Cozad High School is pleased to announce the honor roll students for the 4th quarter and 2nd Semester of the 2020-2021 school year. Students are recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being identified with Honor Status. To qualify for the Exemplary Honor Roll, a students must achieve a 4.0 GPA. To qualify for the High Honors Honor Roll, a student must... READ MORE >

Congratulations to these Class of 2021 Seniors that received local scholarships. Thank you to all of our organizations, families, businesses, and community members that support our students and provide these generous scholarships. Aitken, Brittney Claude E. Berreckman Memorial Ervin and Grace Burkholder Foundation Shelter Insurance Foundation (Alternate)... READ MORE >

Because of a generous grant from Beyond School Bells, we can once again give plants away! On Sunday, May 16th, each adult may choose six plants from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. After 2:00 p.m., you may return for an additional six plants if there are any left. Please bring your own box to transport them home. The plants will be on the basketball court behind the... READ MORE >

Cozad Community Schools is pleased to announce that Tory Gilson has been named the new High School Business and Information Technology teacher and Head Girls’ Basketball Coach at Cozad High School. Coach Gilson comes to Cozad after spending five years as a Business Teacher and Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach at Overton High School. Prior to his years at Overton,... READ MORE >

K-3rd Cozad Elementary Field Day 2021 Parents, thank you for letting your child participate in our 2021 Cozad Elementary Field Day! I'm excited to enjoy a day of fun, competition, and outdoors. Our Field Day will be on May 10th beginning at 1 pm (Students will begin their walk around 12:30 from the Elementary School). We will have 10 stations with 2 of the stations... READ MORE >

4th and 5th Grade Little 'Makers Track Meet 2021 Parents, thank you for letting your child participate in our 2021 Cozad Elementary Track Meet. I'm excited to enjoy a day of fun, competition, and outdoors. Our Track Meet will be on May 12th beginning at 1 pm (Students will begin their walk at 12:30 from the Elementary). We will have our Field Events first... READ MORE >

The Junior Class of Cozad High School cordially invites all CHS Juniors and Seniors to "Met Gala" Prom on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Cozad High School. The Red Carpet Walk in the Auditorium begins at 8:00 pm and the Dance and Coronation in the Gymnasium is from 9:00 to 11:30 pm.Schedule of Events for April 17, 2021:2:00 to 3:00--Open House--The public is invited... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the newly elected Student Council Members for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Student Council President: Shaundra Wiederholt 12th Grade:Class President: Paul Cole Class Reps: Lynzi BeckerAlyssa KolboIsaac MartinezColby RogersJacob WeatherlyNolan WetovickBrayden Wilkinson 11th Grade: Class President: Mallory Applegate Class... READ MORE >

CHS Students in Mr. Ben Vetrovsky's Information Technology and Media classes participated in the 2020-2021 Digital Citizenship Contest hosted by the Nebraska ESUs. The theme this year was "Belong, Be Safe, Be KInd, Be a Digi Smart Citizen". All entries were original creations and compliant with the established guidelines. Congratulations to the following... READ MORE >

Seniors & Juniors of Cozad High School,Congratulations for your diligence in adhering to all the Covid-19 protocols. The school district currently is in a good spot with this matter. With that said, Prom on April 17th will occur, so below is information for you Date: Saturday, April 17th Times & Places: *4:30 - 6:00 pm Punch Party at the Cozad Elk's Club ... READ MORE >

Cozad High School is pleased to announce the honor roll students for the 3rd quarter of the 2020-2021 school year. Students are recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being identified with Honor Status. To qualify for the Exemplary Honor Roll, a students must achieve a 4.0 GPA. To qualify for the High Honors Honor Roll, a student must attain a 3.70-3.99... READ MORE >

On March 23rd the Junior class will be taking their Nebraska State Accountability test. As you may know, the state accountability test for Juniors is the ACT. This test will be administered to the students on Tuesday, March 23rd. The ACT test requires a very regulated and restrictive testing environment. We have committed to giving the ACT test to all students... READ MORE >

The Southwest Conference has released its all conference selections for the 2020-21 high school basketball season. Congratulations to our Haymakers that were named: Sophomore Megan Dyer, Junior Jacob Weatherly, and Senior Jacob Engel. SWC Girls All Conference 1st team Kali Staples – Broken Bow – Senior Kya Scott – Broken Bow – Junior Sarah Hultquist – Minden –... READ MORE >

The school district has recently been made aware that young people in the state have been targeted by what appear to be professional criminals engaging in “sextortion.” Sextortion is a type of online blackmail in which a perpetrator threatens to release nude images of a victim unless the victim agrees to pay money or provide something else of value. Sextortion... READ MORE >

Cozad Community Schools is pleased to announce that Jayce Dueland has been named the new Head Football Coach at Cozad High School. Coach Dueland comes to Cozad after spending nine years as a 7-12 Industrial Technology teacher, Head Football coach and Head Golf coach at Elm Creek High School. Prior to his years at Elm Creek, Coach Dueland was an assistant coach at... READ MORE >

Cozad High School is pleased to announce that Mr. Corey Fisher will become the new High School Principal for the 2021-22 school year. The Cozad Board of Education approved his contract at the regular board meeting Monday, February 15th. Mr. Fisher will be replacing Mr. Bill Beckenhauer who is retiring in June. Mr. Fisher has held administrative positions for the... READ MORE >

Angela Simpson has been selected by the Cozad Board of Education to become the next Superintendent of Cozad Community Schools. Ms Simpson comes to Cozad after serving as a district administrator for three years as the Superintendent of Loup City Public Schools and two years as the Director of Student Services at Springfield Platteview Community Schools. She has... READ MORE >

On Monday, February 1st and Tuesday, February 2nd, the students at Cozad High School had the opportunity to take part in courses that are not typically offered at CHS. The 2021 Maker Fair is our seventh annual event, which is loosely based on college interim programs. This project is funded by a grant from the Cozad Community Schools Foundation. Over the course... READ MORE >

Cozad Elementary VIRTUAL Scholastic Book Fair February 15-28, 2021 Click Here for the Cozad Elementary Virtual Book Fair We will not be hosting an IN-PERSON Book Fair this year because of COVID. We cannot have lots of people touching the same books. So our book fair will be VIRTUAL! The bad news is not being able to look through the books, but the good news... READ MORE >

With the current health directives, we have seen changes in our school activity calendar/schedule. We are sharing our most recent information regarding events this week, February 8-13, 2021.. Please be advised, times and events can change quickly and we will do our best to keep you informed. We will also post streaming links for events on this page. Effective... READ MORE >

Cozad High School is pleased to announce the honor roll students for the 2nd quarter and 1st Semester of the 2020-2021 school year. Students are recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being identified with Honor Status. To qualify for the Exemplary Honor Roll, a students must achieve a 4.0 GPA or higher (weighted classes). To qualify for the High Honors... READ MORE >

With the current health directives, we have seen changes in our school activity calendar/schedule. We are sharing our most recent information regarding events this week, February 1-6, 2021.. Please be advised, times and events can change quickly and we will do our best to keep you informed. We will also post streaming links for events on this page. Effective... READ MORE >

Updates for Week of January 25-30, 2021 With the current health directives, we have seen changes in our school activity calendar/schedule. We are sharing our most recent information regarding events this week, January 11th - January 16th.. Please be advised, times and events can change quickly and we will do our best to keep you informed. We will also post... READ MORE >

Cozad High School students competed in the 3rd Annual Cozad High School Science and Engineering Fair on Wednesday, January 13th. One hundred and thirty-two (132) students in grades 9-12 science classes created an individual project and presented it to local judges. We would like to thank all the sponsors for donating prizes and local judges for their time. Judges... READ MORE >

With the current health directives, we have seen changes in our school activity calendar/schedule. We are sharing our most recent information regarding events this week, January 11th - January 16th.. Please be advised, times and events can change quickly and we will do our best to keep you informed. We will also post streaming links for events on this page. ... READ MORE >

With the current health directives, we have seen changes in our school activity calendar/schedule. We are sharing our most recent information regarding events this week, January 11th - January 16th.. Please be advised, times and events can change quickly and we will do our best to keep you informed. We will also post streaming links for events on this page. ... READ MORE >

CEEC is now accepting enrollment packets for the 2021-2022 school year!Children who will be four on or before July 21, 2021 and have packets returned by February 28, 2021, will be given priority of acceptance. Complete the form below, by clicking on the link, to request a packet to be mailed to you.If you have any questions, please contact Amy Mohler at CEEC at... READ MORE >

With the current health directives, we have seen changes in our school activity calendar/schedule. We are sharing our most recent information regarding events this week, January 4th - January 9th.. Please be advised, times and events can change quickly and we will do our best to keep you informed. We will also post streaming links for events on this page. ... READ MORE >

With the current health directives, we have seen changes in our school activity calendar/schedule. We are sharing our most recent information regarding events this week, December 14th - December 31st.. Please be advised, times and events can change quickly and we will do our best to keep you informed. We will also post streaming links for events on this... READ MORE >

New Information on Quarantine for COVID-19 Effective 12/3/2020 REVISED OPTIONS TO DISCONTINUE QUARANTINE FAQs What has changed? There are now three options: Quarantine can remain at 14 days.Quarantine can end after DAY 10 without testing and if no symptoms have been reported during daily monitoring.Quarantine can end after DAY 7 if a COVID-19 test collected on... READ MORE >

With the current health directives, we have seen changes in our school activity calendar/schedule. We are sharing our most recent information regarding events this week, December 7th - 12th. Please be advised, times and events can change quickly and we will do our best to keep you informed. Monday, December 7th 8th Grade Girls' Basketball at McCook at 4:30 pm.... READ MORE >

Cozad High School is pleased to announce the honor roll students for the 1st quarter of the 2020-2021 school year. Students are recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being identified with Honor Status. To qualify for the Exemplary Honor Roll, a students must achieve a 4.0 GPA. To qualify for the High Honors Honor Roll, a student must attain a 3.70-3.99... READ MORE >

NSAA & U.S. Bank Announce 2020-2021 Believers & Achievers State Award Winners Nebraska School Activities Association & U.S. Bank® Name 2020-2021 Believers & Achievers Landry Geiger is named 1 of the 48 Nebraska Award Winners! LINCOLN – U.S. Bank® and the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) are proud to announce the 2020-2021 Believers and Achievers.... READ MORE >

Cozad Community Schools is collecting data about home Internet access and devices. The information you provide will enable us to: Understand the impact that home digital access has on learning outcomesTarget available resources to students in need of accessDetermine the most effective connectivity solutionsAssess options for state and federal funding to close the... READ MORE >

On September 22nd the Senior class will be taking their Nebraska State ACT test that they missed last spring due to Covid-19. This test will be administered to the 12th grade students on September 22nd and they will need to report to the school by 8:00 am. The ACT test requires a very regulated and restrictive testing environment, therefore only the Senior class... READ MORE >

FLU SHOT CLINIC AT SCHOOL There will be a Two Rivers Public Health Department sponsored flu shot clinic at Cozad Schools for students, grades K through 12, on Tuesday, October 6th. Students will not receive a flu shot unless their parent/guardian has submitted a consent form to the school office. Information on influenza, the shot and the consent form can... READ MORE >

Due to recent directives from Two Rivers, CHS has updated their guidelines for spectators for indoor and outdoor sporting events and activities. Both documents can be found on our website under "Documents > COVID-19 Updates" or on our "Covid-19 Updates Page". Below is a summary of the changes made from the original guidelines.CHS Activity Spectator Guidelines... READ MORE >

CHS Homecoming 2020September 14-18Theme Days:Monday: No Mirror Monday - just wake up and come to school (pajamas, messy hair, etc.) Tuesday: Team up Tuesday - wear your favorite sports apparel Wednesday: Country vs. Country Club - Western/preppy Thursday: Tacky Tourist Day - wear vacation gear Friday: Class color/jersey day - Seniors wear black, Juniors wear... READ MORE >

At Cozad Community Schools we strive to make our students life-long learners and prepare them to use technology in and out of the classroom. We see exciting opportunities for our students’ education through the use of mobile technologies and cloud computing. To that end, we provide to each student throughout our district with a mobile device. Students in grades... READ MORE >

Parents, We are currently working with PowerSchool as the code to our PowerSchool app is not working. However, until we get the district code working, parents can pull up the login screen by following these steps (this is for the mobile app only): Click ‘Where’s My District Code?”Click “Enter Server Address"Enter the server address: ... READ MORE >

Parents & Patrons, Thank you for your patience as we have been working to get all our information up-to-date and approved by our local health officials.We are looking forward to being back in session and we are going to do everything that we possibly can do to stay open for the whole year. We are currently in the middle of the yellow area of our dial. All plans... READ MORE >

What a trying time in our lives! COVID compliance has changed our world! At school, we have spent countless hours trying to figure out how to provide AfterZone to families and students in a safe way. As all of you know, information and advice changes daily and even hourly. Our goal is to get AfterZone started but it will certainly look different and will likely... READ MORE >

Cozad Community Schools recognized staff that reached milestone years of service at their opening day. Thank you to these staff members for your dedication to our students, school, and community. A special "shout out" to Mrs. Marcy Lucas for 40 years of service to our Middle School students! 10 Year of Service: Brian BussingerAmy MohlerArika RussellCaitlin... READ MORE >

"Covid-19 Updates" page has been added to our website. Our District will keep this page up-to-date with the most current information and announcements in regard to our school reopening on August 19th. Please visit this link to find the most current information and related announcements. READ MORE >

Cozad Community Schools Return to School Plan (click HERE for Spanish Version) Quick View Listed below are the specific precautions and procedures that will be followed as we start school on August 19th as scheduled Students and Staff will be attending school in person. Visitors need to call the school and schedule a time and it is recommended to wear a face... READ MORE >

Cozad High School Graduation: Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Graduation will occur on August 1, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the high school gymnasium At this time we are planning on having our traditional ceremony. Graduates and all attendees will be required to enter Cozad High School through the main entrance on the east side of the building (student... READ MORE >

COZAD HAYMAKERSYOUTH GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP 2020 WHO: Girls entering 1st- 8th grades (2020-2021) DATE: Tuesday, August 4th and Wednesday, August 5th TIME: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM for grades 1st-5th 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM for grades 6th-8th WHERE: Cozad High School Gym COST: $10 (Make checks payable to Cozad Community Schools) The registration form can be... READ MORE >

Back 2 School Backpack Supply ProjectPick-Up DatesSponsored by the Cozad High School Student Council The Cozad High School Student Council is holding their Sixth Annual Back 2 School Backpack Supply Project for Cozad Students and families that need help with school supplies. If you are needing help with school supplies, please come and pick up a backpack full of... READ MORE >

CHS Head Basketball Coach Nick Broz will be hosting a Summer Basketball Camp for Cozad Middle School boys grades 6th-8th and Elementary boys grades 1st - 5th. This camp will be held on July 20 & 21, 2020. For registration and waiver, CLICK HERE. (A printable form can be found on our website under "Documents - Schools - Middle School or Elementary -... READ MORE >

Cozad HaymakersYouth Football Camp 2020WHO: Those entering grades 4-8 (2020-21) DATE: Tuesday, August 4th and Wednesday, August 5th. TIME: 8:30 AM-10 AM for grades 4-6 10 AM-12 PM for grades 7 & 8 WHERE: Haymaker Football Stadium (Practice Fields behind Wellness Center). Expectations: Campers will learn football fundamentals in a positive... READ MORE >

Click here for Spanish Version Parents, Students, and Patrons: The school district thought it would be helpful to answer some frequently asked questions regarding the start of the 2020-2021 school year. Here are some of the current questions and answers that you may have. As you know, recommendations and conditions have been in constant change throughout this... READ MORE >

As a service to its students, Cozad Community Schools is offering an opportunity to enroll in a student accident insurance plan for the 2020-2021 school year administered by Student Assurance Services, Inc. Participation in this plan is voluntary. For Information regarding the insurance plan and enrollment, please visit the following link. Enrollment can also be... READ MORE >

Cozad Elementary and CEEC Pre-K have the suggested school supply list for the 2020-2021 school year (all items are optional). Printable supply lists can also be found in our "Document" section. You can access them on the website or app (Menu--Documents--Schools--Elementary--2020-2021). The links below will also take you directly to the printable PDF files. Link... READ MORE >

The Cozad High School Summer Weights Program will begin on Monday, June 1, 2020. Due to health guidelines, a waiver must be signed and turned in for a student to participate in the summer program. Waivers can be picked up and/or delivered at the High School in the entry way of the west doors. Signed waivers can also be turned in Monday at Weights. Waivers are... READ MORE >

Class of 2020 The directed health measures are being slowly changed, and now the time has come to film the Virtual Graduation Ceremony. Students, we will film the virtual ceremony in the high school auditorium. The scheduled times for filming will be on Wednesday (5/27) and Thursday (5/28) from 5:00 pm. to 6:30 pm. Students, I ask that you wear your cap, gown,... READ MORE >

Student Device Check-ins have been scheduled for Cozad Community Schools. All devices will need to be turned in so the technology department can prepare the devices for the fall semester. When turning in your school issued device, you must turn in BOTH the device and charger. Fees will be charged for lost or damaged devices/chargers.Below is a schedule for the... READ MORE >

CHS Parents (Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior) The last day of the 2019 - 2020 school year will be this Thursday, May 21st. We will be checking out HS students by a drive through method. The checkout process for students will be conducted on Thursday, May 21st during the day and Friday, May 22nd in the morning. The checkout will be conducted in the following... READ MORE >

Families!!The Cozad Elementary Greenhouse will have some garden plants ready for you to pick up at the elementary school next week on Tuesday, May 19th . In order to do this safely, there are some rules we will ALL need to follow. We will be limiting families to 4 plants each.Schedule:11:00 – 2:00 – Families of our school – (You may choose up to FOUR plants)2:00 –... READ MORE >

Honor’s Night Recognition Today is the day that we take time to recognize the academic achievements of our seniors in the Class of 2020 through our Honor’s Recognition Program. This program you are about to view recognizes seniors that have been awarded local scholarships for their post-secondary education. Many of these students have received national and... READ MORE >

Seniors your last day of school is fast approaching, and I want to congratulate you on reaching this milestone in your life! As you and I prepare for your last days at CHS here are a few reminders: 1. Graduation has been set for Saturday, August 1st at 11:00 am. We hope to hold a traditional ceremony if allowed under the existing Directed Health Measures... READ MORE >

At this time in the spring we recognize the achievements of our students in the winter and spring athletic programs. The successes these students have achieved deserve recognition for their dedication to our sports program. Due to restrictions from the Covid19 pandemic, we are unable to host the Hayrack Athletic Banquet this spring but want to honor our student... READ MORE >

At this time each year, Cozad High School recognizes the achievements of our students in the Fine Arts Programs. These students have achieved great success and deserve recognition for the countless hours they have spent in these programs. Due to our unprecedented ending of the school year, we are unable to host our annual Fine Arts Night, but we do want to give... READ MORE >

Starting Wednesday, May 6th, Cozad Schools will change it’s meal delivery schedule.We will provide meal pick up on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.On Mondays, we will provide Breakfast and Lunch for Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday we will provide Breakfast and Lunch for Wednesday and Thursday. Friday we will provide Breakfast and Lunch for Friday, Saturday and... READ MORE >

Cozad High School Graduation: Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 11:00 am. Graduation will occur on August 1, 2020, at 11:00 am. The graduation ceremony will be one of two ways: traditional or virtual. The type of commencement exercise will be decided based on the guidelines set forth by the State of Nebraska and Local Health Department at that time. More details will... READ MORE >

At Home with COVID-19? Here are Some Tips on Taking Care of YourselfLINCOLN – Cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continue to increase in Nebraska. If you have recently tested positive for COVID-19 or think you might have COVID-19, it’s likely you are recovering at home, isolating from others and caring for yourself. “As the virus continues to spread,... READ MORE >

Three head coaching positions have been filled for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. Cozad Schools is excited to announce and welcome Nick Broz, Head Boys' Basketball, Darrel Francescato, Head Volleyball, and Kaylei Becker, Head Girls' Golf. Coach Broz comes to Cozad after spending ten years as a Physical Education teacher, Strength/Conditioning teacher and Head... READ MORE >

DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS: Sports physical on file for 2019-2020 school year for any current 9-11 grade students will now also be valid for the 2020-2021 school year. All incoming freshmen (Current 8th graders) will still be required to provide sports physical paperwork that is dated no earlier than May 1, 2020. The physicals that the current 7th graders have on... READ MORE >

April 6, 2020 Dear Cozad Community School Parents/Guardians, On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a Directed Health Measure for the Central Health Department. With additional directives for businesses, it extended the closure for all schools in Nebraska to May 31, 2020. We will extend our building closures to match these new... READ MORE >

CMS Students and Parents, As many of you are now aware, Governor Ricketts has closed school buildings through May 31st. Due to the extended time frame of closure the “RECOMMENDED” MobyMax assignments and Teacher Enrichment activities are now “REQUIRED” until the end of the school year. Starting April 6th, it is very important that your child is doing all of the... READ MORE >

April 03, 2020 Dear Cozad Elementary Parents, As you are likely aware, Governor Ricketts has closed all schools until May 31, 2020. Starting Monday, April 6, 2020 and continuing through the end of the 2019-2020 academic year, Cozad Community Schools will be implementing electronic learning (eLearning) for all students. Prior to April 6, we have been offering... READ MORE >

Parents, As many of you are now aware, Governor Ricketts has closed all schools through May 31st. Beginning April 6th we will move to an e-learning process for your child’s education. From this point through the remainder of the school year, instruction and graded assignments/activities will be done through an electronic format. I have been asked if grades will... READ MORE >

Dear Cozad Community School Parents/Guardians, With the recent announcement from the Governor and the Commissioner of Education that schools need to extend their closure for two weeks, Cozad Community Schools will currently extend our closure and will be closed through Friday, April 3rd. Following the CDC’s guidance of not meeting in groups of 10 or more, all... READ MORE >

With the school being closed as a result of the Covid-19 virus, Cozad Community Schools is offering Free "Grab and Go" meals to children ages 1 - 18. The meals will be available at six sites from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Meal service will start on Tuesday, 3/17. Free Meals will be served week days until school resumes. A lunch and breakfast meal will be handed out... READ MORE >

Parents and Patrons of the Cozad Community Schools: We want to update you on our district plan regarding the Coronavirus. As with any contagious illness, we are working closely with Two Rivers Health Department and will follow their guidelines. Based on those guidelines, staff will be in contact with all appropriate entities as the need arises. After attending... READ MORE >

The following Information was released by Two Rivers Public Health Department on March 12, 2020, to keep our parents, caregivers, and patrons informed:Over the past several weeks, we have been carefully monitoring the activity of COVID-19. You have probably seen this monitoring process in the form of the quarantine and isolation of those who have either been... READ MORE >

Cozad Middle School held their second annual Spelling Bee on Thursday, March 5, 2020. The Spelling Bee was open to any CMS student in grades 6-8. Those students interested, took a written spelling test. The top 6 spellers then competed in a final oral spelling bee. Mrs. Jann Kloepping read the spelling words to students and Mrs. Jennifer Walls kept score. The Top... READ MORE >

Coronavirus Disease 2019 Cases Increasing in U.S.Tools and Resources to Help Plan for its Arrival HereLincoln – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and its public health partners continue to closely track the unfolding outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and anticipate its impact on Nebraska and its health care systems.More cases... READ MORE >

Cozad Middle School Presents "Annie KIDS" on March 17, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium. Admission is $5 (adults) and $4 (students). Pay at the door or get tickets pre-sale at the middle school office during school hours. The middle school musical is made possible by the CMS Activities program. Over 80 students auditioned for a spot in the production with... READ MORE >

Ten 5th grade students from Cozad Elementary School participated in the Sing Around Nebraska Festival held at the Merryman Performing Arts Center in Kearney on Saturday, February 22. This event, sponsored by the Nebraska Choral Directors Association is an honor children’s choir held at eight sites across Nebraska.The students prepared music in advance with Cozad... READ MORE >

This strategic plan is a recognition by the Cozad Community Schools’ Board of Educationthat together with the community we create success. Therefore, in partnership withstakeholders and the commitment and contributions of the teachers, administrators, andstaff of Cozad, and the district’s external stakeholders: parents, students, communityleaders, and citizens of... READ MORE >

Cozad High School is pleased to announce the honor roll students for the 1st semester of the 2019-2020 school year. Students are recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being identified with Honor Status. To qualify for the Exemplary Honor Roll, a students must achieve a 4.0 GPA. To qualify for the High Honors Honor Roll, a student must attain a... READ MORE >

Havoc MakersCozad Girls Youth Basketball Program Grades K-8th When/Where: Every Sunday Night; Jan. 12th, 19th, 26th, and Feb. 2nd; High School Gym Age: K-8th Cost: $15 Time: K-4th; 6:00, 5th-8th; 7:00 Sunday Nights This will be a 4 week program for every Little Lady Haymaker that wants to develop fundamentals. Our Girls' Basketball Staff and Volunteers will... READ MORE >

Saturday, January 18th 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.Participants will learn a cheer, chant, and a dance taught by the Cozad High School Cheerleaders! Join them for a morning of learning the basics of cheer motions and techniques. The participants will then perform at the half-time of the boys basketball game in the HS gym that night!Grades K-5th Price per participant... READ MORE >

Cozad Community Schools’ preschool program is accepting applications for children within the Cozad school district for the 2020-21 school year. This program is a Monday-Friday full-day program. Children who are 4 years of age or will be 4 by July 31, 2020 will be given priority for acceptance. Please note there is a monthly sliding-scale fee charged to... READ MORE >

FLU SHOT CLINIC AT SCHOOL There will be a Two Rivers Public Health Department sponsored flu shot clinic at Cozad Middle School for students grades 6 through 12, on Wed. Dec. 4th. Parental consent forms and copies of insurance cards (if applicable) are due in the MS or HS office by Nov. 22. The vaccine is available with or without insurance-no one will be... READ MORE >

PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS **This request for proposals is closed for the 19-20 school year.Cozad Community Schools in Cozad, Nebraska is seeking sealed proposals from Photographers for school picture photography for the 2019-2020 school year. The RFP can be obtained by contacting: Ramona Priel, Business ManagerCozad Community Schools1910 Meridian... READ MORE >

Cozad Weights Schedule Summer 2019 Weekly Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday are set lifting days for the following groups. Group A Boys 6:30-7:30AM (11th-12th grade) (Varsity FB)Group B Boys 7:30-8:30AM (9-10th FB, and those all grades not out for FB)Group A Girls 8:30-9:30 AM (All Girls grades 9-12)Group C 9:30-10:15 AM (Middle school grades 6-8, boys... READ MORE >

Summer Food Service Program Both breakfast and lunch are available at no cost for your kids and teens this summer. Children 18 and under eat FREE. Adults are welcome with meals priced at $2.50 for breakfast and $3.75 for lunch. Program runs from May 28th-July 19th, Monday through Fridayn (No meal served July 4th) Hot breakfast served from 8:00 am to 9:00 am at... READ MORE >

Student Council Member for 2019-2020 12th Grade: Student Council President: Austin Werner Class President: Megan Burkholder Members: Abigail NelsenAyden OuradaMorgan SchroederAnnika Svajgr 11th Grade: Class President: Tayler Chytka Members: Emma CoenJacob EngelLandry GeigerJoey OrellanaGracie Schneider 10th Grade Class President:... READ MORE >

Five Cozad High School Juniors were awarded the 2019 Nebraska Young Artist recognition. Juniors receiving this award were Haley Cargill, Abigail Nelsen, Ayden Ourada, Ahnika Svajgr, and Abby Worrell. The Nebraska Young Artist Awards annually recognize 11th grade students from Nebraska who are gifted and talented in the areas of visual art, dance, music, theatre,... READ MORE >

It is that time of the year that seniors begin their final countdown and prepare for graduation. Mrs. Kloepping, Senior Class Sponsor, has created a timeline of dates and times for our seniors and parents to help keep things organized during this busy time.SENIOR SCHEDULE—2019 April 2 ---No School for Seniors April 6 PROM— ***SENIOR PICTURE AT... READ MORE >

The Cozad School Board approved calendars for the upcoming 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years. These documents can be found in our app and website under "District Documents" in the District folder.2019-2020 Master Calendar2020-2021 Master Calendar READ MORE >

On April 2nd the Junior class will be taking their Nebraska State Accountability test. As you may know, the state accountability test for Juniors is the ACT. This test will be administered to the students on April 2nd . The ACT test requires a very regulated and restrictive testing environment. We have committed to giving the ACT test to all students in grades... READ MORE >

SUMMER DRIVER’S EDUCATION 2019 CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION (Cozad High School – Room 103-104) DATES: May 20-24th. TIME: 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. MAKE - UP FOR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION (Cozad High School – Room 103-104) DATES: May 20-24th. TIME: 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. STUDENTS WILL DRIVE THE MONTH OF JUNE OR JULY. THEY WILL NEED 5 HOURS... READ MORE >

Cozad Middle School had 23 eighth grade students compete at District History day at UNK on Wednesday, March 6th. It was a successful day as we had several first place winners. 15 students qualified for the State History Day competition on April 6th. We had a group qualify for exhibit board for the first time and a performance group qualify for the first time.... READ MORE >

Recently Wilson Public Library in Cozad was awarded a Code Club in Small & Rural Libraries grant made possible through the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the North Dakota State Library in partnership with Prenda and the Association for Rural & Small Libraries. 350 libraries throughout the United States applied for the coveted 50... READ MORE >

Cozad High School Presents "Grease: School Version" on March 1st and 2nd at 7:00 p.m. and March 3rd at 2:00 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium. Tickets are available for purchase at the Cozad High School office during school hours. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.eventbrite.com. Find online tickets directly using tinyurl.com/cozadgrease. Cozad High School is... READ MORE >

The Cozad High School would like to thank the following community members and businesses for their contributions to the 5th Maker Fair. As a result of your generosity and time, this event was again a great success. We hope that this experience was a benefit to our students and to our staff and will continue to be a tradition at our school. Contributing greatly... READ MORE >

Cozad Elementary Spring Book Fair Cozad Elementary will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair for families and the public February 11-14, 2019. The Book Fair will be set up in the elementary library. There are some special recognition days we hope you attend but anyone is welcome to come on any day! Someone should be available throughout the school days Monday –... READ MORE >

Cozad High School is pleased to announce the honor roll students for the 1st semester of the 2018-2019 school year. Students are recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being identified with Honor Status. To qualify for the Exemplary Honor Roll, a students must achieve a 4.0 GPA. To qualify for the High Honors Honor Roll, a student must attain a... READ MORE >

Cozad High School held their first Science Fair for CHS junior and senior students in Mr. Brummer’s Chemistry classes and Mrs. Johnson’s Anatomy class on Monday, January 14, 2019. Students in these classes have been working on their projects since the beginning of November and today they were able to present their work to judges. Mr. Brummer and Mrs. Johnson feel... READ MORE >

On Monday, February 4th and Tuesday, February 5th the students at Cozad High School will have the opportunity to take part in courses that are not typically offered at CHS. This is the 5th Annual Maker Fair, which is loosely based on college interim programs. This project is funded by a grant from the Cozad School Foundation. Over the course of two school days,... READ MORE >

Lady HaymakersYouth Basketball ProgramAge: K-8thWhen/Where: Every Sunday Night; January 13th - March 3rd; High School Gym Cost: $20 Time: 5:00 K-2nd/6:00; 3rd-5th/7:00; 6th-8th Sunday Night This will be a 8 week program for every Little Lady Haymaker that wants to develop fundamentals. My Staff and Volunteers will be there to help with Dribbling, Passing,... READ MORE >

2019 Haymaker Lil' Cheer will be held on Saturday, January 19th, 2019, from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon. Participants will learn a cheer, chant, and a dance taught by the Cozad High School Cheerleaders! Join them for a ROCKIN’ morning of learning the basics of cheer motions and techniques. The participants will then perform at the halftime of the boys basketball game... READ MORE >

Cozad Community Schools’ preschool program is accepting applications for children within the Cozad school district for the 2019-20 school year. This program is a Monday-Thursday full-day program. Children who are 4 years of age or will be 4 by July 31, 2019 will be given priority for acceptance. Please note there may be a monthly sliding-scale fee charged to... READ MORE >

Dear Cozad Community Schools Stakeholders, The NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) results have been released as of December 21, 2018. The Nebraska Department of Education uses NSCAS (which is one AQUESTT tenant) to measure schools across our state. The AQUESTT tenants that are used to measure school accountability can be found here. Cozad... READ MORE >

On December 17th, 2018, the City Council voted unanimously to approve a new ordinance that will ensure safer traffic flow for drop off and pick up at the Cozad Elementary School. The ordinance will take effect on January 3rd, 2019. During the hours listed below, 14th Street in front of the school and C street between 15th Street and 14th Street will be one way and... READ MORE >

Piñatas made during the second session of activities classes at the Middle School. Piñata Making was taught by Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Walls!! READ MORE >

There are multiple illnesses going around among our students and staff. Here are some important points to remember: Fever is a temperature over 100° F. State guidelines are: no school until 24 hours fever free WITHOUT the use fever reducing medication. Students need to stay out of school 24 hours after throwing up or diarrhea.Contact your health care provider if... READ MORE >

CMS and CHS parents, To keep our students safe online and focused on their academics, we use a product called Securly. Securly monitors and filters online activity for all of our students while they are using their school-issued device. We would like to invite our parents to engage in this process with us by signing up for the Securly Parent Portal. The Securly... READ MORE >

Congratulations to these CHS students who earned Cozad Community Scholastic Association (CCSA) awards. These students will be presented their CCSA awards on Monday Night, November 5th, at 7:00 pm in the High School Auditorium. The CCSA awards will be presented after the NHS Induction. Parents and the public are invited to attend the NHS Induction and Award... READ MORE >

Maker's Market is now online! Haymaker apparel, accessories, and gifts can be found on their site. Items can be purchased at Cozad High School in Room 121 or by emailing Dawn Beans at dawn.beans@cozadschools.net.Check out their site at: https://sites.google.com/cozad... READ MORE >

Cozad High School is pleased to announce the honor roll students for the 1st quarter of the 2018-2019 school year. Students are recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being identified with Honor Status. To qualify for the Exemplary Honor Roll, a students must achieve a 4.0 GPA. To qualify for the High Honors Honor Roll, a student must attain a 3.70-3.99... READ MORE >

Dear Cozad Community Schools Parents, If you were able to join us for parent-teacher conferences at your child’s school on Monday, October 15, we sincerely appreciate it! Thank you for taking the time and for visiting with us about your child’s educational progress. If you were unable to attend conferences, or if you did not have the chance to complete the... READ MORE >

Dear Cozad Community Schools Parents, As part of Cozad Community Schools’ continuous improvement efforts, we are inviting you to complete an online survey so that we may gather your opinions and perceptions of our schools. Your responses will help us understand our strengths, our weaknesses, and areas in which we need to improve. Devices will be set up in each... READ MORE >

Cozad High School is hosting an Apply to College Campaign on Tuesday, October 9th. College admissions personnel will be in the Counseling Office - Principal's outer office and other locations TBA to work with Seniors 1 to 1. The Goals: 90-100% participation in our Senior class to apply to one or more colleges. Enhance the understanding of college admissions,... READ MORE >

The Haymaker Boys Basketball Program is gearing up for another exciting season of opportunities for our youth players here in Cozad. Our first opportunity is year 3 of our Haymaker Hoops Skills and Fundamental Saturdays during the season. Haymaker Hoops begin November 17th and the cost is $30 which includes T-shirt. Below is the Haymaker Hoops form for 1-5... READ MORE >

Wilson Public Library received a coding grant to help youth learn coding through a program called Code Club. This is a great opportunity for our youth ages 8-14. Below is the information released by Wilson Public Libary: Cozad Library Receives Coding Grant Wilson Public Library in Cozad, NE, is excited to announce that they have been named one of 50 recipients... READ MORE >

At halftime of the Cozad vs. Sidney football game on Friday, September 14, Tim Hansen and his late wife Bonnie were named recipients of the sixth annual Make Your Mark on Cozad Award and presented a plaque by Cozad Library Foundation President Claire Bazata. The Make Your Mark on Cozad Award is presented in conjunction with the Wilson Public Library’s... READ MORE >

Cozad High School Gym- All area high school juniors and seniors and their parents are invited to learn more about their college options at the Cozad Area Educational Planning Program from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on _September 26th, 2018_. The EPP will be hosted by the Nebraska Association for Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. Representatives from over... READ MORE >

A free community App is now available for Android, iOS, iPad, iPod and iWatch download. This app empowers our community and students. According to the See Something Send Something website (https://www.seeandsend.info), this app was inspired from the "See something, Say something" movement to empower our community, increase communication and solve crimes. This app... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the King & Queen Top 5 Homecoming candidates for CHS 2018 Homecoming. Top 5 were announced Thursday morning at CHS. Queen Candidates include: Sydney Lindstedt, Olivia Klein, Abby Thramer, Natalie Engel, and Abigail Cornelius. Top 5 King Candidates include Dillon Geiser, Adam Cole, Maddux Myer, Nate Neil, and Blake Hoffmaster.Homecoming Royalty... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the 2018 CHS Top 10 Homecoming Candidates. Top 10 candidates were announced Friday, August 31st. On Friday, September 7th, Top 5 Candidates will be announced. CHS Homecoming is scheduled for Friday, September 14th, 2018. Royalty King and Queen will be crowned after the football game against Sidney. Top 10 Candidates include:Queen... READ MORE >

“Promoting the positives of athletic participation and the Haymaker Tradition” Hayrack Athletic Club Membership What you receive for your membership dollars: Club membership for one year Your name listed in all home Varsity programs An open invitation to the Fall and Spring banquets and any other Hayrack events Hayrack Athletic Club Activities: Items the... READ MORE >

Cozad High School Speech Team is selling Homecoming T-shirts this year. Homecoming is September 14, 2018. This year's shirt will be a 3/4 sleeved (baseball t-shirt) with black sleeves and a gray front. The order form is attached and also can be found under the "documents" section of our website and app (documents--schools--high school--order forms). The design is... READ MORE >

Haymaker Football will be televised LIVE on News Channel Nebraska (NCN) this season. See your local listings or call Cozad Telephone Company for information. News Channel Nebraska and cozad Telephone Company have partnered to broadcast all Cozad football games line on their TV channel and online (http://ncnsportsnow.com/). Thank you for broadcasting our Haymakers! READ MORE >

Cozad Community Schools Presents Bobby Truhe of KSB School Law. Bobby will be presenting to our parents, students, and community members on Wednesday, August 15th, at 6:30 in the HS Auditorium. During this presentation on Digital Citizenship and devices, Mr. Truhe will discuss many important topics of students online use, online behavior, and social media. Bobby... READ MORE >

Community Football Club Registration for 5th & 6th graders (Full Pads/Full Contact) and for 3rd & 4th graders (Flag Football) will be held on Monday, August 13, 2018, at the Community Wellness Center at 5:30 pm. 5th & 6th grade participants must be present at registration to try on equipment. Information is registration forms are available below. If you have any... READ MORE >

Cozad Community Schools is pleased to offer you e~Funds for Schools. This program offers various options for parents/guardians wanting to make payments online, and it is extremely user friendly. Not only will you have the ability to have meal payments electronically withdrawn from your checking account or charged to your credit card, you also have the flexibility... READ MORE >

2018-2019 Master District Calendar is posted on our website and app. You can find the master calendar under "Documents--District". To access directly, visit https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws... READ MORE >

Superintendent Joel Applegate announced today that Cozad Community Schools earned continuing accreditation from the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED. Cozad High School has been accredited since 1932 and accredited as a district or system since 2011. Shannon Vogler,... READ MORE >

Coach Niles & Coach Stauffer would like to invite you to the 1st annual Combo Camp for Lady Haymakers. We will work on fundamentals of volleyball and basketball while still pushing skills to help improve every individual. Don’t miss out on a great camp to improve your skills!Who: Girls entering 5th-8th gradeDate: June 27th-29th (High School Gym)Cost: $30 per... READ MORE >

Cozad Elementary has the suggested school supply list for the 2018-2019 school year (all items are optional). Both Elementary & CEEC lists can also be found in our "Document" section under schools-elementary. These documents are printable PDF files. You can access them on the website or app (Menu--Documents--Schools--Elementary). Link below will take you directly... READ MORE >

Cozad High School is pleased to announce the honor roll students for the 4th quarter and 2nd Semester of the 2017-2018 school year. Students are recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being identified with Honor Status. To qualify for the Exemplary Honor Roll, a students must achieve a 4.0 GPA. To qualify for the High Honors Honor Roll, a student must... READ MORE >

Prices for Athletic Events have been set for the 2018-2019 school year. Prices include students, adult and family pass options. Please note, that ALL passes exclude Conference, Sub-District, District and State Events. 2018-2019 COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ATHLETIC TICKET PRICES Varsity Admission Prices $6.00 Adults $5.00 Students (K-12 grade) Reserve Admission... READ MORE >

We have placed a copy of a Master Calendar for the Summer of 2018. This calendar gives dates and times for Weight Room, Team camps, open gym, open field, sand volleyball, etc.This calendar can be found in our app or on our website under "Schools--High School". The direct link to the calendar is: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws...You can print this PDF version. If... READ MORE >

The Cozad Early Education Center uses the evidence-based Pyramid Model to teach and support the social and emotional development of preschoolers. Each year an outside evaluator visits our school to measure how well teachers are implementing the practices of this program. Over the course of three years, the teachers at CEEC have grown in their skills and have made... READ MORE >

Big Red Golf Scramble & Dinner June 23, 2018 10:00 AM Shotgun StartThe Cozad Activities Department is hosting the annual golf scramble to raise money for the department and our student athletes. We are featuring a 4-person scramble with flag prizes, a prime rib dinner at the Elks, and former Nebraska Football players as special guests for the event! Registration... READ MORE >

Summer Food Service Program Lunches are available at NO cost for your kids and teens this summer. 18 and Under eat free. Adults are welcome and meal price for those over 18 is $3.75. Dates: May 29th-July 20th, Monday through Friday (No meal served July 4th) Times: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Where: Cozad Middle School READ MORE >

Congratulations to our 2018 State Track Qualifiers. These athletes will be competing at State Track on Omaha on May 18th. Megan Burkholder, Sophomore--Girls' Pole Vault (District placed 3rd with a height of 9'10.00")Kennedy Berreckman, Senior--Girls' High Jump (1st at Districts with a height of 5'02.00")Sydney Lindstedt, Junior--Girls' Discus Throw (3rd place at... READ MORE >

Cozad High SchoolGraduation Saturday, May 12, 20184:00 pmCozad High School Gymnasium Class OfficersPresident--Melissa EstradaClass Representatives: Kennedy Berreckman, Ashley Burkholder, Sadie Rush, Garrett Savick, and Ellie Stallbaumer Class SponsorsMrs. Jann KloeppingMrs. Dawn Beans Class Motto"This is the Beginning of Anything You Want" Class FlowerWhite... READ MORE >

The annual Spring Senior Seminar was held Wednesday, April 25, 2018. The purpose of this unique day is to present seniors with information about and connections to community resources as they transition to "the real world". Several sessions were held with community members and school faculty. Lunch was graciously provided by Larry Paulsen and served by Dawson... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the newly elected 2018-2019 Cozad High School Student Council members and Class Presidents.Seniors Dillon Geiser--Student Council PresidentSydney Lindstedt--Class PresidentMembers:Luke BreonGrace GargillKaden GarciaAddy HergenraderCarissa JensenOlivia KleinAbby Thramer Juniors Austin Werner--PresidentMembers:Megan BurkholderKatelyn... READ MORE >

COZAD HAYMAKERS YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP WHO: Those entering grades 4-8 (2018-19) DATE: Tuesday, July 31st and Wednesday, August 1st . TIME: 8:30 AM-10 AM for grades 4-6 10 AM-12 PM for grades 7 & 8 WHERE: Haymaker Football Stadium (Practice Fields behind Wellness Center).Expectations: Campers will learn football fundamentals in a positive environment.... READ MORE >

Cozad High School Junior/Senior PromForevermore Enchanted BallApril 14, 2018 Schedule of Events: 2:00 - 3:00 pm--Open House. The public is invited to visit the Forevermore Enchanted Ball at Cozad High School. 3:00 - 5:00 pm--Prom Photos. The Senior class is scheduled for a class photo at 4:20 pm and the Junior Class at 4:30 pm. Individual and Couple pictures... READ MORE >

The Cozad High School Girls Golf Team will be sponsoring a Youth Golf Camp this summer. Registration forms are available on Cozad Schools Website or Cozad School app (Under the "Document" section), Facebook or by request from teresa.osborn@cozadschools.net. You can also access the registration form at the bottom of this page. The cost of the camp is $30 per... READ MORE >

SENIOR SCHEDULE—2018 April 14 PROM 4:20 PM SENIOR PICTURE AT 4:20 PM AT THE HIGH SCHOOL4:30-6:00 PM—Punch Party at Cozad Elk’s Club8:00-9:00 PM—Red Carpet Walk in HS Auditorium9:00-11:30—Dance at High School Commons12:00--After Prom Activities in Kearney WEEK OF APRIL 16th Announcements should be sent! April 20 ---Cap and Gowns... READ MORE >

On the behalf of the Cozad Boys Basketball Program and Head Coach Drew Danielson, we are pleased to announce the 2018 Youth Boys Basketball Camps and Clinics. Little Haymakers Camp June 4th-6th 1pm-2:30pmGrades 1st-5th boysCozad High School Fundamentals 101 Camp June 4th-6th 10am-11:30amGrades 6th-8thCozad High School Gym Rats Shooting ClinicsMay 30th, June 6th,... READ MORE >

CHS Parents and Students On April 3rd the Junior class will be taking their Nebraska State Accountability test. As you may know, the state accountability test for Juniors is the ACT. This test will be administered to the students on April 3rd . The ACT test requires a very regulated and restrictive testing environment. We have committed to giving the ACT test... READ MORE >

Cozad Schools would like to recognize the Senior Class of 2018 for the outstanding Red Cross Blood Donation community service effort. Over the course of their senior year, they have donated 72 units of life-saving blood by attending at least one of the four visits to the Bloodmobile unit that comes to Cozad. 34 of the 65 senior class members donated at least once... READ MORE >

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION (Cozad High School – Room 103-104) DATES: May 21-25th. TIME: 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. MAKE - UP FOR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION (Cozad High School – Room 103-104)DATES: May 21-25th. TIME: 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. STUDENTS WILL DRIVE THE MONTH OF JUNE OR JULY. THEY WILL NEED 5 HOURS DRIVING AND 5 HOURS OBSERVING (one week). A 5 DAY DRIVING SCHEDULE... READ MORE >

Cozad High School is pleased to announce the honor roll students for the 3rd quarter of the 2017-2018 school year. Students are recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being identified with Honor Status. To qualify for the Exemplary Honor Roll, a students must achieve a 4.0 GPA. To qualify for the High Honors Honor Roll, a student must attain a 3.70-3.99... READ MORE >

This is a reminder for CHS Students and Parents that are currently leasing an iPad from Cozad Community Schools. Semester 2's payment for the iPad lease must be paid before or by May 1, 2018. For those students leasing an iPad Air (and owe no back lease payments or repairs), this is the last lease payment for this device. After this payment, if you would like to... READ MORE >

Cozad Elementary will celebrate "Read Across America Week" February 26th through March 2nd. "Read Across America" is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually. Schools across the country participate by bringing together students and books. Cozad Elementary will celebrate the Week with Dress Up Days. Dress up days are: Feb. 26th (Monday) “The Cat... READ MORE >

Cozad Middle School Activities Class will present Disney's "The Jungle Book-Kids" for the public on March 1st at 7:00 pm in the High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for students. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Cozad Middle School office or at the door. These Middle School students have been working hard on this performance and... READ MORE >

Cozad Community Health System and Central Community College are offering a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Class. The class will run from February 27th through April 4th on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. The class will be taught by Lori Ann Scroggin, LPN. The cost of the course is $395 which includes tuition and books. The class will... READ MORE >

The Cozad Community Schools Board of Education will have three open seats up for election or re-election for terms beginning January 2019. The seat term is for 4 years. The candidate filing deadline is approaching for May's primary ballot. Incumbents must file by February 15th and challengers must file by March 1st. Candidate filing forms are available from the... READ MORE >

Cozad Elementary will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair for families and the public. The Book Fair will be set up in the elementary library. There are some special recognition days we hope you attend but anyone is welcome to come on any day! Someone should be available throughout the school days Monday – Wednesday too. All proceeds will be returned to Cozad... READ MORE >

Know the Difference between Cold and Influenza Symptoms Symptom Cold Influenza Fever Fever is rare with a cold. Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100�F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu. Coughing A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold. A... READ MORE >

In an effort to have the most accurate reporting to Two Rivers Health Department, please notify either Mrs. Butler, school nurse (peg.butler@cozadschools.net) or your child’s school office if your child has been confirmed influenza positive. Here are some important points to remember: Fever is considered a temperature over 100° F. State guidelines are: no... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the 2018 Mid-Winter Candidates. Candidates for Mid-Winter Royalty are selected by the CHS Activity groups. Mid-Winter King and Queen will be crowned at the Mid-Winter Dance on Friday, January 19th. Candidates include:Melissa Estrada-National Honor SocietyKeith Gomez--FFAAnna McCracken--FFAJacob Carbaugh--FCCLAAaliyah Wilkins--ThespiansSamantha... READ MORE >

2018 Nebraska School Board Recognition Week January 21st-27th Cozad Community Schools would like to recognize and thank our Board of Education for their roles and responsibilities in governing our school district. Board members include: Ann Burkholder, President; John Peden, Vice President; Edd Albrecht, Secretary; Joel Carlson, Scott Geiser, and Michele Starman.... READ MORE >

Cozad Middle School now offers parents the opportunity to allow their middle school students to access social media on their school device, outside of normal school hours. For middle school students, access to social media is not required for any academic purpose, we just want to provide parents the opportunity to talk to their children about social media and to... READ MORE >

Cozad Community Schools’ Pre-K program is accepting applications for the 2018-19 school year. This program is a Monday-Thursday full-day program. Children who are 4 years of age or will be 4 by July 31, 2018, will be given first priority. Enrollment packets can be picked up at the Cozad Early Education Center at 420 West 14th during school hours. Packets must be... READ MORE >

2018 Little Cheerleader participants and parents: There will be another special performance by the little cheerleaders Monday, January 22 at half time of the boys Southwest Conference basketball tournament. Girls who participated in the Little Cheer practice on 1/13 are encouraged to perform again on Monday. They need to report to the Wellness Center at 5:30 on... READ MORE >

Lil' Cheer Clinic 2018Saturday, January 13th8:30 am - 12:00 pmKindergarten through 5th GradeParticipants will learn a cheer, chant, and a dance taught by the Cozad High School Cheerleaders! Join them for a WILD morning of learning the basics of cheer motions and techniques. The girls will then perform at the halftime of the boys' basketball game in the HS Gym that... READ MORE >

The Cozad Chapter of the National Honor Society gained eight new members early this month. This year's fall induction proudly introduced senior, Katie Spaulding, and juniors Sage Eckard, Dillon Geiser, Kaden Garcia, Mariana Hermosillo, Trevor Linn, Abby Thramer, and Isabel Schaefer into the National Honor Society. Becoming a member of NHS is such an honor and we... READ MORE >

Cozad is a wonderful community of fantastic students and parents. As an elementary staff, we want to recognize our Cozad families for all of the amazing things they do. We are starting a new program called "Cozad Kids Caught with Character". Students are going to be nominated monthly for this award by grade level teachers. Nominated students will have a yard sign... READ MORE >

Fifth graders in Mrs. Arnold's technology class were introduced to Dot & Dash this week. Dash and Dot are robots that can sense, act and think! Students use block coding on the iPad using apps to control their robots. The robots are a safe and easy way to encourage STEAM learning in the classroom. The use of coding and robots in the classroom allow students to... READ MORE >

Welcome to the first year of our Cozad Crazies youth boys basketball program! This season we are starting a program called the “Cozad Crazies.” Named after the famous Duke Basketball fans, “Cameron Crazies.” This program is going to give our youth players full access to our High School players and the ability to join us on our journey this season! Your son will... READ MORE >

Cozad High School proudly announces the Quarter 1 Honor Roll for the 2017-2018 school year. These students are applauded for their work ethics and academic success!Quarter 1 Honor Roll - 2017-2018 -Cozad High School Student NameGrade LevelLevelZachary Beckenhauer 12Exemplary Honor RollKennedy Berreckman12Exemplary Honor RollIan Branham12Exemplary Honor RollAshley... READ MORE >

CHS and CMS students and parents: We have had a rash of Chromebooks which have had water, pop, milk or juice spilled on them. We are sending this note as a reminder that such damage may be considered negligent and may not qualify for free repair. As per the take-home agreement signed by student and parent: In the case of loss, theft, or extensive damage from... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Kennedy Berreckman, senior at Cozad High School, for receiving recognition by being named Wendy's Heisman State Finalist. Kennedy is one of twenty state finalists in Nebraska. Kennedy is a Senior at Cozad High School and the Daugter of Claude and Karen Berreckman. READ MORE >

Cozad Community Scholastic Association (CCSA) was organized in January of 1958 to honor Cozad High School students for their academic accomplishments at a special awards night. At awards night, monetary awards are given to the first, second, and third place winners in the Freshman through Senior classes in the areas of Language Arts, Math, Reading, and Science. ... READ MORE >

CMS 8th grade students in Mrs. Kostrunek's Yearbook Class create a quarterly newsletter. Please enjoy the 2017 First Quarter news from CMS. The newsletters can be located on our website and app under "Documents" (go to Schools--Middle School--Newsletters) or you can access this edition at: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws... READ MORE >

Cozad High School is now using Parchment for all transcript requests. All CHS seniors have been invited (by email) to use a unique registration code to register. (Although it is possible to set up an account without one.) This is a service provided free of charge as long as you are a current Cozad High School student. Send your official transcript anywhere in the... READ MORE >

Another basketball season is coming soon! We would like to invite Cozad Girls to come and improve your game this season. You will have the chance to work with our high school players and coaches. We look forward to having you be a part of our upcoming season this year and working on you game. Who: 1st - 8th Grade Girls Basketball Players What: This is a... READ MORE >

Welcome the new online edition of the Barnyard Bulletin. The Journalism students in Mrs. Sansone's Digital Journalism class we be updating the site monthly with new articles and what is happening at Cozad High School. The also have a monthly photo gallery where you can access photos from student activities and events.Check out Barnyard Bulletin at... READ MORE >

Wednesday, September 27th, CHS Seniors participated in the Fall Seminar sessions. The sessions are designed to help seniors as they transition from high school to post-secondary or the work force. The opening keynote was Dr. Tim Davis, a 1996 CHS alumni. The day included 17 community members visiting with our senior class. Sessions included: Credit and Finance,... READ MORE >

On Wednesday, September 27th, Juniors and Seniors from Cozad, Eustis-Farnam, Brady, Gothenburg, and Lexington had the opportunity to come to Cozad and visit with college representatives. This is a great afternoon for students to visit with different colleges about their programs and offerings. READ MORE >

Homecoming Week September 10-16 Sunday 9/10 School decorating 2:00 - 5:00 (w/pizza being served at 5:00) Week of 9/11 - 9/15Dress up week:Monday: No Mirror Monday - just wake up and come to school (pajamas, messy hair, etc.) Tuesday: Timber Tuesday - dress like a lumberjack (flannels, jeans, boots, etc.) Wednesday: Workout Wednesday - dress like you are headed... READ MORE >

Haymakers--It is time for another season of Haymaker Hoops! What we have offered with Haymaker Hoops is a chance to be around our high school players, coaches, and staff. We will run drills, play games, and develop fundamentals while giving you a chance to be part of our season as well. Don't miss out on your opportunity to be part of something special!1st - 5th... READ MORE >

The Cozad JAZZ Dance Team would like to invite interested 1-5th graders to a fun-filled Saturday morning of dance.When: Saturday, October 7, 2017Where: Cozad High School GymTime: 9:00 am to 11:30 amCost: $20.00 and includes a great time and a JAZZ long-sleeved shirt to wear during the performance.Performance: Friday, October 13th, Half-time of CHS Football game... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the 2017 Top 5 Homecoming Candidates for Cozad High School. Candidates were announced this morning at CHS. King and Queen Royalty will be crowned after the football game on Friday, September 15th.Queen Candidates include: Aailyah Wilkins, Kennedy Berreckman, Sadie Rush, Melissa Estrada, Bri Valenzuela.King Candidates include: Zach Beckenhauer,... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the CHS Top 10 Homecoming King & Queen candidates for 2017. Candidates were announced at the opening Pep Rally today, Friday, August 25th.King candidates include: Zach Beckenhauer, Ian Branham, Fabian Chacon, Kyle German, Jordan Menagh, Garrett Savick, Luke Schroeder, Trestian Siemering, Nathan Smock, and Jordan Hall.Queen candidates include:... READ MORE >

As we prepare for the solar eclipse on Monday, August 21, 2017, we wanted to share our activities that Cozad Schools has planned. Below you will find activities/schedule for each building level. Parent permission information is posted on our site and can be reviewed at: http://www.cozadschools.net/article/21649Elementary: Agenda for the Eclipse Day The morning... READ MORE >

Parents & Guardians, On August 21, 2017, parts of Nebraska will be in the path of a total solar eclipse. This is the first time since 1918 a solar eclipse will be visible on a path across the entire continental United States, and the event presents an exciting learning opportunity for our students in Cozad. We plan to incorporate the eclipse into our curriculum,... READ MORE >

The Cozad Community School District Food Service Department has implemented an innovative and interactive way for families to access school meal menus. Nutrislice is an online school menu service that allows users to view the nutrition facts, carbohydrate counts, and allergy information of each menu item quickly and easily. Nutrislice for Cozad Community Schools... READ MORE >

Friday, August 18th ***Schedule of Events and Activities*** 5:00 Volleyball Scrimmage – HS Gym Bring a sports drink as your admission 5:00 – 7:30 CHS Cheer Tailgate – East side of HS Hamburger, polish dog or hot dog, chips, cookie, and a drink $5 5:00 – 7:00 Community Business Booths, KRVN live broadcast - Student Parking Area (Stop and visit with local... READ MORE >

Flag & Tackle Football Players Wanted! Community Football Club Registration The Community Football Club Registration for Tackle Football (Grades 5 & 6) and Flag Football (Grades 3 & 4) will be held on Monday, August 14, 2017, at the Community Wellness Center. Tackle Football registration is at 5:30 and the Flag Registration is at 6:30. For more information... READ MORE >

Attached you will find the supply list for the 2017-2018 school year for Pre-K students at Cozad Early Education Center. This list will be mailed out to parents the first week of August. You can also find the document in the school App and website under "Documents"--School--Elementary.CEEC 2017-2018 School Supply List READ MORE >

Suggested school supply list for 6th graders at Cozad Middle School. This list can be found in our app and website under "Documents"--choose Schools--Middle Schools. This list was compiled by 6th grade teachers last school year. These items are recommended but not required. You can also wait until school starts to create your list. This is a recommended list of... READ MORE >

Board Approved calendars for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years have been approved by the Cozad Board of Education. These documents can be found in our app and website under "Documents" in the District folder. 2017-2018 Master Calendar 2018-2019 Master Calendar READ MORE >

The CHS Girls Golf Team will be offering Haymaker Eclipse 2017 t-shirts for sale. The cost per shirt is $12 for YouthXS-Adult XL. 2XL-3XL will be $15. The proceeds will go to the CHS Girls Golf Team. Click the link below to order your today! You will pay for your shirt(s) when you pick them up. Tenantive pickup day will be August 15th in the CHS Library. If... READ MORE >

Below is the recommended list for School Supplies for the 2017-2018 school year. You will also find a PDF file that you can save and/or print--it is located on our website and app under "Documents">>Schools>>Elementary PDF File for 2017-2018 School Supplies Cozad Elementary Supply List 2017-2018 ALL ITEMS ARE OPTIONAL Kindergarten 3 standard... READ MORE >

Kids having fun at Afterzone. An outstanding summer program for our elementary kids! READ MORE >

Congratulations to Mrs. Amanda Rossell and Mrs. Marcie Kostrunek for receiving the 2017 Cozad Community Schools Foundation Excellence in Education Award. This award is selected by the senior class each year for two educators who have impacted their education at Cozad Schools. Mrs. Rossell is a History and Senior Government teacher at Cozad High School and Mrs.... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our Cozad Community School staff on Longevity Awards. These staff members were recognized at the end of the school year for their dedication and service to Cozad Community Schools and our students. Thank you for your time and talents!2017 Longevity Awards 10 Years Marcia FritzBill BeckenhauerMari HermosilloeTina Schmidt15 Years Mindy Brock ... READ MORE >

Each summer we suspend parent and student access to PowerSchool so that we can complete summer maintenance and finalize student schedules. Scheduling is a complicated process which does not reflect accurate information until finalized. Typically access is restored when school resumes in August.We appreciate your patience. If you need grades or other information... READ MORE >

Summer Football Schedule 2017 The weight room will be open beginning Tuesday May 30th. Varsity Football Camp June 28 & 29th (Grades 9-12, 8AM-11AM).The weight room will be closed July 4th.Full Contact football camp in Gibbon July 5th (Grades 9-12 by invitation, 9AM-12PM)Cookie dough sales for our annual fundraiser, June 29th-July 11th. (Delivery July 27th )7 on 7... READ MORE >

Back 2 School Backpack Supply Project Sponsored by the Cozad High School Student Council The Cozad High School Student Council is holding their third annual Back 2 School Backpack Supply Project for Cozad students and families that need help with school supplies. If you would like to donate to the project, we will have donation boxes at most of the churches... READ MORE >

COZAD HAYMAKERS YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP WHO: Those entering grades 4-8 (2017-18) DATE: Tuesday, August 1st and Wednesday, August 2nd. TIME: 8:30 AM-10 AM for grades 4-6 10 AM-12 PM for grades 7 & 8 WHERE: Haymaker Football Stadium (Practice Fields behind Wellness Center). Expectations: Campers will learn football fundamentals in a positive environment. The... READ MORE >

The Summer Food Program will begin on Tuesday, May 30th, and run through Friday, July 21st. Ages 0-18 eat FREE! Meals are served in the Cozad High School Cafeteria from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Adults may eat for $3.75 a meal. There will be no lunch served on July 3rd & 4th. The daily menu will be on our website and app for the summer food program. READ MORE >

Cozad Weights Schedule Summer 2017 Weekly Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday are set lifting days for the following groups.Group A Boys 6:30-7:30AM (11th-12th grade) (Varsity FB)Group B Boys 7:30-8:30AM (9-10th FB, and those all grades not out for FB)Group A Girls 8:30-9:30 AM (All Girls grades 9-12)Group C 9:30-10:30 AM (Middle school grades 6-8, boys... READ MORE >

NOTICE OF MEETING COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION DAWSON COUNTY, NEBRASKA MAY 15, 2017 Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Cozad Board of Education, District 11 of Dawson County, Nebraska will be held at12:00 p.m., Monday, May 15, 2017, at the office of the superintendent of schools, 1910 Meridian Avenue, Cozad,... READ MORE >

Cozad Middle School Band successfully completed our very first middle school music contest. This was a great experience for our students and we are very proud of their hard work. This info can also be found on the choir website. Note: Superior (I) is the highest rating, followed by Excellent (II), then III, IV, V. Students are rated using the standardized rubric... READ MORE >

The Class of 2017 has had the opportunity to be penpals with our 4th graders (Class of 2025) this past school year. Students exchanged letters throughout the school year. On Thursday, May 4th, the 4th graders had the opportunity to meet their senior penpal and eat lunch that staff prepared for them. READ MORE >

Readers of all ages will explore a variety of epic genres this summer as Wilson Public Library in Cozad presents “Build a Better World” during their summer library program. Multiple reading programs and activities are available from June 1-30 for children ages 0-students going into 5th grade. Online registration began May 1 at 10:00am and ends at 5:00pm on May 26... READ MORE >

A massive campaign to hijack Google email accounts is currently being seen all over the internet. https://goo.gl/Ja3CLVIf you receive emails offering to share Google docs, do not click on the link and you should delete the email, EVEN IF YOU KNOW THE SENDER!If someone has truly shared a Google doc with you, it will show up under Google Drive in your "Shared with... READ MORE >

We've made the decision to provision a Chromebook for every CHS student next year, even if the student will be continuing to lease an iPad. Students who intend to continue leasing an iPad will still have that option, and there will be a Chromebook available to them as well. No additional fees will be charged.We feel that this will provide the greatest continuity... READ MORE >

Cozad High School Volleyball Coaching Staff, Neleigh Hall, Brooke Soucie, and Kelly Boshart will be offering a Summer volleyball cap for students in grades 1-12th.Monday July 24th through Wednesday July 26th Middle School Athletes (6th - 8th): 10:00 am – 12:00 pm// $30.00 Elementary Athletes: (1st - 5th): 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm// $25.00 Monday July 24th through... READ MORE >

Very proud of our students. Great NHS Ceremony! READ MORE >

New NHS members for 2017-2018 READ MORE >

CHS Parents (grades 9-11) This week we visited with all current 9-11 students about their choices for a student device next school year. Students were given an intent form to let us know which device they plan to use next year. Please visit with your child about the options available, make a selection, and have your child return their intent form no later than... READ MORE >

Coach Frauen and the Lady Haymakers will be offering two camps this June for Middle School and Elementary Students. Camp — Lady Haymakers Middle School Basketball Camp When: June 5th - 7th Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Cozad High School Who: Girls entering 6th - 8th grade Cost: $30 Money and Forms are due May 18th Camp — Lady Haymakers... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the followingStudent Council Members and Class Presidentsfor the2017-2018 School Year Senior Class Student Council President: Kennedy BerreckmanClass President: Melissa EstradaMembers:Ashley Burkholder Sadie Rush Garrett Savick Ellie Stallbaumer Junior Class Class President: Sydney LindstedtMembers: Kaden Garcia Abby Thramer Trevor... READ MORE >

Coach Danielson will be offering two camps this June for Middle School and Elementary Students. The camps include:Camp T-shirt and BasketballHaymaker Summer WorkoutWorkouts by UNK Loper Men's Basketball TeamExcellent instruction by Cozad Head Coach Drew DanielsonCamp #1--Fundamentals 101 Basketball Camp (Boys entering 6-8 grade)When: June 5th - 7thTime: 10:00 am -... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the 2017 Spring Inductees in Cozad's chapter of National Honor Society. Grace Cargill, Sydney Lindstedt, Addy Hergenrader, Elizabeth Stallbaumer, Anna McCracken, Carrie Osborn, Olivia Klein, Natalie Engel, Madison Weatherly (Not Pictured) Margaret McGinnis, Annabelle Underwood, Jace Russman. These students will be inducted into the Cozad High... READ MORE >

CHS Choir students competed in District Music Contest on Friday, April 21, 2017. Below are the results from the competition. Note: Superior (I) is the highest rating, followed by Excellent (II), then III, IV, V. In the case of a I+ rating the ensemble received a I from every judge. This only applies to large ensembles. Solos and small ensembles are judged by a... READ MORE >

CHS has added Chromebooks as a student device for the 2017-18 school year. Students who currently lease iPads or bring their own devices will have the option of continuing with their present plan, or switching over to school-issued Chromebooks. All incoming freshmen and new students will receive a Chromebook as their student device to begin the 2017-18 school... READ MORE >

On April 19th the Junior class will be taking their Nebraska State Accountability test. There has been a change in the format of the NeSA testing in that the students will now be taking the ACT college entrance test. This test will be administered to the students on April 19th. The ACT test requires a very regulated and restrictive testing environment. After... READ MORE >

Seventeen CHS FBLA Members attended the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference on April 6, 7, and 8th in Omaha, Nebraska. Students attending the conference compete in competitive business events and attend workshops and general sessions. The members also elect the upcoming State Officer Team. The students were accompanied by FBLA Advisors... READ MORE >

Arabian Nights Elementary Mother/Son Prom Sunday, April 23 High School Commons 2-4 pm Cost: $15 per family (PK-5th Grades) Snacks and drinks provided Sponsored by SkillsUSA READ MORE >

NOTICE OF MEETING COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION DAWSON COUNTY, NEBRASKA APRIL 10, 2017 Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Cozad Board of Education, District 11 of Dawson County, Nebraska will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 10, 2017, at the office of the superintendent of schools, 1910 Meridian Avenue, Cozad,... READ MORE >

Thank you Amber, Rieker and Mollie for your awesome gift to our Cozad Elementary library! Amber Spradlin has generously donated a set of her books to the Elementary Library in honor of her nephew Rieker and niece Mollie. These books will be a wonderful addition to our collection. READ MORE >

On Tuesday, April 4, Cozad Community Schools will resume automated attendance calls to parents when their child is absent as of 10 AM, but the school has not been notified of the absence. If the parent has notified the school of the absence before 9:45, the call will not be made. Parents will only receive a call if their child is absent AND the parent has not... READ MORE >

Please join us for the Runza/TeamMates day on Tuesday April 4th. The Cozad TeamMates chapter receives 10% of the proceeds from the entire day!! Thanks for helping change the lives of youth in Cozad one meeting at a time! The money raised/donated throughout the year is used to pay for mentor training, mentee and mentor events (such as UNK volleyball, Cozad Musical... READ MORE >

Graduation will soon be here! CHS Seniors will be graduating on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Now that we are at the end of March the next six weeks will go by quickly. Mrs. Jann Kloepping, Senior Sponsor, has created a Senior Schedule with information regarding graduation for parents and CHS Seniors to help organize the next few weeks.SENIOR SCHEDULE—2017March 31 ... READ MORE >

On Friday, March 31st, Seniors at CHS will be participating in a full day of workshops and sessions that are designed to help them as they transition from High School. Mrs. Jann Kloepping and Mrs. Amanda Rossell have been instrumental in organizing the day's activities for the Class of 2017.We would like to thank the many community members and staff members that... READ MORE >

Please be aware that semester 2 iPad lease payments were due at the end of quarter 3, Friday, March 10. If you have not already paid for your semester 2 lease, please do so as soon as possible, and NO LATER than May 1. If you don't know how much you owe, you can contact Ms. Wolfe or Mr. Evertson to find out.Once you've paid your semester 2 lease payment, you have... READ MORE >

The Cozad High School Girls Golf Team will be sponsoring a Youth Golf Camp for Girls grades 2-8 from June 5th – 8th. Registration forms are attached below or they will be distributed to Cozad Elementary and Middle School the week of April 3, 2017. The cost of the camp is $25 per player which includes a Camp t-shirt.Grades 2-5 will be on Wednesday & Thursday,... READ MORE >

The Cozad Community School District would like to extend an invitation to all parents, students, community members, and patrons to an evening with international speaker Kevin Honeycutt for a community conversation about children growing up in a challenging world. Honeycutt will share insights about digital responsibility, mentoring, and engaging students. He will... READ MORE >

Summer Internship Available at Wilson Public Library! Are you interested in an internship at the WILSON PUBLIC LIBRARY this summer? Wilson Public Library is seeking a part time intern for the 2017 summer. This internship will be granted through an application/interview process to students (high school, college, or graduate school) interested in learning more about... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the new 2017-2018 Cozad High School Jazz Dance Team!SeniorsMelissa EstradaKatie SpauldingAnnabelle UnderwoodHanna WrightJuniorsIsabel SchaeferAbby ThramerSophomoresAbigail NelsenAbby WorrellFreshmenAlexa DominquezBecca ShafferBiz TvrdyMakenna White READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Senior Class of 2017.Over the course of this year, our senior class has donated 61 units of lifesaving blood to our local Red Cross. This community service project starts life long practices of being recurring blood donors. These students have shown maturity, selflessness and a sense of responsibility while being great representatives of... READ MORE >

Congratulations to those CHS Students that have been named to the Quarter 3 Honor Roll. Congratulations to all of you on your hard work and success!CHS Quarter 3 Honor Roll Student Name Grade Level Level Exemplary Honor Roll - 4.0 and Higher GPA Jose... READ MORE >

FOR MORE INFORMATION:Wilson Public Library Director Laurie Yocom308-784- 2019Tech Check March 20Would you like your smartphone to lead a healthier life? Curious about how to keep it inthe best shape? Wilson Public Library in Cozad invites you to join them on Monday,March 20, at 5pm for a Tech Check with Dave Evertson and Patty Wolfe from CozadCommunity Schools. You... READ MORE >

We are very excited to invite you to the 12th Annual Runza School Sponsorship Night coming up on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Fifteen percent of the sales from that day will go to Cozad Elementary School, so your involvement is so very important.Runza has some great things planned for school sponsorship night. There will be a display of school... READ MORE >

Attention any Cozad girl 14 years of age and younger! 2017 Cozad Youth Softball CampSunday, April 9th Location: Bellamy Park, Cozad, NE Event Date: Sunday, April 9th Session 1--1:00PM-3:30PM Any girl that is 10 years old and under or any girl that currently plays on a 10 and under or 8 and under team Session 2--3:45PM-6:15PM Any girl that is... READ MORE >

Southwest Conference Boy's Basketball Teams Announced. Congratulations to those Cozad athletes being honored! 1st Team:Payton Borders- Broken BowDawson Graham- GothenburgDillon Higgins- OgallalaTy Clement- Gothenburg Hunter Potthoff- McCook2nd Team: Blaine Emerson- Cozad Elijah Lovin- MindenColby Rezac- OgallalaColin Hahn- GothenburgKevin Linn- Broken Bow3rd Team:... READ MORE >

Cozad STAND members spent the last couple of days in Lincoln for the annual Kick Butts Day where the learn how big tobacco companies target youth with their products. They also went to the State Capital and talked with their Senator. They also rallied around the Capital the shoes on the steps represented project 1300 the number of people who die daily from smoking... READ MORE >

Parents,On Monday, March 6, Cozad Community Schools started making automated attendance calls to parents of students who had unresolved absences. In the two days since, we've discovered that the attendance calls were not being filtered correctly, resulting in erroneous calls being made to some parents. We apologize for this inconvenience.We have suspended all... READ MORE >

The third annual Muscle Man Tournament will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2017, from 2:00-4:00 PM in the Cozad High School Gym. This year 52 young men on four teams will compete for the title of Muscle Man Champions.The event is held as a fundraiser for the Cozad United Way. A free-will donation will be taken at the door. For more information please contact Jann... READ MORE >

CHS Students and Directors are excited to announce the 2017 Spring Musical of Alice in Wonderland. Shows will be on Friday, March 3rd, at 7:00 pm, Saturday, March 4th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, March 5th, at 2:00 pm.Tickets are now available for the Cozad High School Musical production, . Pre-sale tickets are $5 for K-12 students and $7 for adults. Tickets at the door... READ MORE >

SUMMER DRIVER’S EDUCATION 2017CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION (Cozad High School – Room 103-104)DATES: May 22-26th. TIME: 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.MAKE – UP FOR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION (Cozad High School – Room 103-104)DATES: May 22-26th. TIME: 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. STUDENTS WILL DRIVE THE MONTH OF JUNE OR JULY. THEY WILL NEED 5 HOURS DRIVING AND 5 HOURS OBSERVING (one week).... READ MORE >

On Monday, March 6, Cozad Community Schools will begin to make automated attendance calls to parents when their child is absent as of 10 AM, but the school has not been notified of the absence. If the parent has notified the school of the absence before 9:45, the call will not be made. Parents will only receive a call if their child is absent AND the parent has... READ MORE >

On Monday, February 27, nine science fair students from Cozad Middle School competed at the Central Nebraska Science and Engineering Fair at NCTA in Curtis. Results of the Science Fair: Landry Geiger-1st place overall at the entire fair and received a monetary award from the Republican Valley Veterinary Center. He also received 1st place in his Behavioral and... READ MORE >

The road to college for athletes is no longer lined with traditional mile markers. It used to be that batting averages, points per game or yards per carry paved the way for sports stars. Nowadays, one more percentage is carrying more and more weight. It’s called the grade point average.The days of athletes dreaming to “Be Like Mike” and parents’ dreams of having... READ MORE >

For the third year in a row, the Cozad Cheerleaders won the Non-Tumbling C1 Cheer division. Congratulations to the entire cheer squad and coaches Karen Klein and Pam Laird. READ MORE >

Tickets are now available for the Cozad High School Musical production, Alice in Wonderland. Performances are March 3rd & 4th at 7 p.m., and March 5th at 2 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $5 for K-12 students and $7 for adults. Tickets at the door are $7 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets are available at the Cozad High School office and online:... READ MORE >

The Maker Fair Committee and Cozad High School would like to thank the following community members and businesses for their contributions to the Maker Fair. As a result of your generosity and time, this event was again a great success. We hope that this experience was a benefit to our students and to our staff and will continue to be a tradition at our school.... READ MORE >

Haymaker Girls Basketball Subdistrict C1-11 begin Monday, Febr. 13th, at 7:00 pm at North Platte HS against Gothenburg. READ MORE >

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Cozad Elementary Book Fair February 13-16, 2017 READ MORE >

A new feature product SMS BLAST “SMS Texting for Low/Negative Balances”, has been released by Wordware Inc. Cozad Community Schools will participate in a trial period to activate negative balance notices. Please be aware that some cellular plans may be subject to a fee to receive these text. If you have any questions, please contact the District Office... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our CHS students that were named on the Honor Roll for the 1st semester of the 2016-2017 school year. Click on the link below for the listing of all students on the Honor Roll.CHS Honor Roll Semester 1 2016-17 READ MORE >

Congratulations to the 2017 CHS Mid-Winter candidates: Sammy Crick, Sarah Yocom, Penny Barnes, Alynne Myer, Madison Mast, Sydnie FiFe. Chandler Brock, Ben Wetovick, Andrew Bevard, Caleb Young, Klint Gill (Caleb Young not pictured). The Mid-Winter King and Queen will be crowned during the Mid-Winter Dance on Friday, January 20th. READ MORE >

The 2017 Girls and Boys SWC basketball tournaments begin the week of January 23rd. The Haymaker Girls begin on Monday, January 23rd. Cozad will play at Home against McCook Bison at 6:00 pm, The boys’ action will begin on Tuesday, January 24th. The boys will face the Minden Whippets at 6:00 pm at Cozad. Below are the brackets for the 2017 SWC Basketball Tournaments. READ MORE >

Cozad Haymaker Nation, On Thursday Jan. 12th the Cozad Haymakers take on the Gothenburg Swedes at Cozad High School. We need your support! Girls game starts at 6pm and the boys play at 7:45pm. We are having a BLACK OUT for the games. Fans are encouraged to wear black in support of the Haymakers! Come cheer on the Haymakers to wins against Gothenburg! READ MORE >

Nebraska B-4 District Wrestling T-shirts are now available to order online. Orders can be shipped to your home or they can be picked up at the tournament. Orders must be in by January 27, 2017. For more information and ordering visit www.mclettering.com/districtwrestling2017 READ MORE >

Pink Out Night Thursday, October 27, 2016 Haymaker Volleyball vs Gothenburg SwedesFCCLA will be selling shirts for Pink Out Night! All shirts will be pink with white print. All orders are due by Friday, October 14th. Money and order forms can be turned in to the High School Office. Youth sizes are $12 and Adult sizes are $14. Order forms can be printed from the... READ MORE >

Team meeting for any and all boys basketball players who are interested in playing this season. Grades 9-12. This meeting will be on Thursday Oct. 27 at 3:45 pm in the Elementary school gym. READ MORE >

Football Check in will be this Wednesday October 26th right after school. Make sure all your equipment is washed and clean. Wipe your helmet out with a disinfectant wipe. If you have your own chin strap keep it but the original must be on the helmet. All equipment will be turned in on Wednesday. Any not turned in will lead to detention for every day not turned... READ MORE >

The Third Annual Powder Puff Football game will be held Sunday, November 6, 2016, from 2:00-4:00 at the Cozad High School Football Stadium. This year’s competition will put the Seniors and Freshmen against the Juniors and Sophomores. A free will donation will be accepted at the gate. Proceeds are directed toward the United Way. If you would like to order a... READ MORE >

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COZAD, NE (October 18, 2016) – There are some students who set the bar. They work harder, show more passion and lead by example—in the classroom, on the field and within the community. Today, Wendy’s High School Heisman recognizes KAYLEI BECKER from COZAD HIGH SCHOOL and her dedication to never cutting corners by naming her a School Winner. “Kaylei is... READ MORE >

Cozad Boy’s Basketball Apparel is now available. Click the link below to order and we will deliver your order to you when it comes in. Orders are due Nov. 6th. We have a variety of apparel options with youth and adult sizes available. Check it out! LINK: http://eFlyerOrder.com/COZADBBBFAN This season starts a new era of Cozad Boy’s Basketball and we are... READ MORE >

Cozad-Ansley FFA will be selling fruit, sausage and cheese again this year. See a FFA member to place an order. FFA members include Kennedy Berke, Luke Schroeder, Morgan Schroeder, Brandon Junker, Kole Berke, Hanna Wright, Jace Russman, and Kyle German. The Cozad FFA Students will be selling until November 4th. All of the profits remain in Cozad for Cozad... READ MORE >

NHS Canned Food Drive begins on Monday, October 31st through November 17th. All donations will go to the Cozad Food Pantry.Dismissal on December 22 will be based on the classes who donate the most pounds, and overall poundage for each class. READ MORE >

Important Boys Basketball Reminders: Haymaker Hoops forms are due Nov. 10th back to the Elementary Office. Our high school players are selling local discount cards for a fundraiser. Please support our team! If you would like to purchase Cozad Boy’s Basketball Apparel, you have until Nov. 6th. Apparel can be purchased at... READ MORE >

Update: 11/15/16: Due to lack of interest, Cozad FBLA will not have their Dodgeball tournament that was scheduled for November 19th. We are planning on rescheduling for January so watch for information that will be posted at a later date. Cozad FBLA is hosting a Dodgeball Tournament on November 19th starting at 10:00 a.m. Contact Gavin Skiles or Kelli... READ MORE >

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Coach Danielson, Head Boy’s Basketball Coach, is offering Open Gym for all Middle School and High School Basketball Players. Starts Wednesday, October 12th from 3:45-5:00 pm at Cozad Elementary School Gym.Open Gym will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the week.This is not mandatory, however, with fall sports ending, this will give you the... READ MORE >

Who: 1st-5th Grade Boys Basketball Player and 6th-8th Grade Boys Basketball PlayersWhat: Haymaker Hoops is an opportunity for youth to develop basketball skills and fundamentalsWhen: Select Saturdays during the High School Basketball seasonWhere: Cozad High School GymTime: 1st – 5th Grade 9:00 to 10:00 am 6th – 8th Grade 10:00 am to 11: amCost:... READ MORE >

Cozad Middle School will recognize “Red Ribbon Week” next week Tuesday through Friday, October 25-28th. Students will participate in Dress Up Days. Following are the themes for each day.Tuesday October 25thChange History: Pledge to be Drug Free **Chose a decade and rock it! (Dress like the 60s, 70s, 80s,... READ MORE >

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Calling all dancers! The Cozad JAZZ Dance Team would like to invite you to a fun-filled Saturday morning of dancing! On Saturday, October 15, 2016, the JAZZ girls will be at the Cozad High School gym to teach you a jazz routine to be performed during the half-time of the CHS Football game against Gordon-Rushville on Friday, October 21, 2016. All students in the... READ MORE >

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Cozad Jaycees will be hosting the annual “Punt, Pass, and Kick” this Friday, September 23rd at 4:00 pm in the elementary school field. It is a free event. To register, please visit http://www.nflppk.com/competitions/register/index READ MORE >

Conferences for Cozad Community Schools will be held on Wednesday, October 19th, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Conferences for elementary students are scheduled times. If you have not been scheduled, please visit Bloomz to sign up or call Mrs. Clark at the elementary (784-3462). All parents are encouraged to take this opportunity to visit with your child’s... READ MORE >

The Week of October 31-November 4 will be recognized as Digital Citizenship Week at Cozad Community Schools. The week is designed to remind students of the importance of being a good citizen and always being responsible online. Daily activities that promote awareness and appropriate use of social media and devices have been planned for each building level and... READ MORE >

Cozad Elementary AfterZone is applying for our second 5-year Continuation Grant. Our grant application has always been strong because of the great community support we get from Cozad! Please look at this form to see if there is something you or your business can do to help our program and grant application. AfterZone has received a total of $794,880.00 in grant... READ MORE >

CHS One-Act students are selling Heins Pines wreaths and swags. These are large, high quality, and locally made. They are long-lasting and willfill your home with the scent of natural pine. Proceeds go toward supporting the One-Act Play Production. Wreaths are 22” Scotch Pine and are decorated with holly berries, pine cones, and a velvet bow. Vertical Swags... READ MORE >

CCSA Awards 2016On Thursday, November 3rd, many Cozad High School students were recognized for their academic success by receiving Cozad Community Scholastic Association (CCSA) awards .CCSA was organized in January of 1958 to honor Cozad High School students for their academic accomplishments at a special awards night. At awards night, monetary awards are given to... READ MORE >