
Elementary Parents--Please Mark your calendar for the Elementary Open House! More information to follow!


CMS Reminders for the beginning of the school year: New student/parent orientation for all 6th grade students and students new to the Middle School will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 10th in the HS/MS Auditorium. Students and parents will have a short presentation and will receive a packet of information with your class schedules and will also be able to tour the school and get into their lockers.
All 7th and 8th grade students can pick up their schedules and go to their lockers on Friday, August 11th or Monday, August 14th between 8 am and Noon and 1 pm and 3 pm. The first day of school will be Tuesday, August 15th.
Reminder: If you are a 7th grade student you MUST have a physical and all immunizations MUST be up to date, before the first day of school. All 8th graders playing sports are also required to have a physical prior to participation. We are looking forward to seeing everyone and having a great school year!

School Supplies for CMS (Grades 6th-8th) for the 2023-2024 school year


Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Cozad Community Schools Board of Education, District 11 of Dawson County, Nebraska will be held at 7:00 pm on Monday, July
17, 2023, at the Office of the Superintendent, 1910 Meridian Avenue, Cozad, Nebraska, which meeting will be open to the public. The regular board meeting will include the holding of a public hearing to discuss, consider and receive input on the student fee policy and the parental involvement policy. The agenda for this board meeting, which shall be kept continually current, is readily available for public inspection at the superintendent of school’s office
during normal business hours.

If you want to get a jump start on those back to school supplies, the elementary school supply list is posted on our website under "documents - schools - elementary - 2023-24".
Elementary Supply List 2023-24: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/150/Cozad_Schools/3259943/Cozad_Elementary_Supply_List_2023-2024.pdf


Exciting to see the progress at the Elementary this summer! This is a sneak peek at the new flex classroom and music room! #HaymakerWay



New Teachers at Cozad Community Schools met last week for their technology orientation. We are excited that these amazing educators are joining our Haymaker family! We are excited for the 2023-24 school year!



Back 2 School Backpack Project sponsored by Cozad High School Student Council will be July 26th from 9:00 - 11:30 and 1:00 - 4:00 in the Middle School Library.


CHS Cheer Team is attending the 2023 UCA Summer Cheer Camp in Lincoln, Nebraska, this week. We look forward to watching this team perform this upcoming school year! #HaymakerWay




Cozad Community Schools is excited to welcome Valeria Estrada back to Cozad Schools! Miss Estrada will be joining our MS Staff and teaching 7th & 8th grade Spanish. We are looking forward to having her join our Haymaker family as a staff member!


Jumpstart Elementary Summer School 2023 starts on July 17th! To avoid confusion, kindly refrain from bringing or calling to enroll your child if their name was not already on the list this last spring. Summer School 2023 classes are full and we are unable to sign up any more students at this time. If your child is unable to attend, please email amber.ross@cozadschools.net. Thank you and we are looking forward to seeing our Jumpstart Summer School Students on July 17th!


Cozad Community Schools is hiring a Paraprofessional for the 2023-2024 school year. The primary responsibilities for this position would be to monitor and help supervise a high school classroom where students will be learning via Distance Learning (DL). The certified teacher will be connecting to the classroom via live distance learning. The role of the Paraeducator in this classroom would be to help monitor and help supervise the students during their DL classes, as well as, communicating daily with the teacher who will be teaching and delivering instruction from the remote site.
Paraeducators are required to have a High School Diploma or GED and must pass a Para Assessment or have the minimum amount of college credit. Paraeducators work closely with the teacher in their assigned classrooms and support them in their duties. Tasks may change depending on the needs of the students. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, show compassion, and are dedicated to the students’ success. This full-time opening is a 9 month, 35 hours per week position to begin in August. Benefits include district paid single health, dental & vision insurance.


Reminder--Cozad City Schools Excess Inventory Auction--new items have been added (see page 3). Many items available for sale as we clean out and upgrade items in all of our buildings.
Location: 1910 Meridian Ave Cozad, NE 69130
Info: Selling Shop tools, Lathes, Lockers, Cabinets, Tables, Chairs, Books, and other school items! Selling Wednesday, June 28, 2023 starts closing at 6pm cst.
Items are in 2 locations for pickup. No Shipping, Pick up only
Access all info and item info at the link below:
https://messersmithauction.hibid.com/catalog/458212/cozad-city-school-excess-inventory-online

CHS Student Council is sponsoring a Disc Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 1st at Muny Park. Teams of 2 with an entry fee of $5 per team. Start time is 9:00 am. What a FUN way to celebrate the 150th Anniversary and support your CHS Student Council


Haymaker Volleyball Team is sponsoring a COED 4's Sand Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, July 1st. What a fun opportunity to support your local Haymaker Volleyball team! Registration deadline is June 26th and registration forms are available at the Cozad Wellness Center


Mrs. Katelyn Day has accepted our distance learning Ag teacher for the 23-24 school year. Katelyn recently was teaching in Cambridge, and we are excited to be able to have this experienced Ag Educator join our staff. Katelyn has demonstrated her many talents and abilities to be a dynamic educator for CCS. Welcome Katelyn!


Cozad City Schools Excess Inventory Auction
Many items available for sale as we clean out and upgrade items in all of our buildings.
Location: 1910 Meridian Ave Cozad, NE 69130
Info: Selling Shop tools, Lathes, Lockers, Cabinets, Tables, Chairs, Books, and other school items! Selling Wednesday, June 28, 2023 starts closing at 6pm cst.
Items are in 2 locations for pickup. No Shipping, Pick up only
Access all info and item info at the link below:
https://messersmithauction.hibid.com/auction/458212/cozad-city-school-excess-inventory-online


Lady Haymaker Basketball open gym starts tomorrow, Friday, June 2nd, and summer league begins Monday. This is for incoming 9-12 grades


Summer Meal Program starts today! Please use the EAST doors of the High School to enter. Lunch is being served from 11:30 to 12:30.


Summer Weights begin today!
