Tomorrow is our highly anticipated Level Up Pep Rally with @ApexLeadershipCompany! Our students are gearing up to grow, rise above, and unlock their leadership potential! After the pep rally, pledging will open up for action! Students will receive their VIP Badges, equipped with login details for myapexevent.com. It's your time to shine - let’s Level Up together for a stronger school and brighter future!
#MountainViewPreparatory #MVPPTA #MVPApexLevelUp #ApexLeadership #NextLevelLeaders
🌟 Attention Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Families! 🌟
Enrollment for Camp Innovation 2026 is now officially OPEN districtwide!
This is an incredible opportunity for our students to engage in a high-quality STEAM-based summer program designed to inspire learning, creativity, and confidence.
🚀 Who is eligible?
Students currently attending one of our four K–8 schools:
CCS • DDB • MVP • OCS
Students must also be in good standing with attendance and behavior.
🌱 What makes Camp Innovation special?
• Hands-on STEAM learning experiences
• Partnerships with Bent River Farm and the City of Cottonwood
• Engaging, real-world learning opportunities
⚠️ Important Reminder:
Submitting an enrollment form does not guarantee placement. Accepted students will receive a confirmation email in the coming weeks.
👉 Register here today:
https://forms.gle/7hYB4Z2XiBsvEJ238
Spots are limited, so we encourage families to apply as soon as possible!
Let’s make this a summer of growth, discovery, and BIG WINS! 🌟
#CampInnovation #COCSD #SummerLearning #STEAM #BrainsPlusSummerBigWins
Thank you for your support in making a difference for our MVP community!
IMPORTANT DATES:
Pledging Opens: 04/15/26 Event Day: 04/24/26 WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?
When pledging opens go to www.myapexevent.com and log in using your child’s unique ACCESS CODE. Their Access Code and a QR code for the site can be found on their VIP Badge.
Use the “Share Wizard” tool to send a donation link to ten family members and friends via email, text, and social media asking that they donate online to help our school. Make a flat donation.
#MountainViewPreparatory #MVPPTA #HomeoftheOcelots #MVPPTA #MVP #APEXFundraiser #MVPFamilies #PlaygroundUpgrade #SupportOurSchool
Thank you, Girl Scouts AZ Cactus-Pine, for giving our students an opportunity to do something new, something unique and collaborative. Working together toward a goal, making music together, is one of the greatest joys in life!
Have a great weekend, After-School Families! We'll see you next week at Showcase Night, on Thursday 4/16, from 4:30-5:30 pm in our gym!
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Important Dates:
March 16th- 20th - Spring Break - NO School or Clubs
April 16th 4:30-5:30 pm - 21st CCLC Showcase Night!
April 23rd - Last Day of Clubs
Join us for our 21st CCLC Showcase Night on April 20th at 4:30 PM at Cottonwood Community School!
Come meet our amazing club leaders and see all the incredible projects and activities our students have been working on in after-school clubs. Our kiddos are so excited to share their hard work with you!
🚨 Please note: There will be NO bus this day, so plan accordingly.
WHEN: April 18th, 2026 10 AM to 1 PM
WHERE: 301 North Willard St, Cottonwood, AZ
WHY: All proceeds benefit the Verde Tech FFA program
Cost is $10 per entry. Food trucks will be on site
For Details Call: (928) 634-2191
🎓✨ Ready to take the next step? ✨🎓
Join us for the Yavapai College Verde Campus Open House!
📅 April 15, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Verde Campus
601 Black Hills Dr, Clarkdale, AZ
Come see what your future can look like right here in the Verde Valley! 🌄
✅ Meet YC experts who can help you get started
✅ Submit your FREE admission application
✅ Explore scholarships, financial aid & payment options 💰
✅ Tour the beautiful campus 🏫
✅ Get your questions answered and find your path
Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step, Yavapai College offers programs that fit your goals—from certificates to bachelor’s degrees.
🎁 PLUS — enjoy refreshments and enter for a chance to win prizes!
Bring a friend and come check it out… your future is waiting! 🚀
Normally she walks our CCS 21st CCLC club kiddos over to the library, but with all the rain earlier this week, she packed up tons of fun crafts and hunkered down with us right in the CCS cafeteria!
We are so grateful for your kindness, patience, and flexibility. Our students absolutely loved it! Thank you for always going above and beyond for our kids! 🌟
Celebrating Service & Planning Ahead: Board Meeting Highlights 👏📚
The MVP Cheer Club kicked off last night’s Governing Board meeting by leading the 🇺🇸 Pledge of Allegiance!
We also proudly recognized two incredible retirees 🎉
👏 Ms. Maria Moncibaez – 28 years of service
👏 Mr. Jose Velazquez – 40 years of service
Thank you both for your dedication to our students and schools!
The Board held an important discussion on a potential 2026 bond to support future district needs 🏫 This included early conversations around safety upgrades, facility improvements, technology, and long-term planning needs.
Key needs discussed included:
🔐 Safety upgrades (keyless entry, intercom systems)🔧 Aging infrastructure (parking lots, HVAC, lighting)
💻 Technology improvements (Chromebooks, interactive boards)
🚰 Well system concerns at select schools
🪑 Classroom upgrades (furniture, carpet)
♿ ADA compliance
Next step ➡️ A May study session with experts to review bond capacity and district priorities.
We appreciate the thoughtful discussion as we plan for the future of our schools! 💙
🌷☀️ Spring Holiday Reminder! ☀️🌷
There will be No School on Friday, April 3rd and Monday, April 6th in observance of our Spring Holiday.
🏢 The District Office will also be closed on both days.
We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a wonderful long weekend filled with rest, relaxation, and time together. 🌼🌈
We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready to learn!
🌟 Staff Highlight: Scott Zale, Groundskeeper 🌟
Scott Zale has been with our district for the past 2.5 years, and we’ve enjoyed having him here every minute!
Scott takes great pride in keeping the grounds looking beautiful across all five of our campuses. His passion for his work truly shows, and his efforts help create a welcoming environment for our students, staff, and community.
Always coming to work with a positive attitude, Scott brings energy and dedication to everything he does. He has also stepped up by beginning his CDL training with the district, showing his willingness to help wherever there’s a need.
Thank you, Scott, for your hard work, positivity, and commitment to our district—we appreciate you! 👏
We’re so excited to welcome our newest learners! If you have a little one ready to start their kindergarten journey, now is the time to enroll.
Spots are limited and filling quickly!
If spaces fill up, don’t worry—be sure to add your student to our wait list.
Families on the wait-list will be contacted as soon as openings become available.
Give your child a strong start in a fun, supportive, and engaging environment—we can’t wait to meet you!
Enroll today or join the wait-list!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddCgwoWfqMCbraV3jgTR9QDKmZnKmwwA6w69hZDLSkVO7_ew/viewform
#MountainViewPreparatory #HomeoftheOcelots #MVPKinderEnrollment #MVPKindergarten #MVPKinderFun #MVPWait-list #MVPKinderJourney
Recycle Your Used Electronics at OCS!
Oak Creek School PTO has an on-going *select* electronic recycling fundraiser! They can always accept old/broken cell phones, tablets, or used printer cartridges. There is a collection box in the OCS school office. ♻️
