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!
National Honor Society Food Drive Success! We're thrilled to announce the outstanding results of the NHS Food Drive for the Cozad Food Pantry! Thanks to the incredible generosity of all our students, staff, and community members, NHS collected 7,535.73 pounds of food and $1,155 in cash donations! A huge shout out to everyone who contributed, making this event a tremendous success. Your support will make a meaningful impact on families in need within our community.
🥇 Senior Class: 4,736.93 pounds
🥈 Junior Class: 1,178.8 pounds
🥉 Sophomore Class: 1,026 pounds
🎗 Freshmen Class: 594 pounds
Thank you once again to all who participated, making a difference in the lives of others. Together, we are a force for positive change! #HaymakerWay
HIGH FIVE FRIDAY: Thank you to our very own Cozad Cub Scouts for making our morning! A lot of great examples of the Haymaker Way! #HaymakerWay
5th grade families filled the rooms for their Family Night! A great opportunity to learn about what their students are covering, and get some snacks!(Thanks, CEPO!) #HaymakerWay
Congratulations to CHS senior Graci Marhenke for her well-deserved recognition as an Honorable Mention on the 2023 Southwest Conference Volleyball Team! Your dedication and talent shine bright—way to go, Graci!
Good luck to our 7th and 8th grade Girls' Basketball teams as they travel today to Holdrege. Games begin at 4:30 pm. Go Haymakers!
🏈Congratulations to our outstanding CHS Football players for earning well-deserved recognition on the 2023 C1-6 All District Football Team! On the First Team Defense, Tyree Smith, Lane Wright, Olliver Davis, Dreu White, and Noah Shoemaker showcased their outstanding skills. Monty Brooks-Follmer and Chris Ruano secured spots on the Second Team Offense, while Myles Ide and Izaac Langley demonstrated excellence on the Second Team Defense. Kudos to these outstanding Haymaker athletes for their dedication and hard work on the field—your achievements make Cozad proud!
Congratulations to our outstanding CHS softball players who earned well-deserved spots on the 2023 SWC All-Conference Softball Team: Taylor Howell, Greeley Cargill, Blair Brennan, and Madison Sayer! Special shout-out to Coach Ashley Ford, who was rightfully named Coach of the Year! The Cozad Haymakers clinched the title of "Regular Season Champion"! 🏆 What a phenomenal and memorable season for our Haymakers—congrats on the well-earned success!
Mrs. Gilbert's 3rd-grade class embarked on an exciting journey to Ancient Rome through a lively toga party! Dressed in creative makeshift togas and adorned with crowns, these young students delved into the intricacies of Roman Society. Exploring the three distinct classes—slaves, plebeians, and patricians—they brought history to life in the classroom! A day filled with learning, laughter, and toga-twirling fun—a memorable blend of education and excitement!
Exciting Opportunity! Cozad Community Schools is hiring a Special Education Moderate to Severe Program Teacher for 2024-25. Develop individualized programs, deliver specialized instruction, and collaborate with a supportive team. Apply at https://www.nebraskaeducationjobs.ne.gov/jobs/cozad-community-schools/special-education-moderate-to-severe-program-teacher-elementary/
Reminder that today, Wednesday, November 15th is a 2:00 dismissal for all students
CHS Basketball Players & Parents--Calendar Change. The boys and girls basketball games scheduled for Friday, February 9th, in Broken Bow have been moved to Thursday, February 8th. Broken Bow has rescheduled due to hosting Girls' District Wrestling.
Our talented CHS One-Act team is gearing up for an amazing performance in Gothenburg today. Break a leg and leave it all on the stage! Your hard work and passion have brought you to this moment, and we know you'll shine bright.
Good Luck to our CMS Wrestlers as they travel to McCook to compete today. Wrestling for the 7th & 8th graders begin at 4:30 pm in the McCook High School gym. McCook will be streaming: https://www.youtube.com/user/mccookpublicschools
Tonight, three Cozad Elementary students presented their HAL projects to the Cozad School Board! These students, and many other HAL students have been doing some project based learning to help engage in topics of their interest. #HaymakerWay
Our 4th Grade Family Night was a huge success! Great info shared, treats, and the ultimate test of "Are You Smarter Than a 4th Grader?!" #HaymakerWay
MS Wrestling Parents: Important information for the upcoming MS Wrestling Tournament on Friday, November 17th. The wrestling tournament will be held at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney beginning at 4:30 pm. Admission for this tournament is $10.00 Adults and $5.00 students. No coolers can be brought into the facility. All spectators are asked to remain in the stands at all times and not down by the mats. The Buffalo County Fairgrounds is a CLEAR BAG POLICY venue. Clear bags and small clutch-sized purses are only allowed at entry.
HIGH FIVE FRIDAY: What an honor to host our area veterans this morning! One 1st grade student put it best, "These look like biggggg heroes to me!" #HaymakerWay
