📣 We're Hiring for the 2025-2026 School Year! 📣
Join the amazing team at Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District and make a difference in the lives of students! We're currently accepting applications for a variety of positions across our schools.
🌟 Current Openings Include:
Certified Positions:
🍎 1st Grade Teacher – DDB
🍎 4th Grade Teacher – DDB
🍎 Middle School Teachers – DDB
🧑🏫 K-4 Spanish Teacher (Part Time) – MVP
🧑⚕️ District Nurse
🗣️ Speech Language Pathologist (PreK-8)
🧠 School Psychologist (2025/2026)
👶 CES-Preschool Teacher
👩🏫 Special Education Teacher – CCS
👶 CES-Preschool Special Education Teacher
🏃♂️ PE Teacher (Part Time) – OCS
Classified Positions:
🧽 Custodian (Full Time) – OCS
👶 Preschool Para Professional – CASPER Oak Creek School
📝 School Secretary – DDB
👩🦽 Preschool Special Education Para Professional – CES
🧑🎨 Paraprofessionals – ART (2 positions)
👨👩👧👦 21st Century Site Coordinator – MVP
👩⚕️ Substitute Health Aide
🧑🏫 Substitute Special Education Para Professional – District Wide
🚌 Bus Driver
🚌 Bus Monitor
🧹 Substitute Custodian
👩🏫 Special Education Para Professional – CCS
🔧 Maintenance Technician
🌱 Whether you're passionate about teaching, supporting students, or keeping our schools running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you!
📍Apply today at: https://cottonwood.schoolspring.com/
📅 Positions open until filled – apply early!
#CottonwoodJobs #COCSD #NowHiring #ArizonaEducation #JoinOurTeam
Congratulations to the DDB 8th Grade Promotion Class of 2029!
As we celebrated the hard work, growth, and incredible achievements of our 8th graders as they close one chapter and prepare to begin another. You've shown resilience, leadership, and heart—and we couldn't be prouder of each and every one of you.
As you head off to high school, remember: once a DDB Falcon, always a Falcon. Keep dreaming big, working hard, and shining bright!
#FalconsFinest #DDB #EighthGradePromotion
🎉✨ The DDB Class of 2029 Promotion Slideshow is Here! ✨🎉
Join us in celebrating our amazing 8th graders with a special slideshow capturing memories, milestones, and moments from their time at DDB. 💙📸
🎬 Watch the slideshow here: https://youtu.be/7jo_8zp2JDM
Check out the DDB Kindergarten Celebration Video!
https://youtu.be/XY1ksCTwF90
#FalconsFinest #DDB #KinderCelebration
Hello 1st Grade!
#FalconsFinest #DDB #KinderCelebration
Attention Falcon Families:
Saturday, May 17th, there will be open try-outs for the AYSO United travel soccer team. If you are interested please take a look at the flyer to see when your try-out time is. It is open to both girls and boys.
DDB 7/8th is having a fantastic day at Disney! The students had a physics class and then spent the rest of the day park hopping and riding rides.
Falcon Reminder:
We will be having our 8th grade robe parade at 2:30 PM on Thursday (5/15)
DDB 7/8 is off to Disneyland!
#FalconsFinest #CaliforniaAdventure #Disneyland
Our Cottonwood-Oak Creek Schools app keeps getting better and better! Parents/guardians who have already created an account can now access new app features like Messages and Class Streams via web and in the app. Another round of email/text invites have been sent!
Download for Android https://aptg.co/JZhC0r
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/bZfqHr
Falcon Athletic Reminder: Tomorrow (5/8) is the start of our Verde Valley League Tournament! $3.00 entry fee. Children 5 and under are free!
Why You Should Apply to Work at Dr. Daniel Bright School:
--Supportive Team Culture – DDB has a collaborative, close-knit staff that genuinely supports each other. You’re not just a number—you’re part of a family.
--Opportunities for Innovation – Teachers at DDB are encouraged to be creative, try new strategies, and bring their ideas to life in the classroom.
--Professional Growth – The leadership supports teachers with mentorship, professional development opportunities, and opportunities for career growth.
-- Positive Environment – There’s a joyful energy on campus. Smiles, greetings, and encouragement are part of daily life.
--You’ll Make a Difference – At DDB, every role matters. You’re not just teaching—you’re inspiring, shaping futures, and leaving a legacy.
#FalconsFinest #JobOpportunities #DDB
🎉 Join Us for Kindergarten Night! 🎉
📚 DDB Kindergarten Enrollment & Parent Information Night
📍 Dr. Daniel Bright School – 1500 S. Monte Tesoro
🗓 Thursday, May 8
🕠 Starts at 5:30 PM
Is your child ready for kindergarten? Come meet our amazing staff, learn about the enrollment process and get all your questions answered! 🏫✏️
We can’t wait to welcome our future DDB Falcons! 🐉❤️
#FalconsFinest #DDBFamily #FutureFalcons
Our Cottonwood-Oak Creek Schools app keeps getting better and better! Parents/guardians who have already created an account can now access new app features like Messages and Class Streams via web and in the app. Another round of invites have been sent!
Download for Android https://aptg.co/JZhC0r
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/bZfqHr
Falcon Alert! DDB Student Council Election results are in.
President Leonardo V.
Vice President Roman A.
Treasurer Kyle V.
Secretary Lily W.
8th Grade Class Chair Axel P.
7th Grade Class Chair Aveiah Z.
6th Grade Class Chair Grace O.
Representatives: Lexi M., Sophia M., Raya M., Emiliano O., Morgan H., Mason C., Dominik M., and Victoria M.
A big shout-out to all the amazing students who ran for Student Council! Your courage, leadership, and willingness to step up and represent your classmates are truly inspiring. Thank you for your hard work, creative ideas, and commitment to making our school a better place next year.
https://youtu.be/b6qRxQiGWlk?si=kpOoMjJqdyWhoYi4
#FalconsFinest #STUCO #Elections
Come see Aladdin tonight, 4/29, or tomorrow, 4/30, at 6:30! Tickets are $5 at DDB. The students did a fantastic job during their final dress rehearsal this morning!
#Aladdin #COCSD #21stCentury
Mrs. Turnipseed’s DDB 6th-grade scientists put the scientific method to the test—using pancakes! Students formed hypotheses, experimented with ingredients, observed results, and drew conclusions, all while flipping some delicious data!
#FalconsFinest #6thGradeScientists #PancakeExperiment
Our Cottonwood-Oak Creek Schools app keeps getting better and better! Parents/guardians who have already created an account can now access new app features like Messages and Class Streams via web and in the app. A 2nd round of invites have been sent!
Download for Android https://aptg.co/JZhC0r
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/bZfqHr
We are so grateful for the incredible support we received during AASA testing! Thank you to Cottonwood Dutch Bros, Craig Backus, DDB PTFO, Todd Bowers, and our generous anonymous donor for helping us reward our students. Your contributions made it possible for us to celebrate students who used strong testing strategies and worked hard to do their best. We appreciate your partnership in helping our students succeed!
#FalconsFinest #CommunitySupport #StudentSuccess
Take advantage of this great opportunity to get ahead for next school year! Please complete pages 1-6 before you leave. Here is the link to the physical pages: https://aiaonline.org/files/16936/forms-157-a-d.pdf
