Cozad Community School

The Cozad AfterZone program is an important aspect of the elementary school experience and a need in the community. Unfortunately, the program runs in a financial deficit. When federal funding of the program was recently threatened, the district conducted an in-depth study of AfterZone. After much consideration, the Cozad School Board voted at their July Board meeting to continue the AfterZone program for 2025-26 and incorporate a basic payment program for all students that choose to participate.

Moving forward, the district plans to offer AfterZone to grades K - 5 students each day after school until 6:00 pm, just as it has done for many years. Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, parents will be charged $5 per day for their child’s attendance if they qualify for Free/Reduced lunch and $7 per day if they receive regular lunch.

Mrs. Morse will continue to lead the same high-quality program parents and students have come to expect over the years and further communications will be coming from Mrs. Morse and the elementary school as we inch closer to the 2025-26 school year.

Due to the excessive heat warning on Tuesday, speed camp will be conducted in the Wellness Center at 5:15 PM.

📣 CHS Students & Families — Important Schedule Info!

The PowerSchool portal will re-open on Friday, August 1st. At that time, high school students can view their schedules for the 2025-2026 school year.

🗓 Need a schedule change?
Mrs. Haarberg will be available in the High School Counseling Office on Wednesday, August 6th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM for in-person schedule changes.

❗Please note: Schedule changes cannot be made by email.

Thanks for your cooperation — we’re looking forward to a great year!
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Cozad Elementary is open this week, July 21-24 from 8 am to 5:30pm, for parents to update PowerSchool information, and sign nurse’s forms and permission slips prior to the start of school.
To keep things running smoothly, we’ve organized these dates by last name:
A–F: Monday, July 21
G–M: Tuesday, July 22
N–T: Wednesday, July 23
U–Z and anyone who missed earlier days: Thursday, July 24

If you have children with different last names, feel free to choose the day that works best for your family.

Thank you for helping us make the beginning of the year start smoothly.

This is the LAST week of Cozad Community Schools Summer Food Program! Thank you to all who participated and our amazing cooks for making our grab & go breakfasts! Here is the menu for this week.
📍 Location: Cozad Middle School
📅 Dates: Monday through Friday, June 2 – July 25
🕰️ Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
💲 Cost: Free for all children ages 1–18
🍽️ Adult meals: $5.50
Breakfast will be available as Grab & Go during the lunch service on Monday's and Friday's.

The Cozad Cross Country team hosted the annual Cozad XC Camp on July 15, 2025. 105 Students from 17 schools across the state were in attendance to hear from college coaches Ryan Mahoney (Hastings College), Brad Jenny (Doane) and Matt Beisel (Concordia). The athletes also ran the Slip N' Slide 5k where they had the option to run through the splash pad or slide on a 50' long slip and slide. Placing from Cozad; Koang Deng won the boys division with a time of 16:57.96 and Audrey Baker was 9th in the girls division with a time of 24:21.51.

Cozad Community Schools Summer Food Program menu for the week!📍 Location: Cozad Middle School 📅 Dates: Monday through Friday, June 2 – July 25. 🕰️ Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 💲 Cost: Free for all children ages 1–18. Adult meals: $5.50. Breakfast will be available as Grab & Go during the lunch service on Monday's and Friday's.

🎬 Back to School Video – Must Watch! We’re getting excited to welcome everyone back for the 2025–2026 school year! Check out our Back to School Video for important dates, helpful reminders, and a look at some new staff as well as familiar faces in new roles. It’s a quick and helpful way to get ready for a great start! 📺 Watch here: https://5il.co/3li00

We can’t wait to see our students back in the building soon!

**Your One-Stop Shop for Back-to-School!** As you prepare for the 2025–2026 school year, be sure to check out our Elementary & CEEC Guidebook —your go-to resource for everything you need to know about Cozad Elementary and the Cozad Early Education Center. Inside you'll find key information about school procedures, calendars, communication tools, and more to help you and your child have a smooth and successful year. 📎 Take a few minutes to review it before the first day! https://5il.co/3lged

📚 CMS Families – Get a Head Start on School Supplies! 🖍️ If you'd like to get a jump start on school supplies for the 2025–2026 school year, here’s the list of items your student will need! 🧮 Math Note: All students will need a basic calculator for math classes. Students enrolled in Honor Math may want a scientific calculator (optional). Stay ahead and be ready for a great year! #HaymakerWay

📚✏️ Cozad Elementary Families!
Looking to get a head start on school supplies for the 2025–2026 school year?
We've got you covered! Click the link below to view the supply list and get prepared for a great year ahead!
🔗 https://shorturl.at/0n6z7
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Cozad Community Schools Summer Food Program menu for the week!
📍 Location: Cozad Middle School
📅 Dates: Monday through Friday, June 2 – July 25
🕰️ Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
💲 Cost: Free for all children ages 1–18
🍽️ Adult meals: $5.50
Breakfast will be available as Grab & Go during the lunch service on Monday's and Friday's.
To sign up for Grab & Go meals, please fill out the form at https://forms.gle/HqxVdZr8NupXKTEF6 or contact the District Office for assistance.

Cozad Community Schools Summer Food Program menu for the week! 📍 Location: Cozad Middle School 📅 Dates: Monday through Friday, June 2 – July 25 🕰️ Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 💲 Cost: Free for all children ages 1–18 🍽️ Adult meals: $5.50 Breakfast will be available as Grab & Go during the lunch service on Monday's and Friday's. To sign up for Grab & Go meals, please fill out the form at https://forms.gle/HqxVdZr8NupXKTEF6 or contact the District Office for assistance.

Come see us today from 8:30-11:30am at the Cozad Middle School for our Job Hiring Fair! Great opportunities to serve your community and the students of Cozad Community Schools!

Cozad Community Schools Summer Food Program menu for the week! 📍 Location: Cozad Middle School 📅 Dates: Monday through Friday, June 2 – July 25 🕰️ Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 💲 Cost: Free for all children ages 1–18 🍽️ Adult meals: $5.50 Breakfast will be available as Grab & Go during the lunch service on Monday's and Friday's. To sign up for Grab & Go meals, please fill out the form at https://forms.gle/HqxVdZr8NupXKTEF6 or contact the District Office for assistance.

Cozad Community Schools Summer Food Program upcoming menu! 📍 Location: Cozad Middle School 📅 Dates: Monday through Friday, June 2 – July 25 🕰️ Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 💲 Cost: Free for all children ages 1–18 🍽️ Adult meals: $5.50 Breakfast will be available as Grab & Go during the lunch service on Monday's and Friday's. To sign up for Grab & Go meals, please fill out the form at https://forms.gle/HqxVdZr8NupXKTEF6 or contact the District Office for assistance.

Do you like working with children? Are you looking for a rewarding career in education? Do you want to make a difference in your community? On June 18th from 8:30-11:30am, Cozad Community Schools is hosting a Hiring Fair at the Cozad Middle School. Current positions available are an Elementary Art Para, a SPED Para, Bus Drivers, substitute teachers, and several coaching positions. For more information go to https://www.cozadschools.net/page/employment-opportunities or call 308-784-2745.

We’re Hiring at Cozad Community Schools! Join our team and make a difference the #HaymakerWay! We’re currently accepting applications for the following positions: **Elementary Art Paraprofessional **Elementary Paraprofessional **Bus Drivers If you’re passionate about supporting students and being part of a positive school environment, we’d love to hear from you! Visit our website or call the District Office at 308-784-2745 for more information.

Last Friday, we wrapped up the 2024–2025 school year by coming together as a district to celebrate the incredible staff who make Cozad Community Schools such a special place. As part of our year-end tradition, Longevity Awards were presented to honor team members reaching milestone years of service. From 10 to 35 years, staff across every building—including the High School, Middle School, Elementary, and the Cozad Early Education Center—were recognized for their commitment, passion, and the lasting impact they’ve made on generations of students. Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees—and thank you for living the #HaymakerWay every single day. High School Trey Botts – 10 years Amanda Rossell – 10 years Brian Bussinger – 15 years Dawn Beans – 20 years Kyle Vincent – 20 years Marcie Kostrunck – 25 years Middle School Brent Frauen – 10 years Kaleen Hodge – 10 years Alisa Favinger – 15 years Arika Russell – 15 years Bill Shaffer – 25 years Elementary Courtney Arends – 10 years Vickie Gilbert – 10 years Amber Ross – 10 years Stephanie Schroeder – 10 years Caitlin Smith – 15 years Tess Poppert – 20 years Lisa Gengenbach – 25 years Jill Arnold – 35 years Theresa Lemmer – 35 years Cozad Early Education Center Alyssa Leahy – 10 years Tricia Regelin – 10 years Amy Mohler – 15 years

Congratulations to Mr. Dave Evertson and Mrs. Amanda Rossell! Both educators have been honored with the 2025 Cozad Community Schools Foundation Excellence in Education Award—an annual recognition chosen by our senior class to celebrate teachers who have made a lasting impact on their education journey. Mr. Evertson inspires students daily as a Middle School Science teacher, and Mrs. Rossell challenges students to think critically about the world around them as a High School Social Studies teacher. Their dedication and passion truly embody the spirit of excellence at Cozad Schools. A heartfelt thank you to the Cozad Community Schools Foundation and the Burkholder Foundation for your continued support of our staff and students.