Cottonwood Community School

CCS 7th graders had a blast exploring static electricity using balloons and tissue paper ghosts! They discovered how static charge can rise, float, dance, and move the paper ghosts without being touched! This hands-on activity brought science to life with spooky October vibes👻 #7thGradeScience #StaticElectricity #SpookyScience

🎃 THANK YOU, L.I.S.A.! 👕

A big shout-out to L.I.S.A. for providing the t-shirts for our CCS 7th graders’ October DIY T-shirt activity! Students had a blast getting creative, and their designs turned out absolutely Spooktacular! 👻🖤

We’re so grateful for your support and for helping make this project such a fun, hands-on experience for our students!

#COCSDProud #CCSFun #LISACares

No morning announcements, so CCS 7th graders in Tufte's Homeroom kicked off the day with shaped puzzles🧩 Love seeing the smiles on their faces, the collaboration, and the concentration. - definitely one of my favorite moments! 10/2/2025

✨ Now Open – COCSD Family Resource Center ✨

We’re excited to announce that the COCSD Family Resource Center is officially open to serve our community! 💙

🧒👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Available Resources:

Children & Adult Clothing
Hygiene Products
Jackets & Shoes
School Supplies
Diapers
Community Referrals to Resources

Our goal is to provide support, comfort, and connection for families in need. Together, we can strengthen our community!

📍 Stop by today and see how the Family Resource Center can help you and your family.

📞 For Information Contact:
Lauri Squier
McKinney-Vento Liaison
Phone: (928) 634-2288 Ext. 1127

CCS 7th Grade Toast Day 2025! Friends + Fun + A whole loaf of memories #7thgradeteambuilding

🌟 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

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

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 invites have been sent! Download for Android https://aptg.co/JZhC0r Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/bZfqHr

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. A 2nd round of invites have been sent! Download for Android https://aptg.co/JZhC0r Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/bZfqHr

Falcon Athletic Update: As we approach the end of our soccer season we are gearing up for our league tournament. Dr. Daniel Bright will be hosting this tournament starting Thursday, May 8th. It will run through Friday, May 9th, and Saturday, May 10th. Parking for this tournament will be in the top parking lot with instructions on how to access the soccer field from there. There will be a $3.00 entry fee. All children 5 and under will enter for free. There will be absolutely ZERO TOLERANCE for mistreatment of the referees. If you violate this then you will be asked to leave the field. If you have any questions please email Athletic Director Carson Sandoval. csandoval@cocsd.k12.az.us

Say hello to even more messaging and announcements in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Schools app! Parents/guardians check your email/text for instructions to sign up and access new features.

Say hello to Messaging in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Schools app! Starting the 25-26 school year, our district app will keep you informed across your child's classes. Look for your personalized invite to access Messages, Announcements, and Stream after April 21st. Download for Android https://aptg.co/JZhC0r Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/bZfqHr

🌟 A HUGE thank you to our amazing local business sponsors for supporting our efforts to celebrate the hard work and academic successes of our students! 🌟 With state testing just around the corner, our students have been working diligently to master grade-level standards and set personal goals for success. To motivate them even further, they will be earning tickets for achieving their daily testing goals. Each ticket boosts their chances of winning some fantastic prizes sponsored by these Incredible Local Businesses. Prizes include bikes, family games, athletic equipment, and more! We’re excited to celebrate our students' achievements as we strive to maintain our "A" status at CCS, proudly awarded by the Arizona Department of Education. 🎓✨ When you're choosing where to shop and do business, please consider supporting the businesses that consistently invest in our community’s youth. Your support makes a big difference! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! 💙 A BIG LOBO HOWL to you ALL! 🐺 #CommunitySupport #LoboPride #AcademicSuccess #ThankYouSponsors #StateTesting #CCSFamily

📣 Join Us for McDonald's Digital McTeacher Night! 🍔🎉 Mark your calendars! Come support Cottonwood Community School PTO at McTeacher Night where 20% of all sales will go directly to benefit our school! 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, March 26th ⏰ Time: 5 PM - 7 PM 📍 Location: McDonald's, 1129 AZ-260, Cottonwood 🎨 Fun for the whole family! ✨ Face Painting! 💜 Meet Grimace & more! Grab dinner, have fun, and help make a difference for our students. See you there! 🍟❤️ #McTeacherNight #SupportOurSchool #CommunityFun #CottonwoodPTO

📚🎉 Join Us for Read Across America Day! 🎉📚 Mark your calendars! 📅 On Friday, March 7th, Cottonwood Community School is celebrating Read Across America Day with a fun-filled event honoring the joy of reading! 🎩📖 ✨ Special Highlights: 📖 Guest Readers will be sharing their favorite stories throughout the day! 🥚🍖 The Cafeteria will be serving Green Eggs & Ham for lunch—just like in the book! Come dressed in your favorite Dr. Seuss-inspired outfit and help us make this a Seuss-tacular day of reading, imagination, and fun! 📸 Don’t forget to tag us in your photos—we’d love to see how you celebrate! #ReadAcrossAmerica #DrSeussDay #GreenEggsAndHam #CottonwoodCommunityReads

📚🎩✨ Dr. Seuss Spirit Week is Here! ✨🎩📚 Get ready for a week full of rhyming fun, wacky outfits, and Seuss-tastic adventures! 🎉 Join us as we celebrate the magic of reading with themed dress-up days inspired by our favorite Dr. Seuss books. 📅 Spirit Week Schedule: 🎩 Monday – Cat in the Hat Day 🐱🎩 (Wear your favorite hat!) 🦁 Tuesday – If I Ran the Zoo 🦓🐍 (Dress up as your favorite animal!) 🤪 Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday 🎨👕 (Wear mismatched or crazy clothes and funky hair!) 🌈 Thursday – My Many Colored Days 🎨🟡 (Wear your favorite colors!) 😴 Friday – The Sleep Book 💤🛌 (Wear your comfiest pajamas!) Let’s make this week a Seuss-tacular celebration of reading, creativity, and fun! 📚💙 Share your photos and tag us—we’d love to see your Spirit Week outfits! #CCSDrSeussSpiritWeek #ReadAcrossAmerica #SeussCelebration

Check out the Verde Valley SciTech Festival Kickoff Extravaganza tomorrow at the Science Vortex on the CES campus! Over 15 organizations will be there with hands-on activities for kids of all ages. Don't miss this exciting, family-friendly event! follow @verdevalleystreamcouncil for festival details @followers #verdevalleylovesstem #vvscitechfest

🎨✨ Exciting things are happening in the CCS 21st CCLC After-School Mural Painting Club! 🖌️ Our talented students have been busy touching up some of our existing murals, bringing new life and vibrancy to the school walls. Later this semester, they'll be starting an entirely new mural project, and we can’t wait to see their creativity shine!

📣 Hello CCS Families! We’re excited to announce that enrollment is now open for 21st CCLC Spring After School Clubs! 🎉 📋 Important Reminder: All families must complete a new enrollment form, even if your child participated in clubs last fall. 📅 Clubs Start Date: Tuesday, January 21st 📲 Scan the QR Code Below to access the enrollment form and secure your child’s spot today! Let’s make this spring a season of fun, learning, and growth! 🌟

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