Last month, a ceremony was held at the high school recognizing some hard working juniors and seniors. These students were the first ones to be a part of the Registered Youth Apprenticeship Program, or RYA. By maintaining a 2.5 GPA, and regularly attending school the students were able to work in their chosen field gaining experience while getting paid. Thank you Aetos Center for the Performing Arts and other local businesses for your support!

🎼 On January 18, 2025, 22 Nixa High School band students participated in the South Central District Bands Clinic & Concert at the Aetos Center for the Performing Arts Meridian Title Company Performance Hall. 🥁

🎷 These exceptional students had only a few hours of rehearsal to put together a concert program with students from 30 other schools in the South Central District. Students were selected for the South Central Missouri Music Educators Association District Bands by audition back in November. 🎺

Congratulations, Nixa Bands on a great performance! 👏

🎵 Liz Henderson is our Junior High Artist of the Week, proudly sponsored by Lucid TLC Arts! 👩‍🎨

"Liz is an exceptional young artist. We have not created a project this year that she has not taken to a level beyond her peers. Liz has a vision for each project and dedicates her time and effort until she achieves her goal. I am thankful to have her in class this year and excited to see her art and ability continue to develop as she grows and learns!" - Olivia Falkenstien Nixa Junior High art teacher 🎨

"Art inspires me by providing a unique outlet for expressing interests and connecting with other artists. My journey began with my mom, who taught a small art class at my school in Los Angeles. I remember her leading me to the cafeteria to prepare for the upcoming project. The most magical part was seeing the diverse student art projects, each showcasing unique creativity. I believe that by challenging ourselves, we create pieces that truly reflect our essence." - Liz Henderson 🖼️

Date & Time: Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Location: Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts at Missouri State University

Enjoy unforgettable performances by:

• MSU Men's Chorus
• NJH Varsity Tenor/Bass Choir
• MSU Choral Union

Experience the beauty of live choral music and support these talented ensembles as they prepare to take the stage at MMEA. Admission is free!

Presented by Missouri State University and Nixa Junior High Choirs.

If your child turns three or four before August 1, 2025, they are eligible for preschool at Nixa Early Childhood for the 2025-2026 school year.

The interest list is now open and will be available at www.nixaearlychildhood.net. Please only add eligible students to the list, as names will not be carried over from previous years. Current Nixa Early Childhood students do not need to be added.

For more information and how to sign up at Early Childhood Interest List.

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

The John Thomas School of Discovery (JTSD) Lottery will take place from February 3 - 14 for those interested in their child attending the school.

As a reminder, please don’t feel you need to rush to fill out an application. When you submit your application, it does not increase or decrease your odds. The application must be filled out by Friday, Feb. 14. All students, including siblings of those attending JTSD and children of school employees, must complete the form and go through the lottery process.

If your child is not currently on the waiting list or has a spot in the school, this is the time to put their name into the lottery.

For full details on grades that the lottery is open to for 2025, as well as the full lottery process, go to www.nixapublicschools.net/JTSDlottery

Portrait of an Eagle shirts and sweatshirts are now available for order until Sunday, Feb. 16. Orders will be delivered to the school building of your choice.

To buy Nixa spirit wear, click here.

Explore upcoming band, choir, and theatre events on the Nixa student art calendars!

Visit www.aetoscenter.net/arts for all the details. Check back often—event calendars are updated throughout the year!

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

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

With over 70 talented students representing Nixa on the water, we're casting out the opportunity for sponsors to make a splash! 🌊

📢 Sponsorship Opportunities:

• 🎽 Jerseys
• 🎣 Equipment

If your business is ready to reel in this chance to support our amazing anglers, contact Tricia Chapman at 👉 triciachapman@nixaschools.net.

💙 Let’s make waves together! 🐟 #NixaPride #BassFishing #TeamSponsors

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Julie Hamby’s Algebra 1 class recently engaged in a jigsaw activity at Nixa High School. Students researched given topics about writing and graphing various forms of linear equations and their key features, then taught their peers through this rotating partners activity. They learned a lot about researching the topics and picking out important information and the value of effective communication, such as listening closely, speaking clearly, writing legibly so others can read their work, and paying attention to what others are communicating. 🧩

In Amanda Walker's kindergarten class at Century, students enjoyed learning about the five senses. On that day, they touched homemade snow and wrote about their experience. ☃️

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

THURSDAY, JAN. 23

• JH 8TH A/B BOYS BASKETBALL VS HICKORY HILLS | 5:30/7PM
• JH 7TH A/B BOYS BASKETBALL @ HICKORY HILLS | 5:30/7PM
• VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL - NIXA INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT 1ST ROUND VS CAPE NOTRE DAME | 7PM
• JV BOYS BASKETBALL @ OZARK JV TOURNAMENT 3RD ROUND | TIME & OPPONENTS TBD

FRIDAY, JAN. 24

• BOYS WRESTLING @ WINNETONKA TOURNAMENT | 2:30PM
• GIRLS SWIM/DIVE COC CHAMPIONSHIPS @ SPRINGFIELD NATATORIUM | 3PM
• JV GIRLS WRESTLING @ CLINTON JV TOURNAMENT | 4PM
• JH 7TH/8TH A/B BOYS BASKETBALL VS WILLARD | 5:30/7PM
• VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL - NIXA INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT 2ND ROUND | TIME & OPPONENTS TBD

SATURDAY, JAN. 25

• VARSITY GIRLS WRESTLING @ LIBERTY NORTH QUEEN OF THE NORTH TOURNAMENT | 10AM
• BOYS WRESTLING @ WINNETONKA TOURNAMENT | NOON
• VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL - NIXA INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT 3RD ROUND | TIME & OPPONENTS TBD

🏀🏆 Congratulations to our junior high 8th grade girls basketball team on winning the COC tournament championship Thursday evening in Lebanon! 🏆🏀

The girls were the No. 1 seed, received a first-round bye, defeated Ozark in the semifinals 44-12, and Willard 33-13 to crown the title, finishing with an overall record of 24-1 combined by both A and B teams. The 7th grade finished as the runners-up, falling to Ozark.

Outstanding work, girls! The future is bright! 🦅👏

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