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! 💚🚵♀️
🎲 Happening Now: Teen Maze – A Real-Life Game About Real-Life Choices
Teen Maze, sponsored by Yavapai County Health Services and made possible through the support of many dedicated community volunteers, is happening NOW at the COCSD District Office!
This interactive, community-driven event gives youth the opportunity to experience the real-life consequences of everyday choices in a safe, engaging environment. Designed to resemble a life-size board game, Teen Maze walks participants through realistic scenarios that highlight the impact of decisions related to health, relationships, finances, peer pressure, and more.
We’re excited to share that Oak Creek Elementary School’s Mrs. Alagna’s class was one of the first groups to experience Teen Maze today!
The goal of this powerful event is to equip students with practical information and resources so they can make informed, healthy decisions for their future.
A big thank you to Yavapai County Health Services and all of the incredible volunteers who help make this meaningful experience possible for our youth!
💻 MACBOOK AUCTION ALERT! 💻
Hey Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, Camp Verde, Sedona, and Cornville residents! COCSD is clearing out surplus Apple MacBooks and they are up for auction NOW. 🍏
✅ Reliable Apple Tech
✅ Local Pickup
✅ Great for Students & Families
Check out the details and terms and conditions here:
🔗 https://www.cocsd.us/page/auction-terms-and-conditions
Get your bids in before they're gone! 🏃♂️💨
Please share far and wide!
#CottonwoodAZ #VerdeValley #AppleAuction #SchoolSurplus
Looking for a MacBook without the "brand-new" price tag? 💻✨
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District is officially auctioning off excess Apple MacBooks! Whether you’re a student, a small business owner, or just need a reliable laptop for home, this is your chance to snag a deal right here in our community.
👉 View the items and read the auction terms here: https://www.cocsd.us/page/auction-terms-and-conditions
Don’t wait—these surplus items move fast! Tag a friend who needs a tech upgrade! 👇
#VerdeValley #CottonwoodAZ #OakCreek #MacBook #LocalAuction #COCSD #VerdeValleyDeals
Whatever the case may be, these inspired youngsters know how to have fun after the school day is over. Thank you for enrolling your children in our After-School Clubs, where the creativity and fun never end! Thank you also to Club Leaders Ms Sherry, Ms Grace, and Officer Scarim for being such kind and engaging caregivers to our students!
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Tanya Barrett 🌟
We’re proud to shine the spotlight on Tanya Barrett, our district-wide Sodexo Food Service Manager at Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District!
Tanya takes tremendous pride in her work, and it shows in the way she supports all of our campuses each and every day. She is dependable, hardworking, and always willing to step in wherever she’s needed. Her steady, positive presence makes a difference not only on our campuses but across the entire district.
Outside of school, Tanya enjoys spending time in Phoenix with her family — especially her new grandson, Caysen! 💙
Thank you, Tanya, for all that you do for our students, staff, and community. We appreciate you!
