MS boys: 1st place as a team
MS girls: 1st place as a team
HS boys: 2nd place as a team
HS girls: 6th place as a team
High School medalists include Audrey Baker – 3rd, Jaxson Arndt – 7th, Taegan Dexter – 10th, Gavin Guerra – 15th, Kenny Hernandez – 16th, Cayden Schwarz – 17th, and Chase Smith – 18th.
Middle School medalists include Sydney Rahn – 2nd, Jax Yocom – 3rd, Grayden Guerra – 4th, Jackson Broz – 5th, Gretchen Guerra – 7th, Myles Heimann – 8th, and Lennor Bennett – 9th.
Congratulations to all of our runners on a great day of competition!
We are excited to welcome Denise Rasmussen as the new Assistant Director of AfterZone! Denise will be handling the day-to-day activities, while Karmen Morse will oversee the administrative duties as the Director of AfterZone.
We are grateful for this wonderful team and all they do for our students and families!
High School and Middle School students will have pictures taken on Wednesday, September 2, and CEEC and Elementary students will have pictures taken on Thursday, September 3.
There are no forms to complete or turn in before picture day. After photos are taken, the photographer will send families an email with information and links to view and order pictures.
Get those smiles ready, Haymakers!
Wednesday, September 9
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, call Sera Shoemaker at 308-784-2744 or use the online registration form at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=cozadschools
Give blood. Help save lives!
It’s also Youth Softball Night! All youth softball players wearing their team jersey will receive FREE admission. Come out and support the Haymakers!
Long Jump — 24' 5.5"
Triple Jump — 45' 1.5"
Congratulations, Chayden, on these incredible accomplishments! Your hard work and success will be on display for future generations of Haymakers.
We are excited to have these outstanding educators join our team and look forward to the positive impact they will make in the lives of our students. Welcome to Cozad Community Schools—we're glad you're here!
Today, Cozad Elementary welcomed paraprofessionals and substitute teachers from across the district for an afternoon of training and learning.
The outstanding turnout was a great reminder of the dedication and pride these staff members have for Cozad Community Schools. Paraprofessionals and substitutes do far more than fill a position—they build relationships, support learning, and help create the positive culture that makes our schools great!
Thank you for your commitment to our students and for the important role you play in making this a great school year. We appreciate all that you do!
#HaymakerWay
📅 The 2026-2027 Cozad Community Schools Calendars Are Here!
This year, family calendars will not be mailed. Instead, they will be available at the following events/locations:
**High School Parent/Student Orientations
**Middle School Parent/Student Orientations
**Elementary Open House
For our community patrons, calendars will also be available later this week at Security First Bank, Waypoint Bank, and Homestead Bank. To ensure every family has an opportunity to receive one, we kindly ask that you pick up one calendar per household.
We're excited to share that this year's calendars were made possible through the support of our wonderful local businesses! A special thank you to Cozad Local for designing this year's calendar and to Prairie Paperie for bringing the design to life through printing. We also extend our sincere appreciation to Security First Bank, Waypoint Bank, and Homestead Bank for sponsoring the calendars. Their increased donations allowed us to add design and color this year!
We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our local businesses and the many ways they invest in our students, staff, and schools. Your partnership truly makes a difference! Thank you for supporting Cozad Community Schools!
Please check your email inbox (and spam/junk folder if needed) and follow the instructions to connect with your student(s).
If you did not receive an invitation, please contact your child's school office to verify that we have your current email address and contact information on file.
We look forward to connecting with you through Rooms this school year!
We are transitioning to Rooms, our new district-wide communication platform that will be used by all PreK-12 classroom teachers. This change will provide families with one convenient place to receive school and classroom communication through the Cozad Community Schools app and our district website.
More information about Rooms will be shared soon. We look forward to introducing this new communication experience for our Cozad families!
Effective this school year, Cozad Community Schools has officially transitioned to Bound, the new central hub for all Cozad Middle School and High School activities and athletics!
Bound provides our students, families, and fans with real-time access to:
▪ Activity & Athletic Schedules
▪ Event Locations & Start Times
▪ Important Announcements from the Activities Office
▪ Load/Leave Times
How to Access Bound Today
▪ Direct Link: Click the link included with this post to visit our official Cozad Community Schools Bound page: https://www.gobound.com/ne/schools/cozad
▪ Website: You can also access Bound anytime through the Activities tab on the Cozad Community Schools website: https://www.cozadschools.net/
- Select District > Select Bound Cozad Calendar
▪ Mobile App: Download the Bound app from your device's app store.
▪ Notifications: Turn on app notifications to receive instant updates on schedule changes, cancellations, and important announcements.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the new Bound platform, please contact the Cozad Community Schools Activities Office:
▪ Jeremy Yilk – jeremy.yilk@cozadschools.net
▪ Roxanne Reyes – roxanne.reyes@cozadschools.net
Thank you for your continued support of Cozad Community Schools activities and athletics. Go Haymakers!
This meeting is for all CHS athletes and parents of students participating in a fall sport. Important information for the upcoming season will be shared, so all fall athletes and parents are encouraged to attend. We look forward to seeing you there. Go Haymakers!
You may now log in to view your 2026–2027 class schedule. Once you are logged in, select "Student Reports" from the left navigation menu, then click "Student Schedule". Be sure to save or print a copy of your schedule.
If you need to request a schedule change, Mrs. Haarberg will be available in the High School Counselor's Office on Monday, August 3, and Tuesday, August 4, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Please note that some schedules may change as we continue balancing class sizes before the start of the school year.
This summer, the Cozad Community School Board of Education updated its policy for Student Use of Personal Electronic Communication Devices (ECDs). This policy can be found on the Board Policy page on the school website. The policy number is 6113. The policy can be also accessed using this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZrVYkLTEktK5kkWLTrrZj-kLltXbudhM/view?usp=sharing
Expectations for Electronic Communication Devices (including cell phones and smartwatches) are outlined in the handbooks for each of our schools. Consequences for violating these expectations are also outlined in the handbooks. We encourage all students and parents to take some time before the start of the school year to read the new policy and expectations outlined in the handbooks. Our goal is to reduce unnecessary distractions and provide the best possible learning environment for students.
A reminder that cell phones and smartwatches are not permitted in class unless approved by the classroom teacher. Students in grades 6-12 may access their phone at their locker during the passing period just before their scheduled lunch period. However, students are not permitted to access their non-school issued electronic communication devices, including cell phones and smartwatches, during lunch in the school cafeteria.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Fisher at the high school, Mr. Asche at the middle school, or Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Endorf.
The $20 Chromebook Take-Home Protection Fee may be paid at the time of pickup. This fee must be paid by August 21 for students to be eligible to take their Chromebook home. We look forward to seeing you soon and kicking off a great school year!
