Our students worked incredibly hard researching, designing, and creating museum-quality exhibits that bring Civil War history to life. Their completed projects are now on public display at the Cottonwood Public Library and the Clemenceau Heritage Museum, where they will be showcased through February 27.
Thank you to our community partners for supporting student learning beyond the classroom and giving our students the authentic experience of being historians and curators. If you’re in the area, stop by and check out their amazing work!
21st Century After School Programs!
Our 21st Century Community Learning Center programs are officially launched at Cottonwood Community School, Dr. Daniel Bright, Mountain View Preparatory, and Oak Creek School.
This spring, we are serving more than 700 students district wide through over 120 after school clubs. Cottonwood Oak Creek School District is grateful for our community partners, volunteers, and the talented teachers and staff at every campus who make these opportunities possible.
Students receive dinner at no cost through our amazing food service provider, Sodexo. Thank you to our transportation department for the daily support in getting students home safely.
It truly takes a village. We are proud to be a leader in rural Arizona, and beyond, in providing high quality after school programming for kids.
A special thank you to our site coordinators for their hard work launching programs, and to Superintendent Vocca for championing the vision to keep kids safe, supported, and engaged after school.
On Saturday, the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District hosted its annual district archery competition, and what an exciting day it was! 🎯
Cottonwood Community School came out on top, earning its third consecutive district championship as a team—an incredible accomplishment! 🏆
Top individual archers of the day were:
🥇 1st Place: Aberham Davila
🥈 2nd Place: Izbella Miraldi-Benavidez
🥉 3rd Place: Addison Davila
Congratulations to all of our archers for their hard work, focus, and sportsmanship. It was another fun and successful event—well done everyone! 👏🎉
Today at Cottonwood Community School, we wrapped up the week with our monthly Character Awards Assembly! This month, we were honored to have the assembly led by Marshall Shill, a member of The Firefighters—a professional baseball team on the Savannah Bananas' Banana Ball World Tour.
Marshall Shill grew up right here in COCSD and was once a proud Lobo himself. Our students were thrilled to welcome him back, and in his honor, we declared December 12th “Marshall Shill Day” at CCS!”
A huge thank you to Mr. Shill for helping lead our assembly and for inspiring our young learners with his story, energy, and community pride. ❤️⚾🐺
Join us for a Parent Meeting on Monday, December 1st from 5:30–6:30 PM at the District Office Board Room (1 N. Willard, Cottonwood).
This meeting is not required, but families who attend will be able to enroll for camp at the meeting. Come with your questions and learn about our district’s amazing partnership with the historic Mingus Mountain Camp and Retreat Center.
District-wide enrollment opens Tuesday, December 2nd.
As with last year, a non-refundable $25 t-shirt payment will be due at registration.
We are always grateful for wonderful parent volunteers. Please remember that all volunteers must be cleared through Human Resources and have a valid IVP card on file.
We cannot wait for our 3rd annual Winter Camp at Mingus Mountain.
We’ll see everyone OFF GRID! 🌲❄️
Lobos, updated bus route start/stop times are on the district website. Check your route before tomorrow. Thank you.
Cottonwood Community School held its annual Title I Night yesterday evening! 📚✨
Families enjoyed a brief presentation about the Title I program and the academic interventions CCS offers to support students. Afterward, everyone gathered for dinner 🍽️ and a lively round of BINGO! 🎉 Students won board and card games 🎲🃏 they can take home and enjoy with their families. It was a wonderful night filled with laughter and excitement! 😄💛 A big thank-you to Sodexo for generously providing the dinner! 🙌🍴
Chocolate Chip for the Win!
Yesterday, the kindergarteners at Cottonwood Community School explored the importance of voting! They cast their votes for their favorite cookie and discovered that chocolate chip is the class favorite. 🍪✅
Principal Heather Langley from Mountain View Prep is proudly sporting her Yavapai County “I VOTED” sticker today! 🗳️ Have you turned in your ballot yet? There’s still time!
If you haven’t already mailed it, be sure to drop off your ballot for the Cottonwood-Oak Creek and Mingus Union High School Special Override Election at the Yavapai County Administration Building, 10 S. 6th St., Cottonwood — today!
Every vote matters for our schools and community. ✅
🏐 Congratulations to the Cottonwood Community School Lady Lobos Volleyball Team! 🏆
The Lady Lobos brought home the Verde Valley League Championship last weekend after a hard-fought battle against a very talented Mountain View Prep team — and came out on top!
We are so proud of their determination, perseverance, and grit throughout the season.
👏 Special congratulations to Cora Kenley and Aaliyah Tobas Cazarez for being named to the All-Tournament Team, and to Khloe Rosenkranz for earning MVP Hitter honors!
It was truly a great day to be a Lobo! 🐺❤️
#itsagreatdaytobealobo
🎈🎃 A big THANK YOU to Pop Off Balloon Collective for the amazing balloon designs at the Cottonwood Community School Halloween Carnival!
Your creativity added the perfect festive touch to our event. 🎉 We truly appreciate your support and partnership—thank you for helping make our carnival such a fun and memorable night for our students and families! 🧡🖤 #CottonwoodCommunitySchool #CommunityPartners #HalloweenCarnival #ThankYou
🎃👻 It was a spooky good time! 👻🎃 The Cottonwood Community School Annual Halloween Carnival on Tuesday night was a hauntingly fun success! 🕸️ Students played games, braved the spooky haunted house, enjoyed delicious snacks, and spent the evening making memories with family and friends. A huge THANK YOU to our amazing staff, students, and families for making this another fantastic family engagement event. Your spirit and support make Cottonwood Community School such a special place! 🧡🖤 #CottonwoodCommunitySchool #HalloweenCarnival #FamilyFun #SpookySeason
Spooky and creative! The mission: design a haunted house using only construction paper and glue/tape — no pencils, no scissors allowed! ✋✂️
That’s right… every window, ghost, and creepy detail has to be torn by hand. 😱
This challenge is all about creativity, texture, and imagination — Check out their masterpieces! 👀
#CCS #7thGradeSTEAMChallenge #HauntedHouseArt #TearArt #SpookySeason
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🎈🎃 A big THANK YOU to Pop Off Balloon Collective for the amazing balloon designs at the Cottonwood Community School Halloween Carnival!
Your creativity added the perfect festive touch to our event. 🎉 We truly appreciate your support and partnership—thank you for helping make our carnival such a fun and memorable night for our students and families! 🧡🖤 #CottonwoodCommunitySchool #CommunityPartners #HalloweenCarnival #ThankYou
We truly appreciate your support and partnership—thank you for helping make our carnival such a fun and memorable night for our students and families! 🧡🖤
#CottonwoodCommunitySchool #CommunityPartners #HalloweenCarnival #ThankYou
The Cottonwood Community School Annual Halloween Carnival on Tuesday night was a hauntingly fun success! 🕸️ Students played games, braved the spooky haunted house, enjoyed delicious snacks, and spent the evening making memories with family and friends.
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing staff, students, and families for making this another fantastic family engagement event. Your spirit and support make Cottonwood Community School such a special place! 🧡🖤
#CottonwoodCommunitySchool #HalloweenCarnival #FamilyFun #SpookySeason
