COSSA

10/15/2026

COSSA Culinary students never disappoint! Today, they welcomed the Mayor of Caldwell and members of his staff to sample a delicious variety of entrées, sides, and, of course, desserts!

Planning an event? Keep our talented culinary students in mind for your future catering needs!

10/15/2026

Exciting day at COSSA! Twenty-five COSSA students were each awarded the Teens 2 Trades $500 Tool Grant! Special thanks go out to Mr. Shirts, Amy Beck, Teens 2 Trades, and D&B Supply!!!!

10/14/2026

Quarter 1 is in the books, and what a success it has been! Our Academy students earned an impressive 300+ credits, and students in Welding, Auto, and Diesel earned certifications. We’re so proud of their hard work and everything they’ve accomplished!

Welding Certificates Awarded to:
Diego Machuca (Homedale)
David Eidemiller (Homedale)
Oshi Carrillo (Homedale)
George Douglas (Parma)

Auto & Diesel ASEs
Devon Wagstaff (Parma)
Keighan Stimmel (Homedale)
Daysen Frazier (Marsing)
Chace Funke (Notus)
William Iverson (Notus)
Garrett Smith (Parma)

10/11/2026

COSSA students past and present, along with their families, had a great night at COSSA's first-ever alumni event! Thank you to everyone who showed up and supported your alma mater!

10/06/2026

This week, the Academy is participating in Spirit Week!!!
TODAY — Teacher/Student Switch Day! Students dress like teachers, and teachers dress like students.
Wednesday — Wear PINK!
Thursday — COSSA Strong Day! Wear your COSSA Swag!!

To conclude our week, we are hosting our first-ever Alumni BBQ and Bonfire! Thursday, October 8th, 6-9pm, 109 Penny Lane, Wilder, ID.
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Thursday, October 8th. BBQ, 6-7pm with the bonfire & activities from 7-9pm.

09/29/2026

09/22/2026

Mark your calendars! You won’t want to miss our first Parent-Teacher Conferences. Meet your student’s teachers and enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by COSSA Culinary students!

¡Marquen sus calendarios! No querrán perderse nuestras primeras conferencias de padres y maestros. Conozcan a los maestros de sus hijos y disfruten de una deliciosa cena preparada por los estudiantes de Artes Culinarias de COSSA.

09/01/2026

📣 Join the COSSA Special Day Team at Homedale Elementary!
We’re seeking caring, dedicated paraprofessionals to support students in our Special Day Program. Make a meaningful difference every day while working alongside a collaborative school community.
🎉 Special bonus: Paraprofessionals working in the Homedale Special Day Program will receive a $500 bonus after successfully completing 90 days!
Interested? Apply today or share this post with someone who would be a great fit!
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08/21/2026

School is back in session, and we definitely did NOT take the summer off!
It’s been a busy and exciting summer! We:
- Sent a team to HOSA Nationals in Indianapolis
- Sent a group of culinary students to SkillsUSA Nationals in Atlanta
- Remodeled and upgraded our building to prepare for our new and expanded career pathways. One of the things we’re most proud of? Our upgrades and remodels were completed by our very own teachers, TAC members, and—of course—our students! Their talent, hard work, and commitment continue to make our school an incredible place to learn by doing.

And we’re just getting started!
This fall, we’re proud to offer 14 different pathways for our students:
🚗 Automotive
🏠 Building Trades
🍎 Child Development/Teacher Training
🩺 CNA
✂️ Cosmetology
👩‍🍳 Culinary
📐 Drafting & Design
🚛 Diesel
🚑 EMT/Advanced EMT
⚙️ Engineering
🦷 IOT – Dental Assisting
🩺 Medical Assisting
💊 Pharmacy Tech
🔥 Welding

Stay tuned! We’ll be announcing an upcoming Open House where you’ll have the opportunity to tour our building, see the upgrades, and learn more about our expanded programs.

And there’s more! We’re also excited to announce our updated Night School Catalog! Our evening offerings provide opportunities for community members to learn new skills, explore an interest, or build their professional knowledge. https://sites.google.com/cossaschools.org/cossa-night-school/home

Check out everything we have to offer—and get ready for another exciting year!

Purpose

08/02/2026

COSSA's Night School Catalog is now open! New courses are still being added, so be sure to check back each week for the latest offerings.

¡Ya está abierto el catálogo de cursos nocturnos de COSSA! Se siguen añadiendo nuevos cursos, así que asegúrate de consultar las novedades cada semana.

Check out "Night School" under Schools on our website:

https://www.cossaschools.org