The Century kindergarten teachers are taking advantage of the season and exploring all things fall. After learning about apples, they moved on to pumpkins. They read fun stories about them, learned how they grow, and took a trip to a pumpkin patch. To top off the lesson, the classes went outside and watched items like pumpkins get catapulted as they learned about force and motion.

Help Nixa keep the trophy while supporting Least Of These Inc., Christian County Food Pantry, and rally behind the Eagles by donating at Nixa.red/CanTheTigers! 🦅

Remember, every $1 = 5 pounds of food!🥫🐯

"The Can the Tigers/Eagles competition leading up to the Backyard Brawl is a collaborative way for Nixa and Ozark to join together through a friendly challenge to support Least Of These and help fight food insecurity across our entire Christian County community," Kristy Carter, executive director at Least Of These.

🏈 The winner will be announced at the Backyard Brawl this Friday, Oct. 18, at Eagle Stadium. The winner will earn bragging rights and win the 'Can Trophy'! 🏆

📆 Date & Time: Sunday, Oct. 20, at 5 p.m.

📍 Location: Aetos Center, 514 S Nicholas Rd, Nixa, MO

🎟️ Tickets: FREE | Ticket Required

Tom Kersting is a nationally renowned psychotherapist, author and television contributor. He is the author of the bestselling books, Disconnected: How to Protect Your Kids From the Harmful Effects of Device Dependency and Raising Healthy Teenagers: Equipping Your Child to Navigate the Pitfalls and Dangers of Teen Life.

Tom is regular, guest expert on many national television news and talk shows where he offers insight and advice about parenting, relationships and wellness. Tom lectures throughout the country.

No school on Friday, October 18, 2024, for Staff Positive Learning Communities (PLC) Work Day.

The Nixa Team Store spotlight is our 🏈 Nixa Football crewneck! This crewneck come in sizes small, medium, large, XL, 2XL, and 3XL. These crewnecks are priced at $24.99. 👀

Price Cutter in Nixa is our partner for the Official Team Store of Nixa Public Schools. The Nixa Team Store is located by the checkout lanes. Look for the Nixa Team Store sign to grab all your Nixa gear! 🦅

The Nixa Family Resources page at www.nixapublicschools.net/family is here to support families by connecting them with helpful services and programs. Whether you need assistance with parenting, mental health, food access, disability services, housing, health, or seasonal holiday support, we provide resources to help you navigate challenges and improve well-being.

If a non-profit organization or group/organization that offers select services for our students would like to become a resource for our families that provides assistance for students and/or their families, please fill out this form.

Any non-profit community group that provides assistance to Nixa families during the holidays can be found at www.nixapublicschools.net/holiday.

A video summary from the Nixa Board of Education on their regular monthly meeting.

🍕Pizza, the lunch champ, defeated Cinnamon Rolls, the breakfast champ, in a close match to win the championship for this year's Nixa Schools Food Battle! 🏆

Thank you for voting for your favorite breakfast and lunch foods, all while celebrating Food Service Staff Appreciation Week. 👏

Date & Time: Saturday Oct. 19, first pitch at 6:30 p.m.

Location: Nixa Baseball Field at the Nixa Junior High, 205 E. North Street, Nixa

Benefitting: Christian County 100 Club

Cost: $2 admission for ages 11 and older

All the funds raised will go to the Christian County 100 Club, which helps support first responder families in our community who have lost loved ones. Charity shirts can be purchased onsite.

One Nixa is your one-stop destination for engaging, enjoyable classes and events for all ages. It's all about learning, growing, and having a great time while doing it. Join us in the spirit of community and fun, where everyone is welcome to take part in One Nixa!

Date & Time: Tuesday, October 22, at 6 p.m.

Description: Having a good credit score is vital to your financial success. Learn the ins and outs of credit management, from establishing credit to optimizing your score. Gain practical tips and strategies to navigate the world of credit with confidence and secure your financial future.

Cost: Free for all Participants

Dates & Times: Thursday, October 24, & Tuesday, December 10, at 6 to 8 p.m.

Description: Curious about cookie decorating? We’ll cover the basics—cookie baking, Royal Icing, piping, techniques & tips — then get to decorating! Each participant will receive 6 themed cookies to decorate. Ages 8 & up recommended. Please have an adult accompany children ages 8-12.

Cost: $25

Date & Time: Thursday, November 7, at 6 p.m.

Description: This interactive workshop is designed to encourage and inspire adults seeking connection with their kids. When we lack influence we rely on control, control is limited and short term. If you want to make an impact you must learn to influence. Influence is directly linked to relationships and in this digital age we are competing with millions of people who also want to influence our kids. In this workshop you will learn how to identify influence vs control, how to ask questions without accusations and how to boost a child's self esteem without love bombing them.

Cost: Free for all Participants

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

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

We're seeking sponsors for Nixa SpEd Edcamp, a free professional development and networking event for special education teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and service providers. Held on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mathews Elementary, this in-person event will bring together educators dedicated to serving students in special education. Attendees will engage in interactive sessions, share insights, and build connections in a collaborative environment.

By sponsoring, your business will be supporting the ongoing professional growth of our educators.

Contact Tricia at triciachapman@nixaschools.net

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

SOLD - Smile Cam $500

Limited - Tshirt sponsor $300

• Business logo on tshirt

If your business is interested, please contact Tricia at triciachapman@nixaschools.net.

To see more highlights around the district follow Nixa Public Schools at facebook.com/nixapublicschools, linkedin.com/company/nixapublicschools, x.com/nixaschools, and instagram.com/nixaschools.

Nixa High School students attended the Missouri Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Fall Leadership Conference in St. Louis, themed 'Gateway to Greatness,' this past weekend. 🦅

Nixa DECA students had the opportunity to dive into the fields of marketing, finance, and hospitality through engaging workshops, inspiring speakers, and hands-on sessions that helped them build important skills for future DECA competitions. 📊

Beyond learning, students connected with peers who shared their passions and networked with industry professionals, gaining valuable insights to support their future growth and success. 📈

To see athletic updates follow Nixa Athletics at facebook.com/nixaathletics, x.com/nixaathletics, and instagram.com/nixaathletics.

• SOFTBALL CLASS 5 DISTRICT 5 QUARTERFINALS VS BRANSON | 3PM
• 9TH/JV/VARSITY VOLLEYBALL @ NEOSHO | 4:30/5:30/6:30PM
• JV/VARSITY BOYS SOCCER VS GLENDALE | 5/6:45PM
• JH 7TH/8TH A/B VOLLEYBALL @ JOPLIN | 5:30/7PM
• JH 8TH FOOTBALL VS OZARK | 5:30/7PM
• JH 7TH FOOTBALL @ OZARK | 5:30/7PM

FRIDAY, OCT. 18

• BOYS SWIM/DIVE COC CHAMPIONSHIPS @ WEBB CITY HIGH SCHOOL | 3PM
• JH CROSS COUNTRY COC CHAMPIONSHIPS @ INMAN INTERMEDIATE | 4PM
• VARSITY FOOTBALL BACKYARD BRAWL VS OZARK | 7PM

SATURDAY, OCT. 19

• 9TH VOLLEYBALL NIXA INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT VS KICKAPOO, HICKMAN, & WILLARD | 8:30/9:30/11AM
• HS CROSS COUNTRY COC CHAMPIONSHIPS @ INMAN INTERMEDIATE | 9AM
• JH 7TH VOLLEYBALL COC TOURNAMENT @ ALLISON SPORTS TOWN | TBA
• JH 8TH VOLLEYBALL COC TOURNAMENT @ ALLISON SPORTS TOWN | TBA

🎣 The 2024-25 Nixa junior high and high school bass fishing season is steadily approaching.

Interested in joining and learning more? Attend the upcoming informational meeting.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024

⏰ Time: 5:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Nixa High School Library

Items needed/covered for meeting:

• Boat captain & partner
• Team application
• Tournament commitment form
• Transportation permission form
• $50 annual dues

We hope to see you there!

🏀 The annual 3rd-6th grade Nixa Boys Basketball and Nixa Lady Eagles Basketball 3-on-3 tournament is quickly approaching.

Four games and a t-shirt are guaranteed. Get your teams together and register your teams for a fun day of basketball! Sign up on SchoolPay below.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, Nov. 9

⏰ Time: 9 a.m. start

📍 Location: Nixa High School

🔗 Registration ($100): www.schoolpay.com/link/nixa3v3tourney

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