QuickNews: May 16, 2022
2022 Nixa Public Schools Retirees 🦅
We would like to take this time to thank our teachers and staff who are retiring from Nixa Public Schools. They have worked tirelessly to make the lives of our young people better. Thank you for your years of dedicated service!
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The Artist(s) of the Week are the 2022 Choir High School Seniors
The Artist(s) of the Week are the 2022 choir high school seniors! The Artist of the Week is sponsored by Roccos Pizza of Nixa. 🎶
"We will miss this dynamic, musical, talented group of seniors. We appreciate their dedication to hard work and artistry." - Daniel Gutierrez, Head Choir Director 🦅
Nixa Chamber Singers were Selected as “Sweepstakes” Winner at Competition
The Nixa Choirs participated in the Worlds of Fun Festival of Music Competition.
The Nixa Chamber Singers were selected as “Sweepstakes” winner, given to the top choir of the four-day festival among the 85 choirs that participated!
JTSD McDonald's Night | 4-7 PM on Thursday, May 19
Enjoy your McDonald's favorites from 4 -7 PM on Thursday, May 19, at 401 W. Mt Vernon McDonald's location.
Portion of proceeds benefits JTSD on May 19.
Nixa "HERO" Submission to Thank our Teachers and Support Staff
As the school year winds down, we are asking our Nixa students to help us show your teachers and support staff your appreciation. Showing your appreciation is simple.....you can write a poem, draw a picture, record a short message, or simply write a thank you note. It can be for a specific person or more of a general message to all our Nixa staff members. Extra bonus points for using the word "hero" in your message.
To submit a message, please complete THIS GOOGLE FORM. Be sure to include the student's name, age, and a contact number where a parent can be reached if needed. Submissions due by May 31st.
Written submissions can also be sent to the following address. Be sure to include the student's name, age, and a phone number where a parent can be reached during the summer. Mail submissions to:
Faught Administration Center
Attention: HERO Project
301 S. Main St
Nixa, MO 65714
A Community Conversation: Devon Harris
Meet One of the Original Jamaican Bobsled Members
Devon Harris | Thursday, May 19
Devon Harris will be at Nixa High School commons on Thursday, May 19 at 6 p.m.
He is a member of the first Jamaican bobsled team which competed in the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary, Canada. Their exploits inspired the Disney blockbuster movie Cool Runnings. Devon also competed in and was captain of the 1992 Winter Olympic Games in Albertville, France and the 1998 Games in Nagano, Japan.
Tickets are free but they are required due to limited capacity. Click HERE for tickets.
Cool Runnings Private Showing at B&B Theatres | Monday, May 16
Join us for a private showing of the movie Cool Runnings on May 16 at 7 p.m. at the B&B Theatres in Ozark.
Your tickets will be able to be picked up the night of the show beginning at 6 p.m. at B&B Theatres in the lobby. Seating is limited. Tickets are non-refundable. Click HERE for movie tickets.
To put your business message in front of decision-makers. Just contact Tricia Chapman at 417-983-0314 or triciachapman@nixaschools.net
AETOS | Sponsor a Show
As promised when Aetos was first proposed, the 1,150 seat center will play host to national productions that will bring audiences in from around the region. This will expand the exposure of local businesses to those coming from minutes to hours away to view the performances.
If you'd like to sponsor these upcoming shows please contact Tricia Chapman at triciachapman@nixaschools.net or 417-983-0314
Back to School Bash | Sponsorship Opportunities
Aug. 13 Nixa Schools along with community partners will hold the annual Back to School Bash. An opportunity to help over 700 students with their classroom supplies, shoes, backpacks, dental and hygiene needs, headphones and much more! It takes a village as they say and we could use your help!
If your business is interested in helping sponsor this event to ensure these students receive the needed supplies, contact Tricia Chapman today!
MONDAY, MAY 16
- VARSITY GOLF - CLASS STATE TOURNAMENT @ DALHOUSIE GOLF CLUB | 9AM
- VARSITY BASEBALL - CLASS 6 DISTRICT 6 QUARTERFINALS VS CENTRAL @ JOPLIN | 11AM
TUESDAY, MAY 17
- VARSITY GOLF - CLASS STATE TOURNAMENT @ DALHOUSIE GOLF CLUB | 9AM
- VARSITY BASEBALL - CLASS 6 DISTRICT 6 SEMIFINALS VS TBD @ JOPLIN | 4PM
- VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER - CLASS 4 DISTRICT 5 SEMIFINALS VS OZARK @ KICKAPOO | 7PM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18
- NO EVENTS SCHEDULED.
THURSDAY, MAY 19
- NO EVENTS SCHEDULED.
FRIDAY, MAY 20
- NO EVENTS SCHEDULED.
SATURDAY, MAY 21
- VARSITY TRACK & FIELD - CLASS 5 SECTIONAL 3 MEET @ WAYNESVILLE | 10AM
2022 Nixa Golf State Team
Good luck to our trio of Eagle golfers Chandler Burch, Meyer Lively, and Noah Naugle who will be competing in day 1 of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 5 State Golf Tournament today!
Class 5 State Tournament: May 16-17
Live Results: www.golfgenius.com/pages/8439717920803703818
Nixa High School Dance Team Tryouts
Nixa High School Dance Team Tryouts for the 2022-23 Season
Dates : May 23-26th
Time: 3:30-5:30 PM
Location: Nixa High School Main Gym
Dance experience is preferred and recommended.
Please contact Kaylawarner@nixaschools.net with any questions or concerns about tryouts. Parent meeting will be on Friday, May 27th, from 5:45-6:30 PM at Nixa High School.
Nixa Community Group Flyers
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.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Missouri School Violence Hotline: 1-866-748-7047
Missouri Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline: 1-800-392-3738