Dr. Daniel Bright

🌟 Supporting Student Mental Health & Wellbeing 🌟

At COCSD, we believe in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our students so they can reach their full potential—both in school and in life. 💙

That’s why we’re excited to share that we’ve partnered with Cartwheel, a trusted mental health provider for K-12 schools, to bring additional support to our students and families.

Through Cartwheel, our students and families have rapid access to telehealth services, including:
✅ 1:1 therapy
✅ Medication evaluation & management
✅ Parent guidance
✅ Family therapy

If you think your child could benefit from these services, please reach out to a member of our school counseling team.

Together, we can help our students thrive—academically, emotionally, and socially. 💬✨

#COCSD #StudentWellbeing #MentalHealthMatters #CartwheelCare #StrongerTogether

Hey DDB Families, Please Join us for our first meeting of the 2025/2026 school year. Find out all the exciting things we have planned for this year. There are many ways you can help your DDB Parent Family Teacher Organization (PFTO) if you’re unable to attend and would like to be involved please Message us or email us at ddb.pfto@gmail.com Remember Parents, Guardians, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Adult siblings can all join the PFTO it’s not just Parents! We look forward to seeing you there!

Falcon Athletic Reminder:
Cross Country will begin Monday, August 11th. Practice will be from 3:30-4:30. Your child must have their own transportation home. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle! More information about the season will be given out at the first practice.

Falcon Alert! Cross Country is coming soon!
#FalconsFinest #DDB #CrossCountry

Falcon Alert! Flag football tryouts will be taking place soon!
#FalconsFinest #DDB #FlagFootball

Falcon Alert! Volleyball tryouts are soon!
#FalconsFinest #DDB #Volleyball

📢 FalconAlert! Meet Your Teachers! 🍎✏️

We’re excited to invite all students and families to our Dr. Daniel Bright Open House! 🎉
Come meet your teachers, explore the classrooms, and get ready for an amazing school year.

📅 Date: July 29, 2025
🕒 Time: 4:30-5:30
📍 Location: DDB

We can’t wait to see you there! #FalconFinest #BackToSchool #MeetYourTeacher

🚨 NOTICE TO FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY 🚨

We want to inform our staff, parents, and the greater community that local law enforcement will be conducting a training exercise at Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary School today.

Please do not be alarmed by the presence of police vehicles or officers in and around the campus. This is a planned and coordinated training meant to enhance safety preparedness—there is no emergency or threat at the school.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support in helping us maintain a safe and secure environment for our students and staff.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the school office.

Thank you!

— Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary Administration

Falcon Alert! 🏐 Calling all incoming DDB 5th–8th grade ladies! Come join us for open gym volleyball – a great way to get ready for next season, meet teammates, and have some fun! All skill levels welcome. See you there! 🏐 #FalconsFinest #Volleyball #OpenGym

📣 We're Hiring for the 2025-2026 School Year! 📣 Join the amazing team at Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District and make a difference in the lives of students! We're currently accepting applications for a variety of positions across our schools. 🌟 Current Openings Include: Certified Positions: 🍎 1st Grade Teacher – DDB 🍎 4th Grade Teacher – DDB 🍎 Middle School Teachers – DDB 🧑‍🏫 K-4 Spanish Teacher (Part Time) – MVP 🧑‍⚕️ District Nurse 🗣️ Speech Language Pathologist (PreK-8) 🧠 School Psychologist (2025/2026) 👶 CES-Preschool Teacher 👩‍🏫 Special Education Teacher – CCS 👶 CES-Preschool Special Education Teacher 🏃‍♂️ PE Teacher (Part Time) – OCS Classified Positions: 🧽 Custodian (Full Time) – OCS 👶 Preschool Para Professional – CASPER Oak Creek School 📝 School Secretary – DDB 👩‍🦽 Preschool Special Education Para Professional – CES 🧑‍🎨 Paraprofessionals – ART (2 positions) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 21st Century Site Coordinator – MVP 👩‍⚕️ Substitute Health Aide 🧑‍🏫 Substitute Special Education Para Professional – District Wide 🚌 Bus Driver 🚌 Bus Monitor 🧹 Substitute Custodian 👩‍🏫 Special Education Para Professional – CCS 🔧 Maintenance Technician 🌱 Whether you're passionate about teaching, supporting students, or keeping our schools running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you! 📍Apply today at: https://cottonwood.schoolspring.com/ 📅 Positions open until filled – apply early! #CottonwoodJobs #COCSD #NowHiring #ArizonaEducation #JoinOurTeam

Congratulations to the DDB 8th Grade Promotion Class of 2029! As we celebrated the hard work, growth, and incredible achievements of our 8th graders as they close one chapter and prepare to begin another. You've shown resilience, leadership, and heart—and we couldn't be prouder of each and every one of you. As you head off to high school, remember: once a DDB Falcon, always a Falcon. Keep dreaming big, working hard, and shining bright! #FalconsFinest #DDB #EighthGradePromotion

🎉✨ The DDB Class of 2029 Promotion Slideshow is Here! ✨🎉 Join us in celebrating our amazing 8th graders with a special slideshow capturing memories, milestones, and moments from their time at DDB. 💙📸 🎬 Watch the slideshow here: https://youtu.be/7jo_8zp2JDM

Check out the DDB Kindergarten Celebration Video! https://youtu.be/XY1ksCTwF90 #FalconsFinest #DDB #KinderCelebration

Hello 1st Grade! #FalconsFinest #DDB #KinderCelebration

Attention Falcon Families: Saturday, May 17th, there will be open try-outs for the AYSO United travel soccer team. If you are interested please take a look at the flyer to see when your try-out time is. It is open to both girls and boys.

DDB 7/8th is having a fantastic day at Disney! The students had a physics class and then spent the rest of the day park hopping and riding rides.

Falcon Reminder: We will be having our 8th grade robe parade at 2:30 PM on Thursday (5/15)

DDB 7/8 is off to Disneyland! #FalconsFinest #CaliforniaAdventure #Disneyland

Our Cottonwood-Oak Creek Schools app keeps getting better and better! Parents/guardians who have already created an account can now access new app features like Messages and Class Streams via web and in the app. Another round of email/text invites have been sent! Download for Android https://aptg.co/JZhC0r Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/bZfqHr