Cozad Community School

Attention Parents of Incoming 7th Graders for the 2025–2026 School Year---As your student prepares to enter 7th grade, please remember the following health requirements must be met before the first day of school: ✅ A physical exam OR a signed refusal waiver ✅ Up-to-date immunizations (see the list below) Please ensure all documentation is completed and turned in to the school prior to the first day of the 2025–2026 school year. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and healthy!

Cozad Community Schools has two paraprofessional openings for the 2025–2026 school year. If you're passionate about supporting students and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you! 👉 Visit our Employment Page on the district website or call the District Office for more information. Join us and be part of something great!

2025 Cozad Cross Country Camp Mark your calendars. On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Cozad will host an incredible training opportunity for high school cross country athletes. We’re excited to welcome top college coaches: Matt Beisel – Concordia Brad Jenny – Doane Ryan Mahoney – Hastings This one-day camp is a great opportunity for both runners and coaches to learn from experienced college coaches and athletes. The camp schedule and additional information can be found on our website under Documents: [https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/150/Cozad_Schools/5657277/Cozad_Cross_Country_Camp_Flyer_2025.pdf]

Cozad Youth Track Club is Back! Get ready to run, jump, and have fun! 🏅 Practice begins May 27 and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30–4:00 PM. 📍 Upcoming Track Meets: • Friday, May 30 – Cozad • Saturday, June 14 – Gothenburg For more details and to register, visit our website. 📝 Registration form can be found under Documents (https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/150/Cozad_Schools/5657278/Flyer_Cozad_Youth_Track_Club.pdf)

On Wednesday afternoon, CHS students and 8th graders participated in a College & Career Exploration Fair at the high school. Students connected with local businesses, colleges, and organizations to learn about future opportunities and career paths. Here's a look at what each grade level experienced: Juniors visited the fair, attended an alumni panel, worked on resume building, and learned about scholarships to help prepare for their senior year. Sophomores focused on SMART goals, created resumes, and attended the fair and alumni panel. Freshmen completed interest surveys, researched careers, and participated in the fair and alumni panel discussions. 8th Graders explored booths for high school organizations they can join next year, received helpful transition information from Principal Mr. Fisher, toured the high school, and visited the career fair. A huge thank you to all the volunteers, local businesses, organizations, alumni, and CHS staff for making this event a success. Events like this are an important part of our College Access Grant work, designed to raise awareness and prepare students for life after high school. Special thanks to Mrs. Haarberg and Mr. Revelo from our Cozad High School Counseling Department for planning and organizing this meaningful experience for our students.

State Track Send-Off--Join us in celebrating our State Track qualifiers! A send-off will be held on Monday, May 19 at 3:00 PM in the High School West Gym. The public is invited—come help us cheer them on!

Attention Haymaker Wrestlers! Coach Hammerlun has lined up some great wrestling camps for this summer — open to wrestlers of all ages. All camp information and registration forms are now available on our website: https://www.cozadschools.net/documents/summer-camps-2025/wrestling-camps-2025-summer/802249 Also available is the Hawk Summer 2025 Folkstyle Schedule, running from May 27 to July 12 for students in Grades 2–12. Be sure to check out the schedule and get registered soon!

STATE BOUND! A group of Haymaker athletes is headed to the NSAA State Track Meet after a standout performance at Districts! Congratulations! Two high school records were broken again: *Chayden Hoffmaster extended his own Long Jump record to 23’2.75”, earning him District Champion honors and a trip to state. *The 4x100m relay team of Boston Irish, Chayden Hoffmaster, Olliver Davis, and Bryson Snider ran a new school-best time of 42.51a, placing second and qualifying for state. Other State Qualifiers include: --Bryson Snider – 100m, 200m, 4x100m --Chayden Hoffmaster – Long Jump, Triple Jump, 4x100m --Olliver Davis – Discus, 4x100m --Boston Irish – Pole Vault, 4x100m --Noah Shoemaker – Discus --Braiton Snider – Pole Vault --Emersyn Propp – High Jump --Taryn Chytka – Discus --Lucha Olvera – 300m Hurdles --Osiel Ramirez will go as the alternate for the 4x100m relay. Good luck to our student-athletes at Burke Stadium! #HaymakerWay

Congratulations to our Middle School State Track qualifiers, Ashton Osborn and Koehn Baker. Both athletes qualified in the 400 Meter Dash and will be competing at Middle School State Track this Saturday, May 17th, in Gothenburg. Good luck, Haymakers! Run with pride and show them what it means to compete the #HaymakerWay.

🏀 Basketball Skills Camp at the Haymaker Gym! 🏀 Join Hastings College Head Coach Jina (Johansen) Douglas and her team for an exciting afternoon of skill-building and fun! 📅 Date: June 24, 2025 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM 📍 Location: Cozad Haymaker Gym 🎯 Who: Players entering grades 5–8 💲 Cost: $40 per camper Coach Douglas brings high-level experience and energy — don’t miss this opportunity to train with the best! 📄 For more details and to register, check out the Camp Form here: https://shorturl.at/1kfvB

Good luck to our Cozad Haymaker boys and girls Track & Field teams as they compete today in the B-6 District Meet in Ogallala! We’re proud of your hard work and determination—compete with heart and finish strong!

In light of yesterday’s tragedy, we understand that some students may be experiencing some difficulties. The high school commons will be open for students this afternoon from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. We will have school staff and counselors available for support. We will also have support available for students and staff when school resumes on Monday.

Cozad Schools was made aware of a tragic situation that will deeply affect our Cozad community. Our thoughts are with all those impacted during this incredibly difficult time. Cozad Middle School will open at 12:30 today for grieving students and staff. The Cozad High School Graduation ceremony remains scheduled for 4:00 pm today. Seniors should report to the high school at 2:00 pm today. We appreciate the strength and support of our community as we come together in care, compassion and unity.

🎓 Good Morning, Class of 2025! 🎓 Today is YOUR day! The hard work, dedication, and memories you’ve created have all led to this incredible moment. We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for each of you. Enjoy every moment today—you’ve earned it! And always remember -- Once a Haymaker, always a Haymaker!

Welcome back to the Senior Podcast. In this episode, we talk with Jorja Yocom, London Costanza, and Issie Jewitt about the highs and lows of their high school experience here in Cozad. https://youtu.be/ostxxPTWJ3M

Students, Parents & Guardians, We want to make you aware of a concerning trend circulating on TikTok that encourages students to intentionally damage or destroy school-issued Chromebooks. This type of behavior is a direct violation of both the Mobile Device Agreement and the Responsible Use Agreement that all students and parents signed at the beginning of the school year. Anyone who intentionally damages or destroys their Chromebook or other school-owned technology may be held responsible for the full replacement cost and may also be subject to additional disciplinary action. These actions are not covered by the take-home protection fee. We ask for your support in reminding students to treat their devices—and all school property—with care and responsibility. Let’s work together to finish the school year strong, safely, and the #HaymakerWay. Dr. Dan Endorf, Superintendent Cozad Community Schools

The preschool students were excited to take part in the petting zoo sponsored by Cozad High School's FFA chapter. They had the opportunity to interact with and pet a variety of farm animals. A big thank you to Cozad FFA for providing this wonderful experience for our young learners! #HaymakerWay #CozadFFA

Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day to Mrs. Sera Shoemaker! Thank you for your calm, caring presence and for keeping our students healthy and safe every day. We’re so grateful for all you do!

Introducing the 2025–2026 Cozad FCCLA Chapter Officers! We are proud to announce the new officer team that will lead Cozad FCCLA into another amazing year of service, leadership, and growth! 🔴 Crystal Hernandez- Student Representative ⚪ Gabby Vasquez – Treasurer 🔴Layla Leahy – Vice President ⚪Destiny McFall– Chapter President 🔴 Jericho Wright- District Representative ⚪ Eh Ser – Secretary 🔴 EveLynn Schroeder– Historian/Reporter These outstanding leaders are ready to take on new challenges and create opportunities for all our members through The Ultimate Leadership Experience that FCCLA offers! Together, they’ll be working to strengthen families, serve the community, and empower members to become leaders in their homes, schools, and beyond. Get ready, Cozad—it’s going to be an unforgettable year!

Seniors Boston Irish and Noah Shoemaker updated the SWC Championship Board this morning to recognize the CHS Boys Track Team’s victory at Saturday's SWC Track Invite! Congratulations to the entire team and coaching staff on this well-earned accomplishment!