QuickNews: April 27, 2023

Our 2023 Teacher of the Year has been awarded to Sarah Mancusi, a teacher at Mathews Elementary.

Congratulations to finalists Rachel McGowan, Erin Powell, and Joe Shaughnessy.

Thank you to Central Gas Propane for sponsoring our Teacher of the Year program.

Congratulations to Meghana Nakkanti, who was named a semifinalist for the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. This program is one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by executive order of the President to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors.

In mid-May, Dr. Miguel Cardona, U.S. Secretary of Education, will announce the final selection of high school seniors named U.S. Presidential Scholars.

Showings: April 27 & 28, at 7 p.m. | April 30 at 2 p.m.

Location: Aetos Center for the Performing Arts at the Meridian Title Performance Hall

Presenting Show Sponsor: Mid-Missouri Bank

Tickets: Adult $15.00 | Student & Senior Citizens $12.00

Elwood P. Dowd insists on including his friend Harvey in all of his sister Veta’s social gatherings. Trouble is, Harvey is an imaginary six-and-a-half-foot-tall rabbit. After his sister tries to commit him to a mental institution, a comedy of errors begins.

The Central Ozark Conference (COC) Art Show is in the Aetos Center and features 150 art pieces from COC schools (30 per school). The COC Art Show is a competition between Nixa, Ozark, Branson, Willard, & Republic.

The public can come by and see the pieces tonight from 6-8 p.m. The COC Art Show pieces are being displayed on The Landing on the second floor of Aetos!

Showings: May 4, 9, 11, & 12

Location: Aetos Center for the Performing Arts at the Meridian Title Company Performance Hall

Tickets: No ticket required for the Nixa Bands Spring Concert Series

Do not miss your chance to see the Nixa Bands Spring Concert Series! All events in the concert series are free to the general public.

Showing: Saturday, April 29, at 7 p.m.

Location: Aetos Center for the Performing Arts at the Meridian Title Performance Hall

Show Proceeds: Care to Learn Nixa

Show Sponsors: Zimmer Communications and Cox College

Tickets: VIP Floor $25.00 | Reserved Floor $10.00

Re-live the glory days of 90's boy bands with the music of N*SYNC, BACKSTREET BOYS, NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, as well as JONAS BROTHERS and ONE DIRECTION all while benefiting Care to Learn Nixa.

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

"Emalie is so quiet, sweet, and respectful. What she puts on paper reveals that she has a lot to say in a visually creative way. She already has such an interesting style and I know she will continue to make amazing art as she grows." - Christina Martinez, junior high art teacher

"I like art because it's a way to be creative in your own way." - Emalie Calhoun

Enjoy your McDonald's favorites from 4 -7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, at 401 W. Mt Vernon McDonald's location.

Seniors for Project Graduation will receive 20% of all sales from 4 -7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2

Is your child entering kindergarten in the fall? They should already be registered. If not, start the process today!

To start the process, visit www.nixakindergarten.net to learn everything about kindergarten registration.

Nixa has a Stadium Club as a way to give fans an expanded experience at Eagle Stadium for those interested, while still keeping General Admission tickets as an option for fans.

Check out the options listed on nixaathletics.net/stadiumclub for a full list of benefits, which include reserved seating in the chair back seats (before everyone else), athletic event pass, special Stadium Club only events, reserved parking, and special Stadium Club only swag.

Questions? Email tickets@nixaschools.net

If you just want chair back seats, renewals and staff access will start on May 1 and general public access to purchase will open on May 8.

Regular athletic passes will go on sale this summer (including the free senior citizen passes).

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

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

Join the party on Aug. 16 at Nixa High School. All Nixa Public Schools staffers will be on site to kick off the school year

Vendor booths are available for $175.

www.nixaathletics.net is the hub for all Nixa Schools athletic and activities information.

If you'd like your business to be promoted on this page, sign up today before spots are all sold out!

Price is $350 per year

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

• HS BOYS & GIRLS TRACK & FIELD - @ REPUBLIC INVITATIONAL | 4PM
• HS BOYS TENNIS - VS CARL JUNCTION | 4:30PM
• VARSITY/JV BASEBALL - @ CARTHAGE | 4:30/6:30PM
• JV/VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER - VS CARTHAGE | 5/6:30PM

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

• JH A SOFTBALL - COC TOURNAMENT - @ NIXA SOFTBALL FIELD VS TBD | 11AM/4PM
• VARSITY BASEBALL - @ ROCK BRIDGE | 6PM

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

• JH BOYS & GIRLS A TRACK & FIELD - MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS - @ SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY | TBA
• JH A SOFTBALL - COC TOURNAMENT - @ NIXA SOFTBALL FIELD VS TBD | 1/4PM
• VARSITY BASEBALL - VS COLUMBIA HICKMAN & FRANCIS HOWELL @ COLUMBIA HICKMAN | 2/4PM

Thursday, May 4, is a home game vs. Carl Junction, and it is senior night. Nixa Baseball will recognize our 13 seniors.

Monday, May 8, is a home game vs. Bolivar, and it is our annual 'Teacher Appreciation Night.' Each baseball player will pick a teacher to throw out a first pitch to them before our game. It's a great night to recognize our teachers and thank them for all they do!

Wednesday, May 10, is Nixa Baseballs' last home game vs. Hillcrest, and it will be the 'Mother's Day' first pitch, where all the moms from both teams will throw out a first pitch to their sons.