There’s a mysterious box truck camped out in the courtyard at Verde Tech.
We’re not sure whether to be excited or concerned.
All we know is: Monday, it’s getting unloaded...
and if you hear clucking, just know — it’s all part of the plan. 🚛
#VerdeTech #OperationTurkeyTrot
🌱 Today at Verde Tech High School, we had the pleasure of hosting 8th grade students from CCS, DDB, MVP, and OCS for 8th Grade Day! 🎉 Students explored our campus, met future teachers and classmates, and enjoyed a fun and educational visit to Bent River Farm. We can’t wait to see some of these faces again next year!
Thank you to everyone who came out to our 21st Century After School Club Showcase at CCS last night! 💫
It was amazing to see so many faces in one place — reconnecting with familiar folks and meeting new ones too!
The support of our educators and families is truly the heart of what makes this program thrive. We’re so grateful for everything you do! 💙
A huge shoutout to CCS's PTO for their donation to our prize fund — your support means so much to us and our students! 🙌🎉
Until next time!
📞🎉 Happy National Telephone Day! 🎉📞
Today we celebrate one of the most important inventions in human history — the telephone! In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made the very first phone call, famously saying to his assistant, "Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you." That moment sparked a communication revolution that continues to evolve to this day.
From those early hand-cranked telephones to rotary dials, cordless phones, and today's smartphones that fit powerful computers into our pockets — telephone technology has come a LONG way! 📱✨ We've moved from simple voice communication to video chats, text messages, and instant global connections.
Here are some fun ways you can celebrate National Telephone Day:
📞 Call a loved one you haven't spoken to in a while — just to say hello!
📸 Post a photo of your favorite vintage or modern phone.
🔍 Learn more about Alexander Graham Bell and the history of the telephone.
☎️ Challenge yourself to use a rotary phone if you can find one!
💬 Share a story about the most important or memorable phone call you've ever made.
🧹 Give your smartphone a little TLC — clean your screen, update your apps, and clear out old messages.
Let’s take a moment to appreciate the amazing journey from Bell’s first call to the world of communication we live in today. 💬🌍
#NationalTelephoneDay #ThankYouMrBell #FromRotaryToSmartphones
🌞 Get Ready for a Summer Full of Girl Scout Fun! 🌞
Keep the adventure going all summer long with our Girl Scout Summer Activity Kits—perfect for curious, creative minds in grades K–3! 💚
📬 For just $45, you’ll receive:
📦 Three Summer Activity Kits delivered right to your mailbox—filled with hands-on activities in STEM, art, outdoors, self-care, and more
🎉 Girl Scout membership through September 2026
🎈 Access to local Girl Scout events, activities, and nearby troops—stay connected and make new friends!
🛒 Ordering is easy! Just scan the barcode on the flyer to sign up and get started.
Let’s make this summer one to remember! 🌻✨
#GirlScouts #SummerAdventure #STEMforGirls #GirlScoutSummer #HandsOnFun
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
🎓 Attention High School Students! 🎓
The Rim Country Bowhunters Association is proud to award two $500 scholarships each year to deserving high school students in our community! 🏹💰
✅ Good news — the application deadline has been extended to April 30th, so there’s still time to apply!
If you're a high school student planning for college or trade school, don’t miss out on this opportunity for extra support. 📚
📄 Application forms are attached — be sure to submit yours before the deadline!
#Scholarships #RimCountryBowhunters #HighSchoolStudents #ApplyNow #DeadlineExtended #EducationSupport
🌍 Happy Earth Day 2025 from Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District! 🌿
Today, we join millions around the world in celebrating the beauty and wonder of our planet. At COCSD, we believe every student has the power to make a difference—whether it’s planting a tree, picking up litter, learning about recycling, or simply appreciating the natural world around them.
Our students are always engaged in meaningful activities like campus clean-ups, garden projects, and creating nature-inspired art and science. These hands-on experiences not only support learning, but also help foster a lifelong respect for the environment.
Let’s keep the spirit of Earth Day alive every day by continuing to care for our environment and inspiring each other to be thoughtful stewards of the world we share. 💚🌱
#EarthDay2025 #COCSDCares #LoveWhereYouLive #GrowingTogether
🌸 Spring Holiday Announcement 🌸
Dear COCSD Families,
Please note that there will be no school on Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, in observance of the Spring Holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 22.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with joy and relaxation. Enjoy this special time with your family! ❤️
Warm regards, COCSD School Administration
📢 Great News for Families! ☀️
This summer, a one-time benefit of $120 per eligible child will be issued through the SUN Bucks program to help families buy groceries while school is out.
💡 Many students automatically qualify if they already receive state benefits like SNAP or Medicaid.
Families that do not recieve those state benefits can fill out the 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application through the Arizona Department of Education to qualify for the program.
✅ Not sure if you're eligible? Use the quick Screener Tool here:
🔗 https://www.azed.gov/SUNBucksEligibilityScreener
📞 Still have questions? Call our Food Service Department at 928-639-4703, we're happy to help!🧃🍎🥪
#SUNBucks #FoodInSummer #COCSDFamilies #COCSDCommunity
📣 COCSD Responds to New Arizona Laws on School Nutrition & Student Cell Phone Use 📱🥦
Big changes are coming to Arizona schools—and Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District is already ahead of the game!
🍎 Nutrition Update:
Governor Katie Hobbs just signed the Arizona Healthy Schools Act (HB 2164), which bans ultra-processed foods with certain additives and dyes in public schools by the 2026–2027 school year. This includes ingredients like Red Dye No. 40, titanium dioxide, and potassium bromate.
At COCSD, we’ve already started making moves:
✅ Popsicles were removed from school menus in March
✅ No vending machines are currently available to students
✅ Our food partner, Sodexo, is reviewing all products to ensure compliance
“Our students’ health is a top priority,” says Superintendent Jessica Vocca. “We’re proud to be ahead of the curve.”
📵 Cell Phone Policy Update:
A second new law, HB 2484, aims to limit student cell phone and social media use during the school day.
COCSD is already implementing a check-in system where students hand over their phones to their homeroom teacher at the start of the day—helping to minimize distractions and support stronger classroom focus.
“We’ve already seen improvements in engagement and peer interaction,” adds Superintendent Vocca.
We’ll continue to follow state guidance and keep families informed as these policies roll out.
#COCSD #StudentHealth #ArizonaSchools #HealthySchoolsAct #CellPhonePolicy #FocusedLearning #WeAreCOCSD
🚴♀️🎉 Get ready for May's Bike Month Bingo! 🎉🚴♂️
Join the fun and celebrate Bike Month with a chance to win cool prizes! Pick up your Bike Month Bingo card starting the last week in April at the Cottonwood & Clarkdale Libraries.
Complete your card during the month of May by riding, exploring, and checking off fun bike-related activities. Whether you're a daily rider or just love a good community challenge, there's something for everyone!
🗓️ Grab your card, pedal your way to BINGO, and enter to win!
📍 Cards available at: Cottonwood & Clarkdale Libraries
🎁 Prizes await lucky participants!
🚲 Sponsored by your Bicycle Advisory Committee
Let’s roll into May with some fun — share your rides and tag us! #BikeMonthBingo #PedalPower
👇 Drop a 🚲 in the comments if you're joining in!
Support Verde Tech High School's FFA program with the Super Clean Laundry Fundraiser!
Throughout April, drop off a blanket or comforter at Super Clean Laundry to be professionally laundered, and $1.00 from each item will go directly to Verde Tech High School. It's a win-win—refresh your bedding while helping us raise funds for our school programs. Thank you for your support!
This morning, a special delivery to Verde Tech High School made quite the splash on campus. 🚚💧 Stay tuned to find out what these unexpected visitors are all about. Big things are happening beneath the surface.!🪴💧
Please join us in celebrating the Class of 2025 at Verde Tech High School's Graduation!
📅 Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Clemenceau Building
1 North Willard Street
Cottonwood, AZ. 86326
Come and honor the hard work and achievements of our graduates. We can't wait to see you there! 🎉🎉
🌟 Huge thanks to everyone who made the First Annual Verde Tech Car Show a success yesterday! 🚗💨
A special shoutout to our amazing parents and staff who volunteered their time and energy, and to the incredible car owners who brought their stunning vehicles to share with us.
It was a fantastic event, and we’re already looking forward to the next one. 💚
🐥🌱 Exciting Visitors at Verde Tech High School! 🌟🐣
This morning, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Little Learners from the Science Vortex to our campus! 🚌✨ They had a wonderful time meeting our goslings, chickens, and ducks in the school’s animal area. 🦢🐓🦆
It’s always a joy to share our critters with curious young minds. Thank you, Science Vortex, for spending the morning with us! 💚
Join us tomorrow at Verde Tech High School for a day of horsepower, classic rides, and community fun! Whether you're a car enthusiast or just looking for a great time, there’s something for everyone.
301 North Willard
Cottonwood, Arizona
🎉 We've had SO much fun after school here at CCS! It's hard to believe there are only 2 more weeks of clubs left — time really flew by!
📅 Don't forget to join us for Parents Night on Thursday, April 24th — it's a great chance to celebrate all the fun we've had! That will also be the last day of clubs for the year.
🚗 Important reminder: There will be NO bus that day, so parent pick-up is required. Thanks for your support!
We can't wait to see you there! 💙
Yesterday, our Verde Tech students attended the 2025 Construction Science Technology Apprenticeship Fair, exploring career paths in the skilled trades and connecting with industry leaders. The experience showcased the many opportunities available in this growing field.
To top it off, the day ended on a high note as the students enjoyed a thrilling Diamondbacks game! ⚾
