
🌟📚 This week has been nothing short of amazing as we celebrated the incredible efforts of our learners on their Arizona State Assessments! 🎉✨ All the late nights studying, the determination, and the perseverance truly paid off, and we couldn't be prouder. But this success wasn't achieved alone - it truly takes a village to raise a child. 🏡💙 We're immensely grateful for our wonderful community whose generous donations made it possible to reward our hardworking students with some fantastic prizes. 🎁👏 Thank you, everyone, for being part of our village and for making a difference in the lives of these exceptional students. Together, we're shaping a brighter future! 🌟📚 #CottonwoodCommunitySchool #CCS #CottonwoodOakCreekSchoolDistrict #COCSD #CCSRocks #CommunitySupport #StudentSuccess #Gratitude #Teamwork #ArizonaEducation 🌵🎓










Mrs. Moran's class has been learning about different kinds of disabilities. Thank you Mr. Hall for helping our students learn more about hearing impairments and beneficial devices.


Last month, Low Income Student Aid, Inc. had an impact on Verde Valley students 838 times! We assisted with school trip fees, summer camps, clothing, hygiene items, curriculum, campus/class activities, and books! Thank you to our supporters and our teachers and staff!
#lowincomefamilies #verdevalley #studentaid #education #makinganimpact #donations #community #school #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechangingeducation
For more information, or if you would like to donate, contact:
Jeanna Mandeville
Low Income Student Aid, Inc.
Program Manager
https://oakcreeklisa.org
Cell: 315-767-5785


This morning, we had the final dress rehearsal for our school play, Frozen. Come see it tonight or tomorrow at Dr. Daniel Bright School. Doors open at 6:00, play starts at 6:30!




LOST and FOUND: Our lost and found is bursting at the seams! Please make plans to stop by during exhibition/STEM fair/Student led conferences tomorrow night @ 4:30!


"Winnie the Pooh" made a wonderful splash Friday night at Mountain View Prep! Students performed a wonderful story about the classic Pooh Bear, Chistopher Robin, and all the hundred acre friends! #MountainViewPrep #WinniethePooh #performingarts





It was an all out battle royale for the ultimate "MVP Chess Champion" at Mountian View Prep! Ethen R. took home first place! Deegan G. earned himself the silver, and Joseph R. finished strong with bronze! #Mountainviewprep #Chessnotcheese #winnerwinnerchickendinner


On Friday, Mountain View Prep enjoyed a peek into the wonderful history and culture of China via the NAU exchange program. Students from China taught our students how to use chopsticks, traditional games and songs, papercutting, daily life in China, and calligraphy. Xièxiè, NAU! #mountianviewpre #IBLearning #Nauexchangeprogram #sharingiscaring




Mrs. Ozuna’s class were figuring out which fruits and vegetables are scientific fruits and vegetables. Mrs. Langley came in to listen to how knowledgeable they are having meaningful conversations. Mystery Science rocks!
#Mountainviewpreparatory #ediblescience #MrsOzuna


Community and County Events








Last week, DDB 7th and 8th grades celebrated the end of their state testing with a BBQ! Thank you, Mr. Hall, for your excellent grilling skills!











OCS 21st Century After School Clubs are in full swing as we prepare for our Night of Sharing. Kids Dance and Dance Theater will mix it up. We are in for a great night. Thursday at 5:00 pm
#oakcreekschool #OCSCLUBS #OCS #21CCLC #afterschool #havingfun #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschooldistrict #kidsdance







Oak Creek School celebrated Earth Day yesterday! Eighth graders created an earth and covered it in trash. The rest of the school made handprints with their pledges to help protect the earth. They each took a piece of trash off the earth, threw it away, and added their handprint in its place. They then released butterflies! 🌎🗑🤚🎨🦋
#cottonwoodoalcreekschools #oakcreekschool #lifechangingeducation #earthday #art




🌍 Earth day is a great reminder that Oak Creek School PTO has an on-going *select* electronic recycling fundraiser! We can always accept old/broken cell phones, tablets, or used printer cartridges. A collection box is in the school office. ♻️
#cottonwoodoakcreekschools #oakcreekschool #ocs #ptofundraiser #recycle #earthday


Good morning OCS Families... we will be without our usual driver for Wild Burro this afternoon. Wild Burro students will be released 1 hr earlier today from school to accommodate this. Please plan on students being dropped off at their bus stop 1 hr sooner than normally scheduled. If you prefer your student to stay at school for that regular hour, please make alternative transportation for your student to get home. The morning route WILL run as normally scheduled. Thank you - Daniel Maldonado, Transportation Director


Exciting News!
Do you have a young child who will be entering kindergarten in the Fall of '24? We can't wait to welcome them to our school community! Join us for our Kindergarten Round-up at Cottonwood Community School and get your child enrolled in kindergarten.
*Must be 5 years old before September 1.
#CCS #Cottonwoodcommunityschool #cocsd #cottonwoodoakckreekschooldistrict


Good evening OCS families... tomorrow, Fri 4/19 we will NOT have coverage for the Antelope PM route. We WILL be running the AM pick up route to get to school, but students will need alternate transportation after school. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you, Daniel Maldonado - Transportation Director


Dr. Maurice Crandall Returns to the Phillip England Center (Press Release)




Attention Verde Valley and surrounding communities:
Come see what Mountain View Preparatory has to offer your student!
Pre-Enrollment for grades K-8 is now open at Mountain View Preparatory!
Here at MVP, we're proud to offer the esteemed International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, providing a holistic education that fosters critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and a passion for lifelong learning. In addition, we have many wonderful after school clubs such as drama, 3-D Printing, gymnastics, Mountain Bike Club, athletics, and many more!
Call today to inquire about availability and pre-enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year.
Mountain View Preparatory: Preparing our students for tomorrow's world!!
Office hours:
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm(excluding holidays)
928-649-8144
#Mountainviewprep #MVPiswhereitsat #Enrollment20242025


The Painting Club has been motivated by the Spring weather we've been experiencing here in the Verde Valley. The painted bird houses today and will finish decorating them next week just in time for Night of Sharing.
#OCS #cottonwoodoakcreekschooldistrict #oakcreekschool #21stcclc #afterschoolclubs #paintingclub #nightofsharing #cocsd #funtimes



