
Dear Parents,
COCSD and Mingus High School are teaming up to bring band programs to all four of our schools! Join us at Parent Night to learn more about these exciting after-school opportunities that will soon be available for your children.
If you have any questions before the meeting, please contact Mr. Stallworth at: jstallworth@muhs.com.
This week and next, your children will have the opportunity to see the Mingus Band on tour at our schools! Be sure to ask them about it, and together, let's help grow this wonderful program in our community.
We look forward to seeing you there!


🛑 SPIRIT WEEK: RED RIBBON WEEK! 🚫💊
The week of October 28th thru November 1st , we’re saying NO to drugs and celebrating healthy choices! Join us in our efforts to promote a drug-free lifestyle.
Let’s stand together and make a positive impact!
#MountainViewPreparatory
#HomeoftheOcelots
#SayNoToDrugs
#RedRibbonWeek
#SPIRIT DAYS!


📸 Attention Mountain View Preparatory School Families! 📸
Mark your calendars for Picture Retake Day on Wednesday, October 30th! This is a great opportunity for students who were absent, new students, or anyone who wants a fresh photo.
Don’t miss out—let’s capture those smiles! 😄
Orders may be placed online by searching for your school name at mydorian.com and selecting the green Order button next to your school retake day event. Online orders are available up to 2 days after retake day.
#MountainViewPreparatory
#HomeoftheOcelots
#RetakeDay


🎃📚 Join Us for a Spooktacular Evening! 📚🎃
Swing by our drive-thru this Thursday, October 24th from 5 PM to 6:30 PM for a hauntingly good time! Grab a book and a treat, and don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume for some extra fun!
📖🍬 Book or Treat? Let’s make this Halloween unforgettable!
#MountainViewPreparatory
#HomeoftheOcelots
#BookOrTreat
#HalloweenFun


Fall Festival at Bent River Ranch. October 26th. Hay rides, face painting, food truck and pumpkins!


Congratulations to Cottonwood Community School's 21st Century Community Learning Centers After-School Program for being awarded runner-up in the Out of School Time Professional Award!
The CCS team was recognized by the Arizona Department of Education at the AZ CASE Conference on Saturday for the amazing, innovative work happening after school.
Thank you to the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District for your incredible dedication to our students and their futures!
#COCSD #21stcentury


🐾✨ Exciting news from Mrs. Ozuna's 3rd Grade class! 🎉
They just wrapped up an amazing unit on “Classifying Animals”! 🦁🐢 From the rainforest to the ocean, these young explorers dove deep into the animal kingdom. Can’t wait to see what they discover next! 🌟📚
#MountainViewPreparatory
#HomeoftheOcelots
#MrsOzuna3rdGradeClass
#FutureScientists
#ClassroomAdventures







Come out for some fun Halloween events sponsored by the City of Cottonwood!
#COCSD #cityofcottonwood #halloween



🌟 Wombat Adventures in 2nd Grade! 🌟
Today in Mrs. Bivanco’s class, we had a blast enjoying Diary of a Wombat, brought to us by Holden and Art Associates! 🐾✨ The stories were so engaging, and we loved exploring the whimsical world of wombats together.
What was your favorite part? Let’s keep the conversation going! 📚❤️ #MountainViewPrepratory
#HomeoftheOcelots #MrsBivanco2ndGradeClass #DiaryOfAWombat


Good evening MVP families... Great news! We have a driver for tomorrow's Cactus Mouse PM route! So please disregard the previous post for Cactus Mouse as it WILL run for both AM and PM routes. Sorry for any confusion.


🎉✨ "What a fantastic day at MVP! Our amazing staff was treated to a delightful charcuterie table, thanks to a wonderful parent from our MVP PTA volunteers! 🧀🍇 The smiles were as plentiful as the snacks! Huge thanks for making our day extra special! 💖🥳
#MountainViewPreparatory
#MVPCharcuterieTable
#HomeoftheOcelots
#MVPCommunity
#Gratitude"


Hello MVP Families... Tomorrow, 10/9 we will not have the Cactus Mouse PM route running as we will be short drivers. The AM route will still run to get to school, but please find alternate means of travel for your student to get home after school. We apologize for this major inconvenience but thank you for your patience and understanding. - Daniel Maldonado, Transportation Director



We are extending an invitation to decorate Masquerade Masks on October 10, 3:00-5:30, at the Cottonwood Public Library. It should be a creative time; filled with fun and camaraderie. These masks will be auctioned off either at our November Gala or our Mystery Event (TBD) . Hopefully, COCSD and the Verde Valley community would be interested in participating in this event by attending the mask decorating. 😉Thanks, for always being so supportive of the positive mentorship of our Verde children. Have an awesome week.
With a Sincere Thank You,
Cheryl Gray
Office Manager
Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters
830 S. Main St#1-H
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
office: (928) 634-9789
cgray@azbigs.org
Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters
like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ybbbs
Changing children's Lives....Fundamentally. For the better.



Mountain View Preparatory PTA Celebrates Popcorn Friday!
Thanks to our amazing MVP parents and dedicated PTA volunteers, MVP students enjoyed a delicious Popcorn Friday last week! 🎉
This fun event wouldn't have been possible without the generous support from our parent community and the hard work of our volunteers. The kids loved their popcorn, and it was a wonderful way to bring our school together.
A big thank you to everyone who contributed and made this day a success! Let’s keep the spirit of community alive at MVP! 🍿❤️
#MountainViewPreparatory
#HomeoftheOcelots
#MVPParentPower
#PopcornFriday
#CommunityStrong



🌲✨ Mrs. Reay's 4th Grade class took their learning to the trails of West Fork Canyon last week! They explored our local watershed up close, enjoying a day filled with swimming, a delicious picnic, and plenty of hiking. Nature truly is the best classroom! 🌊🥪
#MountainViewPreparatory
#HomeoftheOcelots
#MrsReay4thGradeClass
#FieldTripFun
#NatureLearning
#WestForkCanyon
#OutdoorEducation






COCSD is pleased to announce we are now enrolling for our Little Wings Preschool. Please see the attached flyer and feel free to share. Thanks for your help in getting the word out.


🌟🏆 Huge congratulations to our MVP Cross Country athletes for bringing home the 2nd place trophy! 🎉 A special shoutout to Mr. Gardner and Ms. Geer for their incredible support and guidance. 🙌 This achievement will be a cherished memory and a testament to their hard work and dedication. Here’s to many more victories ahead! 🥇✨
#MountainViewPreparatory
#HomeoftheOcelots
#MsGreer&MrGardnerCoachingSkills
#CrossCountryChampions
#ProudMoment
#TeamSpirit








🌿✨ Mrs. Ozuna’s 3rd grade class had an amazing time on a scavenger hunt today, diving into the fascinating world of tree frogs and poison dart frogs with our new CKLA Amplify curriculum! 🐸💚
The kids discovered some incredible facts, like how tree frogs can change color to blend in with their surroundings and the bright colors of poison dart frogs warn predators of their toxicity. 🌈🌳
Learning is always an adventure! Can’t wait to share more fun discoveries with everyone!
#MountainViewPreparatory
#HomeoftheOcelots
#MrsOzuna3rdGradeClass
#ScavengerHunt
#CKLAAmplify
#FrogFacts 🐸🌟







🏗️⚽ Exciting times in Mrs. Ozuna's 3rd Grade LEGO Masters Club! Our students are hard at work building their own soccer goals, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills along the way. Thanks to the MVP Afterschool Adventure Club, supported by the 21st Century Grant, these young builders are learning through play! 🎉
Together, they’re not just constructing goals; they’re creating memories and developing important skills. Stay tuned for more adventures in learning! 🌟
#MountainViewPreparatory
#HomeoftheOcelots
#LEGOMasters
#21stCenturyLearning
#MVPAdventureClub






We're looking forward to seeing everyone tonight! What a wonderful opportunity for our families. Remember, tonight's meeting with be in the DDB Library. We'll see you there!

