QuickNews: January 30, 2023
Lastest Snowfall No Match For Sodexo Crew ❄️
The Sodexo crews got to work on Wednesday morning before the sun came up with more than 35 acres of parking lots and sidewalks to maintain across the district 😳. By early afternoon, most of the work was done as the snow was a wet, slushy mix with no ice. Thank you to all who made our schools safe for everyone 💪.
Support Staff of the Year Finalists
Congratulations to our finalists for Nixa's Support Staff of the Year: Abby Aguirre, Danelle Blansit, Shawn Brand, Diamond Liss, and Michael Slamb!
Special thanks to Central Gas Propane for sponsoring our Support Staff of the Year program.
Three Nixa Choirs Preformed at MMEA
The Inman Singers, Junior High Varsity Treble Choir, and the Nixa High School Chamber Singers took the stage at the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) Conference!
All three choirs performed in front of nearly 1,000 music educators and professionals from across the state of Missouri. Additionally, this is only the third time three choirs from one school district were invited. Congratulations!
Nixa Wins Three International AVA Awards
Nixa Public Schools received three international awards for their communication efforts through the AVA Digital Awards. The AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes outstanding work by creative professionals involved in the concept, direction, design, and production of media that is part of the evolution of digital communication. Work ranges from audio and video productions, animation, interactive websites, blogs, podcasts, social media sites, and other forms of user-generated communication.
Platinum Award: Tom Schultheis for the QuickNews TV "Disgusting Critters" video
Gold Award: Zac Rantz for the Mike Super marketing campaign
Honorable Mention: Michael Slamb for the Aetos website homepage
Other Platinum award winners include AARP, Harvard, Hewlett Packard, Mattel, and NBCUniversal.
AVA Digital Awards is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). The international organization consists of several thousand production, marketing, communication, advertising, public relations, and freelance professionals. AMCP administers recognition programs, provides judges, and rewards outstanding achievement and service to the profession.
Aetos Open House & Ribbon Cutting
Join Nixa students in opening the Aetos Center for The Performing Arts Meridian Title Performance Hall! There will be various events hosted by the Nixa Schools' fine arts programs.
Please check the schedule to see the full day of events on the Facebook event page, including student showcases, performances, and tours of Aetos. This is a free, come-and-go event. No ticket is required. End the evening with the finale and ribbon cutting at 7:30 pm!
It's a winter weather day! How about a discount?!
January 30 only, Dragons and Mythical Beasts Tickets are $20 off. Use code SNOWDAY and it must be used at this link https://nixa.red/Dragons
Showings: Friday, February 24, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Aetos Center for the Performing Arts at the Meridian Title Performance Hall
Supporting Show Sponsor: Telcomm Credit Union
Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new show for all the family. Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts to ever walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you'd think), an adorable Unicorn, and a majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don't wake the Dragon…
The High School Artist of the Week is Erin Marshall
The High School Artist of the Week is Erin Marshall! The Artists of the Week is sponsored by Rocco's Pizza of Nixa.
"Erin is such a kind, creative, driven person. She has been active in the theatre department all four years of high school and began taking on leadership roles early in those four years. We appreciate her hard work more than she knows!" - Dr. Allison Fleetwood, theatre department head
"Theater is a form of communication. It’s a way for me to connect with my peers and a community of people while also expressing myself and my passions. I have found a sense of freedom in sewing and a solid purpose in the things I create. Taking these classes has forever changed who I am, theater has impacted the very way I experience the world." - Erin Marshall
The Army JROTC Rifle Team Results at the Missouri State 3PAR Competition
The Army JROTC Rifle Team competed in the Missouri State 3-Position Air Rifle (3PAR) competition at Webb City High School on January 26.
Two Nixa teams competed against schools from across Missouri. The team captain and top shooter, Brycen Osborne, finished in the state's top half of all shooters.
Nixa Robotics Results at Troy Tournament
Nixa Robotics teams performed exceptionally well at a tournament in Troy this past weekend, competing against 40 other teams. Nixa had three teams competing (65714A, 65714B, and 65714X).
Team 65714B went undefeated in the qualifying rounds and then teamed up with team 65714X in the elimination round. Additionally, team 65714X placed 4th in the robot skills portion of the competition!
Car Seat Safety Event
Friday, February 10, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: CCAD Headquarters, 320 N 20th Street, Ozark (Behind Casey’s at 65 and Jackson)
This is a free event open to the public. Car seat safety inspections, installation and education will be provided. No registration is required to attend.
Free car seats will be provided to those who need one.
QuickNews Email Update
The QuickNews email will be sent by the QuickNews email, quicknews@nixaschools.net, instead of Zac Rantz's email beginning on Thursday, Feb. 2.
Hot Soup Cold Night Fundraiser
The Christian County Homeless Alliance will be hosting their annual Hot Soup, Cold Night fundraiser. The district partners with this organization due to the support they show our homeless students. Come out and support this great event and organization and win items in their silent auction, which include pottery bowls made by our high school pottery class. To view the silent auction and get more details on the event, go to www.bidpal.net/soup.
February 3
6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Redeemer Lutheran Church
911 W Mt Vernon St
Nixa, MO 65714
To put your business message in front of decision-makers.
Just contact Tricia Chapman at 417-983-0314 or triciachapman@nixaschools.net
Aetos Center for the Performing Arts playbills are open for sponsorships!
- National Shows
- Nixa High School Theatre Shows
Showcase your business to thousands of readers!
Contact Tricia Chapman at triciachapman@nixaschools.net
Nixa Baseball Sponsorships Now Open!
Inning Sponsors
Scoreboard Sponsor--1 available!
Contact Tricia Chapman at triciachapman@nixaschools.net
MONDAY, JANUARY 30
- NO EVENTS SCHEDULED.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31
- 9TH/JV/VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL - VS NEOSHO | 4:30/6/7:30PM
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
- JH 8TH A BOYS BASKETBALL - COC TOURNAMENT 1ST ROUND VS JOPLIN @ NIXA JH | 5PM
- JH 7TH A BOYS BASKETBALL - COC TOURNAMENT 1ST ROUND VS WILLARD - @ NIXA JH | 7:30PM
- 9TH/JV/VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL - VS KICKAPOO | 4:30/6/7:30PM
- JV/VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL - VS JEFFERSON CITY | 6/7:30PM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
- JH 8TH A BOYS BASKETBALL - COC TOURNAMENT 2ND ROUND - @ NIXA JH | TIME & OPPONENT TBD
- JH 7TH A BOYS BASKETBALL - COC TOURNAMENT 2ND ROUND - @ NEOSHO MIDDLE | TIME & OPPONENT TBD
- C/JV/VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL - VS JOPLIN | 4:30/6/7:30PM
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
- JH 8TH A BOYS BASKETBALL - COC TOURNAMENT 2ND ROUND - @ NIXA JH | TIME & OPPONENT TBD
- JH 7TH A BOYS BASKETBALL - COC TOURNAMENT 2ND ROUND - @ NEOSHO MIDDLE | TIME & OPPONENT TBD
- GIRLS SWIM/DIVE - SWMO CHAMPIONSHIPS PRELIMS - @ SPRINGFIELD NATATORIUM | 2PM
- BOYS WRESTLING - ROSE HILL INVITATIONAL | 3PM
- 9TH/JV/VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL - VS JOPLIN | 4:30/6/7:30PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
- BOYS WRESTLING - ROSE HILL INVITATIONAL | 10AM
- GIRLS SWIM/DIVE - SWMO CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS - @ SPRINGFIELD NATATORIUM | 2PM
Nixa Girls Wrestling Team are COC Champions
Nixa Girls Wrestling are Back 2 Back Central Ozark Conference (COC) Champions!
They were in tough battle with Ozark all night but ended up pulling ahead by 5 points.
Congratulations, girls!
Nixa Boys Basketball are the 2022 BNIT Champions
Your 2023 NIT Champions Nixa Boys Basketball!
Eagles overcame an 18-point deficit to win the title and remain undefeated, 18 in a row!
Congratulations, boys!
Nixa Cheerleading Winter Kids Clinic
Date: Feb. 9, 2023
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Location: Nixa High School
For more information and registration, Click Here.
Hope to see some future Eagle cheerleaders there!
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/flyers for more details.