QuickNews: September 23, 2024
JROTC Raiders Earn Trophies at Joplin Raider Meet
🎉 On September 21, the JROTC Raider teams competed against seven other schools at the first Joplin Raider Meet held at Camp Crowder, Missouri. 🏆
🥇 Nixa's Red Raider team earned 1st-place trophies in the obstacle course and physical team test and 3rd-place trophies in the 3k cross-country rescue run. The Gray Raider team earned 3rd place in the rope bridge construction. 🥉
Great job, Eagles! 🦅
The Junior High Artist of the Week is Hendrix Cloud
🎭️ The Junior High Artists of the Week is sponsored by Lucid TLC Arts 🎭️
"Hendrix is a wonderfully talented theatre artist in the NJH Theatre department, but most importantly she is a fantastic human and leads this community daily. She is always quick to see who may need someone to sit with or talk to and brings an exciting, positive energy to the classroom and rehearsal space. Hendrix is caring, confident, hardworking, and humble. She approaches each project or role with professionalism and pours in focus and hard work that is well beyond her years." - Ashlyn Elliott, Nixa Junior High Theatre teacher
"I love the Nixa Junior High Theatre program because it is a way to express yourself and your feelings in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Anyone is always welcome to join the amazing community of the program. I always have so much fun and laugh when I do things with the Nixa Junior High Theatre program." - Hendrix Cloud
Now Hiring: School Police Officer 🦅
Nixa Public Schools is now hiring for a school police officer.
If you or someone you know is interested in working with Nixa Schools, apply at www.nixapublicschools.net/employment.
Flu & Covid Vaccine Clinics for Students & Families
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 25, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Faught Community Room
We will be partnering with Alps Pharmacy and offering a Flu and Covid Vaccine Clinic for students, staff, and community members.
Appointment slots are not necessary. This clinic will operate on a first come, first serve basis. Alps accepts most insurances and will file your claim so be sure to bring your insurance information with you. For individuals who are uninsured, we recommend you book an appointment with our local public health department for vaccines at a discounted rate.
Please complete the following Interest Survey, click here. This survey is intended to get a number count so that Alps can be prepared for how many doses to expect to administer. Email reminders and location details will go out closer to the dates of the clinics.
Keep in mind that you are able to obtain a Flu or Covid vaccine at multiple different community locations of your choosing.
Come Support Nixa Bands by Watching Las Guaracheras at Aetos 🎵
Showing: Tuesday, September 24, at 7 p.m.
Doors: Lobby and Box Office open at 5 p.m. | Performance Hall opens at 6:30 p.m.
Ticket Prices: All tickets are $20
This show is a fundraiser for the Nixa Bands program!
Las Guaracheras is an all-women salsa sextet born in the city of Cali, Colombia in 2017. The ensemble´s cultural and artistic objective is to uplift a female voice within Afro-Latin music and build a more inclusive, diverse and respectful cultural space for all. Their music communicates joy, memory and transformation. With vibraphone, percussion, bass, piano and vocals, Las Guaracheras present an explosive show that provokes dancing, singing as well as reflection.
Among multiple presentations in the best salsa forums in Colombia, Las Guaracheras have performed on stages and festivals such as: Salsa al Parque in Bogotá, Portamérica Latitudes in Guadalajara, Mexico, Las Fiestas del Pitic in Hermosillo, Mexico, Sunfest in Canada, Feria de Cali, Sevijazz, the Colsubsidio Theater in Bogotá, BIME Spain, Madrid, and Barcelona and they closed last year with a presentation before 12,000 people in the Zócalo of Mexico City.
Technology Protection Plans with One2One Risk Solutions 💻
We are partnering with One2One Risk Solutions to provide accident protection for our technology initiative. Registering with One2One and purchasing a damage waiver will protect you from the cost to repair or replace your institution-issued device and limit your responsibility to a per-occurrence deductible, should a loss occur. Optional registration is available for 5th through 12th grade students. Registration ends September 30, 2024.
For more information about One2One Risk, click here.
To register 5th-12th grade students for One2One Risk go to www.one2onerisk.com.
Nixa Spirit Wear | Portrait of an Eagle 🦅
Portrait of an Eagle shirts and sweatshirts are now available in various colors!
The deadline to order is Sunday, October 6. Orders will be delivered to the school building of your choice.
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Presenting sponsor $1,000
- Promotion includes prominent position on the tournament tshirts, speaking opportunities, video board commercial and a table to greet fans
Eagle Partners $500
- Promotion includes logo on tshirt and recognition on the video board
Smile Cam $500
- Promotion includes logo on tshirt and recognition on the video board
Tshirt sponsor $300
- Business logo on tshirt
If your business is interested, please contact Tricia at triciachapman@nixaschools.net.
Bass Fishing Team Sponsors
With over 40 students representing Nixa on the water, we are seeking sponsors for jerseys and equipment.
If your business is interested in supporting these efforts, please contact Tricia at triciachapman@nixaschools.net.
The High School Athlete of the Week is Emily Peterson
🎾 This week’s Guaranty Bank Athlete of the Week is junior tennis player Emily Peterson, who her coach believes will be the best player he’s ever coached.
Nixa’s No. 1, Peterson, is the team’s leader on and off the court and has kicked off her season undefeated (8-0) in both singles and doubles, helping lead Nixa to a 7-1 record.
Emily has defeated opponents from the schools of Branson, Kickapoo, Webb City, Bolivar, Republic, Glendale, Republic, and Willard.
Peterson and the Eagles enter the final third of their season, competing in the Republic Tournament today.
👏 Congratulations, Emily, and good luck the rest of the season!
Girls Tennis Team Results at Republic Tournament | Emily Peterson Singles Champion
🎾 Our girls tennis team competed in the Republic Tournament over the weekend, and had an outstanding showing.
🥇 Flight No. 1 Singles: Emily Peterson - Champion
🥈Flight No. 2 Singles: Paige Morris - Runner-Up
🥉 Flight No. 1 Doubles: Jocelyn Cosgrove/Hannah Schiman - 3rd Place
Congratulations, girls! 👏🦅
