We are thrilled to announce that the Arizona Rural Schools Association has recognized Lyndsay Ludden from Oak Creek School as one of Arizona's Top 10 Rural Teachers of the Year! 🎉
A National Board Certified teacher with 18 years of experience, Lyndsay currently teaches K-8 Agriculture. She inspires students through hands-on activities like growing, harvesting, cooking, and enjoying their own produce. Her passion for farming and outdoor learning creates a unique and impactful experience for her students. 🌽🍅🌿
Join us in celebrating Lyndsay’s dedication and the difference she’s making in our rural community! #TeacherOfDistinction #CottonwoodOakCreekPride #AgricultureEducation #ArizonaTeachers
https://www.azruralschools.org/tod-24
Falcon Reminder:
Tomorrow's Cross Country meet on 9/11 will be at 4:00 pm at Cottonwood Community School campus. We have an early release tomorrow which means dismissal from school will be 1:45. Cross country runners will need to go home how they normally do and will need their own transportation to CCS. Please try and have your child at CCS by 3:40. They cannot stay at the school because their will be no supervision for them as all teachers will be in their PLC meetings or Conferences. I am sorry for the inconvenience. If you have any questions please email Mr. Sandoval. csandoval@cocsd.k12.az.us
Falcon Reminder:
Home Volleyball game today against Cottonwood Community School. Come support our Lady Falcons!
B-Team: 4:00
A-Team 5:00
In August, Low Income Student Aid, Inc. assisted 290 Verde Valley students, filling 24 aid requests. Each donation we receive helps deserving students!
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Falcon Reminder:
Our Flag Football team has a home game vs Camp Verde today. It begins at 4:00 pm!
Also, if you have not already, please make sure you get your child's physical and pay to play money ($60) turned in by this Friday. If we do not receive these in by this Friday, your child will be ineligible to participate in their sport next week. (Cross Country & Flag Football)
Falcon Update:
Attention Falcon Families! Here are the team and individual results of our Cross Country meet that was held at Clarkdale-Jerome School last week.
Good morning, DDB families... due to a shortage of drivers today there will be no Diamondback route. Please find an alternate way to get your student to school. We aplogize and appreciate your patience and understanding.
Falcon Reminder:
Our Volleyball team has an away game in Mayer today.
B-Team 4:00 pm
A-Team 5:00 pm
Our Flag Football team has an away game at Mountain View Prep today. The game begins at 4:00 pm.
Cross Country practice today: 3:30-4:30
COCSD School Health Focus Group for a healthy student body!
Low Income Student Aid Inc. (LISA) is having their annual meeting. Please consider supporting this very worthy cause!
Falcon Reminder:
Today our cross country team will have its 2nd meet at Clarkdale-Jerome School. It will begin at 4:00 pm. We will have transportation to the meet but there will be NO transportation back to DDB. You will need to pick your child up at Clarkdale-Jerome school. The meet will be done between 5:00-5:30. Please try and be on time when picking up your child. If you have any questions please email athletic director Carson Sandoval.
csandoval@cocsd.k12.az.us
Falcon Reminder:
Today our Volleyball team takes on Clarkdale at Home!
B-Team: 4:00 pm
A-Team: 5:00 pm
Cross Country Practice 3:30-4:30
Falcon Reminder:
Today is our first home Volleyball game against Beaver Creek!
B-Team 4:00
A-Team 5:00
We also have our first home Flag Football game against Oak Creek at 4:30! Come out and support our student athletes!!
Reminder!! Our first cross country meet is tomorrow at 4:00 in Camp Verde (Camp Verde High School) We will have transportation to the meet, however, there will be NO TRANSPORTATION home! A parent or guardian will need to pick them up from the meet which will end around 5:15 to 5:45. Jerseys were passed out today. (Tops only) Please have your child wear black, gray, or navy blue shorts if possible! We would like to match and look like an organized team! Please let your child know they cannot wear their uniform top to school! They will have time to change out before the meet! Thank you! If you have any questions please send me an email! csandoval@cocsd.k12.az.us
****Attention*****
Dear Guardians,
There has been a change to our cross country schedule! Mr. Sandoval will now be coaching the cross country team on the DDB campus! After a little over a week of practices I believe it is in the best interest of our runners that we work out at our own campus. We were losing too much valuable time waiting for transportation to the CCS campus. The dates of the meets that were on the paper I sent home yesterday will stay the same. ******There will be no transportation home from Camp Verde. (8/29) You will need to pick your child up from Camp Verde High School.********
Practices:
We will continue to hold practices on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The new practice time will be from 3:30 to 4:30. You can pick up your child from Dr. Daniel Bright.
COCSD App:
I will be utilizing the COCSD App the remainder of the year to communicate about athletics to you. This app is new to us but I believe it will be very beneficial to get the information you're looking for and get it quickly. I recommend downloading the app. I have attached the QR code to help with downloading the app.
As the athletic director I apologize for the confusion and constant changes to start the season. I have your child’s best interest in mind and want to do right by them! If you have any questions please feel free to email me at any time!
Thank you,
P.E. Teacher
Athletic Director
Carson Sandoval
csandoval@cocsd.k12.az.us
Cottonwood Oak Creek School District is looking for substitute teachers! We manage our subs in-district, and we pay $130 per day or $160 per day for long-term subs more than 20 days. Come by the District Office, or call 928-634-2288 for more information. The District Office is located on the corner of Mingus Ave. and Willard St.
Important Message!
Parents and Guardians. COCSD automated attendance program inadvertently sent a message to ALL parents of all schools that your student was absent or tardy. PLEASE DISREGARD AND DO NOT CALL YOUR SCHOOL. We are working hard to correct this issue.
Be that volunteer!
Oak Creek School's Agriculture and Culinary Program is pleased to announce its partnership with Manzanita Outreach. Mrs. Ludden is utilizing the produce from the food share program to educate students on both the practical applications of the food provided through this assistance program and the health benefits associated with consuming fruits and vegetables. Recently, students prepared a vegetable and fruit juice using apples, grapes, and beets from the week's share box. The resulting juice was both delicious and nutritious. Thank you Manzanita Outreach for your commitment to our community and families.
Registration is open for DDB's 21st CCLC After School Clubs. It is first come, first served. We will more than likely have a waiting list, so get your students enrolled sooner rather than later. It is filling up! We love our clubs and can't wait to see your kiddos!!!
