Mountain View Preparatory

Mountain View Preparatory - Try-Out Schedule (5th-8th Grade Boys) Open Field Practice: 2:45 - 4:15 • Dates: Monday through Wednesday • Purpose: These sessions are for general practice and skill development. Try-Outs: • Dates: Thursday and Friday • Purpose: Official try-outs for team selection. #mvp.cocsd.us #mountainviewpreparatory #mvpsports #athletics #homeoftheocelots #flagfootball #cocsd

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🎉🍎 Exciting News for the 2024/25 School Year! 🍎🎉 We are thrilled to announce that starting August 1st, all students enrolled with Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District will receive FREE school meals! The Community Eligibility Provision Program ensures that every child, regardless of their family's financial situation, will have access to nutritious and delicious meals throughout the school year. 🥪 Here’s what you need to know: Eligibility: All students enrolled at CCS, CES, DDB, MVP, and OCS—no paperwork or applications needed! Meals Provided: 1 Breakfast and 1 Lunch, every day that school is in session. How It Works: Every meal a student eats is reimbursed to the district from federal funds. The more students who participate in school lunch and breakfast, the more money our schools receive. 🥪 For more details, please read our Food Service Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f_00t-bSKCw4g3QOHo-81P2rxFbn-Dhs/view?usp=sharing🥪 Or visit our website: https://www.cocsd.us/page/food-services

We are excited to announce the upcoming Mountain View Preparatory Volleyball tryouts for all 5th through 8th grade girls. The tryouts will take place August 8th & 9th. • 7th & 8th, the tryouts will be held in the afternoon from 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM. • 5th & 6th Grade, the tryouts will be held in the afternoon from 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM We welcome all interested students to participate and look forward to seeing your dedication on the court. Please mark your calendars for the designated tryout dates and times. We cannot wait to see the skills and potential each player possesses. Good luck to all participants, and may this season be filled with success and teamwork! #volleyball #mvp #homeoftheocelots #athletics #cocsd #mountainviewpreparatory

We are excited to announce that Mountain View Prep and Oak Creek School have been awarded the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant! They will be offering no-cost after-school programs, joining Dr. Daniel Bright and Cottonwood Community School in this fantastic opportunity. Information will be available at each campus's back-to-school night and in principal communications to families. #cocsd #21stcentury

Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District wants to send a shout-out to the Arizona Flywheelers for their support of local education and students! Thank you! #COCSD This morning the Arizona Flywheelers along with Tom Coultas delivered 83 book back stops to the Oak Creek school library. Workers included: Gary Covert, president Steve Rench, vice president Barry Adico, secretary Stan Hippensteel, member And of course Tom Coultas who makes aware of student needs.

Kindergarten Sneak Peek is a great opportunity for your Little Ocelot to adapt and learn about their new school. Your student will be able to interact with our kindergarten teachers, explore our beautiful campus, understand general school and classroom expectations and work on transitions. #COCSD #MountainViewPreparatory #mvp.cocsd.us #kindergarten #mvpsneakpeak #backtoschool

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🌟 Teacher Spotlight 🌟 We're excited to highlight one of our incredible summer program teachers at Camp Innovation, Mrs. Engle! She has devoted her time and energy to teaching our campers about the wonders of agriculture. From exploring where our food comes from to observing the beautiful world around us, Mrs. Engle has made learning an adventure. Thank you, Mrs. Engle, for showing our campers what it means to be curious, inquisitive, and critical thinkers. Your passion for the outdoors and dedication to our campers have made a lasting impact on everyone involved. Here's to the endless curiosity and the joy of learning at Camp Innovation! 🌱🌻🍎 #CampInnovation #TeacherSpotlight #AgricultureEducation #Curiosity #Inspiration #LearningAdventure #bentriverfarm

With a focus on using proven methods and strategies to enhance student learning, Mrs. Humphrey's classroom embodies the summer camp spirit with experiential learning! These campers are making memories at Camp Innovation! #COCSD #Campinnovation

Movement, team building, and inclusiveness are a big part of Camp Innovation! We are so fortunate to have the very popular Coach Swenson bringing the fun to PE this summer! #COCSD #campinnovation

At Camp Innovation, building friendship and trust between students and staff is fundamental to creating a positive and supportive learning environment. When students feel connected with their educators and the school community, it fosters a sense of belonging that is essential for their overall well-being and success. We're so proud of the supportive atmosphere we're cultivating together! 🌟🤝 #campinnovation #sciencevortex #cocsd

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Camp Innovation students are learning the importance of "Farm to Table!" Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District's Camp Innovation's partnership with Bent River Farm provides an immersive and hands-on experience aimed at fostering sustainability, food cultivation, and environmental awareness among students. Through practical engagement, campers gain valuable insights into sustainable agricultural practices, including organic farming techniques and biodiversity preservation. The farm's focus on growing food instills a comprehensive understanding of the entire food production process, from planting seeds to harvesting crops. This initiative not only provides participants with hands-on experience in marketing and selling the produce they have grown but also cultivates entrepreneurial skills and a deeper appreciation for the local community's support.

What better way to beat the heat than a Water Day at Camp Innovation Fun Fridays? Our students had an absolute blast cooling off with water games, sprinklers, and lots of laughter! 🌊🎉 Camp Innovation is the best when you can learn and play under the sun! 😎💧

Student performing experiments at the Science Vortex!

Art Class at Camp Innovation with the talented Ms. Holeman is a popular stop for our campers! Small class sizes, creativity, reflection, and paint! The campers painted "characteristic masks" where they were asked to paint representations of themselves using colors, shape, and expression. Opportunities for campers to be engaged in creative learning is an important part of Camp Innovation!

Meet the staff at Camp Innovation! We are the makers of learning and fun, reaching over 200 campers across COCSD's four schools. Our high-quality, creative, and visionary staff share a common mission: Empowering tomorrow's leaders through holistic and experiential learning experiences, while enhancing every student's academic achievement, personal growth, and lifelong success. The Camp Innovation Team and Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District are recognized by the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) and the Best Summer Ever (BSE) organization. We will be presenting our evidence-based practices and summer learning experience in Washington, DC this fall. What an amazing group of educators!

What a gift the Science Vortex is to our community! For the past five years, COCSD has been fortunate to partner with the Science Vortex every summer. This year, Laurie Altringer and her incredible team at the Science Vortex are bringing their innovative STEM and project-based learning to Camp Innovation. Their approach fosters curiosity, high engagement, and hands-on learning, building critical thinkers and lifelong learners!

More pictures from Camp Innovation Farm Stand at Bent River Farm