Exciting News!
Do you have a young child who will be entering kindergarten in the Fall of '24? We can't wait to welcome them to our school community! Join us for our Kindergarten Round-up at Cottonwood Community School and get your child enrolled in kindergarten.
*Must be 5 years old before September 1.
#CCS #Cottonwoodcommunityschool #cocsd #cottonwoodoakckreekschooldistrict
Good evening OCS families... tomorrow, Fri 4/19 we will NOT have coverage for the Antelope PM route. We WILL be running the AM pick up route to get to school, but students will need alternate transportation after school. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you, Daniel Maldonado - Transportation Director
Dr. Maurice Crandall Returns to the Phillip England Center (Press Release)
Attention Verde Valley and surrounding communities:
Come see what Mountain View Preparatory has to offer your student!
Pre-Enrollment for grades K-8 is now open at Mountain View Preparatory!
Here at MVP, we're proud to offer the esteemed International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, providing a holistic education that fosters critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and a passion for lifelong learning. In addition, we have many wonderful after school clubs such as drama, 3-D Printing, gymnastics, Mountain Bike Club, athletics, and many more!
Call today to inquire about availability and pre-enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year.
Mountain View Preparatory: Preparing our students for tomorrow's world!!
Office hours:
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm(excluding holidays)
928-649-8144
#Mountainviewprep #MVPiswhereitsat #Enrollment20242025
The Painting Club has been motivated by the Spring weather we've been experiencing here in the Verde Valley. The painted bird houses today and will finish decorating them next week just in time for Night of Sharing.
#OCS #cottonwoodoakcreekschooldistrict #oakcreekschool #21stcclc #afterschoolclubs #paintingclub #nightofsharing #cocsd #funtimes
Good morning MVP families... Wild Burro's driver will not be in for the PM route today. We can have coverage, but will be picking up those students who ride Burro 1 hr early today, 4/16. AM route will run the same as usually scheduled. If you don't want your Wild Burro student to leave school early, please contact MVP office and have other arrangements to get home after school. Thank you - Daniel Maldonado, Transportation Director
If you saw the post about no coverage for Mud Turtle tomorrow 4/16 for PM, please disregard. We have a driver to help with that. Thank you. - Daniel Maldonado
As OCS gets ready for Night of Sharing our Coloring, Crochet, Self Defense, and Outdoor Team Building class enjoys time with friends and learning new skills and lifeskills. We have such a great time together.
#OCS #oakcreekschool #COCSD #cottonwoodoakcreekschooldistrict #21stCCLC #Afterschool #HavingFun #Goodtimes #coloringclub. #selfdefense #crochetclub
Mrs. Carlson's class took a break after their reading test. Students had to work together to draw an image without touching the marker. Which one do you think is best?
Letter from Superintendent Vocca concerning todays action.
Hello COCSD Families!
Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District is excited to announce enrollment for Camp Innovation! Camp Innovation is the District-Wide summer school program! Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, and spaces are limited to ensure individualized attention for students. Please complete the enrollment form to secure your child's spot in our no-cost summer program, running from Monday, June 3rd, to Thursday, June 27th (Monday-Thursday) from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
During this month-long program, your child will receive academic support and engage in hands-on learning at the Science Vortex and Bent River Farm. The curriculum not only promotes academic success but also nurtures creativity through STEM enrichment, art, and outdoor activities. Please note that there will be no programs on Wednesday, June 19th.
Additionally, we offer optional sign-ups for 'Friday's at the Farm,' providing your child with the opportunity to immerse themselves in our growing district agriculture program at Bent River Farm! Kindly fill out a separate form for each child in your family who has been invited to attend.
Your child must attend one of the four K-8 schools in our district. For more information, please contact your school's front office. We look forward to a summer filled with learning and fun for your child!
https://forms.gle/ACQ68mnku1BnZNkp7
Good evening OCS Families... With 1 driver being able to return and a sub able to help, we can have almost total coverage again. Antelope will run full route tomorrow, both AM and PM. Big Horn we can only do PM route, we won't have a driver for the AM route. This will be for both Thurs 4/11 and Fri 4/12. This availability MAY also go into next week. I will keep you posted, look for the update on Sunday. Thank you, Daniel Maldonado - Transportation Director.
Due to illness and driver shortage, BOTH Big Horn Sheep and Antelope routes will NOT be running at all tomorrow Wed April 10th. Please find alternate means of transportation for your students both to and from school. Thursday's situation is still unknown at this time. I will keep you posted. We are extremely sorry for this major inconvenience. - Daniel Maldonado, Transportation Director
Attn Oak Creek Families... due to illness there will be no Big Horn Sheep morning route run tomorrow, Tues 4/9. There will be coverage for the afternoon run tomorrow. Please prepare for no route at all on Wed 4/10, as our driver got the flu and this may take a few days. I will keep you updated each day. Thank you for your patience and understanding. - Daniel Maldonado, Transportation Director
Solar eclipse 2024. Hope everyone viewed the eclipse safely today!. Thank you to Tyler Lewis for bringing in his solar telescope! #solareclipse #eclipse
Verde Tech students participated in a Fast and Loud field trip the the National Hot Rod Association, Arizona Nationals! I'm sure they had a blast! #NHRA #VerdeTech #DragRacing #ArizonaNationals #BobTascaIII
Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District would like to wish our IT Director, Kathy Epperson, and IT Manager, Greg Epperson, a long and joyful retirement! They will both be missed. Their legacy and dedication to the district will not be forgotten! Kathy has insured there are small tokens of her playful personality all around the district!
#IT #littlepig #retirement
Summer is right around the corner! Low Income Student Aid, Inc. can help students financially with their swim lessons, summer camps, sports registration, summer classes, extracurricular activities, clothing and things to help keep students engaged and learning! Please visit their website: http://www.oakcreeklisa.org
#lowincomestudentaid #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #cottonwoodcommunityschool #drdanielbright #oakcreekschool #verdevalley #lowincomefamilies #summertime #swimlessons #summercamp #studentaid
Oak Creek Schools 21st Century After School Programs Mountain Bike Club receives instruction from Wheel Fun Volunteers today. What a beautiful day for a ride.
#OCS #Cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechangingeducation #COCSD #21stCCLC #21stCentury #afterschool #oakcreekschool #Mountainbikers #wheelfun
Mr. Z (Jon ZumMallen) instructs his students in his "Sewing for Dudes and Dudettes", class on how to make water bottle shoulder slings. These kids rock at this cool sewing lifeskill. Go OCS!!
#OCS #oakcreekschool #cottonwoodoakcreekschooldistrict
#21stCCLC #afterschoolclubs #lifeskills
