🚀 Spring Break Just Got a Whole Lot More Epic! 🔬✨
Looking for something fun, hands-on, and educational for your kids this Spring Break? Join us at Science Vortex Spring Break Camp! Campers will dive into exciting experiments, creative challenges, and mind-blowing science activities that make learning an adventure. 🧪🌪️
For more information email: laurie@sciencevortex.org
Spots fill up fast, so don’t wait!
👉 Register here: https://sciencevortex.org/springbreakcamp/
Give your kids a Spring Break they’ll never forget!
DDB’s 7th and 8th-grade students have had many hands-on lessons this year. Making each project memorable!
🌟 Staff Highlight: Mrs. Tiana Bond – 3rd Grade Teacher at OCS 🍎📚
At OCS, we are incredibly fortunate to have teachers who pour their hearts into their classrooms every single day, and Mrs. Tiana Bond is a shining example of that dedication. As a 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Bond consistently goes above and beyond to create a classroom environment that is fun, engaging, and academically enriching for all of her students. ✏️✨
Mrs. Bond brings incredible enthusiasm to school each day and truly loves teaching her “friends”—as she affectionately calls her students. Her positive energy is contagious! 😊 Her class is always excited to come to school, eager to learn, and they know they are supported and valued every single day. ❤️
She is patient, kind, and deeply understanding, always meeting students where they are and helping them grow both academically and personally. Mrs. Bond works hard to make learning meaningful and memorable, ensuring that every student feels confident and capable. 🌱📖
The impact she has on her students and our school community is truly immeasurable. OCS simply wouldn’t be the same without her dedication, passion, and heart for teaching. 💙
Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Bond stays busy co-coaching club volleyball 🏐, exploring the outdoors through hiking 🥾, and spending quality time with her husband and their adorable infant daughter 👨👩👧.
👏 Thank you, Mrs. Bond, for everything you do for our students and our school community!
🌟 Staff Highlight: Ron Romero 🌟
We’re excited to spotlight Ron Romero, our new Learning Lab teacher at Verde Tech High School! Mr. Romero joined our team in December 2025 and brings 26 years of teaching experience to our campus.
Mr. Romero has extensive expertise in facilitating online high school courses, helping students stay on track and succeed in a flexible learning environment. He’s known for his patient and caring approach, while still maintaining high expectations that encourage students to do their very best.
Even though he hasn’t been at Verde Tech very long, Mr. Romero has already made a big impact on our campus. Outside of school, he enjoys traveling and watching NASCAR.
We’re grateful to have Mr. Romero as part of the Verde Tech team! 👏
#VerdeTech #StaffHighlight #ThankATeacher
We are so grateful for our partnership with Gardens for Humanity and for Ms. Marie, who spends time each week teaching our students about nature, animals, recycling, and creative arts & crafts.
Can you believe these colorful snakes were made out of paper towel rolls? 🐍 The kiddos had so much fun turning simple recycled materials into something amazing!
Thank you to Gardens for Humanity and Ms. Marie for sharing your time, knowledge, and creativity with our CCS students! 💚
Complete with a cash register, kitchen, and even special guests, these young chefs and servers were busy taking orders, cooking up pretend meals, and learning through imaginative play.
A big thank you to Ms. Way for creating such a fun and safe space for our students to play, learn, and grow after school! 👩🍳💛
🎉 Verde Valley Comic Expo is BACK for Year 9! 🎉
Join us for a day of comics, cosplay, artists, panels, vendors, and food! Whether you're a hardcore comic fan, a cosplay enthusiast, or just love pop culture, this is an event you don’t want to miss.
🗓 Saturday, March 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Cottonwood Rec Center – 150 S. 6th St.
💥 Special Guests:
• Chris Giarrusso
• Jay Fotos
• Michael Gallagher
• Latique Curry
🎟 Admission:
• $5 entry
• $3 with a donation of two canned food items
• Kids 10 & under are FREE!
Come meet comic creators, check out amazing cosplay, shop vendors, enjoy panels, and celebrate comics & pop culture with the community!
🌐 Learn more: verdevalleycomicexpo.com
Tag your friends, plan your cosplay, and we’ll see you there! 🦸♂️🦸♀️
🎭✨ The stage is set and the countdown is on! ✨🎭
The COCSD 21st CCLC After School Theater Club is excited to present
Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS! 🐾🎶
For the very first time, students from all four schools in our
district are coming together in one big, spectacular theater
production! From music and choreography to acting and backstage crew,
our talented students have been working hard to bring this fun-filled
show to life.
Inspired by The Aristocats, this performance showcases the creativity,
teamwork, and dedication of our amazing after-school theater students.
📅 Performance Dates:
May 6
May 7
Join us for an unforgettable show full of singing, dancing, acting,
and behind-the-scenes magic. We are so proud of our students and can’t
wait to see them shine on stage!
Stay tuned for more details — and get ready for a paws-itively
wonderful performance! 🐱🎶
🚍 NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS!
Join the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District transportation team!
💰 Sign-On Bonuses Available
• 925 Certification: Up to $750
• CDL Drivers: $1,500
💵 Starting Pay
• $15.15 during training
• $17.35 – $18.25 Non-CDL
• $19.35 – $20.25 CDL
✔ Paid training provided for 925 certification and CDL
✔ Part-time & full-time positions available
Help safely transport our students and become part of a great team! 🚌
👉 Apply here:
https://cottonwoodoakcreeksd6az.tylerportico.com/tess/citizen/jobs/job-list/67eca25a-4019-4e0e-88c1-b402015c44cf
Winter Camp Champs!
At our Governing Board Meeting last night, we had the joy of recognizing the incredible people who helped make Winter Camp such a meaningful and memorable experience for our students!
A very special celebration goes to our outstanding Winter Camp Organizer, Mrs. Teddy Armstrong. Her dedication, leadership, and heart for students brought this amazing experience to life for students once again. 👏❄️
We also want to give a huge round of applause to our wonderful Winter Camp volunteers, whose time, enthusiasm, and support made the adventure possible:
⭐ Kyle Chambliss
⭐ Christopher Malinak
⭐ Hailey Romey
⭐ Theresa Romey
⭐ Caleb Rundlett
⭐ Sheena Saranita
⭐ Stacey Shelton
⭐ Shelby Turk
⭐ Kaley Badger
⭐ Hannah Carlson
⭐ Steven Moore
Because of this amazing team, our students were able to learn, explore, and create memories that will last a lifetime. 💙
We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to AZ Complete Health for their generous grant funding, which helped make this incredible experience possible for our students. Community partnerships like this truly make a difference!
Please join us in celebrating and thanking these incredible volunteers and supporters! 🙌
#WinterCamp #ThankYouVolunteers #CommunitySupport #StudentAdventures
⏰ Time is running out! ⏰
Students across Yavapai County have until March 31, 2026 to enter the America 250 Essay Contest. Get those essays in and don’t miss your chance to win a $50 gift card! 🇺🇸✨
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#WaterUseItWisely #AZWaterWise #ConserveWater #SaveMoney
🌸☀️ Registration is NOW OPEN for Cottonwood Parks & Recreation Spring Break Camp! ☀️🌸
Looking for a fun and active way for your child to spend Spring Break? Cottonwood Parks & Recreation is offering an exciting Spring Break Camp filled with games, activities, friendships, and plenty of fun!
Spots fill up quickly, so be sure to register soon!
For camp dates, details, and registration information, please visit the Cottonwood Parks & Recreation website or contact their office directly.
Don’t miss out on a great week of Spring Break fun! 🎉
📣 8th Graders — Deadline Extended!
Your Sparklight Essay Contest entries are due soon! 📝✨
This year’s topic:
How to Use Social Media in Kind & Healthy Ways
💰 Enter to win $250!
📅 New Deadline: April 27th
📍 Turn your essay in to your teacher by the deadline.
We can’t wait to read your thoughtful ideas about making social media a more positive place! 💙
Parents — encourage your 8th grader to submit their essay and take advantage of this great opportunity!
#COCSD #8thGrade #Sparklight #KindOnline #HealthyHabits
