Cozad Community School

Calling all incoming Kindergarten students and parents! Kindergarten Round Up is happening on Monday, April 8th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Elementary gym. Join us for registration and exciting activities. For any queries, feel free to reach out to Cozad Elementary at 308-784-3462. We are excited to meet our new 2024-2025 Kindergartners!

This summer's Youth Football Camp will be on Tuesday, June 4th through Thursday, June 6th from 10:30-12:00 on the practice field. This camp is for Grades 3rd through 8th (Fall of 2024 grade). Registration forms will be going home with Elementary students. There are extra forms in the offices of each building or can be downloaded from our website. Any questions Contact Coach Dueland at 308-340-5724. Registration form at: https://shorturl.at/dilVZ

CEEC recognized Kind Kids for being safe, helpful and responsible. A big Thank You to the AfterZone director, Karmen Morse for serving as our guest presenter to our students. Great work to our students who were recognized!! #haymakerway #kindkids #positivity #preschool

Big shoutout to the Meridian Tap House for providing lunch to our CHS juniors today! Your delicious lunch was the perfect post-NSCAS ACT Exam treat. Thank you for supporting our students and being a part of their academic journey.

Congratulations to the newly selected 2024-2025 Cozad High School dance team! Following a week of intensive training, mastering intricate routines, pushing boundaries, and conquering early mornings, we congratulate the achievement of 11 young ladies and 1 young man who have met the challenge head-on. CHS Dance team also welcomes new coaches Brittany McManus and Briana Hovie. Here's to an outstanding year ahead! Seniors: Larkyn Malcom, Autum Maline, Faith Pruner, Jaslyn Crites, Lauren Eldridge Juniors: Camryn Yilk, Talyn Propp Freshman: Michaela Hardee, Brooklyne Wingrove, Macie Walker, Gracie Roberts, Mia Richie (Photo Credit Cozad Local Melanie Nutt)

Introducing Sierra McGinnis, our new Middle School Art teacher for the 2024-2025 school year! Sierra joins us from Diller-Odell and brings her passion for art education. A soon-to-be graduate of UNK, she's currently gaining valuable experience through student teaching at Gibbon Public Schools. We're thrilled to welcome Sierra to our team and look forward to the creativity and inspiration she'll bring to our students.

Shelby Dietz, soon to be Worrell, currently residing in Cozad, brings excitement as we look forward to reducing her commute! Transitioning from teaching 4th grade in North Platte, she'll now be instructing 5th graders at Cozad Elementary School. Shelby is dedicated to fostering a secure classroom atmosphere where every student can thrive and reach their highest potential. We warmly welcome Shelby to our team, inspired by her commitment to the quote: "Teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning." - Unknown

Big applause to our Cozad Elementary 3rd Grade High Honor Roll and Honor Roll achievers for Quarter 3! Your dedication to excellence shines bright. Keep up the fantastic work!

Due to inclement weather forecast Cozad Community Schools will have a 10:00 late start for Tuesday, March 26th.

CHS - ACT UPDATE: The 11th Grade NSCAS ACT Exam that was scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed to Wednesday of this week. Students will test in the same locations as communicated previously. ALL CHS 11th graders are expected to bring their Chromebooks and chargers to school tomorrow.

Due to weather, tomorrow's Boys Varsity Golf Triangular and JV and Varsity Track Quad are canceled.

Due to forecasted inclement weather Cozad Community Schools will be closed on Monday, March 25th.

Yanira Rodriguez has accepted the high school English position for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. Presently, she is immersed in her student teaching field placement at Lexington Public Schools. This spring, she will complete her bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Yanira's educational journey began at North Platte High School, where she distinguished herself as a dedicated student, actively engaging in Speech, One Act, Mock Trial, and Theatre. A warm welcome to Yanira as she joins Cozad and our Haymaker family!

Please extend a warm welcome to Amanda Badgley, our newest addition to the Haymaker staff at Cozad Elementary. Amanda brings valuable experience as a Special Education teacher, having served in this role for the past five years at Arnold Public Schools after graduating from UNK. We're thrilled to have her expertise enriching our team and to provide her with the opportunity to be closer to her family in Kearney. Welcome aboard, Amanda!

Good Luck CHS Track & Field at Holdrege today!

Join our dynamic team! We're still on the lookout for a few teachers to join us for the 2024-2025 school year. Explore opportunities on our school website or on the NDE Teach Website.

Big congratulations to the winners of the 2023-2024 Lifter of the Year Awards! Men's Category: Lifter of the Year: Wyatt Hosick Most Improved: Noah Shoemaker & Myles Ide Power Positive: Braiton Snider Women's Category: Lifter of the Year: Greeley Cargill Keep inspiring us all with your dedication and achievements!

Congratulations to our Cozad Haymakers that have been named on the 2023-2024 Winter NCPA Academic All-State Awards list. Each year the NSAA and the NCPA recognize students during Fall, Winter, and Spring Seasons who are nominated by their schools for their individual academic excellence, leadership, and significant contributions in their NSAA activity. Congratulations to the following Haymakers: Boys Basketball : Olliver Davis and Mason Fales Girls Basketball: Makaia Baker and Graci Marhenke Speech: Larkyn Malcom and Makenzie Smock Wrestling: Mathew Arndt and Myles Ide

Best wishes to our talented 5th Grade Treblemakers Honor Choir as they embark on their journey to Lincoln today to perform at the Nebraska State Capitol! Under the leadership of the remarkable Mrs. Senja Stephens, and with the accompaniment of Mrs. Homan, the Cozad Treblemakers will be displaying their musical talents in the Rotunda from 12:30 to 1:00 pm. Wishing you all the best, Treblemakers!

Cozad Elementary rocked the Kids Heart Challenge this year! Huge thanks to our amazing students and sponsors for making it a success and supporting our health mission. With 98 students participating online, 53 families learning Hands-Only CPR, and 40 completing FINN’S MISSION, we raised over $14,800 for the American Heart Association—beating last year's record! 🌟 Special congratulations to Eastyn Green for her outstanding donations of $1,656.53, earning her the #1 spot and the honor of having the gymnasium named after her for the 2024-25 school year. Let's keep spreading heart- and brain-healthy habits!