🦅💙 And just like that… Falcons Beyond the Bell is OFF and RUNNING! 💙🦅
What a GREAT first week! It has been so much fun walking into clubs and seeing happy, excited faces, lots of smiles, and kids having a BLAST! 😍
And WOW… the variety of clubs our DDB Falcons get to choose from is pretty amazing! 🙌
✂️ Sewing
🧶 Crochet
🎨 Art
🖨️ 3D Printing
🏹 Archery
🏐 Volleyball
🁢 Chain Reaction — domino fun!
💃 Tap Dance
📚 Tutoring
🎮 Pokémon
🌱 STEM & so much more!
Our kids get the chance to try something new, discover what they love, build new skills, make friends, and SEE SOMETHING MORE! 👀✨
A HUGE shoutout to all of our incredible club leaders who give their time, creativity, and energy to make these opportunities happen! ❤️
The school day may be over… but that's when the FUN begins! 🎉
🦅 Falcons Beyond the Bell — READ • LEARN • EXPLORE • GROW • SOAR!
#FalconsBeyondTheBell #SeeSomethingMore #DDBFalcons #BeyondTheBell #AfterSchoolFun ##cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #drdanielbright
MVP FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Get ready for an exciting day of flag football! MVP is hosting this year’s Flag Football Tournament on October 9th, and we want YOU there to cheer on all of our amazing teams!
🎟️ Entry Fee: $3
👧 Children 5 & under: FREE
💵 CASH ONLY!
Concessions will be available with food, snacks, and refreshments for purchase.
Come ready with good vibes, and lots of team spirit!
Let’s pack the stands and show ALL of our teams the support they deserve!
We’ll see you October 9th!
#MountainViewPreparatory #HomeoftheOcelots #FlagFootball #FlagFootballTournament #MVP #GameDay #TournamentDay #SupportOurTeams #TeamSpirit #Ocelots #GoOcelots #CommunitySupport #FootballFamily #BringTheVibes #October9th #CashOnly #Concessions #ComeCheer #SupportLocalSports #LetsGoOcelots
Get ready for an exciting day of flag football! MVP is hosting this year’s Flag Football Tournament on October 9th, and we want YOU there to cheer on all of our amazing teams!
🎟️ Entry Fee: $3
👧 Children 5 & under: FREE
💵 CASH ONLY!
Concessions will be available with food, snacks, and refreshments for purchase.
Come ready with good vibes, and lots of team spirit!
Let’s pack the stands and show ALL of our teams the support they deserve!
We’ll see you October 9th!
#MountainViewPreparatory #HomeoftheOcelots #FlagFootball #FlagFootballTournament #MVP #GameDay #TournamentDay #SupportOurTeams #TeamSpirit #Ocelots #GoOcelots #CommunitySupport #FootballFamily #BringTheVibes #October9th #CashOnly #Concessions #ComeCheer #SupportLocalSports #LetsGoOcelots
🎃🍬 Halloween fun is coming to Old Town Cottonwood! 🍬🎃
Join the City of Cottonwood for Treat Street on October 31 from 5–7 PM on Main Street in Old Town! This favorite community tradition has relocated to Old Town and will feature plenty of Halloween fun, costumes, and treats for the whole family! 👻🍭
📅 October 31
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Main Street in Old Town Cottonwood
Grab your costumes, bring your treat bags, and enjoy a fun and festive Halloween evening with our community! 🎃🧡
Hosted in collaboration with the Cottonwood Old Town Association.
🚵♂️ Wheel Fun Alumni Giving Back! 🚵♀️
A huge shoutout to members of the Sedona Mountain Bike Club Team who came out to volunteer and help prepare our Dr. Daniel Bright Bike Park for another season of young riders!
As part of their Advancement and Lettering Program, these students are encouraged to give back through service in their community. What makes this even more special is that almost every one of them is a Wheel Fun alum! ❤️
There is something pretty incredible about watching kids who benefited from a program come back years later to serve the program and the community that helped them get started.
This is what community looks like. Kids growing, leading, serving, and giving back.
Thank you, Jaxson, Matthew, Michael, and the Sedona Mountain Bike Club Team! 🚲❤️
Why Public Address Systems Matter
Public address systems support clear communication during daily operations and emergencies across district facilities. Public address system improvements are included in the proposed project list.
Estimated tax rate of $0.43 per $100 of net assessed valuation.
Learn more at www.cocsd.us
The Giving Groovy Grannies Strike Again!
The Giving Groovy Grannies—and a Grandpa or two—have done it again! They have made another incredibly generous donation to Ms. Daigle’s class at Dr. Daniel Bright School in Cottonwood, AZ.
On Wednesday, September 3rd, our students had the pleasure of welcoming four of the more than 20 “Grannies” who make up this amazing group. They arrived with some wonderful gifts and a generous check to help cover the cost of one of our students’ favorite computer learning tools, BrainPOP.
And the Grannies didn’t stop there! With some funds left over, the Grannies also helped purchase a super-duper pencil sharpener, Ms. Daigle’s favorite grid paper, and an assortment of games and books for the classroom.
This special multi-generational partnership is truly something to celebrate. The Giving Groovy Grannies generously share not only their financial contributions, but also their own stories from their school days and, most importantly, their genuine care and commitment to helping our students learn and succeed. We are so grateful for their support!
Next month, the Groovy Grannies will return to join Ms. Daigle’s class for an assortment of math and language arts games. We’re looking forward to a day filled with learning, laughter, and plenty of smiles.
Stay tuned for more pictures and lots of Groovy Granny fun!
The Giving Groovy Grannies—and a Grandpa or two—have done it again! They have made another incredibly generous donation to Ms. Daigle’s class at Dr. Daniel Bright School in Cottonwood, AZ.
On Wednesday, September 3rd, our students had the pleasure of welcoming four of the more than 20 “Grannies” who make up this amazing group. They arrived with some wonderful gifts and a generous check to help cover the cost of one of our students’ favorite computer learning tools, BrainPOP.
And the Grannies didn’t stop there! With some funds left over, the Grannies also helped purchase a super-duper pencil sharpener, Ms. Daigle’s favorite grid paper, and an assortment of games and books for the classroom.
This special multi-generational partnership is truly something to celebrate. The Giving Groovy Grannies generously share not only their financial contributions, but also their own stories from their school days and, most importantly, their genuine care and commitment to helping our students learn and succeed. We are so grateful for their support!
Next month, the Groovy Grannies will return to join Ms. Daigle’s class for an assortment of math and language arts games. We’re looking forward to a day filled with learning, laughter, and plenty of smiles.
Stay tuned for more pictures and lots of Groovy Granny fun!
The 45th Old Tyme Country Fair is coming to Oak Creek School on November 14th!
Their vendor application is now OPEN! If you're interested in being a vendor this year, you can apply online here:
https://forms.gle/ACLvTPfX8s7Tfi9R7
They're also looking for volunteers and raffle prize donations to help make this year's fair a success!
🎁 Raffle Donations: Donations can be dropped off at the Oak Creek School office in Cornville for the PTO.
🙋 Volunteers: They'd love your help! As a small thank-you, every volunteer will receive a FREE hot dog combo lunch and their sincere appreciation for supporting our school and community.
Please help spread the word by sharing the volunteer sign-up link: https://signup.com/go/xckWiMo
Thank you for helping make the 45th Old Tyme Country Fair another amazing community tradition! ❤️
Election Reminder
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Proposition 409 will appear on the ballot. Please remember to participate in the election.
Estimated tax rate of $0.43 per $100 of net assessed valuation.
Learn more at www.cocsd.us
🎶 LIVE MUSIC ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎶
The Oak Creek School PTO is thrilled to announce that kaleidoscope_redrocks will be bringing the music to the 45th Old Tyme Country Fair on November 14, 2026! 🤠🎸
This dynamic multi-instrumentalist sister duo, made up of siblings Gracie and Tivona Moskoff, brings an incredible full-band sound to the stage. They play acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums, and keyboards, sometimes even playing multiple instruments at the same time! 🎶
Add in their striking sibling harmonies, and you have a sound that is sure to make this year's fair extra special!
Come enjoy the music, visit their amazing vendors, support local organizations, grab some great food, and make memories at the 45th Old Tyme Country Fair!
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 Oak Creek School, Cornville
🎸 Live music by Kaleidoscope RedRocks
🎨❄️ Calling All COCSD Student Artists! ❄️🎨
The 19th Annual Yavapai County Holiday Greeting Card Design Contest is here! Students in grades K–12 are invited to create an original winter holiday design for a chance to have their artwork featured on the Yavapai County School Superintendent’s Office holiday greeting cards. Winners will be selected from four grade categories—K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12—and each winning student’s teacher will receive $250 for classroom use!
🖍️ Designs must be 5" x 7", original student artwork, and contain no words, glitter, copyrighted images, or AI-generated artwork.
📅 Deadline: Thursday, November 12, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
We’d love to see our talented COCSD students represented! Get creative and show Yavapai County your holiday spirit! 🎄☃️✨
🔬🍕 Kids’ Night Out is Back! 🎉
Parents, enjoy a night out while the kids enjoy an evening of hands-on science, pizza, and FUN!
📅 Saturday, October 3 | 5–8 PM
👧🧒 Ages 5–12
💲 $25 first child | $20 second child | $15 third+ child
It’s a fun-filled evening for the kids—and a few kid-free hours for you! 🙌
🔗 Register today: https://sciencevortex.org/kids-night-out/
📚 Calling All Young Writers! ✍️
The Yavapai Legacy Essay Contest is open to all Yavapai County students in grades 4–12! Students are invited to share their voices and creativity while celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Choose from prompts exploring our history, life in Yavapai County today, or what the future might look like 50 years from now.
🏆 Three winners in each grade category will receive a $50 gift certificate, along with recognition and publication opportunities.
📅 Entries are being accepted now through October 16.
📧 Submit entries or questions to library.district@yavapaiaz.gov.
We encourage our COCSD students to get creative, share their stories, and participate! 🇺🇸📖
🤝 We’re Here to Help!
As we wrap up Attendance Awareness Month, MVP's Principal, Mrs. Heather Langley has an important message for our families: You don’t have to navigate attendance challenges alone.
We know there can be times when getting to school consistently is difficult. If your family is experiencing barriers that are affecting your child’s attendance, please reach out to your school. Our staff can help connect families with support, resources, and solutions. 💜💛
Strong attendance is a partnership between students, families, schools, and our community—and we’re in this together.
Be Here. Belong. Succeed.
#AttendanceAwarenessMonth #WereHereToHelp #COCSD #EveryDayCounts #StudentSuccess
Hello CCS Families!
Don’t forget to register for our NO-COST after-school clubs! Use the link below to sign your child up for a fun semester of learning, enrichment, and new experiences with Beyond the Bell. You can scan the QR code on the flyer as well!
Remember, this registration link is for CCS students only.
https://forms.gle/Rk6DNTyXGTiA4kPj9
We can’t wait to see your children at clubs!
Don’t forget to register for our NO-COST after-school clubs! Use the link below to sign your child up for a fun semester of learning, enrichment, and new experiences with Beyond the Bell. You can scan the QR code on the flyer as well!
Remember, this registration link is for CCS students only.
https://forms.gle/Rk6DNTyXGTiA4kPj9
We can’t wait to see your children at clubs!
September RAD Days are here at Dr. Daniel Bright School!
Throughout September, we’re making attendance a little more fun with RAD — Random Attendance Days! Each week, one school day will be secretly selected as our RAD Day.
To earn the special RAD Day treat, students must:
Be at school all day
Arrive on time — no tardies
Not be checked out early
The catch? Students won’t know which day is RAD Day! 👀 So show up, be on time, and stay all day—you never know when it might be your lucky day! 🎁
Every day at school is an opportunity to learn, grow, and SOAR! 💙
🇺🇸 Remembering, Honoring, and Learning 🇺🇸
DDB's 7th and 8th grade students have been studying September 11, 2001, in Ms. Vergason’s Social Studies class—learning about the events of 9/11, its significance in U.S. history, and why it is important to remember and honor those whose lives were forever changed.
To help reflect on what they have learned, students created thoughtful poster collages highlighting the people, events, symbols, and ideas connected to 9/11.
Through projects like these, our students are not only learning history—they are learning the importance of remembrance, reflection, and honoring the past. ❤️🇺🇸
#DDBFalcons #Remembering911 #NeverForget #SocialStudies #LearningThroughHistory #FalconPride
DDB's 7th and 8th grade students have been studying September 11, 2001, in Ms. Vergason’s Social Studies class—learning about the events of 9/11, its significance in U.S. history, and why it is important to remember and honor those whose lives were forever changed.
To help reflect on what they have learned, students created thoughtful poster collages highlighting the people, events, symbols, and ideas connected to 9/11.
Through projects like these, our students are not only learning history—they are learning the importance of remembrance, reflection, and honoring the past. ❤️🇺🇸
#DDBFalcons #Remembering911 #NeverForget #SocialStudies #LearningThroughHistory #FalconPride
🏛️ Pillars of Government Challenge
DDDB's Ms. Vergason’s 8th-grade students combined Civics and STEAM in an exciting hands-on challenge!
Students explored how government structures require careful planning, solid foundations, and balanced power to remain strong and stable. They also discovered how key principles support democratic institutions when challenges arise.
Their mission: Construct the tallest and most stable tower possible using index cards—each labeled with one of 20 government terms. Students could only fold or slot the cards together—no tape or glue allowed!
Then came the twist: Halfway through the challenge, students had to remove one of their “pillars of government” and observe what happened. The result offered a powerful physical metaphor for how democratic systems can become unstable when an essential principle is removed.
What a creative way to bring Civics to life through collaboration, problem-solving, and engineering!
#CivicsInAction #STEAMEducation #HandsOnLearning #PillarsOfGovernment #EighthGrade #StudentLearning
DDDB's Ms. Vergason’s 8th-grade students combined Civics and STEAM in an exciting hands-on challenge!
Students explored how government structures require careful planning, solid foundations, and balanced power to remain strong and stable. They also discovered how key principles support democratic institutions when challenges arise.
Their mission: Construct the tallest and most stable tower possible using index cards—each labeled with one of 20 government terms. Students could only fold or slot the cards together—no tape or glue allowed!
Then came the twist: Halfway through the challenge, students had to remove one of their “pillars of government” and observe what happened. The result offered a powerful physical metaphor for how democratic systems can become unstable when an essential principle is removed.
What a creative way to bring Civics to life through collaboration, problem-solving, and engineering!
#CivicsInAction #STEAMEducation #HandsOnLearning #PillarsOfGovernment #EighthGrade #StudentLearning
Bus Evacuation Practice!
Yesterday, our amazing Cottonwood Oak Creek bus drivers hit the "practice field" to prepare for bus evacuation drills!
Before they guide our students through the drills over the next two half-days (don't forget—early release for Parent-Teacher Conferences!), our drivers wanted to make sure they had every step down to perfection.
Why do our drivers take the lead on this? Because when an emergency happens, muscle memory and confidence are everything! By walking our students through the process step-by-step, our drivers empower kids to stay calm, listen carefully, and know exactly what to do to keep themselves and their classmates safe.
Check out these snapshots of our team in action—practicing hard so they can teach our kids to be safe, swift, and confident evacuators. We love a team that leads by example! 👏✨
🚌💙 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH — BIG DAVE! 💙🚌
Please join us in congratulating David “BIG Dave” Davidson on being named Employee of the Month for the COCSD Transportation Department! 🎉
BIG Dave has been an added blessing to our Transportation team. As one of our mechanics, he works hard to help keep our buses safe and on the road, but he is always willing to step up and help wherever and whenever needed — especially when we are short on drivers. 🚌🔧
His teamwork, flexibility, dependability, and willingness to go the extra mile make a difference every day.
Congratulations, BIG Dave! We appreciate all you do to help keep COCSD moving! 💙🍎🚌
#COCSD #EmployeeOfTheMonth #BIGDave #TransportationTeam #TeamCOCSD #COCSDProud
🏫 Thank You for Joining Our DDB Community Tour!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent DDB Community Tour! We appreciate our community members taking the time to visit the campus, ask questions, and learn more about the current condition of our school facilities.
During the tour, Mr. Dalton led community members throughout the campus and discussed several structural, safety, and infrastructure concerns facing DDB, including:
• Uneven and unsafe sidewalks
• Building settling and foundation cracks that are contributing to weatherization concerns
• Fascia and downspout repairs
• Parking lot potholes and drainage issues
• Aging swamp coolers in the gym that need to be replaced and upgraded to an HVAC system
• An outdated septic system, which continues to be one of the most significant infrastructure challenges at DDB
These community tours provide an opportunity for residents to see our facilities firsthand, learn about identified needs, and ask questions about the condition of our schools.
Thank you to everyone who attended and took the time to learn more about DDB. We value the opportunity to share information and stay connected with our community.
#COCSD #DDB #CommunityTour #OurSchoolsOurCommunity
