The years following COVID-19 have been challenging for everyone as we try to get back to normal. Our teachers have certainly been affected by the pandemic, and other issues that students bring to the classroom everyday. A high school teacher whose passion is mental health, and our school psychologist explore ways to cope with stress ☀️ and how to feel better using some 📚 useful techniques.

Nixa High School's archery team competed in the National Archery Championship and placed 1st place overall!

The following are the individual placements at the JROTC Western National Championship:

• Allen McNeal - tied for 1st place, boys division
• Hailey Anderson - 1st place, girls division
• Lily Lliteras - 3rd place, girls division
• Andrew Smith - 3rd place, boys division
• Aiden Ewald - 8th place, boys division
• Shaun Mountjoy - 11th place, boys division

Nixa High School DECA students competed at the International Career Development Conference last week. Isaiah Holgerson received a Top 10 International Finalist & Top 10 Presentation in Business Services Marketing.

Amarra Fusco received a Finalist & Top 10 Exam placement in Professional Selling.

The following students also received the DECA Award of Excellence:

Amarra Fusco, Anshu Giliyaru, Jack Harris, Isaiah Holgerson, Cade Horning, Landon Myers, and Jacob Rhoades.

The Artist of the Week is Alexa Vela! The Artist of the Week is sponsored by Rocco's Pizza of Nixa.

"Art has had such an influence in my life showing me what I'm capable of and how far I can push myself to create something from my imagination, which can prove to be difficult, yet rewarding when you stand back and see what you've done with your own hands. It's an incredible feeling." - Alexa Vela

"Alexa has grown so much in her three years in drawing. She is dedicated, driven, and someone I could always count on." -Megan Johnson

Nixa Concert Choir and Chamber Choir participated in the MSHSAA Large Ensemble Festival, held at Logan-Rogersville High School.

Both choirs received Exemplary ratings (the highest an ensemble can receive) from all three judges, and Exemplary in sight singing (the choir had 4 minutes to study and sing an unknown piece, a capella).

Some of the comments from the judges:

• "It was a pleasure to hear the Nixa choirs sing today!"
• "Expert execution, tone, and technique!"
• "Your audience became so engaged that we were a part of your performance!"

This past Saturday 23 Nixa High School band students presented 17 events at the MSHSAA State Solo & Ensemble in Columbia. Of the 17 events that were performed, there were three gold ratings, 11 silver ratings and three bronze ratings.

Dallin Attwooll*, Logan Biles, Zoey Boyd, Jayden Coalson*, Jeremiah Dunkmann, Edward Eiche, Ari Fazio, Lucas Finger*, Madison Greene, Layton Huff, Olivia Jones, Kenny Martin, Olivia McCully, Maddie McCrea, Hannah Montgomery*, Duncan O’Bryant, Jacob Rhoades, Collin Scott, Mitchell Stehno, Issac Williams, Dylan Whatley, Nora Woosley, & Julia Worthley

*Students participated in multiple events.

Join us as we show our gratitude for Nixa School Principals, Education Support Professionals & Parents as Teachers, and Teachers. We have a few appreciation days this week to give us the opportunity to thank these staff groups for their amazing work!

• Today is school principals' appreciation day
• Tuesday is education support professionals (paraprofessionals, speech therapists/OT/PT, and process coordinators) & parents as teachers appreciation day
• Wednesday is Teachers appreciation day

Congratulations to the 20 fine arts students who celebrated and signed to their respective universities yesterday! Art, theatre, band, and choir students committed to their future universities.

Tori Carter and Kelsey Gifford received 2D Visual Arts Scholarships provided by sales from the Show-Me Missouri Drawing Calendar.

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

Would you like to treat teachers to breakfast or lunch this next school year?

While promoting your business? We have a spot for you! First come, first served.

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

DECA is a new club to Nixa Schools. We would love your support to help them compete on several levels.

Sponsorships now available!

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

MONDAY, MAY 2

• VARSITY GOLF - COC TOURNAMENT @ POINTE ROYALE GOLF COURSE | 8:30AM
• TENNIS - HOME VS NEOSHO | 4PM
• VARSITY/JV BASEBALL - HOME VS KICKAPOO | 4:30/6:30PM
• 9TH BASEBALL @ REPUBLIC | 4:30PM

TUESDAY, MAY 3

• JH TRACK & FIELD - COC INVITATIONAL @ REPUBLIC | 4PM
• TENNIS @ CARL JUNCTION | 4:30PM
• VARSITY/JV BASEBALL - HOME SENIOR NIGHT VS REPUBLIC | 4:30/6:30PM
• JV/VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER @ REPUBLIC | 5/6:30PM

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4

• TENNIS - COC TOURNAMENT @ CARTHAGE | TBA

THURSDAY, MAY 5

• VARSITY TRACK & FIELD - COC INVITATIONAL @ CARTHAGE | 3PM
• VARSITY/JV BASEBALL - HOME VS NEOSHO | 4:30/6:30PM
• 9TH BASEBALL @ NEOSHO | 4:30PM
• JV/VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER @ NEOSHO | 5/6:30PM

FRIDAY, MAY 6

• 9TH BASEBALL @ OZARK TOURNAMENT | TBA

SATURDAY, MAY 7

• 9TH BASEBALL @ OZARK TOURNAMENT | TBA
• JV GIRLS SOCCER @ OZARK JV TOURNAMENT | TBA
• VARSITY BASEBALL DH VS WEST PLAINS & MARSHFIELD @ MARSHFIELD | 3/4:30PM

Kids Dance Clinic is on Saturday, May 7, at 10:00am - 12:30 pm.

Parents come back at 12:00pm to watch all performances that the dancers have learned. Performances will wrap up around 12:30 pm.

Cost $20 - The clinic includes learning a dance, tote bag, and poms.

Pre-registration only through school pay and is open to any students K-5 in Nixa Public Schools. The deadline to register is May 3.

https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Kids-Dance-Clinic-2022/SbWgTlp

Non-profits can provide flyers for information on various things for students in Nixa Public Schools.

Have a flyer that you want to post, then go to www.nixapublicschools.net/Page/7237 for more details.

The district’s new COVID-19 case numbers have been updated at www.nixapublicschools.net/covid19. Please note these are the new cases that we identified as positive during that week.

This is the district's situational level. Individual school buildings can be at different situational levels.

This site also includes information on COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, and the district's COVID-19 response plan.