Join our students and their dates for Prom Walk on April 18 from 7:30–8:30 PM in the CHS auditorium! This year’s theme is “A Night in Paris.”
4 days ago, Cozad Schools
Welcome to Cozad Community Schools! We are excited to introduce Isela Horwart, our new High School Science Teacher for the 2025–2027 school year!
Isela is completing her studies at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and will graduate in May 2026 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Education, a Biology Endorsement, a double major in Applied Science, and a minor in Horticulture. This will be her first teaching position, and we are thrilled to have her begin her career with us! She will be teaching High School Biology and brings a strong passion for student growth and engagement in the classroom.
“I am excited about the opportunity to join Cozad Community Schools because of its dedication to student success and lifelong learning! I am eager to bring my passion for teaching and my dedication to student growth into the classroom while creating an engaging and supportive learning environment for all students. I am especially drawn to Cozad’s strong sense of community and the meaningful connections among staff, families, and students.”
Please join us in giving Isela a warm welcome to the Haymaker family!
5 days ago, Cozad Schools
Reminder: There is no school on Friday, April 3rd or Monday, April 6th. Enjoy your break!
5 days ago, Cozad Schools
The Cozad High School National Honor Society proudly sponsors our Giving Closet! With several upcoming events, the Giving Closet is ready to help students look their best by providing clothing and accessories. At this time, we are especially in need of men’s formal shoes, bow ties, and ties. If you are able to donate, please reach out to a member of NHS. Thank you for supporting our students!
5 days ago, Cozad Schools
Good luck to the Cozad High School Track & Field team as they compete in the home quad meet today at 4:00 PM against Elm Creek, Gothenburg, and Lexington! Good luck Haymakers!
6 days ago, Cozad Schools
Good luck to our JV and Varsity Boys Golf teams as they compete at the Broken Bow Tri today at 4:00 PM! Go Haymakers!
6 days ago, Cozad Schools
Cozad High School had a strong showing at the Western Regional Science and Engineering Fair held at Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte!
Eleven CHS students competed: Mollie Spradlin, Emalyn Geiger, Lola Bennett, Rieker Spradlin, Jacob Brooks, Julien Davis, Morgan Mraz, Abby Negley, Audrey Baker, Whitney Regelin, and Katelynn Williamson.
Several students earned special recognition for their outstanding work. Audrey Baker received the Casey’s Research Award, earning a free one-topping pizza. Lola Bennett was awarded a $50 scholarship from the Mid-Plains Community College Science Department for Best Science Communicator. Jacob Brooks and Audrey Baker each received the Navy Award, which included a medallion and a $50 scholarship. Mollie Spradlin earned the U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize, along with a $60 scholarship, recognizing the importance of water usage in her project.
The top eight projects at the fair were awarded a $100 scholarship and invited to compete at the State Science Fair in Lincoln on April 23. Cozad is proud to have four students advance to state: Lola Bennett, Rieker Spradlin, Abby Negley, and Morgan Mraz.
Congratulations to all of our students for their hard work and accomplishments!
7 days ago, Cozad Schools
Best of luck to CHS senior Camryn Yilk at State Speech today! Camryn is a state qualifier and will be competing in Serious Prose and Oral Interpretation of Poetry.
9 days ago, Cozad Schools
Cozad Early Education Center began a Kind Kids campaign five years ago. The purpose is to create a positive learning environment and encourage our students to treat others with kindness. Each month, the dedicated teachers take the time to recognize students who demonstrate the Kind Kids way. This month, we were honored to have Karmen Morse, AfterZone Director, as our guest presenter. March Kind Kids recipients were: Camden Botts, Oliver Albertson, Jensen Cullers, Braxton Stortenbecker, Cataliyah Shafer, Naomi Everett, and Jayce Messersmith (not pictured).
10 days ago, Patty Wolfe
Good luck to our CHS Speech Team as they compete tomorrow at the B-6 District Speech Meet in Gering on Saturday, March 21! Competition begins at 9:00 AM (MTN). Wishing our team the best as they take the stage—go Haymakers! #HaymakerWay
17 days ago, Cozad Schools
Good luck to our talented Haymaker students as they travel to Ogallala tomorrow, Saturday, March 21 for the SWC Art & Music event! The art show and school murals will be on display prior to the concert in the hallways next to the gym, with the final concert beginning at 5:30 pm (MT) in the Prairie View gym. The band will perform first, followed by art awards, and the evening will conclude with the choir. Admission is $6 for adults and $5 for students. Come out and support our Haymakers!
17 days ago, Cozad Schools
Congratulations to our Cozad Haymakers Kellen Shoemaker, Olliver Davis, and Chayden Hoffmaster on being named to the 2026 SWC All-Conference Boys Basketball Team! Kellen Shoemaker and Olliver Davis were selected to the First Team, while Chayden Hoffmaster earned Second Team honors.
We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and representation of Haymaker basketball this season! #HaymakerWay
18 days ago, Cozad Schools
CHS Parents & Students — reminder that all local scholarship applications are due tomorrow, Friday, March 20th at 4:00 pm. Please turn them in to Mrs. Haarberg.
18 days ago, Cozad Schools
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Stakeholders, Over the last few months, there have been many thoughtful and thorough conversations between the preschool teachers, the administration, and school board members regarding the state of the current preschool format. The preschool teachers created the attached slideshow and presented challenges to the current format at the school board meeting on March 16. They proposed changes for the 2026-2027 school year that the Board unanimously adopted. Linked is a letter describing the changes, as well as the presentation created and discussed by the preschool teachers. Feel free to reach out to Dr. Endorf or Mr. Dowdy if you have any questions.
Congratulations to CHS senior Olliver Davis on adding his name to the Football Record Board! Olliver set the Individual Career Receiving Record with 1,506 yards from 2022–2025. An outstanding accomplishment and a great addition to the Haymaker Football record board. #HaymakerWay
20 days ago, Cozad Schools
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Cozad High School Blood Drive on March 16! We had 36 donors step up, collecting 30 units of blood and potentially saving up to 90 lives. We also had 5 first-time donors—thank you for making a difference!
A special shoutout to Eric Ide on reaching 2 gallons donated and Melanie Nutt on an incredible milestone of 15 gallons donated. Your continued generosity is truly making an impact. We appreciate all who donated, volunteered, and supported this important effort.
20 days ago, Cozad Schools
The CHS Cross Country Record Board has been updated! Sophomore Audrey Baker and senior Koang Deng have both added their names to the State Qualifier list. Koang also improved his record and is now tied with Carson Davis for the 2nd fastest time in school history. Congratulations to these Haymakers!
21 days ago, Cozad Schools
Congratulations to CHS senior Camryn Yilk on receiving the Believers and Achievers Award yesterday during the Boys Class A State Basketball Championship Final.
This recognition celebrates students across Nebraska who excel in academics, athletics, and leadership. We are proud of Camryn and the way she represents CHS and the Haymaker community.
22 days ago, Patty Wolfe
Good luck to CMS 6th grader Mallory Geiger as she competes in the State Spelling Bee in Omaha today! We’re so proud of you!
