Mountain View Preparatory

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

"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

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

Good morning MVP families... Wild Burro's driver will not be in for the PM route today. We can have coverage, but will be picking up those students who ride Burro 1 hr early today, 4/16. AM route will run the same as usually scheduled. If you don't want your Wild Burro student to leave school early, please contact MVP office and have other arrangements to get home after school. Thank you - Daniel Maldonado, Transportation Director

Hello COCSD Families! Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District is excited to announce enrollment for Camp Innovation! Camp Innovation is the District-Wide summer school program! Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, and spaces are limited to ensure individualized attention for students. Please complete the enrollment form to secure your child's spot in our no-cost summer program, running from Monday, June 3rd, to Thursday, June 27th (Monday-Thursday) from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. During this month-long program, your child will receive academic support and engage in hands-on learning at the Science Vortex and Bent River Farm. The curriculum not only promotes academic success but also nurtures creativity through STEM enrichment, art, and outdoor activities. Please note that there will be no programs on Wednesday, June 19th. Additionally, we offer optional sign-ups for 'Friday's at the Farm,' providing your child with the opportunity to immerse themselves in our growing district agriculture program at Bent River Farm! Kindly fill out a separate form for each child in your family who has been invited to attend. Your child must attend one of the four K-8 schools in our district. For more information, please contact your school's front office. We look forward to a summer filled with learning and fun for your child! https://forms.gle/ACQ68mnku1BnZNkp7

Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District would like to wish our IT Director, Kathy Epperson, and IT Manager, Greg Epperson, a long and joyful retirement! They will both be missed. Their legacy and dedication to the district will not be forgotten! Kathy has insured there are small tokens of her playful personality all around the district! #IT #littlepig #retirement

Summer is right around the corner! Low Income Student Aid, Inc. can help students financially with their swim lessons, summer camps, sports registration, summer classes, extracurricular activities, clothing and things to help keep students engaged and learning! Please visit their website: http://www.oakcreeklisa.org #lowincomestudentaid #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #cottonwoodcommunityschool #drdanielbright #oakcreekschool #verdevalley #lowincomefamilies #summertime #swimlessons #summercamp #studentaid

Hello MVP Families... we have a driver out for tomorrow. We will still run all routes, but Wild Burro students will be released an hour early tomorrow, 4/5/24 at 1:30pm to accommodate this issue. If you need to have your child transported by bus, please make any arrangements for an hour earlier drop-off time. If you prefer to have your child stay till the regular end of school and they usually ride the Wild Burro bus, please have other transportation arrangements for your student. Thank you, Daniel Maldonado - Transportation Director

You're invited to the 2024 Verde Valley Fair! On With The Show May 1-5, 2024 Senior Day is Wednesday, May 1st Seniors 60+ receive free admission Come enjoy the fair before the Carnival opens and the crowds arrive! Gate Hours 10 am-10 pm Art & Craft exhibits open at 10 am A limited selection of Food Vendors will open in the afternoon. All attractions open at 4pm Verde Valley Fair Association 800 E Cherry St PO Box 1974 Cottonwood, AZ 86326 www.vvfair.com. 928-634-3290

WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? Become Clarkdale’s Parks and Recreation Youth Advisor DO YOU LIVE IN CLARKDALE? ARE YOU 14 - 17 YEARS OLD? APPLY TODAY! Address youth issues in Clarkdale. Build leadership skills. Learn about local government. Attend a monthly Parks Commission meeting. Earn volunteer hours. Scan the QR code to apply Learn more at: clarkdale.az.gov/parksyouthadvisor or call 928-639-2460

MINING IN THE VERDE VALLEY. DID YOU KNOW! A Deeper Dive Into Mining & Effects on Health. What You Will Learn. Lunch & Learn Keynote Speaker Yavapai County Supervisor Dr. Donna Michaels Mining activities in our community (Jerome, Clarkdale, & Cottonwood), past and present. Where we stand with testing & remediation 1:- 1:45 Dr. Raina Maier, Professor of Environmental Science, & Dr. Mónica Ramírez-Andreotta, Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Public Health, University of Arizona - Brief overview of Environmental Health Science Research with Mining Communities. How to collect samples for pXRF analysis in preparation for Soil Workshop tentatively May 2024 2 – 3 PM Ginny De LaCruz - Childhood Lead Prevention Program Manager AZ Dept Health Services (Phoenix). ADHS – Ways to protect oneself from potential exposure to contaminants. Focus on dust and incidental ingestion 3:15 – 3:30 PM Where: Clemenceau Gym, Old Cottonwood School House 1 N Willard St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326 When: Saturday, April 6, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Dr. Shaida Sina Facilitator of the lecture. Question or reserve seat text to (928) 554-5779 or email to reserve seat – Office@breakthroughmed.com Live Presentation, capacity 75 at the Gym , or Sign up on Zoom Link to hear live. Zoom capacity 500. Click for zoom link. lhttps://arizona.zoom.us/j/82932712843#success

COCSD and Sodexo are so proud of our 2024 Future Chefs! Please use the link to see pictures from this year's event. Congratulations to Lilah Elinski and her winning recipe: Lilah's Healthy Chocolate Chip SurPRIZE! Click the link to enjoy a slideshow of this wonderful event. https://docs.google.com/document/d/11P02cACqnb-43hszbjJd7xWdeyVMOuEg7OQdd8G9Pew/edit?usp=sharing

COCSD Food Service Department was recognized by the Yavapai County Health Department for exemplary service with food safety, receiving multiple Golden Plate Awards. Food Service Director Tanya Barrett and Bethany Campista accepted this award from Elaine Bremner and Yavapai County Health Department Director Leslie Horton. #cocsd #octtonwoodoakreekschools #lifechangingeducation #sodexo #goldenplateaward #yavapaicountyhealthdeparrtment #schoollunch

Good Morning MVP Families... please note that if your child takes the Wild Burro bus in the afternoon, there will be NO coverage today. The morning route will run as scheduled. Please find an alternate means to get your child home today. Tomorrow SHOULD run normally. Thank you for your patience. - Daniel Maldonado, Transportation Director

Kindergarteners had a "Royal Tea Party" to conclude our study of Kings and Queens. In our study we learned about the advantages and disadvantages of being a member of a royal family, as well as stories like King Midas and the Golden Touch, Cinderella, Snow White, and The Princess and the Pea. #Fairytales #mountainviewprep #Cutestkinders #RoyalTea

City of Cottonwood Parks & Recreation Department Presents Annual Easter Eggstravaganza March 30th 2024 10am Riverfront Park (1284 E River Front Road) Egg Hung, Prizes, Candy, Meet the Easter Bunny Open to kids up to 8 years old! Sponsored by State Farm Jennifer Griffin Agent 547 S Main St 928-634-7689 Click to view flyer https://5il.co/2d3o2 #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #cityofcottonwood #parksandrec #lifechangingeducation #communitypartnerships #communityactiviites

MVP's fifth graders go GAGA over their new Gaga pit! Students returned from spring break to a wonderful new additon to their playground, and a new sport to learn! #mountianviewprep #gagapit #funforall

Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world." - John Muir COCSD and Mingus Mountain Camp and Retreat Center joined forces to facilitate an enriching experience for our 7th/8th grade and 5th/6th grade students from four schools, guiding them towards "Finding the YETI" (You Belong, Everyone Matters, Tenacious Courage, Inclusion for All). This invaluable opportunity, provided at no cost, left an indelible mark on our students, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Over two nights at Mingus Mountain, our students forged connections with peers from across the district, embarked on thrilling mountain adventures, and discovered the incredible qualities within themselves. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Mingus Mountain and Mr. King, whose visionary dream brought children into the embrace of nature. We are also deeply grateful to the families who entrusted their children to support our inaugural Winter Camp at Mingus Mountain! #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechangingeducation #mingusmountaincamp #wintercamp #leadershipcamp

Fourth grade at MVP took in the bright lights of Broadway via "Charlotte's Web" put on by Yavapai Colege performing arts! Students dressed up for their day at the theatre, and boy do they look snazzy!

MVP 8th grade students read with their kinders today in celebration of Read Across America! #MVP #mountainviewpreparatory #mountainviewprep #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechangingeducation #readacrossamerica #drseussbirthday #drseussday