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.
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.
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!
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!
Congratulations to the new 2024-25 Cozad High School Cheer Team! Selected at tryouts on Monday, March 18, this squad is ready to rock it! Led by coaches Makenzie Rossell and Jaidin Ronning, the team is set for an amazing year ahead. The 2024-2025 team cosists of: Rachel Ewoldt, Mara Smith, Brilee Wiese, Kinley Armagost, Erica Weatherly, Callie Kostrunek, Tally Sassali, McKenzie Munster, Mallory Munster, Bryna Edeal-Feldhausen, Clatyn Fleharty, Emersyn Propp, Riley Peck, Briley Fisher, and Bailey Hyatt. Practice sessions kicked off on Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 a.m. as they gear up for the spring pep rally on Wednesday, April 17. Let's cheer them on for an incredible season ahead! (LOCAL Photo by Mel Nutt)
Are you passionate about education? Do you thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment? Look no further! We would love to have you join our Haymaker family! We're currently seeking dedicated individuals to fill the following positions:
🍎 Upper Elementary (5th Grade) Teacher
📘 High School Special Education Teacher
🏃♂️ Elementary PE Teacher
If you're committed to making a positive impact in the lives of students and ready to be part of a collaborative team, we want to hear from you! To apply or learn more about these opportunities, please visit https://www.cozadschools.net/page/employment-opportunities or reach out to us directly.
Best of luck to our CMS Quiz Bowl team as they embark on their journey to the ESU 10 tournament at UNK today! With ten brilliant minds ready to conquer the competition, we're confident they'll shine brightly among the 37 other teams. Go team, show them what you're made of!
COZAD ELEMENTARY GROWTH GALA:
This year, Cozad Elementary is starting a new tradition: The Growth Gala.
After spring NSCAS Growth testing (only grades 3rd-5th), students have the opportunity to earn an invitation to our formal gala. This event is to help celebrate our kids, and our teachers each spring.
It emphasizes growth, and also high achievement, which allows all an opportunity to earn an invite. More info to come!
Save the date: May 3rd! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Connor Williams. #HaymakerWay
Haymaker shoutout to CMS Teacher , Mrs. Trysta Asche! Today, Mrs. Asche rocked the stage in Omaha at the Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA) Conference, captivating a full room of educators from across the state with her presentation on "Supporting Student Choice Reading With Tech Tools." Your dedication to innovative teaching methods and empowering student learning is truly inspiring! Congratulations on an outstanding presentation, Mrs. Asche - you're making a real difference at CMS and in education!
Seniors--Update on School Calendar: On April 10 printed calendar shows a Scholarship Night but all scholarships are due by April 2 in the morning. April 10 is Senior Seminar for seniors at school during the day.