One of the best times of the year at the high school is when the teachers and staff prepare to send off the graduating seniors. They get to show their appreciation for all the hard work the students have done throughout the past four years. Starting with Senior Tryouts and ending with the graduation ceremony the seniors last experiences in high school is something to remember for the rest of their lives. Congrats Class of 2023 👏!

Nixa High School held a Fine Arts Signing Day at the Aetos Center, celebrating 20 seniors who will continue their growth as artists and share their gifts at the college level. Many of these students participate in multiple arts programs.

• Lindsey Johns: Visual Arts, Drury University
• Abby Martin: Visual Arts, Drury University
• Avery Adkins: Visual Arts, Missouri State University
• Abby Strafford: Visual Arts, Ozarks Technical College
• Elijah Bartels: Band, Drury University
• Zoey Boyd: Band, Drury University
• Olivia Jones: Band, Missouri State University
• Jacob Rhoades: Band, University of Arkansas
• Mitchell Stehno: Band, Missouri State University
• Kayden Emmons: Choir, Missouri State University
• Charles Speake: Choir, Drake University
• Abigail Conrad: Choir, University of Nebraska
• Tyler Uptown-Rowley: Choir, Bringham Young University
• Wesley Creed: Theatre, Missouri State University
• Micaiah Dinwiddie: Theatre, Missouri State University
• Tamden Eichenberger: Theatre, Southeast Missouri State University
• Ollie Floyd: Theatre, College of Columbia Chicago
• Erin Marshall: Theatre, Southeast Missouri State University
• Jordan Porter: Theatre, Southeast Missouri State University
• Riley Lyric Stewart: Theatre, Southeast Missouri State University

Good luck at the next level, artists!

Release times around the district for half days:

• High school & SCORE: 11:25 a.m.
• Junior high: 11:50 a.m.
• Inman Intermediate: 11:30 a.m.
• Summit Intermediate: 11:32 a.m.
• John Thomas School of Discovery: 12:35 p.m.
• Espy, Century, High Pointe, & Mathews: 12:50 p.m.
• Early Learning Childhood: 11:15 a.m.

The High School Artist(s) of the Week is the class of 2023 theatre seniors! Artist of the Week is sponsored by Rocco's Pizza of Nixa.

"These kids are such an amazing group of kids. They have faced Covid, virtual learning, productions with social distancing blocking, productions we thought would get shut down, performing the final show on our old stage, performing in the commons of the high school, performing at the junior high, moving into our new space, and opening two amazing shows in Aetos Center! They have faced hardships and come out stronger on the other side. They are a beautiful group of artists and we can't wait to see where their paths lead. Thank you for your talents and dedication over the past four years." - Dr. Allison Fleetwood, theatre department head

ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS: TRIBUTE TO PERKINS, PRESLEY, LEWIS & CASH

Showing: Saturday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m.

Tickets: Floor $40 | Balcony $35

“One Night in Memphis” is a rocking concert tribute to legendary Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley. Over 90 minutes of rockabilly, country, gospel and pure 1950’s rock and roll music performed live and backed by an authentic and energetic rockabilly backup band.

JOSH GRACIN

Showing: Saturday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m.

Benefitting: Nixa Education Foundation

Tickets: Floor $35 | Balcony $25

Fans fell in love with Michigan native and former Marine, Josh Gracin, upon his ascension onto the Country charts in 2004 with “I Want To Live.” The hits came in short order for Gracin – the chart-topper “Nothin’ To Lose,” “Stay With Me (Brass Bed),” and “We Weren’t Crazy” all hit high on the Billboard charts.

With the release of his new single, “Good For You,” Gracin is back on Country Radio. With the new single, Josh Gracin is armed with the best music of his career. It’s a song he’s been in search of for a while and he knows that once listeners hear it, they will be hooked, as well. So, get ready, because you are truly about to know Josh Gracin as never before!

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

Just contact Tricia Chapman 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.

MONDAY, MAY 22

• NO EVENTS SCHEDULED.

TUESDAY, MAY 23

• NO EVENTS SCHEDULED.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

• NO EVENTS SCHEDULED.

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 Eagles baseball team on winning the Class 6 District 6 title.

Eagles defeat Republic 6-2 to crown the title.

All Nixa Junior High summer camps are $10 and includes T-shirt and are located at the Nixa Junior High. You can register for all camps at www.schoolpay.com/link/2023athleticcamps.

Volleyball: 8th Grade Camp (Current 7th Graders)

• Dates: May 30-June 1
• Time: May 30-31: 8-11a.m. | June 1: 6-7:30 a.m.

Volleyball: 7th Grade Camp (Current 6th Graders)

• Dates: May 30-June 1
• Time:May 30-31: 8-11a.m. | June 1: 6-7:30 a.m.

Girls Basketball: 7th/8th Grade Camp (Current 6th & 7th Graders)

• Dates: May 30-June 2
• Time: 8th: 3-5 p.m. | 7th: 5-7 p.m.

Boys Basketball: 8th Grade Camp (Current 7th Graders)

• Dates: June 5-7
• Time: 2:45-4:45 p.m.

Boys Basketball: 7th Grade Camp (Current 6th Graders)

• Dates: June 5-7
• Time: 4:45-6:45 p.m.

Football: 7th/8th Grade Camp (Current 6th & 7th Graders)

• Dates: July 17-19
• Time: 7-8:30 a.m.

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.