Fall Pep Rally! Join us Friday, September 11 at 2:45 p.m. in the CHS Arena as we celebrate and recognize our fall athletes! We’ll also announce the Top 10 Homecoming candidates. Come show your Haymaker pride and help us kick off the fall season!
TRIANGULAR CHAMPIONS!
The Cozad Girls Golf Team came out on top tonight at the 9-hole triangular in Minden, competing against Minden and Holdrege. The girls finished with a team score of 197 to take the team victory!
Team Scores:
1st — Cozad: 197
2nd — Holdrege: 207
3rd — Minden: 210
Cozad Individual Placings:
2nd — Ella Atchison
3rd — Emma Howerter
5th — Morgan Mraz
13th — Mollie Spradlin
14th — Baylee Eldridge
Katelynn Williamson also competed tonight in the JV portion of the triangular.
Great job, girls, on another strong showing and a great team win! Haymaker Pride!
The Cozad Girls Golf Team came out on top tonight at the 9-hole triangular in Minden, competing against Minden and Holdrege. The girls finished with a team score of 197 to take the team victory!
Team Scores:
1st — Cozad: 197
2nd — Holdrege: 207
3rd — Minden: 210
Cozad Individual Placings:
2nd — Ella Atchison
3rd — Emma Howerter
5th — Morgan Mraz
13th — Mollie Spradlin
14th — Baylee Eldridge
Katelynn Williamson also competed tonight in the JV portion of the triangular.
Great job, girls, on another strong showing and a great team win! Haymaker Pride!
Schedule Update: 9/8/2026 -- Tonight's Softball games vs. Aurora have been postponed due to wet field conditions. Future date to be determined.
The Cozad XC team hosted the Cozad Cross Country Invitational this morning at the Cozad Country Club. 9 teams were in attendance.
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!
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!
Good luck to our Haymaker Volleyball teams as they travel to Southern Valley today, Thursday, September 3! The 9/10 team will play at 5:00 PM, JV at 6:00 PM, and Varsity at 7:00 PM. Please note: The 9/10 game was not listed on the original calendar. Go Haymakers!
Meet our amazing AfterZone staff! We are excited to introduce the team that helps make AfterZone a fun, safe, and engaging place for our students. Pictured are Jami Davis, Alizeah Shirley, Karmen Morse, Denise Rasmussen, and Ava Osborn. Not pictured is Tristan LeVario.
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!
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!
Softball Schedule Update – Thursday, September 3--Due to the heat, the JV game against HWY 6 has been cancelled. The Varsity game has been moved to a 7:00 PM start time.
School Picture Days are this week at Cozad Community Schools!
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!
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!
Cozad High School Blood Drive
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!
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!
Haymaker Softball Home Opener Tomorrow! Tuesday, August 25, the Haymakers take the field for their first home game at the new Paulsen’s Sports Complex as they host North Platte. JV begins at 5:00 p.m. with Varsity following at 6:30 pm.
It’s also Youth Softball Night! All youth softball players wearing their team jersey will receive FREE admission. Come out and support the Haymakers!
It’s also Youth Softball Night! All youth softball players wearing their team jersey will receive FREE admission. Come out and support the Haymakers!
Good luck to our Haymaker Varsity Volleyball team as they take the court tonight, August 24, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cozad High School Arena Gym! The Haymakers will take on Brady in the Hall of Fame Game. Come out and support our Haymakers as they kick off the season! Go Haymakers!
2026 CHS graduate Chayden Hoffmaster was back at CHS today to add his name and outstanding performances to the Track & Field record board.
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.
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.
Welcome Back, Haymakers! We’re excited to welcome our students back tomorrow for the first day of the 2026–2027 school year! Have a great first day and a great year!
We are excited to welcome three new teachers to the Haymaker family for the 2026–2027 school year! Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Ashlie Wright, 2nd Grade; Mrs. Isela Horwart, High School Biology; and Miss Natalie Engel, 3rd Grade.
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!
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!
Parents & Guardians of Cozad Community Schools--You should have received your Rooms Guardian Invitation from Apptegy! Rooms will be our primary communication tool between parents/guardians and teachers during the 2026-2027 school year.
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!
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!
Important Update for Cozad Elementary Families---Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, Cozad Elementary will no longer be using the Bloomz platform or app for classroom communication.
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!
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!
ATTENTION COZAD HAYMAKER FANS!
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!
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!
Attention CHS Fall Athletes & Parents! The Cozad High School Fall Sports Parents Meeting will be held on Monday, August 3, at 6:30 PM in the High School Auditorium.
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!
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!
