Meet the staff at Camp Innovation! We are the makers of learning and fun, reaching over 200 campers across COCSD's four schools. Our high-quality, creative, and visionary staff share a common mission:
Empowering tomorrow's leaders through holistic and experiential learning experiences, while enhancing every student's academic achievement, personal growth, and lifelong success.
The Camp Innovation Team and Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District are recognized by the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) and the Best Summer Ever (BSE) organization. We will be presenting our evidence-based practices and summer learning experience in Washington, DC this fall.
What an amazing group of educators!
What a gift the Science Vortex is to our community! For the past five years, COCSD has been fortunate to partner with the Science Vortex every summer. This year, Laurie Altringer and her incredible team at the Science Vortex are bringing their innovative STEM and project-based learning to Camp Innovation. Their approach fosters curiosity, high engagement, and hands-on learning, building critical thinkers and lifelong learners!
More pictures from Camp Innovation Farm Stand at Bent River Farm
COCSD Camp Innovation students have the wonderful opportunity to work at Bent River Farm this summer in Clarkdale. Students pull vegetables not only to take home and to cook with their family but also have the opportunity to sell them. As you see, they interact with many animals as well as collect eggs on the farm. There was also a lesson on how eggs are graded. The question that always comes up... which came first, the chicken or the egg?
Enrollment for Mariposa Developmental Preschool is now open. If interested, please fill out the Google form.
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We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Koeppe on his retirement after 37 years of service! Mr. Koeppe started out as an industrial arts (shop) teacher and then a math teacher. He loved coaching basketball at all levels. He has served as dean of students, assistant principal, and principal. He spent the last part of his career as a P.E. teacher at DDB.
Thank you, Mr. Koeppe, for your positive impact on many students and teachers!
Please share your favorite memory of Mr. Koeppe!
We want to congratulate Ms. Buck on a well-deserved retirement! Ms. Buck was a student of COCSD. After college, she began teaching with COCSD in 1993 at Cottonwood Middle School. During her career, she taught all grade levels, kindergarten through eighth grade. Her favorite subjects were Science and Art. Ms. Buck served as a Title 1 teacher, Vice Principal, and ELL Director.
Thank you for your 30 years of service! You have truly been a blessing to thousands of students.
Please share your favorite memory of you and Ms. Buck!
Summer Football Camp. Contact Christina Montiel, Athletic Secretary at Phone: 928-649-4455 | cmontiel@muhs.com for more information
Join us for Kindergarten!
COCSD 8th Grade Aviation students attended the MESA STEM Competition at University of Arizona and earned 2nd and 11th places out of 24 schools in the paper helicopter challenge; bravo!
They also got to tour the expansive Pima Air & Space Museum :)
This morning, we had the final dress rehearsal for our school play, Frozen. Come see it tonight or tomorrow at Dr. Daniel Bright School. Doors open at 6:00, play starts at 6:30!
Hello DDB Families... we will be without Diamondback route coverage all day tomorrow, Fri 5/10. Please find alternate means of transportation to and from school for your students. We appreciate your patience in this matter. Thank you - Daniel Maldonado, Transportation Director
You won't want to miss out on the amazing performance that our 21st Century Theater Club has in store for you!
#21stCentury #Frozen
Join us for the opening of the DDB Bike Park!
#WheelFun #TrekTrails #DDB
DDB's 21st CCLC After School Hula Club is getting the final touches down on their hula dance that they will be performing for their families at our upcoming Showcase. This is our first year with this very fun and unique club. Thank you Ms Lauren for all your teaching and fun with this club. Mahalo! #ddb #drdanielbright #21stcclc #21stCenturyclubs #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #hula #dance
If you saw the post about no coverage for Mud Turtle tomorrow 4/16 for PM, please disregard. We have a driver to help with that. Thank you. - Daniel Maldonado
Hello DDB families... due to unforeseen circumstances, Mud Turtle will not run the PM route again tomorrow, Tues 4/16. There WILL be coverage for the AM route pickup to school, but students will need an alternate way to get home. We recognize and understand this is a major inconvenience but one that is necessary. We apologize and appreciate your patience. Thank you, Daniel Maldonado - Transportation Director
DDB's 21st CCLC After School Club's Adv Watercolor has been busy creating beautiful masterpieces. We are so fortunate to have the artistic talent of Mr Hall inspiring our amazing artists!
Hello COCSD Families!
Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District is excited to announce enrollment for Camp Innovation! Camp Innovation is the District-Wide summer school program! Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, and spaces are limited to ensure individualized attention for students. Please complete the enrollment form to secure your child's spot in our no-cost summer program, running from Monday, June 3rd, to Thursday, June 27th (Monday-Thursday) from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
During this month-long program, your child will receive academic support and engage in hands-on learning at the Science Vortex and Bent River Farm. The curriculum not only promotes academic success but also nurtures creativity through STEM enrichment, art, and outdoor activities. Please note that there will be no programs on Wednesday, June 19th.
Additionally, we offer optional sign-ups for 'Friday's at the Farm,' providing your child with the opportunity to immerse themselves in our growing district agriculture program at Bent River Farm! Kindly fill out a separate form for each child in your family who has been invited to attend.
Your child must attend one of the four K-8 schools in our district. For more information, please contact your school's front office. We look forward to a summer filled with learning and fun for your child!
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Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District would like to wish our IT Director, Kathy Epperson, and IT Manager, Greg Epperson, a long and joyful retirement! They will both be missed. Their legacy and dedication to the district will not be forgotten! Kathy has insured there are small tokens of her playful personality all around the district!
#IT #littlepig #retirement
