Reminder CMS Parents and Students--Middle School Orientations tonight, Thursday, August 14th. 6th Grade will meet at 6:00 pm and 7th & 8th Grade at 6:45 pm. Both orientations will be held in the High School Auditorium. If you are unable to make it, packets will be available in the Middle School office Friday and Monday.
This summer, a few of our 2025 CHS graduates came back before heading off to college to update our Winter Records Board — and they left their mark in a big way!
Boys Wrestling Record Updates:
Aaron Wilson
• Single Season Takedowns – 154
• Career Takedowns – 337
Brock Malcom
• Single Season Pins – 31 (ties Isaac White & Josh Stallbaumer)
• Career Pins – 109
Boys Basketball Record Updates:
Noah Shoemaker
• Most 3’s in a Season – 62
• Most 3’s in a Career – 178
• Most Steals in a Career – 200
Congratulations, Aaron, Brock, and Noah! We’re proud of your hard work and dedication — on and off the court and mat. Once a Haymaker, always a Haymaker!
#HaymakerWay
Boys Wrestling Record Updates:
Aaron Wilson
• Single Season Takedowns – 154
• Career Takedowns – 337
Brock Malcom
• Single Season Pins – 31 (ties Isaac White & Josh Stallbaumer)
• Career Pins – 109
Boys Basketball Record Updates:
Noah Shoemaker
• Most 3’s in a Season – 62
• Most 3’s in a Career – 178
• Most Steals in a Career – 200
Congratulations, Aaron, Brock, and Noah! We’re proud of your hard work and dedication — on and off the court and mat. Once a Haymaker, always a Haymaker!
#HaymakerWay
Welcome to Our New Staff!
Today, our new staff members began the 2025-2026 school year by working alongside our administration team and their mentors. We are thrilled to have them join the Haymaker family and look forward to a fantastic school year ahead!
Please help us welcome:
Taylor Jenner – Director of Teaching & Learning
Teresa Schneider – Interim Special Education Director
Jackie Anderson – Interim Special Education Director
Tessa Throckmorton – HS Special Education Teacher
Tylyn Henry – Kindergarten Teacher
Erika Brown – MS Family Consumer Science Teacher
Trevor Galas – 3rd Grade Teacher
Calleigh Osmera – 2nd Grade Teacher
Lunden Groene – 1st Grade Teacher
Grace Boller – HS Math Teacher
Ryan Zoucha – HS CTE Teacher
Brianna Ryan – Elementary Special Education Teacher
Alyce LeBlanc – 3rd Grade Teacher
Savannah Savick – Elementary Art Para-Professional
We are happy you have joined the Haymaker family. Here’s to a great school year ahead!
#HaymakerWay
Today, our new staff members began the 2025-2026 school year by working alongside our administration team and their mentors. We are thrilled to have them join the Haymaker family and look forward to a fantastic school year ahead!
Please help us welcome:
Taylor Jenner – Director of Teaching & Learning
Teresa Schneider – Interim Special Education Director
Jackie Anderson – Interim Special Education Director
Tessa Throckmorton – HS Special Education Teacher
Tylyn Henry – Kindergarten Teacher
Erika Brown – MS Family Consumer Science Teacher
Trevor Galas – 3rd Grade Teacher
Calleigh Osmera – 2nd Grade Teacher
Lunden Groene – 1st Grade Teacher
Grace Boller – HS Math Teacher
Ryan Zoucha – HS CTE Teacher
Brianna Ryan – Elementary Special Education Teacher
Alyce LeBlanc – 3rd Grade Teacher
Savannah Savick – Elementary Art Para-Professional
We are happy you have joined the Haymaker family. Here’s to a great school year ahead!
#HaymakerWay
2025-2026 CMS School Supply list
CHS Parents & Students – Mark Your Calendars!
Student/Parent Orientations will be held in the High School Auditorium next week. These sessions are a great opportunity to hear important information and get ready for the school year!
🗓 Tuesday, August 12
➡️ 11th Grade – 6:30 PM
➡️ 12th Grade – 7:30 PM
🗓 Wednesday, August 13
➡️ 9th Grade – 6:30 PM
➡️ 10th Grade – 7:30 PM
We look forward to seeing you there as we prepare for a great year ahead! #HaymakerWay
Student/Parent Orientations will be held in the High School Auditorium next week. These sessions are a great opportunity to hear important information and get ready for the school year!
🗓 Tuesday, August 12
➡️ 11th Grade – 6:30 PM
➡️ 12th Grade – 7:30 PM
🗓 Wednesday, August 13
➡️ 9th Grade – 6:30 PM
➡️ 10th Grade – 7:30 PM
We look forward to seeing you there as we prepare for a great year ahead! #HaymakerWay
📢 Important Update for Haymaker Families
School lunch prices will be increasing for the 2025-2026 school year. This adjustment is necessary to keep up with rising food and operational costs.
🍽️ Meal Applications
Electronic Meal Applications are available now at https://foodservice.edutrak.com. If you don't already have an account, please contact Brenna at 308-784-2745 for assistance.
📬 Paper applications will be mailed out next week and will also be available at each school building.
School lunch prices will be increasing for the 2025-2026 school year. This adjustment is necessary to keep up with rising food and operational costs.
🍽️ Meal Applications
Electronic Meal Applications are available now at https://foodservice.edutrak.com. If you don't already have an account, please contact Brenna at 308-784-2745 for assistance.
📬 Paper applications will be mailed out next week and will also be available at each school building.
Jumpstart Summer Program 2025 had 34 students with perfect attendance!! Wow!! 🤩
These students showed up every single day for and that’s a huge accomplishment! We are so proud of their dedication—Keep up the awesome work and carry that same energy into the school year ahead!
You are all going places!🚀
Cozad Community Schools Surplus Auction -- you can bid online now! Check out a variety of items and place your bids before the auction closes on Saturday, August 3.
🔗 https://messersmithauction.hibid.com/catalog/663849/cozad-city-schools-excess-inventory
Don’t miss your chance to grab some great deals!
🔗 https://messersmithauction.hibid.com/catalog/663849/cozad-city-schools-excess-inventory
Don’t miss your chance to grab some great deals!
The PowerSchool student and parent portal is now open for the 2025-2026 school year!
*High School Students: If you'd like to make schedule changes, Mrs. Haarberg will be available in the HS Counselor’s Office on Wednesday, August 6th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
*High School Students--You can print or save your schedule by logging into your student portal, clicking "Student Reports" on the left-hand side, and selecting CHS Student Schedule. (This may need to be done in a browser and not the mobile app)
*Middle School students will receive a printed schedule before school starts.
Please note: HS & MS schedules may still be adjusted prior to the first day of school.
*High School Students: If you'd like to make schedule changes, Mrs. Haarberg will be available in the HS Counselor’s Office on Wednesday, August 6th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
*High School Students--You can print or save your schedule by logging into your student portal, clicking "Student Reports" on the left-hand side, and selecting CHS Student Schedule. (This may need to be done in a browser and not the mobile app)
*Middle School students will receive a printed schedule before school starts.
Please note: HS & MS schedules may still be adjusted prior to the first day of school.
The High School Fall Sports Parent Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 7th at 6:30 PM, tentatively in the HS auditorium. This meeting is for all high school fall sports athletes and their parents. Important information about the upcoming season will be shared, so your attendance is strongly encouraged.
Coming to a mailbox near you! Cozad School Calendars have been mailed. A big THANK YOU to our calendar sponsors Homestead Bank, Security First Bank and Waypoint Bank. Community members that do not have a child in the school system can pick up a 2025-2026 at one of our local banks.
CEEC Parents--Fall tuition rates
K-12 Student Accident Insurance
Cozad Community Schools
As a service to our students and families, Cozad Community Schools is offering the opportunity to enroll in a voluntary student accident insurance plan for the 2025–2026 school year. This plan is administered by Student Assurance Services, Inc.
Families interested in learning more or enrolling can visit the Student Assurance Services website at:
🔗 www.sas-mn.com
Additional information and forms are also available in the Cozad High School Office.
Cozad Community Schools
As a service to our students and families, Cozad Community Schools is offering the opportunity to enroll in a voluntary student accident insurance plan for the 2025–2026 school year. This plan is administered by Student Assurance Services, Inc.
Families interested in learning more or enrolling can visit the Student Assurance Services website at:
🔗 www.sas-mn.com
Additional information and forms are also available in the Cozad High School Office.
Congratulations to Noah Shoemaker and Coach Nick Broz will represent Cozad in the 56th NCA Boys’ Basketball All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 23rd at Lincoln North Star High School!
📺 Watch it live on Nebraska Public Media
🕗 Tip-off at 8:00 PM
📋 Full rosters: 2025 All-Star Teams at https://ncacoach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-BBB-Roster-for-web-TEAMS.pdf
Let’s go, Cozad!
📺 Watch it live on Nebraska Public Media
🕗 Tip-off at 8:00 PM
📋 Full rosters: 2025 All-Star Teams at https://ncacoach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-BBB-Roster-for-web-TEAMS.pdf
Let’s go, Cozad!
The Cozad AfterZone program is an important aspect of the elementary school experience and a need in the community. Unfortunately, the program runs in a financial deficit. When federal funding of the program was recently threatened, the district conducted an in-depth study of AfterZone. After much consideration, the Cozad School Board voted at their July Board meeting to continue the AfterZone program for 2025-26 and incorporate a basic payment program for all students that choose to participate.
Moving forward, the district plans to offer AfterZone to grades K - 5 students each day after school until 6:00 pm, just as it has done for many years. Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, parents will be charged $5 per day for their child’s attendance if they qualify for Free/Reduced lunch and $7 per day if they receive regular lunch.
Mrs. Morse will continue to lead the same high-quality program parents and students have come to expect over the years and further communications will be coming from Mrs. Morse and the elementary school as we inch closer to the 2025-26 school year.
Moving forward, the district plans to offer AfterZone to grades K - 5 students each day after school until 6:00 pm, just as it has done for many years. Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, parents will be charged $5 per day for their child’s attendance if they qualify for Free/Reduced lunch and $7 per day if they receive regular lunch.
Mrs. Morse will continue to lead the same high-quality program parents and students have come to expect over the years and further communications will be coming from Mrs. Morse and the elementary school as we inch closer to the 2025-26 school year.
Due to the excessive heat warning on Tuesday, speed camp will be conducted in the Wellness Center at 5:15 PM.
📣 CHS Students & Families — Important Schedule Info!
The PowerSchool portal will re-open on Friday, August 1st. At that time, high school students can view their schedules for the 2025-2026 school year.
🗓 Need a schedule change?
Mrs. Haarberg will be available in the High School Counseling Office on Wednesday, August 6th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM for in-person schedule changes.
❗Please note: Schedule changes cannot be made by email.
Thanks for your cooperation — we’re looking forward to a great year!
#HaymakerWay
The PowerSchool portal will re-open on Friday, August 1st. At that time, high school students can view their schedules for the 2025-2026 school year.
🗓 Need a schedule change?
Mrs. Haarberg will be available in the High School Counseling Office on Wednesday, August 6th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM for in-person schedule changes.
❗Please note: Schedule changes cannot be made by email.
Thanks for your cooperation — we’re looking forward to a great year!
#HaymakerWay
Cozad Elementary is open this week, July 21-24 from 8 am to 5:30pm, for parents to update PowerSchool information, and sign nurse’s forms and permission slips prior to the start of school.
To keep things running smoothly, we’ve organized these dates by last name:
A–F: Monday, July 21
G–M: Tuesday, July 22
N–T: Wednesday, July 23
U–Z and anyone who missed earlier days: Thursday, July 24
If you have children with different last names, feel free to choose the day that works best for your family.
Thank you for helping us make the beginning of the year start smoothly.
To keep things running smoothly, we’ve organized these dates by last name:
A–F: Monday, July 21
G–M: Tuesday, July 22
N–T: Wednesday, July 23
U–Z and anyone who missed earlier days: Thursday, July 24
If you have children with different last names, feel free to choose the day that works best for your family.
Thank you for helping us make the beginning of the year start smoothly.
This is the LAST week of Cozad Community Schools Summer Food Program! Thank you to all who participated and our amazing cooks for making our grab & go breakfasts! Here is the menu for this week.
📍 Location: Cozad Middle School
📅 Dates: Monday through Friday, June 2 – July 25
🕰️ Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
💲 Cost: Free for all children ages 1–18
🍽️ Adult meals: $5.50
Breakfast will be available as Grab & Go during the lunch service on Monday's and Friday's.
📍 Location: Cozad Middle School
📅 Dates: Monday through Friday, June 2 – July 25
🕰️ Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
💲 Cost: Free for all children ages 1–18
🍽️ Adult meals: $5.50
Breakfast will be available as Grab & Go during the lunch service on Monday's and Friday's.
The Cozad Cross Country team hosted the annual Cozad XC Camp on July 15, 2025. 105 Students from 17 schools across the state were in attendance to hear from college coaches Ryan Mahoney (Hastings College), Brad Jenny (Doane) and Matt Beisel (Concordia). The athletes also ran the Slip N' Slide 5k where they had the option to run through the splash pad or slide on a 50' long slip and slide. Placing from Cozad; Koang Deng won the boys division with a time of 16:57.96 and Audrey Baker was 9th in the girls division with a time of 24:21.51.
