Cozad Community School

Good Luck to Our CHS State Track Qualifiers! Our Haymakers are headed to Burke Stadium in Omaha for the NSAA State Track & Field Championships on Wednesday & Thursday, May 21–22. Here's who will be representing Cozad: GIRLS Lucha Olvera (Jr.) – 300m Hurdles Taryn Chytka (Jr.) – Discus (B6 Silver Medalist) Emersyn Propp (Fr.) – High Jump (B6 Silver Medalist) BOYS Noah Shoemaker (Sr.) – Discus (B6 Silver, ranked 3rd in Class B) Boston Irish (Sr.) – Pole Vault (B6 Champ, #1 in Class B & All-Class), 4x100m Relay Bryson Snider (Jr.) – 100m, 200m (B6 Champ), 4x100m Relay Chayden Hoffmaster (Jr.) – Long Jump (#1 Class B), Triple Jump, 4x100m Relay Braiton Snider (Jr.) – Pole Vault (Top 7 in Class B) Olliver Davis (Jr.) – Discus (B6 Bronze), 4x100m Relay Osiel Remirez (Fr.) – 4x100m Relay Alternate 4x100m Relay Team: Boston Irish, Bryson Snider, Chayden Hoffmaster, Ollie Davis Alternate: Osiel Remirez (School record holders, ranked 6th in Class B) Let’s go, Haymakers!

Congratulations on Your Retirement, Mrs. Karen Berreckman! After 36 amazing years of serving Cozad Elementary students, Mrs. Berreckman is officially retiring! Her dedication, passion, and continued commitment to learning have positively impacted generations of Haymakers. We are so grateful for the countless hours, talents, and heart she has poured into our district. Her legacy will live on through the many lives she’s touched. Wishing Mrs. Berreckman a joyful retirement filled with travel, laughter, and special moments with her husband, children, and grandchildren. You will always be a Haymaker!

Happy Retirement, Mr. Regelin! After 22 years of unwavering dedication to Cozad Community Schools—first as Activities Director and then as our long-standing Middle School Principal—Mr. Brian Regelin is casting into retirement! From the sidelines to the school halls, his passion for students and pride in being a Haymaker has left an incredible legacy. He truly is the "poster boy" for what it means to live the #HaymakerWay! We wish Mr. Regelin calm waters, big fish, and plenty of time to spend with his family and also to cheer on the Haymakers for years to come. Thank you, Mr. Regelin, for everything. Your legacy will continue to inspire for years to come.

We’re proud to recognize our 2024–2025 Lifters of the Year and celebrate the hard work, discipline, and determination these student-athletes bring to the weight room every day! 🏅 Men’s Awards • Lifter of the Year: Olliver Davis • Most Improved: Lane Wright & Bryson Snider • Power Positive: Braiton Snider & Collin McFall 🏅 Women’s Awards • Lifter of the Year: Whitney Regelin • Most Improved: Emersyn Propp Your dedication and leadership inspire others to push harder and stay positive. Way to represent the #HaymakerWay! 👏

Good Luck to Our CHS Varsity Golfers! Competing today at District B-1 Golf 📅 Date: May 20, 2025 📍 Location: Firethorn, Lincoln You can follow live scores and updates at: 🔗 https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/11662486367723621177 We’re proud of you—go show them the #HaymakerWay!

Cozad Community Schools Summer Food Program 📍 Location: Cozad Middle School 📅 Dates: Monday through Friday, June 2 – July 25 🕰️ Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 💲 Cost: Free for all children ages 1–18 🍽️ Adult meals: $5.50 Breakfast will be available as Grab & Go during the lunch service. To sign up for Grab & Go meals, please fill out the form at https://forms.gle/HqxVdZr8NupXKTEF6 or contact the District Office for assistance.

Back 2 School Backpack Project The CHS Student Council will once again be organizing the Back 2 School Backpack Project for the 2025–2026 school year. Please watch our school website and social media at the end of July for information on backpack pick-up dates. We’re proud to support our students as they get ready for another great school year. #HaymakerWay

Attention Parents of Incoming 7th Graders for the 2025–2026 School Year---As your student prepares to enter 7th grade, please remember the following health requirements must be met before the first day of school: ✅ A physical exam OR a signed refusal waiver ✅ Up-to-date immunizations (see the list below) Please ensure all documentation is completed and turned in to the school prior to the first day of the 2025–2026 school year. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and healthy!

Cozad Community Schools has two paraprofessional openings for the 2025–2026 school year. If you're passionate about supporting students and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you! 👉 Visit our Employment Page on the district website or call the District Office for more information. Join us and be part of something great!

2025 Cozad Cross Country Camp Mark your calendars. On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Cozad will host an incredible training opportunity for high school cross country athletes. We’re excited to welcome top college coaches: Matt Beisel – Concordia Brad Jenny – Doane Ryan Mahoney – Hastings This one-day camp is a great opportunity for both runners and coaches to learn from experienced college coaches and athletes. The camp schedule and additional information can be found on our website under Documents: [https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/150/Cozad_Schools/5657277/Cozad_Cross_Country_Camp_Flyer_2025.pdf]

Cozad Youth Track Club is Back! Get ready to run, jump, and have fun! 🏅 Practice begins May 27 and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30–4:00 PM. 📍 Upcoming Track Meets: • Friday, May 30 – Cozad • Saturday, June 14 – Gothenburg For more details and to register, visit our website. 📝 Registration form can be found under Documents (https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/150/Cozad_Schools/5657278/Flyer_Cozad_Youth_Track_Club.pdf)

On Wednesday afternoon, CHS students and 8th graders participated in a College & Career Exploration Fair at the high school. Students connected with local businesses, colleges, and organizations to learn about future opportunities and career paths. Here's a look at what each grade level experienced: Juniors visited the fair, attended an alumni panel, worked on resume building, and learned about scholarships to help prepare for their senior year. Sophomores focused on SMART goals, created resumes, and attended the fair and alumni panel. Freshmen completed interest surveys, researched careers, and participated in the fair and alumni panel discussions. 8th Graders explored booths for high school organizations they can join next year, received helpful transition information from Principal Mr. Fisher, toured the high school, and visited the career fair. A huge thank you to all the volunteers, local businesses, organizations, alumni, and CHS staff for making this event a success. Events like this are an important part of our College Access Grant work, designed to raise awareness and prepare students for life after high school. Special thanks to Mrs. Haarberg and Mr. Revelo from our Cozad High School Counseling Department for planning and organizing this meaningful experience for our students.

State Track Send-Off--Join us in celebrating our State Track qualifiers! A send-off will be held on Monday, May 19 at 3:00 PM in the High School West Gym. The public is invited—come help us cheer them on!

Attention Haymaker Wrestlers! Coach Hammerlun has lined up some great wrestling camps for this summer — open to wrestlers of all ages. All camp information and registration forms are now available on our website: https://www.cozadschools.net/documents/summer-camps-2025/wrestling-camps-2025-summer/802249 Also available is the Hawk Summer 2025 Folkstyle Schedule, running from May 27 to July 12 for students in Grades 2–12. Be sure to check out the schedule and get registered soon!

STATE BOUND! A group of Haymaker athletes is headed to the NSAA State Track Meet after a standout performance at Districts! Congratulations! Two high school records were broken again: *Chayden Hoffmaster extended his own Long Jump record to 23’2.75”, earning him District Champion honors and a trip to state. *The 4x100m relay team of Boston Irish, Chayden Hoffmaster, Olliver Davis, and Bryson Snider ran a new school-best time of 42.51a, placing second and qualifying for state. Other State Qualifiers include: --Bryson Snider – 100m, 200m, 4x100m --Chayden Hoffmaster – Long Jump, Triple Jump, 4x100m --Olliver Davis – Discus, 4x100m --Boston Irish – Pole Vault, 4x100m --Noah Shoemaker – Discus --Braiton Snider – Pole Vault --Emersyn Propp – High Jump --Taryn Chytka – Discus --Lucha Olvera – 300m Hurdles --Osiel Ramirez will go as the alternate for the 4x100m relay. Good luck to our student-athletes at Burke Stadium! #HaymakerWay

Congratulations to our Middle School State Track qualifiers, Ashton Osborn and Koehn Baker. Both athletes qualified in the 400 Meter Dash and will be competing at Middle School State Track this Saturday, May 17th, in Gothenburg. Good luck, Haymakers! Run with pride and show them what it means to compete the #HaymakerWay.

🏀 Basketball Skills Camp at the Haymaker Gym! 🏀 Join Hastings College Head Coach Jina (Johansen) Douglas and her team for an exciting afternoon of skill-building and fun! 📅 Date: June 24, 2025 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM 📍 Location: Cozad Haymaker Gym 🎯 Who: Players entering grades 5–8 💲 Cost: $40 per camper Coach Douglas brings high-level experience and energy — don’t miss this opportunity to train with the best! 📄 For more details and to register, check out the Camp Form here: https://shorturl.at/1kfvB

Good luck to our Cozad Haymaker boys and girls Track & Field teams as they compete today in the B-6 District Meet in Ogallala! We’re proud of your hard work and determination—compete with heart and finish strong!

In light of yesterday’s tragedy, we understand that some students may be experiencing some difficulties. The high school commons will be open for students this afternoon from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. We will have school staff and counselors available for support. We will also have support available for students and staff when school resumes on Monday.

Cozad Schools was made aware of a tragic situation that will deeply affect our Cozad community. Our thoughts are with all those impacted during this incredibly difficult time. Cozad Middle School will open at 12:30 today for grieving students and staff. The Cozad High School Graduation ceremony remains scheduled for 4:00 pm today. Seniors should report to the high school at 2:00 pm today. We appreciate the strength and support of our community as we come together in care, compassion and unity.