QuickNews: February 3, 2025
Three Nixa Choirs Preformed at MMEA
Nixapella from Nixa High School, Nixa Junior High Varsity Tenor/Bass Choir, and the Inman Intermediate Eagle Honors Choir took center stage at the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) Conference! 🎤
Performing at the MMEA is one of the highest honors for a music program. All three choirs performed in front of nearly 1,000 music educators and professionals across Missouri. Congratulations! 🎉
Nixa High School Theatre Presents: The Importance of Being Earnest 🎭
Dates: February 3-4, 6-8 at 7 p.m.
Location: Aetos Center in the Black Box Theatre
Ticket Prices: $15 for adults, $12 for students/seniors
The Importance of Being Earnest is a witty and satirical play by Oscar Wilde. It follows the lives of two young men, Jack and Algernon, who both lead double lives to escape societal expectations. Through mistaken identities, wordplay, and humorous situations, the play critiques love, marriage, and social status. Known for its clever dialogue and light-hearted humor, it remains one of Wilde's most celebrated works.
Nixa Junior High Math Team took 1st at MathCounts Competition | Four Students won 1K Scholarships
The Nixa Junior High math team took first place 🥇 at the MathCounts competition on Saturday, Jan. 31, and has advanced to the state round. The four students who advanced to state, Viraaj Chadha, Caden Edlund, Shreyansh Nakkanti, Alta Winn, and Sam Uzun-Dan, also won a 💰 $1,000 scholarship to Drury University. 🏆
🦅 Chadha took seventh place overall, and Edlund scored first place as an individual competitor. 🥇
Wednesday is School Counselor Appreciation Day! 🤗
Join us in celebrating our school counselors and all their hard work!
Thank you for all that you do for our students! 👏
The district is excited to celebrate this group during our two weeks of staff celebrations in November and May rather than individual celebrations for each recognition day.
Gazillion Bubble Show | 25% off for Nixa Families
Showings: Saturday, March 1, at 1 p.m. | Sunday, March 2, at 2 & 5 p.m.
Location: Aetos Center for the Performing Arts in the Meridian Title Company Performance Hall
Tickets: $50 for VIP which includes a chance to be bubbled, $35 for regular floor, and $20 for the balcony (if the balcony is opened).
Use code NIXA for 25% off until February 7.
Prepare to be amazed by the world-famous Gazillion Bubble Show! This mind-blowing show combines the beauty of bubble artistry, the wonders of soapy science, and interactive musical fun for the whole family. With mesmerizing bubble magic, immersive lights and lasers, and high-energy music, it's a spellbinding experience for all ages.
The Gazillion Bubble Show highlights the incredible talent of award-winning bubble artist Deni Yang or Melody Yang. The remarkable fusion of art, science, and entertainment has captivated audiences worldwide, making this show an international sensation.
🎭 Gina Curry is our High School Artist of the Week 🎉
Gina is a joy to have in class. Hardworking, positive, and capable are just a few words to describe her. She has improved every semester to become one of our top ceramics students. Her positive attitude, willingness to try new things, and successful artwork make her an excellent example for others to follow. - Ryan Widel, Nixa High School art teacher
"I never really pegged myself as the "creative type," but we all have thoughts; it is just what we do with them. Ceramics has given me so much room to fail, which allows for so much room to grow. Through much trial and error, I have learned that my intentionality and craftsmanship flourish when I attach meaning and purpose to a piece. Much of my work is now intended to glorify the Lord and act as a vessel to share the good news, which I find adds so much joy to the process." - Gina Curry
🍎 February Breakfast & Lunch Menus 🍽️
To view breakfast and lunch menus, please go to www.nixapublicschools.net/menus and then select your school.
Parents and students can rate the menu items by going to the school finding the menu item and then giving it the appropriate number of stars for items they like or do not like.
🎵 Eli Youngblood is our Junior High Artist of the Week! 👩🎨
Eli Youngblood is our Junior High Artist of the Week, proudly sponsored by Lucid TLC Arts!
"I am so glad to have Eli in the band! He is an excellent musician and always ready to perform for the class. It is apparent that he truly loves playing the trombone, and his passion for music is contagious. Eli is kind and encouraging and helps create a fun environment for others. He is a joy to have in class!" - Michael Bradford Nixa Bands assistant director
"What I like about band is that I get to have freedom with my music. If I sound terrible, I can see which part I'm bad at and improve on it. I can choose to do hard things if I want. The band is a great experience, as you can play music as much as you like. I recommend you be in band if you want a great time." - Eli Youngblood
Inman Intermediate
Kaitlyn Byrd's science class students at Inman Intermediate participated in a rock lab this week. They tore multi-colored airheads into pieces to show different sediments. They then combined the sediments to create a sedimentary rock, applied heat and pressure to make a metamorphic rock, and microwaved a rock to create an igneous rock.
Rock on, scientists!
JTSD
Kindergarten students at JTSD found a new way to use an everyday object to make recess more exciting. Teacher Mary Floyd was the designated sled pusher as students waited their turn to try out the "sled." Innovation at its finest!
Nixa High School National Signing Day | Feb. 5
📄🖊️ This upcoming Wednesday, Feb. 5, Nixa will host its winter signing day for the 14 athletes below.
- Dylan Rebura: Football, Morningside University
- Jacob Lile: Football, Truman State University
- Parker Mann: Football, Pittsburg State University
- Oakly White: Football, Southwest Baptist University
- Lane Meltabarger: Football, Truman State University
- Keivon Flint: Football, Southwest Baptist University
- Jackson Gamble: Baseball, Missouri Southern University
- Wyatt Vincent: Baseball, Missouri State University
- Colin Kelley: Baseball, Maryville University
- Brady Retone: Baseball, William Woods University
- Tanner Midyett: Baseball, Evangel University
- Ayda Weldon: Stunt, Missouri State University
- Grace Clark: Dance, Drury University
- Eva Williams: Track, Pittsburg State University
Come out and support our student-athletes on their special day!
Information for Throwback Game | Limited Tickets
More information regarding the Nixa Boys Basketball vs. Joplin throwback game on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Cost: $2
Location: Faught Administration Center
Purchase online at www.nixaathletics.net/tickets
Please note that tickets are of limited quantity and that there will be no tickets sold at the game. Fans must have a pre-purchased ticket for entry. No passes are accepted for this game.
