Oak Creek School

🎉 Happy Birthday, Mrs. Tatum! 🎉 Friday was filled with joy, music, and love as our Kindergartners, First Graders, and Second Graders came together to serenade our incredible principal, Mrs. Tatum, for her birthday! 💐🎶 With big smiles and even bigger voices, our little ones sang their hearts out, showing just how much Mrs. Tatum means to all of us. From sweet melodies to heartfelt hugs, the celebration was a beautiful reminder of the love and appreciation that fills our school. Thank you, Mrs. Tatum, for your unwavering dedication, kind heart, and inspiring leadership. We’re so lucky to have you! 💖 Happy Birthday!!! 🎂🎈

🎉📚 OCS Kindergarten Round-Up! 📚🎉 Calling all future kindergarteners! Join us on May 8th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for our Kindergarten Round-Up at OCS! Come meet Mrs. Presmyk, tour the school, and get ready for an exciting year ahead. 🎒✨ School starts July 31st, so let’s get a head start! Please bring: ✔️ Immunization Records ✔️ Birth Certificate ✔️ Proof of Residence ✔️ Your Student (we can’t wait to meet them!) We can’t wait to welcome our newest OCS Roadrunners! #OCSKindergarten #FutureRoadrunners #KindergartenRoundUp

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Say hello to Messaging in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Schools app! Starting the 25-26 school year, our district app will keep you informed across your child's classes. Look for your personalized invite to access Messages, Announcements, and Stream after April 21st. Download for Android https://aptg.co/JZhC0r Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/bZfqHr

🍋📚 On Friday, our 3rd graders took part in a fun and meaningful Lemonade War! After reading The Lemonade Wars by Jacqueline Davies, the students got to work planning, pricing, and selling their own lemonade to recreate the book’s exciting competition. But it wasn’t just about the fun—they voted to donate their profits to two amazing causes: the local animal shelter and the victims of the recent California wildfires. In the end, the kids raised an incredible $289 for charity! 💛 A huge thank you to our 3rd graders for their hard work and generosity. What a great lesson in teamwork, creativity, and giving back to the community! 🙌 #LemonadeWars #GivingBack #CommunitySupport #YoungPhilanthropists

🌟 After-School Clubs Make Magic Happen! 🌟 At OCS, after-school clubs aren’t just activities—they’re opportunities for creativity, friendship, and unforgettable moments! Just look at this young student enjoying the playground with his newly “adopted” animal from Animal Art Club. 🦄🎨💛 Programs like these, made possible by OCS & 21st Century, give our kids a chance to explore their passions, build confidence, and make special memories. After-school fun is where learning and imagination come to life! What’s your child’s favorite after-school club? Share below! ⬇️✨ #OCSAfterSchool #21stCCLC #WhereCreativityGrows #MakingMemories

🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️ Bike Club is Rolling! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️ We had an awesome start to Bike Club on Tuesday! Our OCS kids were excited to get going, and after getting bikes and helmets properly fitted, they hit the trails at John McCain Bike Park. Huge shoutout to the Wheel Fun volunteers—five amazing coaches showed up to help, making the experience even better! Thursday’s weather may have slowed us down, but that’s not stopping our riders from gearing up for more fun ahead. Can’t wait for our next ride! Let’s roll, OCS! 🚵‍♂️🙌 #OCSBikeClub #WheelFun #RideOn #CottonwoodOakCreekSchools

Thanks to the Oak Creek School PTO, Low Income Student Aid and the Cornville Community Association, all students at OCS were able to pick a book of their choice from their recent book fair to keep! Thank you to our community partners that enrich our student's lives every day! 🧡📚 #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #cocsd #oakcreekschool #cornville #ocs #pto #inclusion #scholasticbookfair #bookforeverystudent #community #reading #supportreading #givingback

OCS 🎹🔌 Mrs. Walter’s 2nd grade class got hands-on with STEM, thanks to Laurie Altringer, head of the Science Vortex! 🧑‍🔬 They learned how to create their very own Makey Makey Pianos, exploring electricity and circuits in a fun and interactive way. It was music to their ears (literally)! 🎶⚡ #OCSSTEMeducation #ScienceRocks #ElectricityFun #FutureEngineers #OCSstudents #STEMschool

Mrs. Altringer from the Science Vortex came to visit Oak Creek School middle school students. She taught students about the transfer of energy and brought a tuning fork, a Van de Graaf machine, a flashlight, a ball with ramp, and marshmallows for students to figure out the energy transformation pathways. Energy is neither created or destroyed!!!!! #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #cocsd #oakcreekschool #ocs #Science #energy #sciencevortex #lifechangingeducation

📚🎉 The OCS Book Fair is here! 🎉📚 Thanks to our amazing LISA and our PTO, every student will be bringing home a FREE book! 📖✨ This ensures that every child has their very own story to dive into. A huge thank you to our PTO and LISA for making this possible! 🙌❤️ #OCSBookFair #FreeBooks #ReadingIsFun #ThankYouPTO #BooksForAll #OCSCommunity

🎉📸 Picture Day is Coming! 📸🎉 Hey students and families! Don’t forget, Picture Day is just around the corner! Get ready to smile and look your best as we capture some amazing memories. ✨ Here’s a quick reminder: ✅ Dress to impress! ✅ Bring your best smile 😁 ✅ Don’t forget to prep those hairdos and outfits! 👗👕 We can't wait to see all your beautiful faces! Stay tuned for more details! #PictureDay #SmileForTheCamera #MakingMemories 📅 Mark your calendars! School Name: Oak Creek Elementary School Picture Day Date(s): February 28, 2025 Picture Day ID: EVTV3JZVW Grades Photographed: PK - 8 https://schools.lifetouch.com/for-your-school/

Check out the Verde Valley SciTech Festival Kickoff Extravaganza tomorrow at the Science Vortex on the CES campus! Over 15 organizations will be there with hands-on activities for kids of all ages. Don't miss this exciting, family-friendly event! follow @verdevalleystreamcouncil for festival details @followers #verdevalleylovesstem #vvscitechfest

🌨️ COCSD Families: Winter Weather Update 🌨️ COCSD is closely monitoring the current winter weather conditions. As of now, we are proceeding with a regular dismissal time today. If anything changes, we will update you via Facebook, email, text, and will also notify the local radio stations. Stay safe and warm! ❄️ #COCSD #WinterWeather #StaySafe

🚍🎉 Shoutout to our incredible transportation team at COCSD! From our dedicated substitutes, bus monitors, mechanics, and drivers, these hardworking individuals make sure our students get where they need to go safely every single day. 🙌 They truly go above and beyond, and we’re so grateful for all they do! But the journey doesn’t stop here… there’s always room for more! We’re currently hiring to expand our team. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining an amazing crew, apply today! https://cottonwood.schoolspring.com/ Let’s keep the wheels turning! 🚍💼 #COCSDTransportation #WeAreHiring #JoinOurTeam #COCSDPride

🎉 Celebrating National School Choice Week! 🎉 This week, we want to take a moment to thank the incredible families of the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District for choosing our schools and being such an important part of our community! 💙 Whether you’re part of our high quality preschools, DDB, CCS, MVP, OCS, or Verde Tech High School, your commitment to your children’s education makes all the difference. We are grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us to provide a high-quality, well-rounded education for your students. 📚✨ Thank you for being a part of our district family. Together, we are building brighter futures, fostering innovation, and creating opportunities for every student to thrive! 🌟 #NationalSchoolChoiceWeek #CottonwoodOakCreekSchools #ThankYouFamilies #EducationMatters #BuildingBrightFutures #ChooseExcellence #COCSD #StudentSuccess

🎉 Oak Creek Schools staff had a blast with an undercover Spirit Week this week! 🎉 Teachers got into the fun with some sneaky themes: Monday: All Black 🖤 Tuesday: Plaid Day 🔴🟩 Wednesday: Red & Green 🎄 Thursday: Anything But a Cup (weird, right?!) 🥤🤔 Friday: Pajama Day! 🛏️😴 The students finally caught on by Wednesday and totally figured it out by Thursday! 😂 We had so much fun tricking them and sharing a little extra holiday spirit! 🎅🎉 #OakCreekSpiritWeek #StaffFun #SneakySpirit #HolidayCheer #WeLoveOurStudents

🎄✨ Our Pre-K through 3rd grade students put on an unforgettable Christmas Extravaganza for parents this past Wednesday night! 🎶🎉 Parents enjoyed watching their little ones sing, dance, and spread holiday cheer. The highlight of the evening? The kids got to share special moments with friends and family and even got to meet Santa! 🎅💫 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible teachers who pour so much love and dedication into these children every day. Your hard work truly shines! 💖 #OakCreekChristmasExtravaganza #ThankYouTeachers #HolidayMagic #FamilyFun #OakCreekCommunity

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Please join us for our annual Winter Extravaganza. There will be live music performed by Pre-K through 3rd grade! Happy Holidays! December 18th at 5:30pm