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Dear Parents, COCSD and Mingus High School are teaming up to bring band programs to all four of our schools! Join us at Parent Night to learn more about these exciting after-school opportunities that will soon be available for your children. If you have any questions before the meeting, please contact Mr. Stallworth at: jstallworth@muhs.com. This week and next, your children will have the opportunity to see the Mingus Band on tour at our schools! Be sure to ask them about it, and together, let's help grow this wonderful program in our community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to Cottonwood Community School's 21st Century Community Learning Centers After-School Program for being awarded runner-up in the Out of School Time Professional Award! The CCS team was recognized by the Arizona Department of Education at the AZ CASE Conference on Saturday for the amazing, innovative work happening after school. Thank you to the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District for your incredible dedication to our students and their futures! #COCSD #21stcentury

Fall Festival at Bent River Ranch. October 26th. Hay rides, face painting, food truck and pumpkins!

Come out for some fun Halloween events sponsored by the City of Cottonwood! #COCSD #cityofcottonwood #halloween

Hello Verde Tech Families... Tomorrow and Thurs, 10/9 and 10/10 will not have the Torro PM route running as we will be short drivers. The AM route will still run so they can get to school, but please find other means of transportation to get home after school. We apologize for this major inconvenience but thank you for your patience and understanding.

We are extending an invitation to decorate Masquerade Masks on October 10, 3:00-5:30, at the Cottonwood Public Library. It should be a creative time; filled with fun and camaraderie. These masks will be auctioned off either at our November Gala or our Mystery Event (TBD) . Hopefully, COCSD and the Verde Valley community would be interested in participating in this event by attending the mask decorating. 😉Thanks, for always being so supportive of the positive mentorship of our Verde children. Have an awesome week. With a Sincere Thank You, Cheryl Gray Office Manager Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters 830 S. Main St#1-H Cottonwood, AZ 86326 office: (928) 634-9789 cgray@azbigs.org Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ybbbs Changing children's Lives....Fundamentally. For the better.

Substitute Teachers needed at Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District. This is a great way to serve your community, and students!

📣 Calling all COCSD Families! 📣 Join us for our first meeting this Tuesday, September 24th, and learn about an amazing opportunity for our community! This program is offered at NO COST and is designed to support and benefit our students and families. We’d love to see you there! Please note: The location has changed to the Dr. Daniel Bright Library, instead of the cafeteria. 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, September 24th ⏰ Time: 5:30-6:30 pm 💵 Cost: FREE 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who: All COCSD families are welcome! 📍 Location: Dr. Daniel Bright Library Let’s come together to make a positive impact! See you there!

We are thrilled to announce that the Arizona Rural Schools Association has recognized Lyndsay Ludden from Oak Creek School as one of Arizona's Top 10 Rural Teachers of the Year! 🎉 A National Board Certified teacher with 18 years of experience, Lyndsay currently teaches K-8 Agriculture. She inspires students through hands-on activities like growing, harvesting, cooking, and enjoying their own produce. Her passion for farming and outdoor learning creates a unique and impactful experience for her students. 🌽🍅🌿 Join us in celebrating Lyndsay’s dedication and the difference she’s making in our rural community! #TeacherOfDistinction #CottonwoodOakCreekPride #AgricultureEducation #ArizonaTeachers https://www.azruralschools.org/tod-24

Good afternoon VTech families... I regret to inform you there will be no Torro PM coverage today. Due to last minute driver shortage, you will need to pick up your student from the Verde Tech Campus at the end of the school day. We do understand this is a major inconvenience and we apologize for this unavoidable situation. - Daniel Maldonado, Transportation Director

In August, Low Income Student Aid, Inc. assisted 290 Verde Valley students, filling 24 aid requests. Each donation we receive helps deserving students! #bridgingthegap #lowincomestudentaid #lisa #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #cottonwoodcommunityschool #drdanielbrightschool #oakcreekschool #mingusunionhighschool #westsedonaschool #lowincomefamilies #basicneeds #STEMSupplies #fieldtrips #schoolsports #classroomsupplies #apclasses

COCSD School Health Focus Group for a healthy student body!

Low Income Student Aid Inc. (LISA) is having their annual meeting. Please consider supporting this very worthy cause!

Cottonwood Oak Creek School District is looking for substitute teachers! We manage our subs in-district, and we pay $130 per day or $160 per day for long-term subs more than 20 days. Come by the District Office, or call 928-634-2288 for more information. The District Office is located on the corner of Mingus Ave. and Willard St.

Important Message! Parents and Guardians. COCSD automated attendance program inadvertently sent a message to ALL parents of all schools that your student was absent or tardy. PLEASE DISREGARD AND DO NOT CALL YOUR SCHOOL. We are working hard to correct this issue.

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Oak Creek School's Agriculture and Culinary Program is pleased to announce its partnership with Manzanita Outreach. Mrs. Ludden is utilizing the produce from the food share program to educate students on both the practical applications of the food provided through this assistance program and the health benefits associated with consuming fruits and vegetables. Recently, students prepared a vegetable and fruit juice using apples, grapes, and beets from the week's share box. The resulting juice was both delicious and nutritious. Thank you Manzanita Outreach for your commitment to our community and families.

CCS, DDB and OCS families: As we start week 2 of our new school year, please remember Low Income Student Aid, Inc. is here for any needs that your student may need assistance with. LISA can help with clothing, shoes, hygiene items, haircuts, pay-to-play sports fees, field trip fees, school items like lunch bags, water bottles or special supplies. Their website is http://www.oakcreeklisa.org and you can fill out an aid request under the "Aid Request Form" tab.

The first produce harvest of local peaches and plums from The Farm at Bent River will make their way into cafeterias across the district! Verde Tech students have been a part of the harvest, processing, and orchard care on the farm. Fresh peaches

The first produce harvest of local peaches and plums from The Farm at Bent River will make their way into cafeterias across the district! Verde Tech students have been a part of the harvest, processing, and orchard care on the farm.