Cozad Community School

​Middle School Parents and Students, The Middle School will be "open" on Monday and Tuesday at designated times for students to come and get any personal items out of their lockers. The following times have been made available: Monday, March 23rd from 8:00 am to 11:00 am Monday, March 23rd from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 24th from 8:00 am to 11:00 am (please do not come during lunch as we are serving at that time) Only 10 students will be allowed in the building at one time. If students have any school issued items, they can leave them in their lockers and we will take care of them. Students will keep their chromebooks for enrichment activities. Students please check your email daily.

CHS Students: On Monday, March 23rd, the High School will open the building to students to pick up personal items and any items they may need during this time. Below are the designated times for students to enter the building: 8:30 – 8:50 am. 12th grade S. Arnold to A. Guadron Hernandez 8:50 – 9:10 am. 12th grade M. Hopkins to M. Phaby 9:10 – 9:30 am. 12th grade M. Remmenga to W. Wylie 9:30 – 9:50 am. 11th grade B. Aitken to A. Garretson 9:50 – 10:10 am. 11th grade L. Geiger to J. Patterson 10:10 – 10:30 am. 11th grade K. Pohl to B. Wolfe 10:30 – 10:50 am 10th grade N. Albertson to S. Hermosillo 10:50 – 11:10 am. 10th grade J. Herrera to S. Rahn 11:10 -11:30 am. 10th grade C. Ray to K. Wright 11:30 – 11:50 am. 9th grade A. Alvarado to M. Dyer 11:50 – 12:10 pm. 9th grade M. Essex to L. Leahy 12:10 – 12:30 pm. 9th grade B. Lee to O. Rose 12:30 – 12:50 pm. 9th grade M. Rowley to S. Yeutter

Beginning today, March 20th the Backpack Program food bags will be available at Cozad Elementary School for students who have received bags in the past. This will take place from 11:30am - 12:30pm and will reoccur every Friday until school resumes or supplies run out. If you have received food bags in the past, please ask for the bag(s) when driving through.

Our Cozad Schools' Counselors are available to parents and students by emailing or calling the school. They can also schedule online video meetings.

Parents, if you have not signed up and would like a “grab and go” lunch today for a child 1-18 (includes breakfast for tomorrow) please call the HS or MS before 9:00 am. 308-784-2746 or 308-784-2744.

With the school being closed as a result of the Covid-19 virus, Cozad Community Schools is offering Free "Grab and Go" meals to children ages 1 - 18. The meals will be available at six sites from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Meal service will start on Tuesday, 3/17. Free Meals will be served weekdays until school resumes. A lunch and breakfast meal will be handed out at a curbside pick up at three school sites and three school bus stop sites. Please complete this form by 10:00 pm the day before pickup. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSff6QAbcyeXJ5zPG3R2qVtvTcNhtvG_ERH-98e4umW0xyL6yA/viewform

Due to the increasingly serious threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are going to close school for students and staff for the next two weeks. School will be closed beginning Monday, March 16 through March 27, 2020. We will then re-evaluate. All school events, activities, and AfterZone will be cancelled during this period.

Cozad Middle School 2019-20 3rd Quarter Newsletter created by CMS students in yearbook activities class https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/618527/3rd_Quater_Newsletter-Yearbook.pdf

Parents and Students we were just notified that the 3.23.20- Western Regional Science Fair in Curtis scheduled for March 23re has been postponed (They will re-evaluate the situation on March 30th and make a decision if it will be rescheduled).

Parents and Students: Due to public health concerns of COVID-19, the following activities have been postponed, adjusted, or cancelled. We will do our best to keep you up to date with any changes: 3.13.20 - Youth Wrestling Tournament @ Cozad - Cancelled 3.16.20 - District Speech @ Gering - Suspended until further notice 3.16.20 - UNK Science Fair @ Kearney - Cancelled 3.19.20 - Cozad Music Festival / Festival Concert - Closed to public 3.20.20 - 3.21.20 - SWC Art & Music @ Minden - Cancelled 3.21.20 - UNK HS Track Invite @ Kearney - Cancelled 3.26.20 - State Speech @ Kearney - Suspended until further notice 4.1.20 - 4.3.20 - State FFA @ Lincoln - Cancelled 4.2.20 - 4.4.20 - SkillsUSA State Convention @ Grand Island - Cancelled 4.5.20 - 4.7.20 - FCCLA State Convention @ Lincoln - Cancelled 4.8.20 - Nebraska Young Artist Awards - Cancelled

Update from Superintendent Mr. Ron Wymore 3/13/2020 Update on response to COVID-19 As you may be aware, Governor Ricketts along with Education Commissioner Blomstedt held a news conference this morning addressing the spread and response to COVID-19. Governor Ricketts commented that the state will mandate school closure if cases of COVID-19 show up that cannot be tracked to verified contact. Currently this will be done by ESU districts. Thus, if ESU 10 or possibly a neighboring ESU area has confirmed cases, the state will mandate a 6 to 8-week closure. I underlined currently due to things changing daily. At last count there are 13 cases in Nebraska and 0 in the Two Rivers area. The reason for closures and cancellations will be to slow down the spread of the virus. There are many sites that you can go to for updated information and ways to prevent the spread of the virus. Two Rivers (https://www.trphd.org/ ) is an excellent site to get useful and up-to-date information. The administration will be having daily meetings to stay abreast of information and keeping you informed of any decisions that we make regarding this situation. Sponsors and coaches are finding out that most if not all events are being canceled. NSAA has postponed District and State Speech and the SWC has cancelled the conference art/music clinic that was to be held in Minden. OPAA is working closely with the school to maintain a safe environment in the lunch room areas. A couple of things that we will be doing: All students will be required to use hand sanitizer before going through the lunch line. New cups will be required when getting additional drinks. If you are not feeling well, please stay home. If you are running a fever of 100 degrees or above you must stay home until you are fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of medicine to reduce the fever. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this pandemic. Ron Wymore Superintendent

The NSAA is aware of the fluidity of COVID-19 and the potential impact hosting statewide events could have regarding the on-going public health threat. Many of our member schools are making decisions in the best interest of their student participants, coaches and communities. The NSAA is regretfully suspending district and state speech contests until further notice. https://nsaahome.org/nsaa-district-state-speech-contests/

Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL for staff and students on Friday, March 13th. Have a great weekend! #cozadMakers

CHS Student Alexa Perez is representing Cozad in the UNK History Day Finals! Congratulations Alexa!

Calendar Update: Please note that the Music Festival and Concert that are shown on the school printed calendar for today (Tuesday, March 10th) is incorrect. The Festival & Concert will be on Thursday, March 19th. The Festival Concert will be at 7:00 pm

Cozad Community Schools is seeking applicants for a Full-Time Title I Paraprofessional at the elementary school. This is a 9-month, 35 hour per week position. Benefits include single health, dental and vision insurance. Application forms are available at the District Office, 1910 Meridian Ave, or are available on the school's website (www.cozadschools.net). Please call 308-784-2745 for additional information. Position subject to veteran's preference. EOE.

The spring AfterZone Parent Night has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 19th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM.  Please use the sign-up sheet on the cafeteria doorway to tell us how many will attend from your family.

Congratulations to CHS Senior Gabriel Estrada who was recognized at State Girls' Basketball Class B Game as part of NSAA’s Believers and Achievers state award.

Attention--Call for Bids Cozad Community Schools is accepting bids for spraying and fertilizing for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. If you need more information stop at the Middle School office. Bids are due March 15th.

Thanks to an anonymous donor the Cozad Elementary received a wonderful gift of new soccer balls to play with at recess. Cozad Creates success!