Cozad Community School

ELEMENTARY PARENTS! A reminder to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences this Thursday! You will sign up via Bloomz! If you have any trouble, please call Mrs. Rascon in the Elementary Office.

Important Traffic Update! Starting on Monday, February 26th, due to utility tie ins, please note the following detours on Meridian Avenue by the high school/middle school: ~~Traffic from the SOUTH will be detoured around at 17th Street over to H Street. ~~Traffic from the NORTH will be detoured around at 18th Street to H Street. ~~Residents on Meridian Ave within the affected block will have access to a lane for coming and going from their homes. We kindly ask for minimal traffic through the construction area to ensure everyone's safety and smooth progress. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening this Thursday, February 22nd, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. High School and Middle School will be operating in an "open-house" format, while Elementary conferences are scheduled through Bloomz. If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to the school office. We're excited to meet and chat with all of our wonderful parents!

Exciting News! Cozad Elementary's Book Fair is now open for Business! Join us until 5:30 pm from Monday to Wednesday, and until 7:30 pm on Thursday to explore our wonderful selection of books! Don't miss out on the adventure! Parents, have you heard about E-Wallet? It's a fantastic way to set your child up with funds for their book fair purchases hassle-free! Attention Dogman Fans! You can now preorder the latest edition and have it delivered in March. Don't miss the chance to dive into the newest Dogman adventure! Cozad Elementary Book Fair is also online at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/cozadelementaryschool

Ogallala will be streaming live the Boys Basketball C1-11 Sub-Districts! Join them Tuesday at 6:30 pm as the Haymakers take on the Swedes. Catch all the action on Ogallala's YouTube Channel - POSD Livestream B: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPD8w-dQqIrt7i5Q98zRmKQ.

Congratulations to CHS Junior Lane Wright, the new record holder for Most Tackles in an individual season in CHS football program! Lane's outstanding performance on the field has earned him a remarkable achievement of 131 tackles during the 2023 season, surpassing the previous record held by Eli Boryca with 122 tackles in 2022. Lane's dedication, perseverance, and skill are truly commendable, and his hard work has paid off in this incredible accomplishment. Let's show him our support and appreciation for his outstanding contribution to the team!

Congratulations to CHS Junior Noah Shoemaker for setting a new Football School Record! Noah has shown incredible skill and determination on the field, achieving a remarkable milestone of 229 passing yards in a single game against Ogallala in 2023! This broke his own previous record of 224 yards set against Broken Bow in 2022. Noah's dedication and hard work are truly inspiring, and his talent shines brightly as he continues to make history on the football field. Let's give him a round of applause and support as he continues to excel in his athletic endeavors!

Congratulations to the CHS Cheer team for clinching the State Champions title! Cozad Cheer dominated, securing 1st place in Non Tumbling and Game Day categories! With 24 teams in the Game Day division, they soared to victory, and in Non Tumbling, they dethroned a 6-year reigning champ! A Haymaker shoutout to the entire team and their amazing coaches, Karsyn Dugan and Aly Racek!

Spring Parents & Athlete Meeting--Monday, February 19th at 7:00 pm in the HS Commons. This is for all 9th-12th grade students and parents participating in a spring sport (track or boys golf).

Best of luck to the Cozad High School Dance Team as they compete at the Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Championships this Saturday, February 17th, at the Heartland Event Center in Grand Island! The excitement begins at 9:45 am, and our talented dancers are ready to light up the stage with their moves and passion! Come out and show your support for our amazing team as they showcase their talent and dedication! Go Haymakers!

Spring Sports Parents Meeting will be held on Monday, February 19th @ 7:00 pm in the HS commons. This is for HS athletes participating in a spring sport and their parents.

Join us in showing our support for the boys basketball team as they face off against McCook tonight, Thursday, February 15th! The JV game tips off at 5:30 pm, followed by the Varsity game at 7:00 pm. Let's pack the Barn and cheer for our team in the final home games of the regular season! Let's make it a night to remember and fill the Barn with our energy and spirit! Go Haymakers!

Cozad Cheer will be competing in the Class C State Cheer tomorrow, Friday, February 16th, at the Heartland Event Center in GI. The excitement kicks off as Cozad cheer competes in Gameday at 8:56 am, followed by Nontumbling performance at 12:40 pm. Let's show our support and cheer them on as they aim for victory! Awards ceremony begins at 3:45 pm, and we can't wait to see our team shine bright on that stage! Best of luck, CHS Cheerleading Team! You've got this!

Join us in welcoming Mr. Bryan Bazata, a new addition to the Cozad Middle School teaching team for the 2024-2025 school year. Bryan may be new to the middle school, but he's certainly not new to our community. Alongside his wife Claire, Bryan calls Cozad home, and they're proud parents to three wonderful children who are part of the Cozad Community School system. We're thrilled to have Bryan on board as a Special Education teacher, where his dedication to our students and passion for education will surely make a difference. With his roots firmly planted in Cozad, Bryan brings a unique perspective and a genuine commitment to our school community. Let's extend a big Haymaker welcome to Bryan Bazata! We're excited to have you as part of our Haymaker team!

Exciting News from Cozad Elementary Library! Mark your calendars for February 19th-22nd, 2024, because our book fair is coming to town! The Book Fair will be open Monday through Wednesday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. On Thursday there will be extended hours for Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00 am - 7:30 pm. You can also discover amazing reads and support our school by visiting our book fair website at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/cozadelementaryschool. Get ready to explore new worlds and embark on literary adventures! See you at the book fair!

The 8th Boys' Basketball Game will be live-streamed by McCook tomorrow, Thursday, February 15th. The contest can be viewed on their YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/McCookPublicSchools

Get ready for the action-packed Boys Basketball Subdistrict C1-11, kicking off next week at Prairie View School in Ogallala! Save the date: Cozad takes the court in Game 3 on Tuesday, February 20th, facing off against Gothenburg at 6:30 pm.

ELEMENTARY PARENTS/GUARDIANS! We want to remind you of the drop off plan in the morning at the elementary. Some key things to remember: - SLOW, our number one priority is the safety of our kids. - Pull up to the right curb to drop off, teachers will be passing on the left to get to our parking lot. - Students NEED to exit the vehicle on the right side to the sidewalk. If they have to get out on the left, please be cognizant of passing cars. -We now have a sidewalk all the way across the front, please pull all the way up so we can drop off as many kids at once as possible. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vj1O0laUq8gQAk0VnB9jYyfaIR68quRN/view?usp=sharing Thank you for you attention to this! -Cozad Elementary Admin

Meet Brandon Horwart, our new High School Agriculture teacher and FFA advisor! Currently finishing his senior year at UNL, Brandon is gaining experience through student teaching at Norris High School. He's eager to contribute to the success of the Cozad FFA chapter and CHS Ag classes. Welcome to our Haymaker family, Brandon!

C1-11 Girls Basketball Sub-District @ Gothenburg (vs Gothenburg) 5:30 pm (live stream: https://www.youtube.com/c/GothenburgActivities). Good Luck to our Lady Haymakers--keep it going!