Cottonwood-Oak Creek Schools

On Monday, March 4, 2024, a diverse committee of community members, staff and administration interviewed several quality candidates for the position of principal at Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary School (DDB). I am so pleased to announce that Mrs. Nicole Barrier has been selected as the new principal at DDB. Our district is committed to ensuring a seamless transition of leadership for students, staff, and families at DDB. Mrs. Barrier will assume this new role after spring break on March 18, 2024. Additional district administrative support will be provided to DDB through the end of the year. Click to view the entire press release https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EggCLuag2hxCZOlxMf7V2WhDpd5kVRKvDYE0Znmqt3g/edit?usp=sharing #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechangingeducation #principal

Middle School students at Oak Creek School enjoy "Wacky Wednesday" each week. Students earn a little treat for having good grades, no office referrals or Rowdy Reflections. In an effort to not have teachers pay for such gestures out of pocket, Oak Creek Elementary PTO and Low Income Student Aid, Inc. both have helped support this small incentive. #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #cocsd #oakcreekschool #lifechangingeducation #ocspto #lowincomestudentaid #studentincentives #wackywednesday #studentaid #studentrewards #ocs #lisa #pto

Attention OCS families... Due to unforseen circumstances on Wed, March 6th there will be NO service for Big Horn Sheep. Please find alternate means of transportation for your students. Service will resume the next day, Thurs March 7th. Thank you for your understanding. - Daniel Maldonado, Transportation Director

Community Sale/Craft Fair March 23rd from 10 am-3 pm Crochet items, Rocks & Gems, Handmade times and Upcycled gifts, Jewelry, keychains, tumblers, shirts, plants, cactuses, skincare products Nano's Taco Truck will be on-site, plus a petting booth for small animals! Join us at CES 301 N. Willard St, Cottonwood Sponsored by Verde Tech High School PTO #pto #vtpto #verdetech #verdetechhighschool #lifechangingeducation #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #craftsale #craftfair #nanastacotruck #pettingzoo

7th Grade Cottonwood Condor Aviation Club toured Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and got VIP treatment: they toured 3 state-of-the-art labs (crash lab, ATC lab, and flight simulation lab) and even got to sit in a Diamond plane and learn the controls on the flight line! We are so lucky to have this partnership with ERAU! #cottonwoodcondors #embryriddle #communitypartnerships #aviatoninschool #aviation #erau #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #cocsd #21stcclc @cclc #flightsimulator

DDB Families! Mud Turtle is scheduled to run its regular route tomorrow, Tuesday 3/5/24. We appreciate your patience when interruptions happen with our routes.

Good morning DDB families... Mud Turtle route will not be run today as our driver is not available. Please find alternate means of transportation to and from school today. Keep an eye on here for further info on rest of the week. Thank you - Transportstion Dept.

Click here to watch the CCS video of their Read Across America activities https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=Y2E2NTA0ZjgzYWEzMWNkZWEyMzI3MzZjYTQxOTNiYWM

We would like to thank our Read Across America Day guest readers: Mr. King, Mrs. Winters, and Mr. Dave Hay from the American Legion. #ccs #cottonwoodcommunityschool #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechanging education #drseussbirthday #drseuss #readacrossamerica

Attention Verde Valley and surrounding communities: 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, 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 mvp.cocsd.us #mvp #mountainviewpreparatory #mountainviewprep #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechangingeducation

Oak Creek School PTO gave students a leaping frog and vinyl sticker to celebrate Leap Day on Thursday! 🐸 #oakcreekschool #ocs #parentteacherorganization #pto #leapyear #leapday #february29th #frog #leapingfrog #studentgift #studentfun #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechangingeducation

Because of our community's generous donations, Low Income Student Aid, Inc. assisted 1,561 COCSD students last month! #lowincomestudentaid #lisa #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #cottonwoodcommunityschool #drdanielbright #oakcreekschool #lifechangingeducation #verdevalley #northernarizona #title1schools #lowincomefamilies #studentaid #classroomaid #curriculum #basicneeds #fieldtrips #nonprofit #community #taxcreditdonations #education #enrichingclassrooms #nostudentleftout #inclusion #january2024 #makingadifference #impact

DDB's 21st CCLC is fortunate to continue yoyo club, led by Nic SanGiovanni, who was taught as a child for our district's previous yoyo club leader Mr. Steele. These students will learn how to do over 50 tricks by the end of the semester and master about 20 of them. We have 2 clubs, a beginner and an advanced. We are so lucky to have Mr. Nic! #DDB #drdanielbright #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechangingeducation #21stcclc #cclc #yoyo #yoyoclub

Please congratulate Dr. Trish Alley for being awarded the Council for Exceptional Children, Arizona Outstanding Leadership Award! Please enjoy this wonderful video showcasing Dr. Alley and Cottonwood Education Services. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rV2yxco-CDGKpLsiCNagHdPZWH_QdutX/view

Oak Creek Elementary PTO allowed all staff and aids to choose 3 books from the Scholastic Book Fair to add to their classroom libraries! #oakcreekschool #ocs #cornvilleaz #parentteacherorganization #pto #ocspto #scholasticbookfair #freebooks #classroomlibraries #booksforkids #teachergift #lifechangingeducation #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools

The community brought in 147lbs of pop tabs, which made $56 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona! This was the last year Oak Creek School PTO collected pop tabs. #communityeffort #oakcreekschool #ocs #pto #poptabs #ronaldmcdonaldhouse #ronaldmcdonaldcharities #helpingfamilies #charity #doinggood #makingadifference #recycle #volunteer #lifechangingeducation #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools

I want to highlight the Archery Club and the volunteers who help. Our kids know how to safely and respectfully handle the equipment in this club because of our community members and leaders. We are so blessed we have such a great community. Our donors this year 1st is LISA they have asked "What can we do to help? They are even helping another school with their Archery program right now too. Sedona Schools donated gear which we are using at OC School. 7 Genesis compound bows, four Rinehart targets, Rim Country Archers president Steve Dockery personally went over each bow. They did any repairs needed and several members have donated money and building skills to make target stands. Mr Day teaches the kids to be part of a team support each other and show respect for each other. Most importantly to have a safe but fun time shooting Archery. Our students in Archery learn leadership through respect. Way to go!! OCS Archery. #ocs #oakcreekschool #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #cocsd #lifechangingeducation #21stcclc #cclc #archery #archeryincshool #

232 Oak Creek School students were able to pick out a book of their choice from the Scholastic Book Fair thanks to donations and grants given to Low Income Student Aid, Inc.! Every book fair purchase helps the school library get more books, so we consider this a double win!! #lowincomestudentaidinc #lisa #lowincomecommunities #title1school #ruralarizona #cornvilleaz #oakcreekschool #ocs #scholasticbookfairs #scholasticbooks #directstudentaid #readingisfundamental #gift #nonprofit #donationsmakeadifference #booksforkids #schoollibrary #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #taxcreditdonations #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechangingeducation #communitysupport #communitypartnerships

Subject: Thank You for Attending Student Conferences! Dear Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Families, I hope this message finds you well. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the families who took the time to attend the student conferences last week. Your active participation and engagement play a crucial role in your child's academic journey, and we truly appreciate your commitment to their success. Your presence during these conferences creates a collaborative partnership between home and school, fostering an environment where every student can thrive. We value the opportunity to discuss your child's progress, share insights, and set goals together. If, for any reason, you were unable to complete our COCSD Family Survey during this time, we kindly invite you to share your valuable feedback. Your insights are instrumental in helping us enhance our programs and services. Your perspective matters, and we want to ensure we are meeting the needs of our school community effectively. Please take a moment to complete the survey using the following link: Survey Link Your feedback is crucial to our continuous improvement efforts, and we appreciate your time and input. Thank you once again for your active involvement in your child's education. We look forward to your ongoing partnership as we work together to provide the best learning experience for our students. Kind regards, Steve King, Superintendent

Dear COCSD Community, On Wednesday, February 14th, 2024, the COCSD Governing Board finalized superintendent contract negotiations with Mrs. Jessica Vocca, current Dr. Daniel Bright Principal. The board is committed to ensuring a seamless transition of leadership for both Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary School and the district as a whole while Mrs. Vocca transitions into her new role as Superintendent. Here are some important points regarding this transition: See attached Letter from Board President https://drive.google.com/file/d/18AmGPMUscLFYS_Fk0_Rn3zbf-ut1Qibo/view?usp=sharing