrow. Thank you for your patience and understanding with this situation. - Daniel Maldonado, Transportation Director.
Good evening OCS families... we will be without coverage for the Antelope route all day tomorrow, Wed 11/13. We are unsure yet as to the following day, please keep an eye out here for further info. -Daniel Maldonado, Transportation Director
REMINDER for DDB Families that there are no After School Clubs this week. We will see you at clubs again on Monday, November 18th.
Just a quick reminder that there will be no school this Monday, November 11th, in observance of Veteran’s Day. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!
We also want to take a moment to thank all the brave men and women who have served in the military. Your courage and sacrifice make our freedom possible, and we are forever grateful. ❤️
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