Today, the Cozad sophomore class traveled to Hastings, Nebraska, for a college visit to Central Community College and Hastings College!
Students had the opportunity to tour both campuses, learn about the admissions process, explore specific academic programs, and hear about scholarship opportunities available at each college.
The sophomores also enjoyed lunch on campus in the Hastings College Union. A special thank-you to our local banks — Waypoint Bank, Homestead Bank, and Security 1st Bank, all of Cozad — for generously sponsoring and covering the cost of lunch for our students. We appreciate their continued investment in our students and their futures!
Thank you for helping make this a great opportunity for our sophomores!
Best of luck to our 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball teams as they travel to North Platte today for their games beginning at 4:00 PM! GO HAYMAKERS!
(Schedule Update: These games are a new addition to our activities calendar and not on the printed school calendar)
(Schedule Update: These games are a new addition to our activities calendar and not on the printed school calendar)
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL THURSDAY!
Parents & Students: There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, November 12th, due to Teacher Professional Development. School WILL be in session on Friday, November 13th, with regular school hours.
Parents & Students: There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, November 12th, due to Teacher Professional Development. School WILL be in session on Friday, November 13th, with regular school hours.
Veterans Day Program – Wednesday, November 11th
Cozad Community Schools invites the public to join us for our Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11th, at 10:00 AM in the Cozad High School Arena (West Gym).
We look forward to honoring and recognizing the brave men and women who have served our country.
Guest Parking & Entrance: Please use the west parking lot and enter through the District Office doors under the red awning.
We hope you will join us as we pay tribute to our veterans!
Cozad Community Schools invites the public to join us for our Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11th, at 10:00 AM in the Cozad High School Arena (West Gym).
We look forward to honoring and recognizing the brave men and women who have served our country.
Guest Parking & Entrance: Please use the west parking lot and enter through the District Office doors under the red awning.
We hope you will join us as we pay tribute to our veterans!
This week, November 9-13, we celebrate National School Psychology Week. Thank you to our school psychologist, Bethany Hyatt, for the care and support you provide to our students, families, and staff.
Good luck to our Cozad Haymaker Football team and coaches as they travel east to Syracuse today for the Class C-1 State Quarterfinal Playoffs!
Cozad vs. Syracuse – Kickoff at 6:00 PM
You've worked hard, prepared for this moment, and shown determination all season long. Now it's time to put that hard work on display! Play with heart, leave it all on the field, and represent Haymaker Nation with pride! We're proud of you and cheering you on every step of the way! LET'S GO HAYMAKERS!
Cozad vs. Syracuse – Kickoff at 6:00 PM
You've worked hard, prepared for this moment, and shown determination all season long. Now it's time to put that hard work on display! Play with heart, leave it all on the field, and represent Haymaker Nation with pride! We're proud of you and cheering you on every step of the way! LET'S GO HAYMAKERS!
Best of luck to our Cozad Middle School Boys Wrestling team as they kick off their season with their first meet today, November 6th, at 11:00 AM in Sutherland! Go Haymakers!
Cozad Community Schools – Important Early Dismissal Updates
Cozad Community Schools will have a 2:00 PM dismissal on Friday, November 6, for all students. This early dismissal will allow students, staff, and fans the opportunity to travel to Syracuse to cheer on our Haymaker Football team in the Class C-1 State Playoff Quarterfinals!
Please note the following schedule updates:
--Wednesday, November 4: 2:00 PM dismissal as originally scheduled for teacher professional development.
--Friday, November 6: 2:00 PM dismissal for the football playoff game.
--Wednesday, November 18: The previously scheduled 2:00 PM dismissal has been CANCELLED. School will dismiss at the regular time.
Please mark your calendars accordingly and plan for these changes.
Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of Cozad Community Schools!
Go Haymakers!
Cozad Community Schools will have a 2:00 PM dismissal on Friday, November 6, for all students. This early dismissal will allow students, staff, and fans the opportunity to travel to Syracuse to cheer on our Haymaker Football team in the Class C-1 State Playoff Quarterfinals!
Please note the following schedule updates:
--Wednesday, November 4: 2:00 PM dismissal as originally scheduled for teacher professional development.
--Friday, November 6: 2:00 PM dismissal for the football playoff game.
--Wednesday, November 18: The previously scheduled 2:00 PM dismissal has been CANCELLED. School will dismiss at the regular time.
Please mark your calendars accordingly and plan for these changes.
Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of Cozad Community Schools!
Go Haymakers!
REMINDER: FALL BACK THIS WEEKEND! Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 1st! Don't forget to set your clocks BACK one hour before heading to bed Saturday night! Enjoy that extra hour of sleep, Haymakers!
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now open for the Class of 2027! Seniors should begin completing the 2027–2028 FAFSA at studentaid.gov.
Need help completing your FAFSA application? Join us for one of our FAFSA Open House evenings at Cozad High School!
Dates: Wednesday, November 11th & Wednesday, November 18th
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: CHS Library
Trained Cozad High School staff will be available to assist students and parents with completing the FAFSA application. This is an open-house-style event, so you can stop by anytime between 6:00 and 8:00 PM on either evening to receive assistance. You do not need to stay for the entire evening.
Important Graduation Requirement: Nebraska law (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-729) requires all public high school seniors to complete the FAFSA or submit a formal opt-out waiver as a graduation requirement.
We encourage all seniors and parents who need assistance to attend one of these evenings!
Questions? Contact Mrs. Haarberg at jordan.haarberg@cozadschools.net or 308-784-2744.
Need help completing your FAFSA application? Join us for one of our FAFSA Open House evenings at Cozad High School!
Dates: Wednesday, November 11th & Wednesday, November 18th
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: CHS Library
Trained Cozad High School staff will be available to assist students and parents with completing the FAFSA application. This is an open-house-style event, so you can stop by anytime between 6:00 and 8:00 PM on either evening to receive assistance. You do not need to stay for the entire evening.
Important Graduation Requirement: Nebraska law (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-729) requires all public high school seniors to complete the FAFSA or submit a formal opt-out waiver as a graduation requirement.
We encourage all seniors and parents who need assistance to attend one of these evenings!
Questions? Contact Mrs. Haarberg at jordan.haarberg@cozadschools.net or 308-784-2744.
CHS STUDENTS & PARENTS – DON'T MISS OUT! Order your CHS Yearbook for only $40! The deadline to purchase at this price is October 31st! Order online at yearbookforever.com.
Questions? Contact Heather Schultz at heather.schultz@cozadschools.net or 308-784-2744.
Don't miss your chance to capture all the memories of the 2026–2027 school year!
Questions? Contact Heather Schultz at heather.schultz@cozadschools.net or 308-784-2744.
Don't miss your chance to capture all the memories of the 2026–2027 school year!
IT'S GAME DAY, HAYMAKERS! Good luck to our CHS Haymaker Football team and coaches as they travel to Sidney tonight! Kickoff is at 6:00 PM Mountain Time (7:00 PM Central Time). Play hard, and give it your all!
LET'S GO HAYMAKERS!
LET'S GO HAYMAKERS!
Congratulations to the Newest Members of the CHS National Honor Society! Congratulations to Austin Feik (Junior), Chandler Kaup (Senior), and Emersyn Propp (Junior) on their induction into the Cozad High School National Honor Society on Thursday, October 22nd!
These students have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. We are proud of their accomplishments!
CHS National Honor Society advisors are Mr. Woody Blackmore and Mrs. Amanda Rossell.
These students have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. We are proud of their accomplishments!
CHS National Honor Society advisors are Mr. Woody Blackmore and Mrs. Amanda Rossell.
Middle School is all about finding your voice, making your own path, and standing strong with your friends. Next week, Cozad Middle School is proudly celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 26th - October 30th. The 2026 national theme is "Make a Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug-Free." Being a hero doesn't require a cape. It means making healthy choices, backing up your peers, trusting your gut, and staying true to yourself.
This week was Digital Citizenship Week.  Students learned to live, learn, and connect online safely and ethically as artificial intelligence becomes part of daily life.  Cozad Middle School students had the opportunity to take a digital citizenship quiz for a chance to win a MAKER STORE shopping spree!  Congrats to winner 6th Grader Arely McFall!
Best of luck to CHS Junior Audrey Baker as she competes today in the Class C Girls State Cross Country Meet!
Race Time: 12:30 PM
Awards: 2:00 PM
We are proud of you, Audrey! Run strong and represent the Haymakers with pride!
Race Time: 12:30 PM
Awards: 2:00 PM
We are proud of you, Audrey! Run strong and represent the Haymakers with pride!
CHS NHS Induction & CCSA Awards Tonight! Join us tonight, Thursday, October 22nd, at 6:00 PM in the Cozad High School Auditorium as we recognize our students during the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony and Cozad Community Scholastic Awards (CCSA). We look forward to celebrating the academic achievements, hard work, and dedication of our CHS students!
Congratulations to all
Congratulations to all
Friday Night Lights – It's Game Day and Senior Night!
Tonight marks the final home game of the season for our Cozad Haymakers, and it's an extra special night as we recognize our senior football players before kickoff against Ogallala.
A special thank you to our senior Haymakers: Brayden Barber, Mathew Arndt, JD Buhring, Myles Ide, Braedon Groteluschen, Ethan Atchison, Harrison Edeal, Owen Ross, and Blake Conroy.
Thank you for your dedication, hard work, leadership, and commitment to the Haymaker Football program. You've represented Cozad with pride, and we appreciate everything you've given to your team and our school!
Let's pack the stands, cheer loud, and make this a memorable night for our seniors! Go Haymakers!
(Photo Credit to Katie Arndt Photography)
Tonight marks the final home game of the season for our Cozad Haymakers, and it's an extra special night as we recognize our senior football players before kickoff against Ogallala.
A special thank you to our senior Haymakers: Brayden Barber, Mathew Arndt, JD Buhring, Myles Ide, Braedon Groteluschen, Ethan Atchison, Harrison Edeal, Owen Ross, and Blake Conroy.
Thank you for your dedication, hard work, leadership, and commitment to the Haymaker Football program. You've represented Cozad with pride, and we appreciate everything you've given to your team and our school!
Let's pack the stands, cheer loud, and make this a memorable night for our seniors! Go Haymakers!
(Photo Credit to Katie Arndt Photography)
CHS Band Senior Recognition! Tomorrow on Friday, October 16th, we will recognize our CHS Band seniors before kickoff of the Haymaker Varsity Football game against Ogallala!
A special thank you to our five outstanding seniors, Josie Bowers, Rieker Spradlin, Elijah Graves, Joslynn Wills, and Chase Smith, for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to the CHS Band. Each of you has played an important role in our band program, and we appreciate the time, talent, and enthusiasm you have shared throughout your high school years.
A special thank you to our five outstanding seniors, Josie Bowers, Rieker Spradlin, Elijah Graves, Joslynn Wills, and Chase Smith, for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to the CHS Band. Each of you has played an important role in our band program, and we appreciate the time, talent, and enthusiasm you have shared throughout your high school years.
CHS Cross Country Senior Recognition! On Friday, October 16th, we will recognize our CHS Cross Country seniors before the Haymaker Varsity Football game against Ogallala!
A special thank you to our five outstanding seniors, Gavin Guerra, Chandler Kaup, Elias Morris, Chase Smith, and Jarin Flores, for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to Haymaker Cross Country. We are proud of each of you and appreciate everything you have contributed to the program!
A special thank you to our five outstanding seniors, Gavin Guerra, Chandler Kaup, Elias Morris, Chase Smith, and Jarin Flores, for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to Haymaker Cross Country. We are proud of each of you and appreciate everything you have contributed to the program!