Cozad Community School

Please join us in welcoming Alyce LeBlanc to Cozad Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year! Alyce will be joining our 3rd grade team and brings experience from Bertrand Community Schools, where she taught Prekindergarten. She loves reading, crafts, and yoga—and enjoys spending time walking, relaxing with her children, and hanging out with her cats. We’re thrilled to have her join the Haymaker family!

Schedule Update: Boys Varsity Golf--The start time for the Boys Varsity Dawson County Golf Meet on May 1st has been moved up to 9:30 a.m. in Lexington. Please note this is an update from the previously scheduled 10:00 a.m. start listed on the calendar.

Congratulations to our CHS newly elected Student Council Members and Class Presidents for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year: 12th Grade Student Body President: Destiny McFall Class President: Layla Leahy Members: Daygn Buss Abby Negley Lucha Olvera Talyn Propp Betzy Utrera Braiton Snider Bryson Snider Camryn Yilk 11th Grade Class President: Morgan Mraz Members: Mathew Arndt Ethan Atchison Brayden Barber Braedon Groteluschen Addison Howerter Myles Ide 10th Grade Class President: Audrey Baker Members: Julien Davis Mallory Munster Whitney Regelin EveLynn Schroeder Brenner Thayer 9th Grade Class President: Joshua Stephen Members: Saryah Carter Teagan Dexter Adlei Groteluschen Nolan Yilk

Welcome back to the Senior Podcast. In this episode, we talk with Noah Shoemaker, Jayden Smith, and Lane Wright about the highs and lows of their experience at Cozad High School. Watch now on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/4l01SWuETfA

Congratulations to the newest members of the National Honor Society at Cozad High School! We are proud to welcome Mathew Arndt, Brayden Barber, Aubrey Hammerlun, Addison Howerter, Braelyn Malcom, Morgan Mraz, Owen Ross, and Gabriela Vazquez. These students exemplify scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony will be held on Monday, April 28th at 6:00 p.m. in the new gym. Families and community members are invited to attend and celebrate this achievement. We are also pleased to announce next year’s NHS officers: Ollie Davis will serve as President, Gage Strauss as Vice President, Lucha Olvera as Secretary, and Bryson Snider as Historian/Media. Proud of our Haymakers for leading the #HaymakerWay.

Today we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day and give a heartfelt thank you to our incredible school office secretaries — Amy, Haleigh, Lisa, Tatum, Roxanne, Gabby, Canda, and Brenna! Your dedication, organization, and kindness help keep our schools running smoothly every single day. We appreciate all that you do for our students, staff, and families. Thank you for being the heart of our buildings! #HaymakerWay

Time change for Varsity Track at Grand Island Northwest on Thursday, April 24th. Field events will now begin at 1:15 PM, and running events will start at 3:30 PM. Please note: the printed calendar listed a 2:00 PM start time. Best of luck to our Haymakers competing at the Northwest Invite!

Senior Podcast episode 8 is out now! Listen to our senior podcast on our maker media youtube page and get the word from cozad high school seniors! Today's episode includes seniors, Kinsey Pflaster and Latasha Heuck The link for the video is: https://youtu.be/Ms_yF_a7VHU

Congratulations to our Senior Outstanding Athlete Award Winners! We are proud to recognize the following seniors for their exceptional athletic achievements, leadership, and dedication throughout their high school careers: 🏅 Two-Sport Outstanding Female Athlete: Talyn Sassali 🏅 Two-Sport Outstanding Male Athlete: Boston Irish 🏅 Three-Sport Outstanding Male Athlete: Noah Shoemaker These student-athletes have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence—both on and off the field/court. Thank you for representing Cozad with pride and living the #HaymakerWay!

Tonight, we celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of the Cozad High School Class of 2025 at Senior Honor Night! Our seniors were recognized for their dedication, perseverance, and excellence as they received a variety of awards and scholarships. These honors reflect their hard work throughout their academic journeys and mark the beginning of bright futures ahead. A heartfelt thank you to the many local businesses, organizations, and families who generously contributed scholarships. Your support makes a lasting impact and exemplifies what it means to support our students #TheHaymakerWay.

Cozad's Junior Class Presents: Prom 2025 – Enchanted Forest Prom 2025 will be held on Saturday, April 26th, from 8:30 to 11:00 p.m. in the Cozad High School Commons. The community is invited to an open house that afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. to view the decorations in the Commons. Later that evening, everyone is welcome to attend the red carpet walk and coronation, which will take place in the Haymaker Arena from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The junior class has a full schedule planned for this special evening. The schedule of events is posted alongside this invitation.

Congratulations to the 2025 Cozad High School Prom Royalty Candidates! We’re proud to announce this year’s Prom Court: Prom Queen Candidates: Kinley Armagost, Isabella Jewett, Mara Smith, Erica Weatherly, and Jorja Yocom (not pictured) Prom King Candidates: Titus Freeman, Boston Irish, Brayan Lozoya, Brock Malcom, and Lane Wright Prom Court Candidates: Taryn Chytka, Clatyn Fleharty, Lucha Olvera, Koang Deng, Gage Strauss, and Bryson Snider Coronation will take place after the Red Carpet Walk concludes in the Haymaker Arena. Cozad High School Prom is Saturday, April 26. The Red Carpet Walk begins at 7:30 PM

Senior Seminar - April 16th--Today our seniors participated in an impactful day of learning as they prepare for life beyond high school. With the support of local professionals, students gained real-world knowledge in key areas: Basic Health Care – Dr. Wetovick Before You Sign on the Line (Contracts & Leases) – Attorney Brian Davis Insurance for Beginners – Mrs. Teresa Osborn, Cozad Home Agency Safety When You're on Your Own – Officer Tim Kostrunek, Dawson County Sheriff’s Department A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Dawn Beans and Mrs. Amanda Rossell for organizing this valuable event for our seniors. We also appreciate the College Access Grant for providing lunch for our students and guest speakers. It’s all part of preparing our students the #HaymakerWay.

Cozad Community Schools will offer Driver’s Education during Summer 2025. Classroom instruction begins on May 27. Each student will need to complete five hours of driving and five hours of observation over the course of one week. Driving schedules will be set during the months of June or July. The cost for the course is $300. Registration is due by May 4. Registration forms are available in the high school and middle school offices or can be found on our website under the "Documents" section.

CHS Junior Swaisen Mroczek Attends 2025 Attorney General’s Youth Conference--Swaisen was one of just 52 students from across Nebraska selected to attend this year’s Attorney General’s Youth Conference in Lincoln. To be accepted, students were required to submit a short essay on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. At the conference, students learned about Nebraska law from Attorney General Mike Hilgers, formed and debated arguments on an actual bill related to social media, and heard from leaders including members of the Solicitor General’s team, Bureau Chiefs, Senator Beau Ballard, and Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Justin Bergevin—right in the Supreme Courtroom. Swaisen's favorite part? Learning about open arguments in legal proceedings from the Solicitor Generals team. Students also had the opportunity to enjoy lunch at the Governor’s Residence and hear a speech from Governor Jim Pillen.

Congratulations to our Winter 2024-25 NSAA/NCPA Academic All-State Award winners! These outstanding Haymakers have been recognized by the Nebraska School Activities Association and the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association for their academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to their activities. We are proud to celebrate their achievements. Boys Basketball • Olliver Davis • Mason Fales Girls Basketball • Talyn Sassali • Erica Weatherly Speech • Latasha Heuck • Larkyn Malcom Wrestling • Mathew Arndt • Myles Ide Girls Wrestling • Abigail Negley • Taeh Soe Way to go, Haymakers! You represent the #HaymakerWay.

Senior Podcast episode 7 is out now! Listen to our senior podcast on our Maker Media YouTube page and get the word from Cozad High School seniors! Today's episode includes seniors, Titus Freeman, Isaiah Cendejas, and Sebastian Kniesteadt. https://youtu.be/yM9kq4bq958

Mark Your Calendars! Our Summer Weights Program kicks off on Monday, May 27th! Stay active, stay strong, and keep building that Haymaker pride all summer long

Calendar Updates for CHS Seniors and Families Please note the following changes to upcoming senior events: Senior "Skip" Day has been moved to Tuesday, April 29th (The printed calendar incorrectly lists April 30th). Senior Honors Night will be held on Wednesday, April 16th at 7:00 PM in the new high school gym (The printed calendar shows 6:00 PM). Students being recognized at Honors Night will receive an email from Mrs. Haarberg with details and are expected to attend. Thank you for your attention to these updates.

Mark Your Calendars! Join us on Thursday, May 1, 2025, for the 4th & 5th Grade Honor Musical: "The Jungle Book" Location: Cozad High School – "The Barn" Admission: Free Will Donation Matinee Performance: 2:00 PM (All elementary students will attend) Evening Performance: 7:00 PM Come support our talented students as they bring this jungle adventure to life!