Boys Wrestling, Cheer & Dance State Send-Off--Join us Wednesday, 2/18 at 2:50 PM in the Haymaker West Gym as we send off our athletes to State. Let’s pack the gym and show our support for these outstanding competitors.
Three Middle School students attended the Cozad Board of Education meeting last night to share their presentation on reading and a proposed read-a-thon with board members. The students—Zoey Priel, Morgan Florke, and Elizabeth Moo—had originally presented their idea to their principal, Mr. Josh Asche, who encouraged them to bring it forward at the regular board meeting.
Their presentation was well thought out, clearly outlining the benefits for students, guidelines for participation, and how a read-a-thon could help improve reading literacy. Their passion for reading truly shined through.
Thank you to Zoey, Morgan, and Elizabeth for their leadership and for making a positive impact on their school.
Their presentation was well thought out, clearly outlining the benefits for students, guidelines for participation, and how a read-a-thon could help improve reading literacy. Their passion for reading truly shined through.
Thank you to Zoey, Morgan, and Elizabeth for their leadership and for making a positive impact on their school.
Good luck to our Cozad Girls Basketball Team as they begin SubDistricts!
Cozad will face Bridgeport today, Monday, February 16th, in the C1-10 Girls Basketball SubDistrict Tournament. Game time is 6:00 PM Mountain Time (7:00 PM Central Time) at Prairie View School in Ogallala.
We are proud of the hard work and dedication our girls have shown all season. Let’s support them as they take the court and compete with determination and true Haymaker pride. Good luck, ladies! We’re cheering you on all the way.
Cozad will face Bridgeport today, Monday, February 16th, in the C1-10 Girls Basketball SubDistrict Tournament. Game time is 6:00 PM Mountain Time (7:00 PM Central Time) at Prairie View School in Ogallala.
We are proud of the hard work and dedication our girls have shown all season. Let’s support them as they take the court and compete with determination and true Haymaker pride. Good luck, ladies! We’re cheering you on all the way.
Join us Monday, February 16 at 3:00 PM in the Cozad High School Arena (West Gym) for a State Wrestling send-off for Abby and Andrea.
Let’s pack the gym and show our support as they compete this week. We’re proud of you both.
The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) has announced the 28 recipients of the 2025–2026 NSAA Champions for Coaches Award. This annual recognition honors outstanding coaches across Nebraska who demonstrate exceptional dedication to their students, schools, and communities.
Congratulations to Nick Broz on being selected as one of this year’s award recipients. The Champions for Coaches program highlights active coaches who go the extra mile in supporting students and making a meaningful impact within their school and community.
The honorees will be recognized during halftime of the Class B Boys State Basketball Semifinal at 6:00 p.m. CST on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
We are proud of you, Coach Broz!
Congratulations to Nick Broz on being selected as one of this year’s award recipients. The Champions for Coaches program highlights active coaches who go the extra mile in supporting students and making a meaningful impact within their school and community.
The honorees will be recognized during halftime of the Class B Boys State Basketball Semifinal at 6:00 p.m. CST on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
We are proud of you, Coach Broz!
CHS Boys Wrestling will be competing this Saturday, February 14th, at the C-4 Districts in Broken Bow. Wrestling begins at 9:00 am. Best of luck to our Haymakers as they hit the mats and compete hard! Go Haymakers! (Individual wrestling photos courtesy of Katie Arndt Photography)
Good luck today, February 12th, to our JV/Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball teams as they travel to Broken Bow. Game times are 4:30, 6:00, and 7:45 pm. (Updated date)
Good luck as well to our Middle School teams playing at home. The 7th grade boys will play at the Wellness Center at 4:30 pm, and the 8th grade boys will play in the Barn (High School East Gym) at 4:30 pm.
Let’s go, Haymakers!
Good luck as well to our Middle School teams playing at home. The 7th grade boys will play at the Wellness Center at 4:30 pm, and the 8th grade boys will play in the Barn (High School East Gym) at 4:30 pm.
Let’s go, Haymakers!
Good luck to our Middle School Girls Wrestling team as they compete at the Walnut Middle School Invite on Thursday, February 12th. The updated start time is 1:30 pm. Go Haymakers!
Just a reminder that we do not accept Valentine deliveries to the schools. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
The 2026 Nebraska State Cheer & Dance Championships will be held at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island. The CHS Cheer team will compete on Friday, February 20th, and the CHS Dance team will compete on Saturday, February 21st. Please note that the printed school calendar contains incorrect dates.
Information regarding the official competition schedules and ticket sales can be found at: https://ncacoach.org/cheer-dance/
Information regarding the official competition schedules and ticket sales can be found at: https://ncacoach.org/cheer-dance/
Just a reminder that there have been date and time changes for Thursday, February 12th:
– Middle School Girls Wrestling @ Walnut MS Invite will now begin at 1:30 pm (updated start time).
– JV/Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball @ Broken Bow has been moved from Friday to Thursday, with game times at 4:30, 6:00, and 7:45 pm.
Please note these changes—go Haymakers!
– Middle School Girls Wrestling @ Walnut MS Invite will now begin at 1:30 pm (updated start time).
– JV/Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball @ Broken Bow has been moved from Friday to Thursday, with game times at 4:30, 6:00, and 7:45 pm.
Please note these changes—go Haymakers!
Good luck to our MS Girls Wrestling team as they compete at the Lexington Invite today at 4:00 pm! Go Haymakers!
Mr. Blackmore, CHS Speech Coach, was invited to bring several of his talented speech students to perform at the weekly Rotary meeting today at the Grand Generation Center. Three varsity individual events and one novice event were presented, and each performance was outstanding and very well-received by those in attendance.
Speech participants included:
• Talyn Propp – Humorous
• Camryn Yilk – Serious Prose
• Crystal Hernandez – Informative
• Adeline Joyce & Rebecca Burns – Duet Acting
The dedication, perseverance, and long hours these students—along with their teammates and coaches Woody Blackmore, Yanira Rodriguez, and Omar Carlos—commit to preparing and competing each Saturday is truly extraordinary.
The Rotary members expressed their sincere appreciation for these students and their outstanding performances today. Thank you for representing CHS with such talent and professionalism!
Speech participants included:
• Talyn Propp – Humorous
• Camryn Yilk – Serious Prose
• Crystal Hernandez – Informative
• Adeline Joyce & Rebecca Burns – Duet Acting
The dedication, perseverance, and long hours these students—along with their teammates and coaches Woody Blackmore, Yanira Rodriguez, and Omar Carlos—commit to preparing and competing each Saturday is truly extraordinary.
The Rotary members expressed their sincere appreciation for these students and their outstanding performances today. Thank you for representing CHS with such talent and professionalism!
Congratulations to CHS Senior Abby Negley and Sophomore Andrea Saravia on qualifying for the 2026 NSAA Girls State Wrestling Championships! Abby earned the title of District Champion and qualified in Class B at 110 lbs, while Drea was the District Runner-Up and qualified in Class B at 145 lbs. Way to represent the Haymakers, ladies! We are proud of you!
Congratulations to our middle school MathCounts team! Our students placed 3rd overall as a team at today’s regional MathCounts competition in Kearney at UNK and qualified for the State competition in March. Special shoutout to Ben Hanna, who finished 4th overall individually—an outstanding accomplishment. We are so proud of all the competitors and their hard work. Way to represent Cozad and CMS. Thank you to Mrs. Favinger for giving these students this opportunity! (Not pictured Kaitlyn Hyatt)
Cozad Elementary School Book Fair is coming February 23–27, 2026 in the Cozad Elementary Library.
Book Fair Hours:
• February 23–26: 3:00 pm–5:30 pm
• February 27: 8:00 am–7:30 pm
eWallet is available for worry-free, cash-free purchases, and we also accept cash and credit cards. Each student who sets up an eWallet will receive a prize.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to get started with eWallet and online shopping:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/cozadelementaryschool
We hope to see you at the Book Fair! 📚
Book Fair Hours:
• February 23–26: 3:00 pm–5:30 pm
• February 27: 8:00 am–7:30 pm
eWallet is available for worry-free, cash-free purchases, and we also accept cash and credit cards. Each student who sets up an eWallet will receive a prize.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to get started with eWallet and online shopping:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/cozadelementaryschool
We hope to see you at the Book Fair! 📚
Parents & Students: A reminder that High School Course Schedule Registration forms are due TOMORROW, February 9th, for all 8th–11th graders.
• 8th graders: turn forms in to Mr. Dinslage
• 9th–11th graders: turn forms in to the HS Office
Forms must include a parent signature and be submitted by 4:00 pm tomorrow. Thank you!
• 8th graders: turn forms in to Mr. Dinslage
• 9th–11th graders: turn forms in to the HS Office
Forms must include a parent signature and be submitted by 4:00 pm tomorrow. Thank you!
The 1st Grade “Sailing the Seven Seas” concert will be held on Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00 pm in the CHS Auditorium. Come enjoy this great performance from our young Haymakers!
“Sailing the Seven Seas,” presented by the Cozad Elementary Kindergartners, will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:00 pm in the CHS Auditorium. Come enjoy this wonderful concert from our youngest Haymakers!
Correction to next week's calendar: The school calendar lists an early out on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, but the early out will actually be Thursday, February 19 at 2:00 pm for all students. Thank you!
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