Cottonwood-Oak Creek Schools

Cottonwood-Oak Creek Schools Cottonwood Oak Creek School District is made up of 4 schools and an Educational Services building containing preschool and alternative learning. and Willard St.

The District Office is located on the corner of Mingus Ave.

09/04/2026

🚨🦅 FALCON ATHLETIC UPDATE – SCHEDULE CHANGE 🦅🚨

Attention Volleyball Families and Fans!

There has been a schedule change for our upcoming volleyball games.

🏐 Tuesday, September 8th
Our volleyball teams will now play at HOME at DDB! This game was originally scheduled to be played in Camp Verde.

🏐 Tuesday, September 29th
Our game against Camp Verde will now be played in Camp Verde.

Please make note of these changes and update your calendars!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Sandoval at:
[email protected]

Go Falcons! 🦅💙

PICTURE DAY IS COMING! Picture Day is Tuesday, September 8th! We can’t wait to capture those smiling Ocelot faces!Order ...
09/04/2026

PICTURE DAY IS COMING!

Picture Day is Tuesday, September 8th! We can’t wait to capture those smiling Ocelot faces!

Order your pictures online:
mydorian.com/order/

Don’t forget! Class pictures will also be taken and will be available for purchase online through the same website.

Get those smiles ready, Ocelots!

MVP PTA NEEDS YOU! MVP PTA is looking for volunteers to help make AFTER-HOURS BOOK FAIR SHOPPING happen for our families...
09/04/2026

MVP PTA NEEDS YOU!

MVP PTA is looking for volunteers to help make AFTER-HOURS BOOK FAIR SHOPPING happen for our families!

If you’re available to help, please contact [email protected]

Our after-hours Book Fair will only be available if we have enough volunteers—so we need our MVP families to make it happen!

Come volunteer, support our students, and help make the Book Fair extra special!

MVP Cross Country is off and running! Shout-out to our Ocelot athletes who competed in their first meet! We are so proud...
09/04/2026

MVP Cross Country is off and running!

Shout-out to our Ocelot athletes who competed in their first meet! We are so proud of your hard work and determination!

Big shout-out to Miles for placing 2nd in the 5/6 Boys race! CONGRATULATIONS!

Be proud. Keep growing. Keep grinding!

🇺🇸 Labor Day — No School📣 REMINDER, COCSD FAMILIES!There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 7th in observance of Lab...
09/04/2026

🇺🇸 Labor Day — No School

📣 REMINDER, COCSD FAMILIES!

There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. 🇺🇸

We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a relaxing 3-day weekend filled with time together! ❤️🤍💙

🍎 We’ll see everyone back at school on Tuesday!

📐✨ STAFF SPOTLIGHT: MRS. LAURIE ALTRINGER! ✨📐At COCSD, we believe in meeting students where they are—and giving them opp...
09/04/2026

📐✨ STAFF SPOTLIGHT: MRS. LAURIE ALTRINGER! ✨📐

At COCSD, we believe in meeting students where they are—and giving them opportunities to soar when they’re ready! 🚀💙💚

➕ Each year, many of our 8th grade math standouts have the opportunity to take Advanced Algebra I with the amazing Mrs. Laurie Altringer at Verde Tech High School. 📚🧮 Even better? Students who successfully complete the course can get a head start by earning high school math credit! 🎓👏

🤝 This year, the classroom is growing! We’re excited to welcome 8th grade students from Clarkdale and Immaculate Conception who are joining COCSD students for Advanced Algebra I. 💫 We love seeing students from across our community learning, collaborating, and challenging themselves together! 🌎🤩

And Mrs. Altringer isn’t stopping at Algebra I! ➗✖️ She is also teaching Algebra II to Verde Tech High School students on the CES campus this year. 🎯📈

From building strong math foundations in our youngest learners 🍎 to opening doors to advanced coursework as students are ready 🚪✨, we’re proud to create opportunities for students to grow, achieve, and reach their next level! 💪🎓

💙💚 Thank you, Mrs. Altringer, for challenging our students, supporting their growth, and making MATH add up to BIG opportunities! 🧮➕🌟

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📚✨ COCSD Literacy Spotlight | Ms. Valencia, CCS Librarian ✨📚What does it really mean to be brave? 🌟Set during the golden...
09/04/2026

📚✨ COCSD Literacy Spotlight | Ms. Valencia, CCS Librarian ✨📚

What does it really mean to be brave? 🌟

Set during the golden age of the Jedi, Star Wars: The High Republic: Jedi Brave in Every Way follows a group of younglings aboard the Starlight Beacon who are nervous about the next big step in their training—becoming Padawans.

To help them face their fears, Grand Master Yoda calls on a special friend: Burryaga, a gentle Wookiee Padawan. Burryaga shares how, as a child, he was afraid to climb the towering trees of Kashyyyk—and the important lesson he learned along the way.

💙 True bravery doesn’t mean never being afraid. It means finding the courage to move forward anyway.

Through stories like this one, our librarians help students discover that books can do more than take us on incredible adventures—they can help us understand our emotions, build confidence, and see the strength within ourselves.

Thank you, Ms. Valencia, for building readers, inspiring futures, and helping our CCS students discover the power of a great book! 📖💫

🐸📚 Mr. Toad got a makeover! 📚🐸Our DDB Falcons in 3rd grade wrapped up their first CKLA unit, The Wind in the Willows, in...
09/03/2026

🐸📚 Mr. Toad got a makeover! 📚🐸

Our DDB Falcons in 3rd grade wrapped up their first CKLA unit, The Wind in the Willows, in the most creative way—by disguising Mr. Toad! 🎩🥸

The students put their creativity to work as they transformed Mr. Toad into some very clever characters. What a fun way to celebrate all their learning from Unit 1! 💚

Way to go, 3rd grade! We love seeing our Falcons learn, create, and have fun! 🦅✨

🍎 Highlights from the COCSD Governing Board Meeting!It was a great evening celebrating partnerships, leadership, and the...
09/03/2026

🍎 Highlights from the COCSD Governing Board Meeting!

It was a great evening celebrating partnerships, leadership, and the work happening across the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District!

🔬 Science Vortex Partnership – Mrs. Laurie Altringer shared the many ways Science Vortex partners with COCSD to bring hands-on STEAM learning to our students and families, including Camp Innovation, BioBlitz, coding and robotics, field trips, and free community programs.

👏 Celebrating Our Principals – Our COCSD principals were recognized for their leadership, commitment to school safety, professional growth, and the incredible work they do each day for students, staff, and families.

📘 Governing Board & Volunteer Handbooks – The Board approved the revised Governing Board Handbook as well as a new Volunteer Handbook designed to strengthen expectations and student safety for volunteers and community partners.

📚 Student Learning – The Board heard encouraging updates on reading and math trends while also discussing continued efforts to strengthen early literacy and kindergarten readiness.

🏫 Facilities & Community Engagement – Updates were shared from our recent community facilities tour, highlighting the importance of keeping our schools safe, functional, and ready to serve students.

We are grateful for our Governing Board, staff, families, and community partners who continue to support COCSD students and schools! 💙🍎

🎪 Save the Date for a Day of Family Fun! 🎪Bring the whole family out for the Family Fall Carnival & Health Fair on Satur...
09/03/2026

🎪 Save the Date for a Day of Family Fun! 🎪

Bring the whole family out for the Family Fall Carnival & Health Fair on Saturday, September 12, from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM at the Clemenceau Museum in Cottonwood!

🍂 This FREE community event will feature games, a bubble zone, face painting, health screenings, community resources, and plenty of fun for all ages!

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Clemenceau Museum | 1 N. Willard St., Cottonwood
🎟️ FREE EVENT

Come enjoy a fun fall day while connecting with valuable resources for children and families in our community. We hope to see you there! 🍁

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1 N. Willard Street
Cottonwood, AZ
86326

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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