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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🌸☀️ 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
If your student is currently attending Dr. Daniel Bright School, online registration still needs to be completed.
Please visit ddb.cocsd.us and be sure to click on the 2026/2027 school year to complete the process.
No computer? No problem! Stop by our office and we’ll be happy to set you up on one of our computers to get it done.
If you have any questions, please call us at 928-634-7039. We’re happy to help!
We'd like to give a special shout-out to all our Art Club Leaders: Tovah in Gardens 4 Humanity, Jodi in LEGO Club, Heidi and Juliana in Ocelot Knots, Sherry and Grace and Officer Roger in Puppetry, Michel in Ukulele, and Sarah in 3D Printing — thank you all for keeping these students super-focused on creativity!
This week, Mrs. Michelle gave students the freedom to explore their imaginations — whether it was painting, weaving, beading, or designing something completely their own. One of our favorites? An adorable frog on a lily pad made entirely from pompoms! 🐸💚 Talk about creativity in action!
We are so thankful to Mrs. Michelle for creating a safe, welcoming space after school where our kiddos can relax, express themselves, and let their creativity shine. It’s such a joy to watch friendships grow right alongside their artistic talents.
Thank you, Mrs. Michelle, for all the heart you pour into our students each week! 💕
This week, our girls had a blast creating adorable dessert treat trays with mini cakes 🧁🍓 — their creativity truly shone! Week after week, these girls continue to impress with their creativity, teamwork, and big hearts 👑💖
A huge thank you to Mrs. Winters for taking time out of her busy schedule each week to run this heartfelt club for our young women. Your dedication, kindness, and guidance make this space so special 💗
After so much anticipation, the kids were beyond excited to finally hit the pedals! Smiles were big, energy was high, and it was clear they were so happy to be there!
A huge thank you to our dedicated Wheel Fun coaches for sharing your passion and getting our students outside and moving. We are so grateful for the positive impact you’re making at CCS and across the district! 💚🚵♀️
