Cozad Community School

Good luck to our CHS Varsity Boys Golf team today! Monday, May 11, Varsity Boys Golf will compete at the Cozad Invite with a 9:30 AM start. Have a great day on the course—go Haymakers!

Today’s CHS Graduation Commencement Ceremony will be live-streamed on the Haymaker Media YouTube channel today, May 9, at 4:00 PM.

Watch live here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/B3QCvf5hOgE?si=p7Ry5N_FVfLpI1kO

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Congratulations to the Cozad High School Class of 2026 on your graduation day! Today we celebrate your hard work, dedication, and the memories you’ve created along the way. As you take this next step, know that you carry with you the pride of your school and community.

We wish you all the best in the future—wherever your path may lead. Once a Haymaker, always a Haymaker!

Summer 2026 Weight Room Schedule

The weight room will be open for summer workouts from June 1 – August 1.

Lifting Days: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
• Group A (All Boys) – 6:30–7:30 AM
(4-day group begins Friday, July 6)
• Group B (All Girls) – 7:30–8:30 AM
• Group C (Grades 6–8, Boys & Girls) – 8:30–9:30 AM

Let’s have a great summer of hard work and improvement!

Congratulations to our CHS 2025–2026 Lifting Award recipients!

Girls Awards
• Henessy Cargill – Lifter of the Year
• Makenna Broz – Power Positive Award
• Aubrey Hammerlun – Lifter of the Year
• Isabella Hernandez – Most Improved Lifter

Boys Awards
• Blake Conroy – Power Positive Award
• Mathew Arndt – Lifter of the Year
• Collin McFall – Lifter of the Year
• Harrison Edeal – Power Positive Award
• Owen Ross – Most Improved Lifter

Great work to all of these athletes for their dedication and commitment in the weight room!

Good luck to our CHS and CMS athletes competing in SWC action today!

Thursday, May 7:
• Varsity Boys Golf @ SWC Invite (Broken Bow) – 10:00 AM
• Middle School Track & Field – SWC Invite (Cozad) – 2:00 PM

Have a great day of competition—go Haymakers!

We would like to take a moment to recognize and thank our amazing school nurse, Mrs. Sera Shoemaker! Mrs. Shoemaker plays such an important role in keeping our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn each day. From caring for everyday needs to supporting students and staff in times of illness or concern, her compassion and dedication make a difference in our school community.

Thank you, Mrs. Shoemaker, for all that you do for our students and staff—we appreciate you!

🎭 Attention Cozad Students (Grades 5–8)! 🎭

Cozad Middle School Summer Theater Auditions will be held on:
📅 Monday, May 11th
📅 Tuesday, May 12th

🎬 Summer Theater Dates:
June 8–12 & June 15–19
🕐 Time: 1:00–4:00 PM

🌟 Performance:
📅 June 19th
🕖 7:00 PM

Don’t miss your chance to be part of an exciting summer production—come show us your talent!

This year in Welding 1, taught by Brandon Horwart, Austin Feik took on a project to create new tee markers for all 18 holes at the Cozad Country Club. Austin designed and cut each marker using a plasma cutter, then welded and painted them to completion. Great work, Austin. Way to give back to your community.

📣 Cozad AfterZone Update!

Cozad AfterZone will be open this Thursday at 1:00 PM due to early out—make sure to join us for an afternoon of fun and activities!

Also, AfterZone will be held on the last day of school, Wednesday, May 20th.

IMPORTANT UPDATE -- Hs track meet has been cancelled today due to weather

This morning, CHS senior Track & Field athletes updated the Southwest Conference Championship Board to celebrate the CHS Boys Track Team’s victory at Saturday’s SWC Track Invite. Congratulations to the entire team and coaching staff on this outstanding and well-earned accomplishment!

Reminder for Cozad Community Schools families: this Thursday, May 7th, will be a 1:00 PM dismissal for all students in grades PreK–12. Please plan accordingly for the early release. Thank you!
#HaymakerWay

Congratulations to the 2026 Spring Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Award recipients from Cozad High School!

This program recognizes students for their academic excellence, leadership, and significant contributions in NSAA activities.

Boys Golf
• Ethan Atchison
• Owen Ross

Music
• Emma Lindekugel
• Camryn Yilk

Boys Track & Field
• Olliver Davis
• Braiton Snider

Girls Track & Field
• Reagan Chrisinger
• Abigail Negley

We are proud of your hard work and accomplishments—way to represent CHS!
https://nsaa-static.s3.dualstack.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/awards/ncpaacademicallstate/2026%20Spring%20NCPA%20Winners.pdf

This week, we celebrate our amazing teachers and the impact they make every day. Thank you for your dedication, care, and commitment to our students! Students, take a moment to thank your teachers and all Cozad educators for everything they do! #HaymakerWay

Update from Dr. Endorf: I’m excited to share an update as we approach the end of the 2025–26 school year.

The last day of school for students will now be Wednesday, May 20, and it will be a full day. This is a change from the originally scheduled last day of Thursday, May 21. Staff will have full workdays on Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22.

We hope this adjustment is welcome news and gives everyone something extra to look forward to as we wrap up a successful school year!

Good luck to our CHS Varsity Track & Field Boys and Girls teams as they host the SWC Meet today, Saturday, May 2nd at Cozad, starting at 11:00 AM. We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Compete hard and represent CHS with pride. Go Haymakers!

Please join us tonight for CHS Fine Arts Night. Family and friends are encouraged to attend. The Art Show will begin at 6:00 PM in the High School Commons. The awards ceremony for Band, Choir, Musical, One Act, and Speech will begin at 7:00 PM in the High School Auditorium. We look forward to celebrating the talents and accomplishments of our students.

Today, May 1, we recognize National School Principals’ Day and celebrate the outstanding leadership of our Cozad Community Schools principals and assistant principals.

Thank you for your dedication, guidance, and commitment to our students, staff, and community. Your leadership plays a vital role in creating a positive learning environment and supporting success across our schools.

We appreciate all that you do each day to lead, support, and inspire. #HaymakerWay

Congratulations to the middle school girls 4x400 team on breaking the school record last night in Gothenburg with a time of 4:28.47. The team consisted of Hayden Chytka, Sydney Rahn, Charlotte Ahrens and Zoey Priel.