Cozad Community School

Join us for our State Track Send Off on Monday, May 18, at 3:00 PM in Haymaker Arena (West Gym)! Come help us wish our state qualifiers the best as they head to the State Track Meet. Let’s pack the gym and show our Haymaker pride!

Cozad Middle School Students — get ready for the Spring Fling Dance! Join us this Friday, May 15 in the Middle School commons from 6:00–8:00 PM. Admission is $3.00, and the dance is open to CMS students only. We hope to see you there!

Cozad Parents:

Cozad Community Schools will be offering a Summer Food Program!

Location: Cozad High School (Grab & Go meals)
Meals will not be served in the Middle School commons (meals are ONLY Grab & Go)

Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays — June 1 through July 31
Pick-Up Time: 12:00–1:00 PM
Cost: Free for all students ages 1–18

To sign up for Grab & Go meals, please fill out the form at
https://forms.gle/VpEarCsgHSXjGxYS7 or contact the District Office for assistance.

CHS students — don’t forget to order your 2025-26 yearbook! Sales will close at the end of the day on Sunday, May 17th. Very few extra copies will be ordered, and the price will increase after the deadline. Don’t miss your chance to secure your yearbook today! #HaymakerWay

Congratulations to our CHS State Track Qualifiers! We are proud of the hard work and dedication these Haymakers have shown all season long. Bryson Snider – 100m, 200m, 4x100m Osiel Ramirez – 200m, 400m Koang Deng – 3200m Olliver Davis – Discus, 4x100m Ashton Osborn – 4x100m Braiton Snider – Pole Vault, 4x100m Chayden Hoffmaster – Long Jump, Triple Jump Lucha Olvera – 300mH Whitney Regelin – 200m The CHS Boys Team also earned District Runner-Up honors! Good luck at the State Track Meet, Haymakers! #HaymakerWay

Good luck to our CHS Varsity Girls and Boys Track teams as they compete at the B-6 District Track Meet in Alliance today, Tuesday, May 12th at 11:00 AM CST. We are proud of your hard work and dedication this season. Go Haymakers! #HaymakerWay

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