MS & HS Parents & Athletes: Reminder to schedule Sports Physicals to ensure Fall Sports participation. All forms necessary for MS & HS Athletes can be found on our website under "Explore > Documents > Schools > 2021-2022 Sports Forms".
Meals will not be served on Monday, July 5th, due to the holiday. Meals are being served at Cozad High School today and Friday. Breakfast and lunch will resume Tuesday, July 6th!
Parents & Students--Cozad Community Schools has a new website design. We are in the process of transitioning to our new design and will be working on it in the upcoming weeks. Please be patient as we ensure all information is on the new site and all links work. If you need something and cannot find us, please let us know! https://www.cozadschools.net/
Cozad Haymakers Youth Football Camp starts today! Camp is Tuesday, June 29th through Thursday, July 1st, from 10:30 to Noon. This camp is for grades 3rd through 8th. Students can register today at the beginning of camp.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1326772/Cozad_Youth_Football_Camp.pdf
Middle School Girls' Basketball Camp on Wednesday, June 30th and Thursday, July 1st, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. For more information and registration visit our website at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1264092/2021_Middle_School_Girls_Basketball_Camp.pdf
Cozad Community Schools is seeking paraprofessionals for the following positions for the 2021-2022 school year:
**Special Education Paraprofessionals at the Elementary, Middle School and High School levels.
**Early Childhood Education Paraprofessional. Early childhood experience preferred but not required.
**Title 1 Reading Paraprofessional.
**Secondary English Language Learner Paraprofessional. Responsibilities include working with students who qualify for the English Language Learner program at the High School.
**Part-Time AfterZone Paraprofessionals. Positions include working as part of a team doing activities with elementary students, working 12-15 afternoon hours per week.
Full-Time paras require a High School Diploma or GED and must pass a Para Assessment or have the minimum amount of college credit. Paras work closely with the teacher in their assigned classrooms and support them in their duties. Tasks may change dependent on the needs of the students. Ideal candidate is caring, compassionate and dedicated to the students’ success. Full time openings are 9-month, 35 hours per week with benefits that include single health, dental & vision insurance. Application forms are available at the Cozad Community Schools District Office, 1910 Meridian Avenue, or are available on the school’s website Please call 308-784-2745 for additional information. Positions subject to veteran's preference. EOE.
Elementary Girls' Basketball Camp this week--Wednesday, June 23rd and Thursday, June 24th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Cozad Wellness Center Gym. Information and registration form can be found on our website at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1264091/2021_Elementary_Girls_Basketball_Camp.pdf
Parents and Student Athletes: Just a remind that Physical Forms, NSAA Forms, Drug Test Policy Form, Medical Release Papers, and Activity fee payment need turned into the HS Office to Mrs. Reyes before the start of Fall practices. All passes will be available to purchase starting the week of July 26th, 2021. Activity Fees $35, Family Pass $210, Single Adult Pass $100, Reserved Football seat $20 (this does not include admission). If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Roxanne Reyes at 308-784-2744 -- Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Cozad Haymaker Youth Football Camp--June 29th, June 30th, and July 1st, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Grades 3rd through 8th. For more information and to register, visit our summer camp documents on our website (Documents - Schools - Summer Camps 2021). For a direct link to the PDF, visit https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1326772/Cozad_Youth_Football_Camp.pdf
Cozad Board of Education Meeting, Monday, June 14th, at 7:00 pm at the District Office.
Reminder that Cozad Community Schools is serving breakfast and lunch FREE to ALL children 18 and under. To check out the daily menu, visit our website at: https://cozadschools.nutrislice.com/menu/cozad-high-school
Cozad Community Schools is pleased to announce that Jayce Dueland has been named the new Head Boys Golf Coach at Cozad High School. Coach Dueland replaces Ben Vetrovsky who has stepped down from the position. Coach Dueland was hired in February to be the High School Career & Technical Education teacher and Head Football Coach at Cozad High School.
Coach Dueland was an assistant golf coach for eight years before becoming the Head Boys Golf Coach of the Buffaloes in 2020-2021. While at Elm Creek, he helped coach teams that were conference champions (2019), district champions (2019) and state qualifiers (2016, 2019). In his first year as head coach, the team won the Fort Kearny Conference and finished as the Class D State Runner-Up
(2021).
Cozad Community Schools is pleased to announce that Bryce Bivins has been named the new Girls Golf Coach at Cozad High School. Coach Bivins replaces Kaylei Becker who has stepped down from the position. Prior to coming to Cozad, Coach Bivins was the head boys basketball coach in Haxtun, Colorado for one year. He also competed in golf at the collegiate level for Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado.
Coach Bivins is currently an assistant coach for both the high school boys basketball team and boys golf team at Cozad.
Summer District Office Hours
Parents & Students: We will be shutting off access to PowerSchool so we can complete our year end process and maintenance. PowerSchool access will be shut off until August. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Patty Wolfe at patty.wolfe@cozadschools.net
Haymaker Volleyball Youth Camp July 7th & 8th. Grades 1-6. For more information and registration, visit our website. All camp information can be found in "Documents > Schools > Summer Camps 2021". Direct link for volleyball camp is https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1303516/volleyball.pdf
Congratulations to Brittney Aitken & Makaia Baker on their State Track Medals. Brittney Aitken, CHS Senior, was the Class B Runner-Up in both the 100 m and 200 m. Brittney earned the 2nd place medal in the 100 m with a finish time of 12:34 and the 2nd place finish in the 200 m with a time of 25:55. Makaia Baker, CHS Freshman, placed 8th in the 100 m with a time of 12:71. Makaia earned a 4th place finish in the 400 m with a time of 58:41 and set a new school record. She broke a 20 year old record set in 2000 by Jessica German.
Great job to all our state qualifiers and great way to finish the 2021 season!
Cozad Community Schools would like to recognize Mrs. Marcia Fritz who will retire at the end of July. Mrs. Fritz has worked many endless hours making our After School Program a success. She has served as the Cozad AfterZone Director for the past 14 years. Thank you for your service to so many students, parents, families, and our community.
Cozad Community Schools would like to recognize Mr. Bill Beckenhauer and thank him for his dedication and service to our students, staff, and community. Mr. Beckenhauer will retire at the end of this school year after serving in education for the past 40 years. He has served as High School Principal for CHS for the past 14 years. Enjoy your retirement -- it is well deserved!
Cozad Gym Floor Online Auction--Own a Piece of CHS History while supporting the new gym floor upgrade! Facebook Online silent auction for sections of the old gym floor:
*Ends Sunday, May 23 at noon CST
*Comment under the pictures of the piece of floor you want to bid on. *Bidding starts at $50 and increases in $10 increments
Additional 4'x4' squares are available for purchase for $30 each. If you would like to purchase one, call Jeremy Yilk at Cozad High School, 308-784-2744. Pick up will be the week of May 24th and you must be able to pick up, load, and haul. Items will not be held, will move on to previous bid if not picked up on time
All Proceeds will go towards gym floor project or gym floor covering! Please visit the online auction on the FaceBook page "Cozad Gym Floor Online Auction" at https://www.facebook.com/Cozad-Gym-Floor-Online-Auction-102757258674282
