Cozad Community School

We are excited to welcome Lunden Groene to Cozad Elementary as a 1st-grade teacher for the 2025-2026 school year! Miss Groene is currently a senior at UNK, graduating in May, and is finishing her student teaching in 3rd grade at Sandoz Elementary in Lexington. She loves reading, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. She is excited to join the Cozad community and begin her teaching career! Help us give Miss Groene a warm #HaymakerWay welcome!

Congratulations to CHS Senior Boston Irish on breaking the school pole vault record with an incredible 16' 0" jump at the UNK Indoor Invite today! Way to go, Boston!

Welcome to Cozad Elementary, Miss Osmera! We are excited to introduce Calleigh Osmera as a new 2nd-grade teacher for the 2025-2026 school year! Calleigh is graduating from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in May and is eager to begin her teaching journey. When she’s not in the classroom, she loves spending time with family, friends, and pets, as well as trying out new hobbies. Teaching has always been her passion, and she can’t wait to share it with her students! Join us in welcoming Miss Osmera to the #HaymakerWay family!

Exciting Staff Updates for 2025-2026! As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we have some movement within our district! These familiar faces are stepping into new roles, and we know they will do an amazing job. ➡️ High School: Mr. Shaffer – Science ➡️ Middle School: Mrs. Koch – Guidance Counselor ➡️ Middle School: Mr. Asche – Principal ➡️ Elementary: Mrs. Neujahr – 2nd Grade ➡️ Elementary: Mrs. Keith – 4th Grade ➡️ Elementary: Mrs. Savick – Kindergarten We are excited for these educators as they take on new challenges and continue making a positive impact at Cozad Schools!

Good luck to our talented CHS students heading to McCook this Saturday for the SWC Fine Arts Clinic! This event on Saturday, March 22nd, will feature 18 band, 21 choir, and 10 art students from Cozad collaborating with the other seven schools in the Southwest Conference. There will be a public performance and art show at 5:30 PM in the McCook HS gym. Admission is $5 for students/children and $6 for adults. Come support our incredible artists and musicians!

Congratulations, Erica Weatherly! Erica Weatherly has been selected to play in the SWC 2025 Senior All-Star Basketball Game! The game will take place on June 12, 2025, at Minden High School. Way to go, Erica! We are proud of you! #HaymakerWay

🏀 All-SWC Boys Basketball Teams – 2025 🏀 Congratulations to our Haymakers for earning All-SWC honors! ⭐ First Team: Noah Shoemaker & Olliver Davis ⭐ Second Team: Kellen Shoemaker ⭐ Third Team: Chayden Hoffmaster A special shoutout to Head Coach Nick Broz, who was named Coach of the Year! Way to represent, Haymakers!

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Tylyn Henry as a new Kindergarten teacher at Cozad! A Cozad resident, Mrs. Henry currently teaches 4th grade at Elwood Public School and is eager to bring her passion for early learning to our little Haymakers. She looks forward to rejoining the Cozad Community Schools family and fostering new relationships with students, staff, and families. When she’s not teaching, she loves spending time with her family, reading, and traveling. Join us in giving her a big Haymaker welcome! #HaymakerWay

Congratulations to Larkyn Malcome on qualifying for State Speech! She will be competing at the Class B State Speech Championships on Wednesday, March 26th, at Kearney High School. Wish her the best of luck as she represents Cozad on the big stage. We are proud of you, Larkyn! #HaymakerWay

IMPORTANT CALENDAR UPDATE --There was an error on the printed school calendar for Friday, March 28th. The printed version incorrectly states "No School," but this is an IN-SESSION school day. Cozad Community Schools WILL have school for all students on Friday, March 28th. Please help spread the word! Thank you for your understanding.

Due to the forecasted weather conditions, Cozad Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19th. Stay safe and warm!

The MS Quiz Bowl Dual with Overton scheduled for tomorrow, March 19th, has been canceled due to impending weather.

B-6 District Speech Results! Our Haymakers made their voices heard at the B-6 District Speech competition in Sidney. Congratulations to all our competitors for their hard work and outstanding performances! Duet Acting 4th Place – Talyn Propp & Ava Joyce 6th Place – Elliott Blackmore & Latasha Heuck Poetry 4th Place – Camryn Yilk Humorous Interpretation 5th Place – Camryn Yilk OID (Oral Interpretation of Drama) 5th Place – Ava Joyce, Camryn Yilk, Larkyn Malcom & Talyn Propp Serious Prose 2nd Place & STATE QUALIFIER – Larkyn Malcom Way to go, Haymakers! Best of luck to Larkyn as she represents us at state! #HaymakerWay

Cozad AfterZone is Hiring! Looking for a rewarding part-time job during the school year? Need full-time hours in the summer? Join our AfterZone team! ✨ School Year: 12-15 hours per week ✨ Summer Program (June 2 - July 25): 30-35 hours per week ✨ Flexible scheduling & a fun work environment! This is a great opportunity to make a difference while working with our amazing kids! If interested, contact Karmen Morse today.

We are pleased to announce Mrs. Aly Racek as the new CHS Cheer Coach for the 2025-2026 school year! As a CHS alumna and former Haymaker cheerleader, Aly is no stranger to the program. She also previously served as the assistant cheer coach, bringing valuable experience and a deep passion for CHS cheer. Coach Racek shared, “I am excited to be back with the Cozad High School cheerleading squad. I look forward to starting a new season with an extraordinary group of young athletes.” Join us in welcoming Aly Racek back to the sideline and get ready for an amazing season of Haymaker spirit! #HaymakerWay

We are excited to announce Miss Tara Linn as the new CHS Dance Team Coach for the 2025-2026 school year! A proud CHS alumna and former Haymaker cheerleader, Miss Linn brings a wealth of experience as the owner, instructor, and coach at TLDC - Tara Linn Dance Studio in Cozad, where she also coaches competitive dance. Miss Linn shared, “I’m excited to share my passion and love for dance with these students and soon-to-be new dance team. I look forward to building technique and advancing the skill levels of these dancers. I can’t wait to showcase our strengths along with new skills to the community while showing support and school spirit to all Haymaker fans!” Join us in welcoming Miss Linn and get ready for an exciting new chapter of CHS Dance!

COZAD CURRICULUM CORNER --March/April 2025 --Curriculum Corners: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WTCD3CDsuFcQtm4Q7c-MApMm2PxF9gL6?usp=sharing

CHS Junior Abby Negley showcased her research at the Western Regional Science Fair at Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte on Wednesday, March 12th. Her project, "The Effect Veterinary Exams Have on Animal Behavioral Stress," examined whether at-home vet exams cause less stress than those conducted in a clinic. She measured stress levels through glucose and blood cortisone levels. Abby’s project earned 3rd place, receiving a $55 monetary donation from the VFW, and she qualified to present at the Nebraska State Science Fair at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in April. Congratulations, Abby! #HaymakerWay

REMINDER: LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE – ONE WEEK AWAY Seniors, all local scholarships are due by Wednesday, March 20th, at 4:00 PM. Be sure to submit all printed applications along with the required attachments before the deadline, as no late submissions will be accepted. Check your school email for important details on turning in your applications. Don't miss this opportunity! #HaymakerWay

Good luck to our Haymaker Basketball team and coaches as they compete at State! The C1 Quarterfinals will take place at the Bob Devaney Sports Center today, Wednesday, March 12, with tip-off at 10:45 AM. Cozad will face Ashland-Greenwood. Let's show our support and cheer them on! Let's go Haymakers! We believe! #HaymakerWay (Photo credits to Katie Arndt Photography)