Congratulations to Mrs. Tess Poppert and Mr. Bill Shaffer for receiving the 2023 Cozad Community Schools Foundation Excellence in Education Award. This award is selected by the senior class each year for two educators who have impacted their education at Cozad Schools. Mrs. Poppert is a 5th grade teacher at Cozad Elementary School and Mr. Shafer is a Middle School Counselor. Congratulations to both educators and thank you for making an impact on our students! (Cozad Community Schools Foundation is a private foundation with a separate board from the Cozad Community School Board.)

We would like to congratulate our remarkable teachers and staff who have received well-deserved longevity awards! 🏆🌟 These incredible educators have dedicated years of their lives to shaping the minds of countless students, igniting the flames of knowledge, and inspiring generations to pursue their dreams. We want to express our deepest gratitude for your years of service and dedication.
10 years of service: Jill Albrecht, Sandra Burgess, Barry Mraz, Brianda Prado, Teresa Savick, Ashley Simpson, and Lisa Wellman.
15 years of service: Nick Auwerda
20 Years of service: Kim Smock, Pamela Laird, and Brian Regelin
25 Years of service: Amy Buss and Stephanie Curtice
30 Years of service: Karen Klein and Jenny Wichelt
35 Years of service: Jann Kloepping and Patty Wolfe

Congratulations to Boston Irish who earned a medal at the state track meet with a 3rd place tie in the pole vault. Boston had his own PR with a vault of 14-0. #HaymakerWay
It's with a bittersweet feeling that we bid farewell to some remarkable teachers who have dedicated their lives to shaping young minds in our school district. Yesterday, we gathered to honor and celebrate their incredible careers as they embark on a well-deserved retirement journey. Congratulations Mrs. Patty Margritz, Mr. Ron Bubak and Mrs. Jann Kloepping. True Haymakers at heart!

Congratulations to CHS Senior Cash Chytka who earned a 5th Place Medal at the State Track and Field Meet in the High Jump with a jump of 6'2". #HaymakerWay
Congratulations to CHS Senior Cord Chytka who broke the school record in the Triple Jump at State Track and earned a 4th place medal at the State Tournament! Cord had a jump of 44-8. #HaymakerWay
Just a reminder that little cheer camp forms are due tomorrow--Thursday, May 18th!

Please join us celebrate the retirement of Mrs. Jann Kloepping, Mr. Ron Bubak, and Mrs. Patty Margritz on Wednesday, May 17th, 4:00 to 5:00 pm at Cozad High School

Gavin Guerra, Brayden Barber, Julien Davis, and Osiel Ramirez added their name to the CMS record board today. These four CMS track athletes broke the school record for the 3200 meter relay (4x800) at their own Cozad Invite with a time of 9:33.75. Congratulations Haymakers! Way to finish the year strong!

Good Luck to our Boys' Golf Team at Districts!

Cozad Community Schools End of Year Data Snapshots: 2022-23
When looking at data, we always celebrate the positives and try to diagnose the areas we can improve in. Data is a great way to recognize our current reality, and continue to grow to be the best version of ourselves!
Access all snapshots and the full version shown in the image here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1exUb2C-EnQCr2ELI_t5ZFOATA20XvMBS?usp=sharing

Congratulations and best of luck to CHS seniors Eli Boryca, Cash Chytka, Cord Chytka, and Ashtyn Snider They will be playing in the West Nebraska all star game played in Scottsbluff on Saturday June 10th. Volleyball 2pm and Football 7pm mountain time.
Students last day of school is Thursday, May 18th with a 11:00 dismissal. (Please note the printed school calendar had May 17th but that is not correct!). There will be NO AfterZone on Thursday the 18th.

Boys district golf at Sidney has been moved to Tuesday, May 16th
Congratulations to the Cozad High School Class of 2023! You have all worked incredibly hard to reach this milestone, and your graduation is a testament to your dedication and perseverance. As you cross the stage today to receive your diplomas, know that you are embarking on a new journey filled with endless possibilities.
May this graduation ceremony mark the beginning of a bright future for each and every one of you. Remember to keep pushing yourself, stay curious, and never stop learning. Whether you choose to pursue further education, enter the workforce, or enter the military, always strive to be the best version of yourself.
We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Congratulations again, and enjoy your graduation day!

Good Luck to the CMS 4 x 800 Relay team today at the Middle School State track meet. The team competing today is Gavin Guerra, Brayden Barber, Julien Davis, and Osiel Ramirez (Chase Smith alternate team member). The 4 x 800 meter run is scheduled to begin at 12:30pm. MS State Track meet is held in Gothenburg. Let's Go Haymakers! #HaymakerWay

Good Luck to Myles Ide today as he competes at the Middle School Track meet in Gothenburg. Myles will be competing in the Shot Put. Field events begin at 11:00 am. Best of Luck and we are proud of you! #HaymakerWay

The 2023 Graduation Commencement will be live-streamed on our Haymaker YouTube Channel. Please share this with family and friends that are unable to attend in person.
https://www.youtube.com/@haymakermedia5488/streams

Haymaker Youth Volleyball Camp will be held on July 10th & 11th at the Community Wellness Center. This camp is for students entering grades 1st through 6th. For more information, pricing, and times, please visit the registration form on our website at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/150/Cozad_Schools/3022934/Haymaker_Volleyball_Youth_Camp.pdf

State Track Send-Off will be held on Monday May 15th at 2:30 at Cozad High School. Come help us celebrate these athletes and send them off to Omaha!

