You're invited to the 2024 Verde Valley Fair!
On With The Show
May 1-5, 2024
Senior Day is Wednesday, May 1st
Seniors 60+ receive free admission
Come enjoy the fair before the Carnival opens and the crowds arrive!
Gate Hours 10 am-10 pm
Art & Craft exhibits open at 10 am
A limited selection of Food Vendors will open in the afternoon.
All attractions open at 4pm
Verde Valley Fair Association
800 E Cherry St
PO Box 1974
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
www.vvfair.com. 928-634-3290
WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
Become Clarkdale’s Parks and Recreation Youth Advisor
DO YOU LIVE IN CLARKDALE? ARE YOU 14 - 17 YEARS OLD?
APPLY TODAY!
Address youth issues in Clarkdale. Build leadership skills. Learn about local government. Attend a monthly Parks Commission meeting. Earn volunteer hours.
Scan the QR code to apply
Learn more at:
clarkdale.az.gov/parksyouthadvisor
or call 928-639-2460
MINING IN THE VERDE VALLEY. DID YOU KNOW!
A Deeper Dive Into Mining & Effects on Health. What You Will Learn. Lunch & Learn
Keynote Speaker
Yavapai County Supervisor Dr. Donna Michaels
Mining activities in our community (Jerome, Clarkdale, &
Cottonwood), past and present. Where we stand with
testing & remediation
1:- 1:45
Dr. Raina Maier, Professor of Environmental Science, & Dr. Mónica Ramírez-Andreotta, Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Public Health, University of Arizona - Brief overview of Environmental Health Science Research with Mining Communities. How to collect samples for pXRF analysis in preparation for Soil Workshop tentatively May 2024
2 – 3 PM
Ginny De LaCruz - Childhood Lead Prevention Program Manager AZ Dept Health Services (Phoenix).
ADHS – Ways to protect oneself from potential exposure to contaminants. Focus on dust and incidental ingestion
3:15 – 3:30 PM
Where: Clemenceau Gym, Old Cottonwood School House
1 N Willard St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
When: Saturday, April 6, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dr. Shaida Sina Facilitator of the lecture.
Question or reserve seat text to (928) 554-5779 or email to reserve seat – Office@breakthroughmed.com
Live Presentation, capacity 75 at the Gym , or
Sign up on Zoom Link to hear live. Zoom capacity 500.
Click for zoom link. lhttps://arizona.zoom.us/j/82932712843#success
COCSD Food Service Department was recognized by the Yavapai County Health Department for exemplary service with food safety, receiving multiple Golden Plate Awards. Food Service Director Tanya Barrett and Bethany Campista accepted this award from Elaine Bremner and Yavapai County Health Department Director Leslie Horton.
#cocsd #octtonwoodoakreekschools #lifechangingeducation #sodexo #goldenplateaward #yavapaicountyhealthdeparrtment #schoollunch
City of Cottonwood Parks & Recreation Department Presents
Annual Easter Eggstravaganza
March 30th 2024 10am
Riverfront Park (1284 E River Front Road)
Egg Hung, Prizes, Candy, Meet the Easter Bunny
Open to kids up to 8 years old!
Sponsored by State Farm
Jennifer Griffin Agent
547 S Main St 928-634-7689
Click to view flyer
https://5il.co/2d3o2
#cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #cityofcottonwood #parksandrec #lifechangingeducation #communitypartnerships #communityactiviites
On Monday, March 4, 2024, a diverse committee of community members,
staff and administration interviewed several quality candidates for the
position of principal at Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary School (DDB).
I am so pleased to announce that Mrs. Nicole Barrier has been selected as
the new principal at DDB. Our district is committed to ensuring a seamless
transition of leadership for students, staff, and families at DDB. Mrs. Barrier will assume this new role after spring break on March 18, 2024. Additional
district administrative support will be provided to DDB through the end of the year.
Click to view the entire press release
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EggCLuag2hxCZOlxMf7V2WhDpd5kVRKvDYE0Znmqt3g/edit?usp=sharing
#cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechangingeducation #principal
Community Sale/Craft Fair
March 23rd from 10 am-3 pm
Crochet items, Rocks & Gems, Handmade times and Upcycled gifts, Jewelry, keychains, tumblers, shirts, plants, cactuses, skincare products
Nano's Taco Truck will be on-site, plus a petting booth for small animals!
Join us at CES 301 N. Willard St, Cottonwood
Sponsored by Verde Tech High School PTO
#pto #vtpto #verdetech #verdetechhighschool #lifechangingeducation #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #craftsale #craftfair #nanastacotruck #pettingzoo
Subject: Thank You for Attending Student Conferences!
Dear Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Families,
I hope this message finds you well. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all
the families who took the time to attend the student conferences last week. Your
active participation and engagement play a crucial role in your child's academic
journey, and we truly appreciate your commitment to their success.
Your presence during these conferences creates a collaborative partnership
between home and school, fostering an environment where every student can
thrive. We value the opportunity to discuss your child's progress, share insights, and
set goals together.
If, for any reason, you were unable to complete our COCSD Family Survey during
this time, we kindly invite you to share your valuable feedback. Your insights are
instrumental in helping us enhance our programs and services. Your perspective
matters, and we want to ensure we are meeting the needs of our school community
effectively.
Please take a moment to complete the survey using the following link: Survey Link
Your feedback is crucial to our continuous improvement efforts, and we appreciate
your time and input.
Thank you once again for your active involvement in your child's education. We look
forward to your ongoing partnership as we work together to provide the best
learning experience for our students.
Kind regards,
Steve King, Superintendent
Cottonwood-Oak Creek Schools has launched a new mobile app to help students, parents, and community members know what is happening on campus from their phones. Most families use their phones as a primary means of communication, so we've created an app that is custom-built to your school for smartphones. On the app, your students, parents, and community can read the latest announcements, locate staff contact information, review upcoming events, and find important documents. The Cottonwood-Oak Creek Schools app is available to download free from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store.
*. Stay up-to-date with school announcements
* Learn about upcoming events
*. Access needed contact information quickly
https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=MDllNjJlMDdhNzFkOGQ3YjdlYzJhZjIyNGE0MTAzODY
#cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechangingeducation #app #schoolapp
NEW Apptegy Phone App!
We have a new communication app. It is called Apptegy. It has all the important items such as calendars, menus, news, etc. It also has our posts just like Facebook.
Please download it and help us better communicate with our families and community. It is available on Google Play as well as Apple Apps. You can search for Cottonwood-Oak Creek and find the app with the Apple logo. Once you download the app, click Allow notifications. Choose the school(s)s/district sites you want to follow and you are good to go. It’s awesome!!!
January 27th the Verde Valley Independent and Camp Verde Bugle printed the FOOD INSPECTIONS from the Yavapai County Community Health Services Department from June-December 2023. All 5 Cottonwood-Oak Creek Schools passed with NO VIOLATiONS during the inspection time. Congratulations to Sodexo and the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Food Service department.
#cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #sodexo #lifechangingeducation #foodinspections #heatlhinspection #ocs #ces #ccs #mvp #ddb
Verde Tech High School PTO is hosting a community sale / craft fair on March 23rd, 2024. If you are interested in being a vendor for this event please see the flier for more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kpUhbV7BY1q118camzaiO5qfR4_Vmv7n/view?usp=sharing
Verde Tech High School PTO is hosting a community sale / craft fair on March 23rd, 2024. If you are interested in being a vendor for this event please see the flier for more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kpUhbV7BY1q118camzaiO5qfR4_Vmv7n/view?usp=sharing
