🎉 Cottonwood Community School Families!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 18th from 5:30–7:00 PM in the CCS Library — we’re hosting a Title I Family Night you won’t want to miss.
Join us for BINGO with prizes, pizza, and plenty of family-friendly games. We’ll also be giving away books to keep those home libraries growing.
It’s a solid chance to learn more about our Title I program and the support it provides for our students. Come out, connect, and enjoy the evening with us! 📚🍕🎉
#COCSD #CCSTitle1 #CCSLOBOPRIDE
Fun Friday brought out the imagination in full force at MVP!
Our Art class rolled right into creativity with a couple of “car shows” made entirely from paper rolls. Of course, our artists didn’t stop there—airplanes and submarines joined the lineup, because when kids get going, they build a whole world.
It’s always inspiring to see what they come up with when they’ve got time, space, and encouragement to create. MVP kids never disappoint! 🚗✈️🌊🎨
Families, here’s your friendly reminder that supporting our schools is as easy as 1, 2, 3! 🎒📚
Arizona’s Public School Tax Credit lets individuals contribute up to $200 and married couples up to $400 each year — all as a dollar-for-dollar reduction on your state taxes. 💵✨
Your contribution fuels the good stuff: extracurricular programs, field trips, athletics, clubs, and more that keep our students growing, exploring, and staying engaged. 🚌🏃♂️🎨
Every bit makes a real difference. Thanks for helping lift up Cottonwood-Oak Creek students and keeping our community strong! 💙🌟
#COCSD #ArizonaTaxCredit #SupportOurSchools #StrongerTogether
High preforming school earning a "B" letter grade.
Congratulations!
This past weekend we headed to Camp Verde for the Girls on the Run 5K, and our girls absolutely crushed it! 💪✨ It was amazing watching them prove to themselves that they can do hard things.
Huge shoutout to Ms. Sam and Mrs. Robyn, our amazing GOTR coaches here at CCS, and to all the wonderful coaches across COCSD who make this program possible. 💛
We love partnering with programs like Girls on the Run because they empower young women, build confidence, and fit perfectly with what we aim to do in our after-school clubs — helping students grow, connect, and shine.
So proud of these girls and this incredible community!
🎉 Congratulations to our Happy Futures Grant Recipients! 🎉
We’re so proud to recognize the incredible educators who were awarded classroom grants to enhance learning for their students:
🍎 Mr. Beltran – Verde Tech High School
📘 Mrs. Engle – Cottonwood Community School
✏️ Mrs. Bivanco & Mrs. Ozuna – Mountain View Preparatory School
🎨 Mrs. Ramelot – Oak Creek Elementary School
Each of these teachers brings creativity, passion, and dedication to their classrooms every day — and these grants will help bring even more engaging, hands-on learning experiences to their students. We can't wait to see what amazing projects they come up with.
A heartfelt thank you to the Happy Futures Board for your ongoing commitment to supporting our educators and providing meaningful extended learning opportunities through classroom grants. 🌟
#HappyFutures #TeacherGrants #COCSD #CottonwoodSchools #EducationMatters #SupportingTeachers
🧶 Stitching Creativity and Connection! 🧵
Our DDB 21st CCLC After School Crochet Club is in full swing — where students are learning the art of crochet one loop at a time! From cozy scarves to colorful keychains, every project highlights their growing creativity and confidence. We love watching our students unwind, create, and build friendships while crafting something beautiful together. 💕
#DDB21stCCLC #AfterSchoolFun #CrochetClub #StudentCreativity #HandsOnLearning #DDB
DDB’s 21st CCLC After School Culinary Club is cooking up creativity! 👩🍳🍽️ Each week, our young chefs 👨🍳 explore new recipes 🥣, learn kitchen skills 🔪, and have tons of fun making (and tasting!) their delicious creations 😋👩🍳.
This week’s menu: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches! 🧀🍞 Golden, gooey, and made with plenty of teamwork and smiles 😄🤝👨🍳. We’re so proud of our students for bringing their enthusiasm and imagination to the kitchen every week! 🌟💖👩🍳✨
#21stCCLC #AfterSchoolFun #CulinaryClub #GrilledCheeseGoals #DDB #COCSD #CottonwoodOakCreekSchools #DrDanielBright
🚸 Exciting News! 🚸
The Crosswalk Crew is on campus today, cross-checking our systems and getting everything ready for launch!
We’re thrilled to soon roll out Crosswalk K–12 to our families — a new tool that takes student transportation to the next level. With Crosswalk, parents will enjoy real-time bus tracking, automated ridership updates, and smarter routes designed to make every ride safer and more efficient.
This system gives our district team the tools to enhance safety, improve communication, and give families peace of mind each day. Stay tuned for more details on how to access your family’s Crosswalk account!
🚌✨ Safe, smart, and connected — that’s the Crosswalk way!
Happening this Weekend! Don't Miss Out!
Saturday, November 15th from 10 AM to 2 PM at Oak Creek School is the 44th Old Tyme Country Fair! This is a free community celebration featuring arts and crafts vendors, carnival games, face painting, pony rides, a reptile exhibit, archery, cornhole, interactive displays from local organizations, make‑and‑take crafts, and food trucks!
🎉🍣 Things got deliciously educational in 8th grade Ag class at Oak Creek School! While learning about food/fish preservation, students took a deep dive into the history of sushi and even rolled their own maki! 👩🍳👨🍳
Hands-on, tasty, and tied to real food science — now that’s how you make learning stick! 🌾🥢
#FarmToTable #StudentChefs #FoodPreservation #OakCreekSchool
🎉 Arizona Community Foundation Grant Awards! 🎉
Congratulations to our amazing schools for receiving awards through the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) for their outstanding and innovative projects! 🌟
As with all ACF grant funds, these awards are designated for the specific purposes outlined in each approved grant application. Any changes must be approved through ACF Sedona.
This year’s ACF grant awards include:
🏫 Oak Creek School – iPads – 💰 $3,000 (Grantee: Tom Coultas)
🏗️ Verde Transition High School – Outdoor Workshop – 💰 $8,000 (Grantee: Amy Romero)
📺 Cottonwood Community School – Smart TV Monitors – 💰 $3,000 (Grantee: Marcy Wright)
🪑 Mountain View Preparatory – Tables and Chairs for Middle School – 💰 $3,000 (Grantee: Desiree McDowell)
👏 We’re so proud of our educators and schools for their hard work and dedication to enhancing learning opportunities for our students!
Also a Big THANK YOU to Tom Coultas for all the support working with our principals on these projects.
#COCSD #ArizonaCommunityFoundation #Grants #StudentSuccess #CommunitySupport
We were honored to welcome members of American Legion Post #25 for a special flag ceremony. 🎖️ They shared with our students the history and meaning behind properly folding the American flag 🇺🇸 — explaining the significance of each fold.
A heartfelt thank you to all our Veterans for your service and sacrifice 🙏 and to the American Legion for your continued support of Cottonwood Community School! 🌟
Mountain View Prep Volleyball takes 1st place in the Small Schools Tournament!
So proud of this incredible group — you brought the heat all season long!
Big love to our 8th graders for leading the way with heart, hustle, and pride.
#MountainViewPreparatory #HomeoftheOcelots #OcelotsOnTop #MVPride #VolleyballChamps #SmallSchoolsBigHearts
We’re so proud of our Lobos for finishing 2nd in the Small Schools Tournament! Your grit, determination, and perseverance shined all weekend long. The team wrapped up an amazing season with a 20–4 record — what an accomplishment! 💪🐺
A special shoutout to:
🏅 Diana Carballo Bobadilla, Danika Williams, and Cora Kenley – named to the All-Tournament Team
🔥 Khloe Rosenkranz – honored as the MVP Hitter
Way to go, Lobos! Thank you to our 8th graders for your leadership and commitment to Lobos athletics. You’ve made us proud! ❤️🖤
#LoboPride #GoLobos #VolleyballStrong #Teamwork
The MVP Student Council is excited to announce our Pet Food Drive to help support the local Humane Society!
We’re collecting dry pet food only for:
🐶 Dogs and puppies
🐱 Cats and kittens
Your donations will help feed animals in need and make a big difference this holiday season.
📅 Donation Deadline: December 31st
📍 Drop-off Location: Homeroom Teacher
Let’s come together to show compassion and care for our furry friends! Every bag of food counts.
#MountainViewPreparatory #HomeoftheOcelots #MVPStudentCouncil #PetFoodDrive #MVPGivesBack #HelpFurryFriends #SeasonOfGiving #HumaneSocietyLove
One of our coziest clubs this season is the Ocelot Knots Club, led by MVP’s amazing 2nd-grade teacher, Mrs. Heidi Bivanco. This calm, happy group spends their afternoons crocheting cuddly yarn companions — and the smiles say it all!
Here’s to creativity, connection, and cozy fall afternoons at MVP. 💛🧶
#MVPride #21stCenturyLearning #AfterSchoolAdventures #LifeChangingEducation
