Big shoutout to CMS 7th grader Taegan Dexter for clinching victory with his outstanding Patriot’s Pen essay! His essay stood out among entries from 16 schools in VFW District 13, earning him the top spot at the district level. Now, Taegan's essay is on its way to the state competition – a remarkable achievement! He will be honored at a District Awards ceremony in Kearney on Sunday, January 14th. If his essay secures a spot in the top three at the state level, Taegan and his family will be invited to the grand State Awards ceremony in Lincoln later in January or February. Hats off to you, Taegan! Your talent and hard work truly shine. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
Today, Wednesday, December 6th, is a 2:00 dismissal for all students PreK-12th grade.
2nd Grade is finishing up their CKLA unit on Ancient Asian Civilizations! Each student added a link to their dragon! What awesome activities to bring this unit to life. #HaymakerWay
Join us for an enchanting evening of music at the 4th Grade Music Concert this evening! The performance will take place at 7:00 pm in the High School Auditorium. Bring your family and friends for a delightful showcase of the talents of our budding musicians. 🎵 We can't wait to see you there!
Good Luck to our CMS Wrestlers as they travel to Ogallala today to compete in the Ogallala Invite. Wrestling begins at 4:00 pm.
Exciting Opportunities Await! Cozad Community Schools is gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year and we're on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our dedicated team! If you're committed to making a positive impact on students' lives and fostering a love for learning, we want YOU! Various positions are available across different departments, so whether you're an experienced educator, a skilled administrator, or bring expertise in other areas, we encourage you to apply. Join our close-knit community, where innovation meets tradition. Check out our website for more details and be a part of the Cozad difference!
Congratulations to Coach Derek Hammerlun on being awarded the NSWCA Class B Coach of the Year for the 2022-23 wrestling season. It's a remarkable achievement to lead the team to a Southwest Conference championship, District Championship, and the school's first-ever state duals appearance. Finishing in the top 10 at State with 9 qualifiers and 3 medalists is a testament to Coach Hammerlun's dedication and skill in developing a successful wrestling program.
Entering his 20th season as Cozad's head wrestling coach is a remarkable milestone, highlighting his enduring commitment to the sport and the community. It's evident that Coach Hammerlun's hard work extends beyond the mat, with his contributions to the Hawk Building and countless hours volunteering for the youth club.
The entire wrestling community is fortunate to have such a dedicated and passionate individual like Coach Hammerlun. The recognition is well-deserved, and it's clear that he is a rock in the wrestling community. Cozad is indeed proud to have Coach Hammerlun as a Haymaker. Here's to many more successful seasons under his guidance!
Good Luck Haymaker Boys' basketball at Maxwell today! JV begins at 2:00 and Varsity tips off at 5:00 pm. Go Haymakers!
Good Luck to our JV and Varsity Girls' Basketball teams as they travel to Maxwell today. JV girls play at 1:00 pm and Varsity girls at 3:30. Go Haymakers!~
Best of luck to our Haymaker Wrestlers as they kick off their season this evening with a dual against Gretna East. On Saturday, December 2nd, the CHS Wrestling team will be in action at their home JV & Varsity invite, with JV Wrestling starting at 9:00 am and Varsity at 9:30 am. Don't miss the excitement! The varsity matches will be live-streamed on our HudlTV, so be sure to tune in and support the team.
COZAD CURRICULUM CORNER --December 2023
--Haymaker Way Video:
https://youtu.be/va4Itti_wVg
--Curriculum Corners: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WTCD3CDsuFcQtm4Q7c-MApMm2PxF9gL6?usp=sharing
--Staff Spotlights: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hdRXC3in6DqZdk7FHhTiPxnlZBaxBr3_?usp=sharing
--Magnifying Marzano (Marzano Website): https://www.cozadschools.net/page/marzano-instructional-framework
Elementary Parents & Students--Little Cheer forms will be coming home next week! Lil' Cheer will be held on Saturday, January 13th, from 9:00 to 11:45 am. Registration and payment is due on January 4th. Watch for more information coming home soon!
Kindergarten Family Night!
Thanks to our wonderful Kindergarten experts for showing their parents the topes tonight! #HaymakerWay
Change on scheduling for 9/10 Basketball: *Due to low numbers, the 9th/10th GBB game @ Broken Bow on 12.11.23 has been cancelled. The boys game has been rescheduled to 12.4.23 @ 6:30 pm in Broken Bow.
Change on scheduling for 9/10 Basketball: *Due to low numbers, the 9th/10th GBB game vs McCook on 12.7.23 has been cancelled. The boys will still play in McCook on that date at 6:30 pm.
Time Change--The Middle School Music Concert on Friday, December 15th will now be starting @ 7:00PM instead of 7:30PM.
Welding I & II students enjoyed the opportunity to tour some of the new construction work at the high school this morning. Big tip of the hat and thank you to CHS Alumni Mr. Dan Niles from Paulsen Inc. for taking time to guide and explain the different work and projects being done. Mr. Niles is the Project Superintendent and a great example of Haymaker Success! Thank you Mr. Niles for the time!. #TheHaymakerWay
Last Friday was an exciting day at Cozad High School and Middle School! Thomas Valles, a star of the '87 California state champion cross country team featured in Disney's "McFarland, USA," shared his incredible journey with our students. Hosted by Claude and Karen Berreckman, Valles inspired us all with his message of overcoming challenges and adversity.
In the evening, the Fox Theater in Cozad was buzzing with energy as Mr. Valles joined cross country athletes from the area for a special screening of "McFarland, USA." What a fantastic opportunity for our students to connect with such a motivational figure!
Huge thanks to Claude and Karen Berreckman for making this happen and allowing our students to hear Valles' empowering message. Let the inspiration continue!
During our plants unit in Kindergarten, we learned what plants needed to grow. We decided to try it out ourselves! We grew our grass as tall as possible throughout our unit and watered our grass daily. When our unit was done, we made a face for our plant, cut their hair, and turned our cups of grass into new friends!
#HaymakerWay
Best of luck to the Cozad High School One Act Team at the Southwest Conference Invite! This Tuesday, the talented Haymaker One-Act team will be showcasing their skills at the SWC Invite hosted by Ainsworth. The excitement begins at 9:30 in the Ainsworth Learning Center, and the Cozad One Act is scheduled to take the stage at 2:30. Let's rally behind our Haymakers and show them our unwavering support! Break a leg, Cozad One Act —we are cheering you on!
