Looking for a part-time job became that much easier for high school students as they were given the unique opportunity to meet with local businesses gathered for a job fair during the school day. From Silver Dollar City, to Nixa Parks and Recreation, and our own XLT many employers are looking for help this summer. Meanwhile students gained valuable experience while hoping to land that very first job!

Nixa High School has been named one of eight schools to receive the 2022 Gold Star School by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). This is the top award a school can receive in the state of Missouri.

The program, which aligns with the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, recognizes schools for outstanding academic achievement or for performing at high levels while serving a significant proportion of disadvantaged students.

Nixa High School had 30 seniors receive the Missouri Seal of Biliteracy this year. With this Seal on their transcript and their high scores on the proficiency exam in their chosen language of study, they will earn 12 college credits or more for FREE participating Missouri universities when they continue their language studies at the university level.

To achieve this award, students had to pass a proficiency test in their second language and score at least proficient on the English II EOC. Eshan Jain, Isaiah Holgerson, Emily Harris, and Ciline Humphrey received the Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy, meaning they scored advanced in all categories and are eligible for additional college credits. All of these students dedicated at least four years to learning their second language in order to become biliterate.

John Thomas School of Discovery (JTSD) revealed southwest Missouri's first tower farm! Students from JTSD gained hands on experience by growing the seeds, harvesting the lettuce, and serving it. The tower farm will provide donations to Least of These, Inc.

Grants from MFA Oil, Bass Pro Shops and The Stanley and Elaine Ball Foundation have funded this farming concept utilizing aeroponic technology to optimize year-round growing.

For the 7th year in a row, Nixa students took first place in Spanish at the Foreign Language Field Day Competition held on April 15 at Joplin High School.

This past week the Nixa Band program participated in several contest festivals with their large ensembles. These five large ensembles involve over 300 students from the junior high and high school.

On April 14, at the MSHSAA State Large Ensemble festival, the HS Wind Ensemble earned a rating of Exemplary and the HS Symphonic Band earned a rating of Outstanding. On April 18, at the Parkview Large Ensemble festival, the two HS Concert Bands earned both earned ratings on Exemplary. And on April 19, also at the Parkview Festival, the 8th grade Band earned a rating of Exemplary.

The overall champion and first winner of the Nixa Choral Festival traveling trophy was Nixa High School's Advanced Women's Choir!

Nixa Women's, Men's, Advanced Women's, and Advanced Men's choirs all earned Superior ratings at the festival.

Project Graduation exists to provide seniors with a safe and fun place to go after graduation. Can you help make sure all seniors who want to attend are able to go?

Adopt A Senior (or more than one) and donate $100 to cover the expenses of putting on Project Graduation. Click the link below to Adopt A Senior. All donations go to NHS Project Graduation.

https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/Adopt-A-Senior--Project-Graduation-2022/SbZDRfM

All showings are sold out for High School Musical. Thank you for your support of Nixa Theatre!

**For those who purchased tickets to the April 22 & 23 showings. Those tickets have moved to General Admission

To put your business message in front of decision-makers. Just contact Tricia Chapman at 417-983-0314 or triciachapman@nixaschools.net

"I sponsor Nixa Public Schools because they put families first. As local business owner, I love giving back to the community and being able to highlight this fantastic school district!"

Jayne Young,

Agent with Allstate Insurance

Now is the time to get connected for sponsorships for the 2022-23 school year.

Many new additions, so contact triciachapman@nixaschools.net for more information.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21

• VARSITY GOLF - WILLARD INVITATIONAL @ GREENE HILLS GOLF COURSE | 8:30AM
• VARSITY TRACK & FIELD @ WILLARD INVITATIONAL | 3:30PM
• JH A TRACK & FIELD @ REPUBLIC A RELAYS | 4PM
• BOYS TENNIS @ WEBB CITY | 4:30PM
• VARSITY/JV BASEBALL HOME - VS JOPLIN | 4:30/6:30PM
• 9TH BASEBALL @ JOPLIN | 4:30PM
• JV/VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER @ JOPLIN | 5/6:30PM

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

• 9TH BASEBALL @ BRANSON TOURNAMENT | TBA
• VARSITY BASEBALL - 1ST STATE COMMUNITY BANK TOURNAMENT - VS FATIMA @ CAMDENTON HIGH SCHOOL | TBA
• VARSITY BASEBALL - 1ST STATE COMMUNITY BANK TOURNAMENT - VS KIRKSVILLE @ CAMDENTON HIGH SCHOOL | TBA
• JH B SOFTBALL HOME - NIXA B INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT - VS TBA | TBA

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

• 9TH BASEBALL @ BRANSON TOURNAMENT | TBA
• VARSITY BASEBALL - 1ST STATE COMMUNITY BANK TOURNAMENT - VS CAMDENTON @ CAMDENTON HIGH SCHOOL | TBA
• JH B SOFTBALL HOME - NIXA B INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT - VS TBA | TBA
• 9TH BASEBALL HOME - VS GLENDALE | 4:30PM