Cozad Community School

Good luck to our CHS Varsity Track & Field team today! They will be competing at the Northwest Invite with a start time of 10:30 AM (updated time from the printed calendar). Go Haymakers!

Good luck today to our CHS Varsity Boys Golf team! Varsity Boys Golf will compete at the Gothenburg Invite with a 9:00 AM start. Go Haymakers!

Please join us in recognizing and thanking our school district administrative assistants for all they do each day. In honor of Administrative Professionals Day today, Wednesday, April 22, we want to express our appreciation for their dedication, organization, and the many ways they support our students, staff, and community. Their work behind the scenes helps keep our schools running smoothly and efficiently.

Thank you for everything you do for our district. Your efforts do not go unnoticed.

It’s a BUSY day for our Haymaker athletes and students—good luck to all who are competing and performing!

Tuesday, April 21:
• Varsity Boys Golf @ McCook Invite – 9:30 AM
• Middle School Track & Field @ Broken Bow Invite – 2:15 PM (calendar change)
• Varsity Track & Field @ Midwest Classic (Gothenburg) – 4:00 PM
• High School Music Concert tonight at 8:00 pm - HS Auditorium

Have a great day and go Haymakers!

Tonight, Cozad High School National Honor Society inducted its new spring members, while also recognizing senior NHS members as they received their cords to wear at graduation.

Congratulations to our new National Honor Society members: Jaxson Arndt, Audrey Baker, Julien Davis, Briley Fisher, Emalyn Geiger, Miles German, Aleigha Negley, Whitney Regelin, and Rieker Spradlin.

We also recognize the newly selected officers for the 2026–2027 school year: Morgan Mraz as President, Aubrey Hammerlun as Vice President, Gabriela Vazquez as Secretary, and Addison Howerter as Historian.

All current and new members are to be commended for demonstrating the qualities of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Congratulations to each of you on this achievement.

Due to a scheduling conflict, the High School Music Concert on Tuesday, April 21 has a time change. The concert originally scheduled for 7:00 PM will now begin at 8:00 PM. The performance order will be band first, followed by choir.

Thank you for your flexibility and understanding! We look forward to a great evening of music!

Prom 2026 – A Night in Paris ✨ Congratulations to this year’s Prom Court! Junior Attendants Morgan Mraz Mathew Arndt Senior Princess & Prince Lucha Olvera Braiton Snider Senior Queen & King Layla Leahy Drake Hasbrouck

CHS Junior Quiz Bowl team members Rieker Spradlin and Jacob Brooks had the honor of adding the plaque to the SWC record board after the CHS Quiz Bowl team won the Southwest Conference Quiz Bowl Tournament. Congratulations to the entire CHS Quiz Bowl team and their coach, Mr. Nick Auwerda, on this outstanding accomplishment! Way to go, Haymakers!

Good luck to our CHS Track & Field teams as they compete today! Varsity Track & Field will be in action at the Gothenburg Invite starting at 12:30 PM—it's a beautiful day for a track meet. Go Haymakers!

Last night, we honored the incredible achievements of the Cozad High School Class of 2026 at Senior Honor Night. Our seniors were celebrated for their commitment, determination, and success as they received numerous awards and scholarships. These recognitions highlight their hard work and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.

Thank you to the local businesses, organizations, and families whose generous scholarship contributions continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Your support is truly appreciated!

Congratulations to our 2026 Two-Sport and Three-Sport Outstanding Athlete Award recipients, recognized last night at the CHS Honors Convocation!

Three-Sport Outstanding Athletes:
• Abby Negley
• Olliver Davis

Two-Sport Outstanding Athletes:
• Chayden Hoffmaster
• Lucha Olvera

We are proud of your dedication, hard work, and achievements across multiple sports. Your commitment truly sets you apart!

🩸 Mark Your Calendar! 🩸 Cozad High School will host a Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Consider giving the gift of life—your donation can make a difference for those in need.

To schedule an appointment, contact Mrs. Sera Shoemaker at 308-784-2744 or sign up online: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=cozadschools

We appreciate your support!

Congratulations to our CHS Quiz Bowl team on claiming the title of SWC Champions! Shout out to these students for their hard work, quick thinking, and dedication—an outstanding accomplishment.
#HaymakerWay

CMS Parents - Middle school track is experiencing a lightning delay at the track meet. They will be getting home later than expected.

Last night at the Cozad Board of Education meeting, Haymaker Highlights featured our FFA and FCCLA National Qualifiers. Mr. Fisher invited these students to share with the Board the events they qualified in and their upcoming nationals.

Thank you to these students for attending the meeting and taking the time to share with our Board of Education members. We appreciate you representing CHS so well.

Our FFA national qualifiers will compete in Floriculture. Team members include Mollie Spradlin, Ava Joyce, Emma Howerter, and Addison Howerter.

FCCLA national qualifiers include Crystal Hernandez in Baking and Pastry Level 3, along with EveLynn Schroeder, who is serving as a Nebraska State Officer.

Congratulations to these outstanding students, and best of luck as they represent CHS at the national level.

2026 Senior Honor Night will be held on Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 PM in the High School Auditorium. (Please note that the time listed on the printed calendar is incorrect.) All seniors receiving recognition have been notified via email from Mrs. Haarberg.

The CEEC and Early Childhood Advisory board members celebrated the Week of the Young Child at Wilson Public Library Monday. Birth to 5 is a critical stage in a child's development. Thank you to all our partners for a successful event!

Congratulations to our newest National Honor Society members: Jaxson Arndt, Audrey Baker, Julien Davis, Briley Fisher, Emalyn Geiger, Miles German, Aleigha Negley, Whitney Regelin, and Rieker Spradlin. We are proud of your hard work, leadership, and commitment. Welcome to NHS!

National Honor Society Induction will be held Monday, April 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium.

We have also elected new officers for the 2026–2027 school year: Morgan Mraz as President, Aubrey Hammerlun as Vice President, Gabriela Vazquez as Secretary, and Addison Howerter as Historian.

Congratulations to the CHS Senior and Junior Royalty Court for Prom 2026.
Coronation will take place on Saturday, April 18th during the Red Carpet Walk from 7:30 to 8:30 PM in the High School Auditorium. The Red Carpet Walk and Coronation are open to the public.

Senior Court members are Drake Hasbrouck, Braiton Snider, Bryson Snider, Gage Strauss, Daygn Buss, Betzaida Utrera, Layla Leahy, Rebeca Htoo, and Abbie Albrecht. Not pictured is Lucha Olvera.

Junior Court members are Mathew Arndt, Owen Ross, Ethan Atchison, Morgan Mraz, Aubrey Hammerlun, and Addison Howerter.

Good luck to our CHS JV Boys and Girls Track & Field teams as they compete at the Cambridge Invite today at 10:00 AM. Go Haymakers!