QuickNews: May 9, 2022
Nixa Schools 2022 Teacher Of The Year 🦅
Our Teacher of the Year has been awarded to Dr. Allison Fleetwood. Dr. Fleetwood is the head of the theatre department at the high school and recently earned her Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction.
Congratulations to finalists, Susan Hansche, Dana Uber, and Heather Ruffin.
Thank you to Central Gas Propane for sponsoring our Teacher of the Year program.
The Artist(s) of the Week are the 2022 Band High School Seniors
The Artist(s) of the Week are the 2022 band high school seniors! The Artist of the Week is sponsored by Rocco's Pizza of Nixa.
"These students have been a joy to work with and I feel honored that they have chosen to give so much of their high school experience to the band program. Their impact on others will last beyond their graduation date. Thank you kids for being who you are and making me a better teacher. You are in my heart forever." - Craig Finger, Director of Bands
Nixa High School Scholarship Night
Nixa High School held their scholarship night to announce the local scholarship winners.
Over $35,000 was awarded to the graduating seniors.
The high school also recognized the eight National Merit Scholars and the two Missouri Scholars 100 students. Congratulations!
Renovated Store & New Merchandise at the Nixa Price Cutter
Price Cutter in Nixa is our 🤝 partner for the Official Team Store of Nixa Schools. The Nixa Team Store is located by the checkout lanes. Look for the Nixa Team Store sign to grab all your 🦅 Nixa gear!
Nixa High School Academic Signing Day
Nixa High School held their Academic Signing Day on May 4th.
Students who participated earned a scholarship by completing an additional essay, interview, or audition.
Board of Education Meeting Thursday
The regular Nixa Board of Education meeting will occur on Thursday, May 12, 2022, in the Community Room at Faught Administration Center. The agenda for the regular monthly meeting can be found at on the district's BoardDocs site CLICK HERE. Any additional meetings held by the board outside of the regular monthly meeting will be posted on the BoardDocs website.
As a reminder, all slips for public comments must be turned in by the start of the board meeting as outlined on the board agenda.
Due to the expected high attendance at the May meeting, the district will have an overflow room in the gym at Faught Administration Center as well as a Zoom link for the public to view by CLICKING HERE. This is a one-time situation and will only be for the May meeting.
Nixa Welcomes Devon Harris, Jamaican Bobsled Team Olympian
Devon Harris | Thursday, May 19
Devon Harris will be at Nixa High School commons on Thursday, May 19.
Raised in a violent ghetto environment in Kingston, Jamaica, Devon Harris is a graduate of the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in England. He received a Queen’s Commission in December 1985 and served in the officer corps of the Jamaica Defence Force until December 1992 when he retired as a Captain.
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.
Cool Runnings | 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 Theaters in Ozark.
Your tickets will be able to be picked up between 8-4 p.m. on May 12, 13, or 16 from Faught Administration Center. Seating is limited. Tickets are non-refundable.
https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/Cool-Runnings-Movie-at-BB-Theaters/Sd2nHVQ
Nixa Announces National Shows For Aetos Tomorrow in E-News
Nixa will be making the announcement for the national acts coming to Aetos Preforming Arts Center for the 2022-23 inaugural season on May 10.
If you want to be one of the first to know all about the season line up, getting tickets, season passes, and joining the Aetos Guild, they can join the Aetos e-news.
To sign up for the e-news, CLICK HERE.
Nixa Junior High Choirs Concert | Today
Come support the Nixa Junior High Choirs as they showcase the music they have been working on since January. There is no cost to attend and is open to the general public.
There will be four concerts later today in the NJH Auditorium at the times listed below:
- 1st Hour Tenor/Bass Choir @ 5:30
- 4th Hour Treble Choir @ 6:15
- 3rd Hour Varsity Treble Choir @ 7:00
- 2nd Hour Varsity Singers @ 8:00
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 9
- VARSITY GOLF - CLASS 5 DISTRICT 3 TOURNAMENT @ POINTE ROYALE GOLF COURSE | 9AM
- VARSITY/JV BASEBALL @ CARL JUNCTION | 4:30/6:30PM
- 9TH BASEBALL - HOME VS CARL JUNCTION | 4:30PM
TUESDAY, MAY 10
- TENNIS - CLASS 3 DISTRICT 5 TOURNAMENT SEMIFINALS VS TBD @ GILLENWATERS TENNIS COMPLEX | 4PM
- VARSITY/JV BASEBALL - HOME SENIOR NIGHT VS REPUBLIC | 4:30/6:30PM
- JV/VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER - HOME VS CARL JUNCTION | 5/6:30PM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11
- JV/VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER - HOME VS ROCK BRIDGE | 5/6:30PM
THURSDAY, MAY 12
- VARSITY/JV BASEBALL - HOME VS LEBANON | 4:30/6:30PM
- 9TH BASEBALL @ NEOSHO | 4:30PM
- JV/VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER @ NEOSHO | 5/6:30PM
FRIDAY, MAY 13
- NO EVENTS SCHEDULED.
SATURDAY, MAY 14
- VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER - CLASS 4 DISTRICT 5 QUARTERFINALS VS JOPLIN @ KICKAPOO | 10AM
- VARSITY TRACK & FIELD - CLASS 5 DISTRICT 6 MEET @ CARL JUNCTION | 9AM
Nixa High School Girls Track and Field Team Back-to-Back COC Champs
Congratulations to the Nixa High School girls track and field team on winning the COC, Central Ozark Conference, championship last week!
Three Nixa Junior High Track and Field Teams Win the COC
Congratulations to both our junior high girls track and field teams, along with the 8th-grade boys team on winning the COC, Central Ozark Conference, championships last week!
- 7th Grade Boys--2nd Place COC
7th Grade Girls--COC Champions
- 8th Grade Boys--COC Champions
- 8th Grade Girls--COC Champions
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.
Current COVID-19 Numbers
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