Congratulations to the 466 members of the Class of 2023! We wish you the best of luck in your future 🦅.

Anshu Giliyaru, Jacob Rhoades, Marielle Chu, and Meghana Nakkanti were honored at the Excellence in Marketing Education Ceremony at the Governor's Mansion in Jefferson City, MO on Tuesday, May 16. They received State Resolutions for their accomplishments at the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL!

• Anshu Giliyaru & Jacob Rhoades - International Finalist and Top Presentation
• Marielle Chu & Meghana Nakkanti - International Finalist

The Nixa Junior High Speech & Debate team wrapped up a successful season. They brought home team sweepstakes trophies from all five tournaments this year.

The team had students in the top 10 in every event, with students in quarterfinals at every tournament, semifinals in four out of five tournaments, and the finals three times, finally winning the final round at their last and largest tournament of the year in Republic!

Congratulations to the following team members:

Sadie Griffin, Hanna Egley, Emma Etheridge, Kaleigh Jackson, Nala Hansen, Charlie Dunkel, Lucy Ramsey, Lewen Faith Wilson, Lucia Howe, Charlotte McClanahan, Karli Johnson, Brynn Acre, Quinn Terry, Sidharth Prabakaran, Athanasios Haldoupis, Arianna Baker, Bella Nuccio, Kylie Tidwell, and Gage Holmes.

The Junior High Artist of the Week is Judah Anderson! Artist of the Week is sponsored by Rocco's Pizza of Nixa.

"I like to sing because it brings me joy. When I sing, it brings me closer to my friends and family. Music brings out many emotions that I can express to others. I have made so many new friends this year because of the good people in the Nixa Junior High Varsity Singers. As this is my first year in a new school, these friends have made me feel a part of Nixa Junior High. That is my favorite part about choir." - Judah Anderson

"When I was asked to choose one last artist of the week, I wanted to choose a student who has not only had a positive impact on the choir program but also someone who has caused a positive culture shift to happen throughout the school. Judah moved here from Georgia over the summer and IMMEDIATELY started spreading joy throughout the school. This school is a better place because of him. He is so beloved and he brightens so many lives daily. He is also one of the most talented singers I have ever had in the program. We are going to miss him next year!" - Dr. Blake Richter, director of choirs

The Nixa FFA competed in the Nixa Sucker Days Parade and won the third-place float!

They also had a petting zoo downtown at the Nixa Sucker Days Music, Arts and Crafts Festival.

In this month's Learning with Loden, Dr. Loden sits down with our executive director of technology and our CSIP facilitator David Liss to discuss the latest updates with our strategic planning, also know as our CSIP, our comprehensive school improvement plan.

District buildings will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 29, 2023.

Also, buildings and departments are now in summer hours.

It may be difficult to understand the impact that one can bring to a child through a random act of kindness. We are calling for the community to rally around our annual Back to School Bash. This event last year provided over 800 Nixa students with specific school supplies and essential items they need.

Your $200 donation will cover the needs of a Nixa student in need. Please choose the number of students you would like to sponsor.

To Sponsor a Student, Click Here.

To put your business message in front of decision-makers.

Just contact Tricia Chapman at 417-983-0314 or triciachapman@nixaschools.net.

Advertise your business on the tournament T-shirt for only $300.

With over 60 teams from Southwest Missouri competing, your business will be seen by thousands!

For more information, reach Tricia at 417-983-0314 or triciachapman@nixaschools.net

Every afternoon parents sit in carline to pick up their children. Every afternoon they must have a hang tag with their child's name on it. How much exposure would your business have by adding their message to the back side facing the driver?

Schools still available to sponsor: JTSD, Espy, and High Pointe

Get signed up by contacting Tricia at 417-983-0314 or triciachapman@nixaschools.net

Country music star Josh Gracin is coming to Aetos Sept. 23. A concert benefiting Nixa Education Foundation.

Sponsorships are now open:

• Presenting Show Sponsor $8,000
• Supporting Show Sponsor $2,500
• Website Advertising $1,000
• Email Blasts Advertising $1,000

For more information, contact Tricia at 417-983-0314 or triciachapman@nixaschools.net

Go to nixa.red/Sponsorships for additional advertising and sponsorship opportunities.

Follow Nixa Athletics on Facebook and Twitter (@nixaathletics) for live updates on events and more Nixa Athletics coverage.

THURSDAY, MAY 25

• NO EVENTS SCHEDULED.

FRIDAY, MAY 26

• HS BOYS & GIRLS TRACK & FIELD - CLASS 5 STATE MEET @ JEFFERSON CITY HIGH SCHOOL | 9:30AM

SATURDAY, MAY 27

• HS BOYS & GIRLS TRACK & FIELD - CLASS 5 STATE MEET @ JEFFERSON CITY HIGH SCHOOL | 9AM
• VARSITY BASEBALL - CLASS 6 STATE QUARTERFINALS VS BLUE SPRINGS @ BLUE SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | 1PM

Congratulations to our track and field athletes who are headed to the Class 5 state meet this weekend (May 26-27) in Jefferson City!

At sectionals, the boys placed top four in six events, including three champions and three new school records, to punch their tickets to state. The girls placed top four in four events to qualify.

• Jackson Cantwell won the discus and shot put competition and surpassed his previous school record with a throw of 19.33m.
• Gideon Carter won the 300 hurdles with a time of 39.69 to set a new school record.
• Afton Hopkins won the pole vault, as he cleared 4.38m.
• Aaron Ashley placed second in the 3200 at 9:39.24 and broke his previous school record.

Outstanding job, and good luck at state!

Eagles baseball takes on Blue Springs in the Class 6 state quarterfinals on Saturday, May 27, at Blue Springs High School.

Game time is set for 1 p.m. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at: https://www.mshsaa.org/CMSPages/Tickets.aspx.

This upcoming Friday, May 26, there will be a state send-off for the Eagles at the junior high school at 9:15 a.m. in front of the stadium entrance.

Come out and wish the team good luck at their send-off.

Go, Eagles!