Morning Announcements: Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Did you know that Leap day babies are called leapers or leaplings and there is a one in 1,461 chance of being a leap day baby! Today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day! See if you can think of something to do to surprise someone with a random act... READ MORE >

Morning Announcements: Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 Good Morning Bobcats!!! Happy Valentine’s Day!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: The only other day that beats Valentine’s Day in the sale of flowers is Mother’s Day. Monday is National Random Acts of Kindness Day! See if you can think of something to do to surprise someone with a random act of... READ MORE >

Morning Announcements: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Did you know that thirty-six million heart shaped boxes of chocolate are sold each year for Valentine’s Day? Today is known at National Giving Hearts Day! Big hearts give big on National Giving Hearts Day! On the second Thursday in February each... READ MORE >

Morning Announcements: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Did you know that approximately one billion Valentine’s Day cards are sent worldwide each year? Joke of the Day: Q: What is the worst kind of flower to receive on Valentine’s Day? A: Cauliflower Would you like to... READ MORE >

Morning Announcements: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Did you know that in 1902 NECCO made the first Valentine Conversation Hearts Candy? Always observed on February 11th, National Make A Friend Day is a fantastic opportunity to meet someone new and make a new friendship. Friends serve a vital role in... READ MORE >

Morning Announcements: Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Did you know that in one day your heart beats 100,000 times? Today is National Umbrella Day. On this day, we honor one of the world’s most useful inventions, the umbrella! Not only does the umbrella help keep us dry from the rain, but it also protects... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Did you know that in 1998 Snowboarding became an Olympic sport? We’d like to give a BIG shout-out to our school Guidance Counselor, Miss Crall today! National School Counseling Week was this past week and recognizes the vital roles school counselors play in the lives of students across the country. Each... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Did you know that according to a study developed for National Geographic in 2011, the world's "most typical" person is right-handed, makes less than $12,000 per year, has a mobile phone, and doesn't have a bank account. Just a thought for you to see how “typical” you may be as you get older. Today is... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact from yesterday: Did you figure out how many sets of twins we have here at COU? If you guessed 7 sets of twins you were right!!! We have 8th graders: Kane & Camryn, 7th graders: Noah & Lily, 6th graders: Gabby & Sam Rodriguez, 4th graders: Bralynn & Brinkly, 1st grader and Kindergartner: Angel & Ketasasha and... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Did you know that in the 2018 Winter Olympics there was a record-breaking 92 countries that competed? How many countries do you think will compete in the 2020 Summer Olympics this year? Today is National Weatherperson’s Day. Thank you to all the weather people out there that tell us what to expect each... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Did you know that there are 4 babies born every second in this world? Every second, we welcome four new babies into our overall population. Do a little math and you'll find out that means there are approximately 250 births each minute, 15,000 each hour, and 360,000 each day. In a full year, there are... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Did you know that there are only three countries in the world that don't use the metric system. The United States is one of those 3 countries. Today is known as National Puzzle Day. Studies have found that when we work on a jigsaw puzzle, we use both sides of the brain. And spending time daily... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Did you know that there is a place in New Zealand that is 85 letters long in length. I’m not about to pronounce it, but if you want to try it, here it is…. Get your pencils ready…it’s spelled “Taumatawhakatangihanga-koauauotamateaturipukakapikimaung-ahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu”, New... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Did you know that there are only 2 places in the entire world where you could NEVER buy a Coca-Cola? One is in North Korea and the other is in Cuba. Today is known as National Fun at Work Day. Many people spend a good portion of their lives at work, so why should they not try to enjoy it? While... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Have you ever heard someone say there are no 2 snowflakes exactly alike? Well, that might not be necessarily true. There’s at least one instance of identical snowflakes in the record books. In 1988, two snowflakes collected from a Wisconsin storm were confirmed to be twins at an atmospheric research... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Did you know that WET SNOW IS BEST FOR SNOWMAN-BUILDING, ACCORDING TO SCIENCE. Physics confirms what you’ve likely known since childhood: Snow on the wet or moist side is best for building your own backyard Frosty. One scientist pegs the perfect snow-to-water ratio at 5:1. Today is known as National... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Did you know that CITIES ARE FORCED TO DISPOSE OF SNOW IN CREATIVE WAYS? When snow piles up too high for cities to manage, it’s usually hauled away to parking lots or other wide-open spaces where it can sit until the weather warms up. During particularly snowy seasons, cities are sometimes forced to dump... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Did you know that the Earth is closest to the sun in the winter? Every January (the start of the winter season in the northern hemisphere) the Earth reaches the point in its orbit that’s nearest to the Sun. Despite some common misconceptions, the seasonal drop in temperature has nothing to do with the... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Did you know that it doesn’t take long for the temperature to drop in the winter? Don’t take mild conditions in the middle of January as an excuse to leave home without a jacket. In Rapid City, South Dakota on January 10, 1911, the day started out at a pleasant 55°, then over the course of 15 minutes a... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Did you know that it sometimes snows where you least expect it? You wouldn’t be surprised to see snow in the Midwest, right? But did you know that it has actually snowed in the Sahara Desert and in Hawaii before? Even the driest place on Earth, the Atacama Desert in Chile received nearly 32 inches of... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Interesting Fact of the Day: Did you know that people have been drinking hot chocolate since the 1500’s? Today is known as National Bobblehead Day. Each year on January 7th, National Bobblehead Day recognizes a day of celebration for all spring-connected head bobbing figurines. For over 100 years, bobbleheads have... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Welcome Back! We hope you enjoyed your Christmas Holiday Break and are ready to see what the New Year has in store for you! Did you know that the first calendar ever created only had 10 months, January and February were added later to account for the 60 days that were left over. Since December was originally that 10th month... READ MORE >

Morning Announcements: Thursday, Dec. 12th Good Morning Bobcats!!! The 5th grade is "Hanging their stockings with care" in hopes to help others in need out there! Everyone is welcome to donate hats, gloves, scarves, and socks of any and all sizes by hanging them on the 5th grade tree. Because they will be donated, we ask that the items be new. We are also... READ MORE >

Morning Announcements: Wednesday, Dec. 11th Good Morning Bobcats!!! The 5th grade is "Hanging their stockings with care" in hopes to help others in need out there! Everyone is welcome to donate hats, gloves, scarves, and socks of any and all sizes by hanging them on the 5th grade tree. Because they will be donated, we ask that the items be new. We are... READ MORE >

Morning Announcements: Tuesday, Dec. 10th Good Morning Bobcats!!! The 5th grade is "Hanging their stockings with care" in hopes to help others in need out there! Everyone is welcome to donate hats, gloves, scarves, and socks of any and all sizes by hanging them on the 5th grade tree. Because they will be donated, we ask that the items be new. We are also... READ MORE >

Morning Announcements: Monday, Dec. 9th Good Morning Bobcats!!! The 5th grade is "Hanging their stockings with care" in hopes to help others in need out there! Everyone is welcome to donate hats, gloves, scarves, and socks of any and all sizes by hanging them on the 5th grade tree. Because they will be donated, we ask that the items be new. We are also... READ MORE >

Morning Announcements: Thursday, Dec. 5th Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that tinsel was invented in 1610 in Germany and was once made of real silver? Today is known as National Bathtub Party Day! The holiday season has started and this can be a stressful time of year. Think about skipping your ordinary shower... READ MORE >

Morning Announcements: Tuesday, Dec. 3rd Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that the custom of an indoor Christmas tree began in Germany? Today is known as the National Day of Giving. This day reminds us to give to those less fortunate. Whether we look to our favorite causes or charities, it’s a great reminder to... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that if you sneeze too hard you could fracture a rib? Today is known as Cyber Monday. It is the Internet’s answer to Black Friday deals. The official observance takes place the Monday after Thanksgiving. Today is also known as National Special Education Day. On December 2nd,... READ MORE >

Morning Announcements: Tuesday, Nov. 26th Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that the harvest feast of 1621 that the Pilgrims and Indians celebrated lasted 3 whole days? Today is the last day to enter the Bobcat Baby contest. See if you can correctly match the Bobcat babies faces to their names. A Thanksgiving... READ MORE >

Morning Announcements: Monday, Nov. 25th Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that the Mayflower was a little over 100 feet long? Tomorrow is the last day to enter the Bobcat Baby contest. See if you can correctly match the Bobcat babies faces to their names. A Thanksgiving goodie bag awaits the winner! Good... READ MORE >

Morning Announcements: Thursday, Nov. 21st Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that the Pilgrims journey to the New World took 65 days? Today is National Gingerbread Cookie Day! It encourages us to grab the rolling pin and cookie cutters. The baking will warm the home and decorating will inspire us to design tasty cookies... READ MORE >

Morning Announcements: Wednesday, Nov. 20th Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that Benjamin Franklin suggested the turkey as the official United States bird? Today honors a long list of professionals who keep schools running smoothly. They include all secretaries, classroom aides, cafeteria workers, maintenance workers,... READ MORE >

Morning Announcements: Tuesday, Nov. 19th Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that only male turkeys gobble? Whoever said that women talk too much? Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, and the list could go on and on…Today is known as National Carbonated beverage with caffeine day. Take a break later today... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that Americans consume 17 billion quarts of popped popcorn each year? M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E….What’s that spell? Mickey Mouse!!! Did you know that today is Mickey Mouse’s Birthday? On November 18, 1928, Mickey’s star was born. He would be 91 years old today! Student Council... READ MORE >

Morning Announcements: Thursday, Nov. 14th Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that there are 300 bones in a kid’s body, but only 206 bones in a grown-up’s body? Ask your teacher why this is if you don’t already know! Another interesting fact: Did you know that each year in the United States, 5,200,000 pounds of... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that the longest one-syllable words in the English language have nine letters. See if you can think of one. Today is known as WORLD KINDNESS DAY. We want to share it more than usual because studies show that when others observe kindness in action they are more likely to carry out an... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that World War I ended on November 11, 1918 at 11 o’clock? Today is known as Veterans Day. Today we honor all military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. Please join us today at 9:30 in the gym for a program honoring our military veterans. Great job to... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that the blue whale makes the loudest sound of any animal – it can be heard as far as 500 miles away! Today is known as National S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day. The day inspires kids to explore and pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Thank you to... READ MORE >

COU Vetern's Day Program will be on Tuesday November 12, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. READ MORE >

COU WILL BE 2 HOURS LATE NOV. 11, 2019 DUE TO WEATHER READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that penguins are the only birds that can swim but not fly? If you have red hair then today is your day! Today is known as National Love your Red Hair Day. Celebrate being a redhead because only 2% of the population falls into this category! Today is also known as National Doughnut... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that most people close their eyes when they sneeze? Pay attention and watch the next time someone sneezes. Today is known as National Candy Day! As if you didn’t get enough on Halloween, see if you can get a little bit more today! Joke of the Day: Our first joke today... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Fact of the Day: Did you know that the world’s largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 2,624.6 pounds! Holy cow! Now that’s definitely ONE BIG pumpkin!!! Today is known as National Caramel Apple Day and National KNOCK-KNOCK joke Day! So here are some Halloween Knock-knock jokes just for you! ... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that according to Guinness World Records, the highest number of lit jack o'lanterns on display is 30,581 by a city in New Hampshire in 2013. Now that's a whole lot of pumpkins! Today is known as National Candy Corn Day! This sweet treat was made way back in the late 1800’s and adults and... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that candy corn was originally called chicken feed? MEOW! Today is a PURRfect day to give special attention to all feline friends because it’s National Cat Day! Joke of the Day: Our first joke today comes from an anonymous writer. Q: Why did Mrs. Stallons bring a goldfish to... READ MORE >

Our School fundraiser cookie dough order will be here tomorrow October 30th!!! Please make arrangements to pick up your orders after school tomorrow or by the end of parent teacher conferences that night. Contact the office for arrangements or find Mr. Staley/Mr. Eggeling during conferences. Thank you,Mr. StaleyDean of Students READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that a boa constrictor’s hiss can be heard up to 100 feet away?! Snickers, Reese’s, Hershey’s, Kit Kat, Hershey’s kisses, chocolate chips…what do all of these have in common? Chocolate!!! Today is known as National Chocolate Day!!! Eat it in a candy bar, a pie, a cookie, a cake, or... READ MORE >

The CO-U JH Girls will begin practice on Monday October 28th. We will be practicing in the CO gym from 3:30-4:40 each weekday, except on Wednesdays. There will be a bus that will arrive at the school in CO around 4:45. The bus will drop students off in Ute at the old School and in Soldier at the Speedy Stop. The girls will be expected to bring shorts and gym... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that Hawaii is moving toward Japan at a rate of 4 inches per year? Do the research and see what’s going on! Today is known as National iPod Day. Apple first introduced the iPod on Oct. 23, 2001. The iPod changed the way we listened to and purchased music. Believe it or not, the first iPod... READ MORE >

2019 JH Boys Basketball The CO-U JH Boys will be beginning practice on the October 24th. We will be practicing in the CO gym from 3:30-4:40 every weekday, except on Wednesdays. The bus that will take the students home will arrive at the school in CO at 4:45. It will drop students off in Ute at the old School and in Soldier at the Speedy Stop. The boys will... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that the fastest dog, the greyhound, can run at speeds as fast as 45 mph? Pasta lovers will be especially happy today because it’s National Pasta Day! Go and eat your noodles! Don’t forget this week, Oct. 14-18th, is known as National School Lunch Week. Please be sure to thank... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that astronauts have measured up to 2 inches taller after returning from space. So if you want to be taller, I guess you should plan a trip to the moon! This week, Oct. 14-18th, is known as National School Lunch Week. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week as a... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that Americans eat about 350 slices of pizza each second? Joke of the Day: Our first joke today comes from Andres L, a 2nd grader. Q: What falls but doesn’t hit the ground? A: The temperature! Hahaha, good one, Andres! Our second joke of the day comes from LeAsia... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that Americans eat about 350 slices of pizza each second? Joke of the Day: Our first joke today comes from Andres L, a 2nd grader. Q: What falls but doesn’t hit the ground? A: The temperature! Hahaha, good one, Andres! Our second joke of the day comes from LeAsia... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that leatherback sea turtles weigh up to 2,000 pounds? Today is known as National Bring Your Teddy Bear to School Day! Hope you all brought along your favorite bear so they can see what school is all about! Joke of the Day: Our first joke today comes from Keara Schofield, 6th... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that sound travels four times faster in water than in air? Today is known as National Fluffernutter Day! Does anyone know what a fluffernutter is? Try a little bit of peanut butter and mix in a little marshmallow crème and you have yourself a fluffernutter! Try one after school tonight and... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that there are NO English words that rhyme with purple? This is Fire Prevention Week. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Escape planning and practice can help you make the most of the time you have, giving everyone... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that Americans buy about 20 million pounds of candy corn every year? I bet this is the month they buy the most! Today is known as World Smile Day! Each year on the first Friday in October, World Smile Day devotes a day to smiles and spreading random acts of kindness. If someone... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that a pumpkin is actually a fruit and not a vegetable? Today is National Techies Day. Could you make it through a day without your phone or without your T.V. or without a microwave? Think of all the things you might not be able to live without due to technology. Thank goodness for... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that a newborn baby blue whale can measure up to 20 to 26 feet in length and weighs up to 6,614 lbs? That’s HUGE!!!! Today is National Chewing Gum Day! Come on teachers, give your students a piece of gum today and let them chew away! Joke of the Day: Our first joke today comes... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that in your lifetime you’ll shed over 40 pounds of skin? WOW, amazing! Today is National Chocolate Milk Day! Don’t forget to drink a carton at lunch today. Joke of the Day: Our jokes today come from 4th Grader, Jayden French. Her first joke says… Q: What do... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that a giraffe can be nearly 80 inches tall at birth? Convert that into feet and that’s over 6 feet tall! Some adults never even get that tall in a lifetime! Joke of the Day: Our joke of the day comes from Miss Paula Harris, the 4th grade associate. Q: How does a farmer count his... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that the human tongue has about 10,000 taste buds! Joke of the Day: Our joke of the day comes from Caralyn Henschen in 8th grade. Q: What do you call a mountain of kittens? A: A MEOW-tain Ha ha ha, good one Caralyn! The COU Student Council wants to hear your jokes! If you... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that your eyes are the same size that they were from birth, but your nose and ears never stop growing?! Joke of the Day: Our first joke today comes from our Music Teacher, Mrs. Stallons. Q: Why did the football coach go to the bank? A: To get his quarter back! Good one, Mrs.... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Fact of the Day: Did you know that in 1878 the first phone book was published and it had only 50 names in it! Joke of the Day: Why did the student eat his homework? Because his teacher told him it was a piece of cake! The COU Student Council wants to hear your jokes! If you have a funny joke or riddle and would like... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! It’s the AristoCATS Day, otherwise known as BOBCAT DAY! Hopefully you’re all decked out in Bobcat Gear today! Remember, there’s bonus points for cat ears today, too! Student Council Members will be around to take your pictures & Mya will pick up your slips. The race is on for the class that accumulates the most points... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Today we celebrate Inside Out Day and all the colors of our emotions. Student Council members will be coming around during 1st period today to take pictures of our school rainbow. Teachers are reminded to mark down all the students in their classroom who dressed up. Mya Goslar will be coming around to pick up your class rosters... READ MORE >

Today we celebrate Monsters, Inc. Day. How many different monsters are roaming the halls of COU today? Student Council members will be coming around during 1st period today to take pictures of all the monsters. Teachers are reminded to mark down all the students in their classroom who dressed up. Mya Goslar will be coming around to pick up your class rosters at... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! This is Homecoming Week! The COU Student Council has planned many fantastic dress up days for you to get in the spirit of Homecoming. Today we celebrate Snow White and the 7 Dwarves. Student Council members will be coming around during 1st period today to take pictures of all the dwarves and possibly Snow White herself! Teachers are... READ MORE >

The MVAO-COU homecoming parade will take place on Wednesday September 11, 2019 at 1:30 in Mapleton. If you can support our students during homecoming that would be great. The game is on Friday. READ MORE >

On Sunday, the MVAO-COU High School will be having coronation, a BBQ, and games to participate in. Join in the fun and support the High School! READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Next week is Homecoming Week. Disney is our theme for the week. The class that has the highest percentage of students who dress up throughout the week will receive a super COOL surprise! Monday is Snow White and the 7 Dwarves. Pick a dwarf and dress like one of them. Sneezy, Sleepy, Doc, Bashful, Happy, Grumpy, or Dopey. If any... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Homecoming will be September 9th-13th so be ready for some super cool Dress Up Days! Our theme is Disney. Hakuna Matata…No worries, we smell a VICTORY in the air! The class that has the highest participation of dressing up throughout the week will receive a super COOL surprise! Monday is Snow White and the 7... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Today is Picture Day! You will all get your picture taken today for our school yearbook this morning, so bring on your best smile! Remember, today is the LAST day to turn in your Homecoming T-shirt order forms. ALL orders MUST be turned in today. Homecoming will be September 9th-13th so be ready for some super cool Dress... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!! Picture Day is fast approaching. School pictures will be taken on Wednesday, September 4th. Don’t forget to wear your smile! Orders for Homecoming shirts are now being taken. Order forms are in the office if you still need to pick one up. Get your shirt ordered in your class color to wear on Inside Out Day,... READ MORE >

Good Morning Bobcats!!Remember, this is Labor Day weekend, so there will be NO School on Monday, Sept. 2nd !!Enjoy your 3 day weekend!!Breakfast for tomorrow is French Toast Sticks, SmokiesLunch is Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Sweet Potato Wedges, Pears READ MORE >

Here is our the website to look at the new company we are doing school pictures with. It will be done entirely online and you will be able to have the pictures delivered directly to you. Check it out! https://www.jostens.com/jostenspix/index.htmlIt will take place on September 4, 2019! Forms will be coming home with kids as well! READ MORE >