COUGAR COUNTRY | Fall 2024 | A Talking Glass Media publication in support of CVUSD
COUNTRY COUNTRY
COUNTRY COUNTRY
A TALKING GLASS MEDIA PUBLICATION, IN SUPPORT OF THE CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FALL 2024
3 REASONS TO IMPROVE INDOOR AIR QUALITY AT HOME
Spending time at home can be a great way to unwind and relax from the world but if the indoor air quality isn’t great your time may not be as pleasant as it could be. What is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and why does it matter?
HARVEST FESTIVAL
IS BACK FOR 2024!
Fun for the whole family: hay rides, pumpkin patch, corn maze, tractor show, beer garden, food trucks, YC program demonstrations, vendors & more. Sponsored by Yavapai College, Town of Chino Valley and the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce.
DATE/TIME: October 5 | 10:00am - 2:00pm
LOCATION: YC Chino Valley Center
2275 Old Home Manor Dr.
AGES: All ages
COST: FREE | $5 parking
TRICK OR TREAT
AT MEMORY PARK
The Town of Chino Valley Recreation Department invites you to the 27th Annual Trick or Treating event at Memory Park. Bring your friends and family for this free event! Trick or Treating, Zombie Zone and other “Spook-tacular” activities! Its sure to be a FANGTASTIC time!
DATE/TIME: October 26 | 2:00pm - 6:00pm
LOCATION: Memory Park
1021 W Butterfield Rd
AGES: All ages
COST: FREE
S.T.E.A.M. WORKSHOPS
AT CHINO VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Mark your calendar and join us every second Friday! Bring your kids and teens down to the library to explore, build, and create with cool gadgets, sets and kits, builders, and electronics. This is a great workshop for elementary and middle school age children.
DATE/TIME: Ongoing. See website for dates | 10:00am
LOCATION: Chino Valley Public Library 1020 Palomino Rd
AGES: Elementary & Middle School ages
COST: FREE
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
A twist on the classic haunted house experience– photo ops, intricate displays, and life-like animations. The celebration is put on in collaboration with the Hispanic Business Association. Featuring food trucks, kids activities, Mariachi Continental Azteca, a parade, a Catrina contest and more!
DATE/TIME: November 2 | 8:00am - 9:00pm
LOCATION: Prescott Valley Town Center 2980 N Park Ave
AGES: All ages
COST: FREE
CHAMBERUPDATEON-GOING LUNCH & LEARN SERIES
Join us September 17th in the Chino Valley Police Department Training Room from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Interim Coordinator, John Courtis, will be speaking about Sales & Communications.
BEGINNING IN 1867, THE CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS A STORIED HISTORY.
VALLEYCHINO
DID YOU KNOW?
Growing from an initial enrollment of only 34 students to celebrating over 150 graduates in the Class of 2024, Chino Valley Unified School District has grown, changed, and improved over the years.
BE CURIOUS.
Welcome to Cougar Country
where autumn ushers in new beginnings and favorite traditions!
Chino Valley Unified School District opened our 2024-2025 school year on August 5th and we were excited to have the Class of ’37 join us as kindergartners. I don’t know about you, but it sure seems funny to even think about the Class of ’37! We were also blessed with an incoming “class” of new, fully certified staff including a new high school assistant principal, one new counselor, 15 teachers, a psychologist, and a Director of Special Education. Finally, we added 15 new support staff to our ranks. These folk have proven to be a fabulous addition to our campuses!
Something else that is new is our clarified vision and purpose. On May 29, district leadership, including all directors, the governing board, and administrators got together to take a good look at where we are as a district. No stone was unturned. Through that process, we worked at defining our “brand”---meaning, what do we want people to think about when they hear “Chino Valley Unified School District”? While we are very proud of the many excellent things we do, we want to be known for working together to ensure our schools are safe and that our students are prepared for life—so they can enter the workforce or continue their education, confident in their ability to succeed.
Each school and department identified goals for the short term (1 year), mid-term (2-3 years), and longer range (4-5 years). These goals were presented at the July 8 Governing Board meeting. Each month, schools and departments will be reporting to the board regarding their goals. We’ll be celebrating achievement and identifying areas for adjustment. Watch for our goals and reports on our website, www.ChinoValleySchools.com.
Autumn traditions in Chino Valley include our Territorial Days 10k and 2 mile runs and of course, our FFA Alumni Annual Corn Dinner. We know these events are part of your traditions too and we hope you will able to join us! Finally, Friday Night Lights is a terrific opportunity for our community to come together to support kids…and in Chino, football isn’t the only fall sport worth watching…we boast state champion boys’ and girls’ soccer teams both with home games under the lights this year. All sports schedules can be viewed on our website.
We wish all members of our pride a wonderful autumn!
Cindy Daniels
Welcome backstudents, teachersandfaculty!
CONGRATULATIONS
CVUSD BIOSCIENCE STUDENTS
Eight Chino Valley High School Bioscience students attended the International HOSA Competition over the summer in Houston, TX. They competed in the Parliamentary Procedures and earned a top 20 ranking at this incredibly competitive event.
CVUSD IS HIRING
Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) is looking for both teachers and bus drivers. Chino Valley Unified School District offers a unique opportunity to contribute positively to the community while ensuring the safety and well-being of students.
2024-25 CVHS ATHLETICS FALL SCHEDULES
COUGAR FANS, WE HAVE YOU COVERED ON & OFF THE FIELD!
24-25 COUGAR VARSIT Y FOOTBALL
24-25 COUGAR VARSIT Y VOLLEYBALL
24-25 COUGAR VARSIT Y SOCCER
24-25 COUGAR CROSS-COUNTRY
AUG. 30
SEPT. 2
SEPT. 6
CHINO VALLEY MULTI @ HMS | CHINO VALLEY
TERRITORIAL DAYS 10K | CHINO VALLEY
BRADSHAW MTN HIGH SCHOOL | PRESCOTT VALLEY
SEPT. 16 4 CORNERS INVITATIONAL | FLAGSTAFF
SEPT. 23 RAY WHERLEY INVITATIONA L | PRESCOTT ERAU
SEPT. 29
DESERT TWILIGHT | TOKA STICK GOLF COURSE
OCT. 7 GLENDALE SHOWCASE | GLENDALE
OCT. 11 BELL GARDENS INVITATIONAL | LONG BEACH, CA
OCT. 18 HORIZON HONORS INVITATIONAL | PHOENIX
OCT. 25 DIVISION III SECTIONALS | GILBERT
NOV. 4 DIVISION III STATE MEET | PHOENIX
NOV. 18
NXR SOUTHWES REGIONALS | MESA
CHINO VALLEY
FEATURED BUSINESS
ADVERTISING AGENCIES
Talking Glass Media, LLC
2982 N. Park Ave. | Ste. F (928) 257-4177
TalkingGlass.Media
28 Million Impressions Annually SignalsAZ.com, CAST11.com
ANIMAL SERVICES
Chino Valley Equestrian Park 2208 Equestrian Way secretary@cvequestrianpark.org CVEquestrianPark.org
Chino Valley Animal Hospital 3601 AZ 89 928-636-4382
ChinoValleyAnimalHospital.com
Horses with HEART, Inc. 2705 AZ 89 928-533-9178
HorsesWithHeartAZ.org
DINING – FOOD
El Charro Norte
2879 N Arizona Trail (928) 460-5869
Essense Kitchen + Bar 1021 N. State Route 89 (928) 925-3888
EssenseOfAZ.com
Insurgent Brewing Co.
990 AZ-89 | Ste. D (928) 636-9077
InsurgentBrewingCo.com
Pizza Hut
312 Marketplace Dr (928) 636-6400
PizzaHut.com
NEWSDIGITAL MEDIA
CAST11 Podcast Network 2982 N. Park Ave. | Ste. F (928) 257-4177
CAST11.com
SignalsAZ.com News Website
2982 N. Park Ave. | Ste. F (928) 257-4177
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Balanced Heating & Air Conditioning 555 W. Road 3 N.| Ste. D 928-460-6807
BalancedHeating.com
REAL ESTATE
Fain Signature Group Properties, Inc.
Ron Fain - Broker
3001 N. Main St. | Ste 2B (928) 772-8844
Real Estate Development – Residential Commercial – Industrial - Build To Suit
FainSignatureGroup.com
Realty One Group - Charlie Marriott (928) 440-2522
MountainDesert.MyRealtyOneGroup.com
RESOURCES
Central Arizona Fire & Medical Authority 8603 E Eastridge Dr| Prescott Valley (928) 772-7711
CAZFire.gov
Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce
199 N. Highway 89 (928) 636-2493
ChinoValley.org
Chino Valley Public Library 1020 W. Palomino Rd (928) 636-2687
ChinoAZ.net
Town Of Chino Valley, AZ
202 North State Route 89 (928) 636-2646
ChinoAZ.net
Chino Valley Unified School District
650 E. Center St (928) 636-2458
ChinoValleySchools.com
Chino Valley Police Department 1950 Voss Dr (928) 636-4223