Cottonwood-Oak Creek Schools

📣🎉 MVP 4-8 Grade Spirit Squad’s Debut Performance! 🎉📣 MVP’s Spirit Squad is officially here, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and school pride to our campus! 🌟 Led by our walking sunshine of a coach, Chelsey, this amazing group made their debut performance at our Learner Profile Assembly, where we celebrated our open-minded and inclusive student body. This special event also recognized the incredible achievements of our MVP Girls Basketball Team, who just secured 3rd place in the STATE under the leadership of our dedicated Athletic Director, Bri Young! 🏀👏 A huge shoutout to our Spirit Squad for bringing the hype, heart, and school spirit to MVP! 🎶💃 Stay tuned for more performances and moments of MVP pride! 📸 Drop a comment below to show your support for our Spirit Squad & MVP Basketball Team! ⬇️🎉 #MVPStrong #SpiritSquad #GoMVP #ProudAndLoud

🚗🎉 Join us for Verde Tech High School's First Annual Car Show! 🎉🚗 Come out and enjoy a day of amazing cars, fun, and community spirit on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Cottonwood Education Services campus. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Verde Tech FFA program, helping to support future leaders in agriculture and education. 🌱🚜 Bring the whole family and support a great cause! 💚 #VerdeTechHigh #SupportFFA #VTHS

🎉 Join us for the Rec Expo on Saturday, March 8th from 10 AM - 1 PM! 🌟 Explore all things parks and recreation with tons of activities, local vendors, and exciting community partners! 🎨🏃‍♂️🌳 ✨ Don’t miss out on free swag and the chance to connect with our amazing community! Whether you're a fitness fanatic, a nature lover, or just looking for something fun to do, there's something for everyone! See you there! 🏞️🎉 #RecExpo #CommunityEvent #ParksAndRecreation #FreeSwag #FamilyFun

🚍 Now Hiring: Bus Drivers for Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District! 🚍 Join our team and make a difference in the lives of local students! Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District is now hiring school bus drivers – no experience necessary! Training is provided, and we’re offering a sign-on bonus for new drivers. ✔ Competitive pay ✔ Flexible schedules ✔ Rewarding work environment Help us keep our community moving safely! Apply today or share with someone who might be interested. 📞 For more info, call (928) 634-9679 💻 Apply online at: https://cottonwood.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx #COCSDNowHiring #BusDriversNeeded #CottonwoodOakCreek #JoinOurTeam

🌟 Verde Tech Sophomores Visit Yavapai College! 🌟 Our students had an exciting day exploring Yavapai College! They toured the campus and got a feel for college life. Plus, they took the ACCUPLACER to kickstart their academic journey. Thank you, Yavapai College, for hosting us! 🎓 #VerdeTech #YavapaiCollege #VTHS

🌿 Help the CES/Science Vortex Garden Grow! 🌿 Calling all volunteers! The CES Garden needs your helping hands this Saturday to keep our community space thriving. Whether you have a green thumb or just want to lend a hand, we’d love to have you join us! Date: This Saturday Come dig, plant, weed, and connect with fellow community members. It’s a great way to give back and enjoy some fresh air! 🌱✨ Tag a friend and spread the word. See you there! 💚 #CESGarden/ScienceVortex #CommunityStrong #VolunteerDay

📚✨ COCSD Teachers Hard at Work! ✨📚 Our dedicated COCSD teachers are putting in the effort during their Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)! 👏 They’re diving into pacing guides, curriculum, and assessments—all with one goal in mind: making student learning more authentic, engaging, and rigorous. 💡📖 Thank you to our amazing educators for your commitment to student success! ❤️👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 #COCSD #TeacherExcellence #AuthenticLearning #EngagingEducation #StudentSuccess

🌟 Verde Valley Teen Maze: Empowering Youth for a Brighter Future! 🌟 This week, the Verde Valley Teen Maze is taking place at the COCSD District Office, offering our youth a chance to experience the consequences of their choices in a safe and educational setting. 🎯 The event, coordinated and sponsored by Yavapai County Community Health Services with the support of many community partners, is a wonderful opportunity for young people to gain valuable insights on making healthy and positive decisions that will impact their lives. 🙌 A huge thank you to everyone involved in bringing this important event to life and helping our youth make informed, responsible choices! Let’s come together as a community to support and guide the next generation. 💡 #VerdeValleyTeenMaze #CommunityDriven #EmpoweringYouth #HealthyChoices #YavapaiCounty

🚍 Congratulations to Sherry Kelley - COCSD's Transportation Driver of the Month for February! 🎉 We are excited to announce Sherry Kelley as the Transportation Driver of the Month for February! 🏆 Sherry consistently goes above and beyond to ensure our students have a safe and positive experience every day. Her dedication, kindness, and reliability make her an invaluable member of the COCSD family. Thank you, Sherry, for all you do! Your hard work and commitment are truly appreciated. 🌟 Keep up the amazing work! 👏💙 #COCSDDriverOfTheMonth #ThankYouSherry #COCSD #Teamwork

🌟 Shoutout to Our Amazing 21st CCLC Staff! 🌟 Our 21st CCLC team at CCS is truly incredible! Their dedication to our students doesn’t stop when the school day ends. 💙 Take Mrs. Michelle, for example—after a full day of teaching, then leading her "Crafts & Things" club after school, you’ll still find her playing alongside our kiddos, making every moment special! 🎨✨ We are so grateful for staff who go above and beyond to create a fun, enriching environment. Thank you for all you do!

🎨✏️ Drawing Club with a Twist! 📖✨ Mrs. Davis' 21st CCLC after-school Coloring Club at CCS is so much more than just drawing! These young artists are bringing their creativity to life by making their very own comic books! 🦸‍♂️📚 The best part? They don’t even realize they’re sharpening their reading skills while having fun! 🤩 Way to go, kiddos—keep creating and learning! 🎉

🎨✨ Calling all young artists! 🎨✨ The Matforce "Stand With Me, Be Drug Free" Youth Poster Contest is here, and we want YOU to create an original poster with a powerful anti-drug message! 🖼️💪 This is your chance to use your creativity to inspire others and WIN CASH PRIZES! 💸💥 📅 Deadline: April 4th, 2025 📞 Questions? Contact Matforce at (928) 708-0100 or email info@matforce.az.org. Let your artwork make a difference in the fight against drugs. We can't wait to see what you create! 🎉 #StandWithMeBeDrugFree #YouthPosterContest #AntiDrugMessage #Matforce2025 #CreateForChange

🎉 Join us for the Rec Expo on Saturday, March 8th from 10 AM - 1 PM! 🌟 Explore all things parks and recreation with tons of activities, local vendors, and exciting community partners! 🎨🏃‍♂️🌳 ✨ Don’t miss out on free swag and the chance to connect with our amazing community! Whether you're a fitness fanatic, a nature lover, or just looking for something fun to do, there's something for everyone! See you there! 🏞️🎉 #RecExpo #CommunityEvent #ParksAndRecreation #FreeSwag #FamilyFun

We are thrilled to announce the talented students who will display their culinary skills and creativity as they compete in the Future Chef Competition on March 12, 2025! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 Here are our 2025 Future Chefs, and their Recipes: Adelyn from OCS - Banana Pancakes🥞 Emma from OCS - Chicken Salsa Tacos 🌮 Faye from CCS - JOY-full Broccoli Soup 🥦 Mason from DDB - Pulled Pork Sliders 🥪 Ximena from MVP - Lasaña 🍝 Check out the guest invitation and let's plan to join them and show our support as they create their masterpieces! 🌟🍴 #FutureChefs2025 #SodexoPartnership #COCSDStudents #FutureCulinaryStars #ExcitedForMarch12

The article "Eggonomics" from The Verde Independent highlights how Verde Tech High School students are learning about the economics behind egg prices, which have been rising sharply across the country. This lesson comes at a time when local grocery store shelves were notably scarce of eggs, illustrating the real-world application of economic principles. In the article, Haylie Halvorson, demonstrates s how the students are gaining hands-on experience in understanding supply and demand. Read the Full Article Here: https://www.verdenews.com/news/students-at-verde-tech-learning-eggonomics/article_b001eff6-e987-11ef-9771-3f214ec6ce5d.html

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU on Feel-Good Friday! As we head into the weekend, let's take a moment to celebrate kindness in our schools! Share a time when a classmate, teacher, or staff member made your day with a kind gesture. Big or small, kindness makes a difference! Drop your stories in the comments and help us spread positivity and GO! #FeelGoodFriday #COCSDKindnessMatters #COCSDSchoolCommunity

📢 Attention Parents! 📢 It's that exciting time of year again – Kindergarten Registration is NOW OPEN! 🎉🎒 If your child will be 5 years old by September 1st, 2025, it's time to get them enrolled for the upcoming school year! 📚✨ ✅ What you need to know: Enroll in person. Be sure to have your child’s birth certificate, proof of residence, and immunization records ready. Let’s make sure your little one is ready for their big adventure in Kindergarten! 🏫💖 #COCSDKindergartenRegistration #FutureStudents #ExcitedForSchool #ReadyToLearn

Verde Tech High School extends huge thank you to the Arizona Community Foundation - Yavapai County for generously funding our new studio-grade workstation for live-action and animation production! We’re thrilled to bring our creative visions to life with this amazing resource!

🌟 Today, we celebrate National PTA/PTFO Founders' Day! 🌟 On this day, we honor the incredible vision and dedication of the founders of the PTA, (Parent/Teacher/Family/Organization/Association) whose commitment to improving education and advocating for child welfare has made a lasting impact on families and communities. 💙 Thanks to their tireless efforts, we continue to champion every child’s potential, working together to create a brighter future for the next generation. 🙌📚 Let's give a big shout out to all of those who make our schools better places! #NationalPTAFoundersDay #EducationMatters #EveryChildOneVoice #COCSDPTFO

📢 Attention Families ! 🐣 We need your help! Verde Tech High School is collecting empty egg cartons to support an eggciting project. If you have any egg cartons lying around, please consider donating them to the school. 🥚 How to Help: Simply drop off your empty egg cartons at the main office . Every carton counts toward making our school a greener place! Thank you so much for your support! Together, we’re making Verde Tech High School even better! 🌍💚 #Sustainability #COCSDVerdeTech #EcoFriendly #EggCartons #CommunitySupport