June 1, 2020

Stadium Construction Update June 2020 There have been some challenges with the construction of the new stadium at Nixa High School, one of them being rain🌧️🌧️, and a lot of it.  Over the next two months, everyone will be able to see 👀noticeable progress as the tower will be wrapping up🏗️ and the stadium is scheduled to be installed.  We will continue to keep you posted on all of the updates with Nixa Schools' 🦅stadium.

Board of Education Receives Governance Award

The Nixa Board of Education has achieved the Missouri School Boards’ Association 2020 Governance Team Award and is one of only 24 Boards of Education to receive this honor out of the over 500 districts in the state.   This recognition is based on the outstanding commitment to ongoing professional development, regional and statewide leadership, and active participation in legislative advocacy for public schools. School boards and superintendents that receive this award demonstrate the value of ongoing learning for continuous improvement.    This year’s 24 recipients of the award met the following criteria: The district is accredited. All seven school board members obtained Essential CBM certification from MSBA (or were grandfathered from the requirement). At least two board members attained the Advanced Board Member certification from MSBA. At least one board member attained the Master Board Member certification from MSBA. A quorum of the board and superintendent attended MSBA’s 2019 Annual Conference. At least three board members and the superintendent (or other district administrator) discussed a 2020 MSBA Spring Regional Meeting program. A district representative attended MSBA’s 2020 Legislative Forum. A board representative participated in MSBA’s 2019 Delegate Assembly.   The award will be formally presented at MSBA’s Annual Conference in Cooperation with MASA on September 25-27 in Kansas City.

Free COVID-19 Testing Opportunity for Christian County Residents

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and Missouri National Guard has coordinated COVID-19 community-based testing sites throughout the state of Missouri. While the testing site in our local area is located in Greene County, please know that the free testing event is open to any resident of Missouri, not just Greene County residents. Individuals do not have to live in the county in which the testing site is located. The Christian County Health Department would like to encourage all Christian County residents who are interested in being tested for COVID-19 to participate in the free COVID-19 testing event. This is a free testing event. The test is a PCR test done by a nasopharyngeal swab to determine if there is an active infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The testing event will be held on June 4th and June 5th from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The testing event site will be located at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N Grant Ave, Springfield, MO 65803 . Interested participants are highly encouraged to pre-register. To register online, please visit health.mo.gov/communitytest. To pre-register by phone, please call the Missouri COVID-19 hotline at 877-435-8411. The goal of community sampling is to help provide a better understanding of COVID-19 prevalence in a given area. With the results from this testing event, it will help us better prepare for an overall COVID-19 recovery plan in our local area. The only requirement is Missouri residency. In addition, participants do not have to be experiencing symptoms in order to receive the free testing. The Christian County Health Department highly encourages Christian County residents to participate in this free COVID-19 testing event. ### Media Contact: Samantha Payne | Public Information Officer | City of Ozark (Serving as PIO for Christian County Health Department during this incident) 417-581-7002 ext. 2001 | spayne@ozarkmissouri.com

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Abundant Blessings Reopening Guidelines

The time has come! Starting THIS MONDAY, June 1st we will resume accepting donations of clothing and shoes for the children we serve! As you bring donations, we do ask that you help us take necessary precautions by: ✅ Packing donations in sealed trash bags or boxes (we will hold all items until the following week to be sorted and then sent out with our laundry brigade to be washed) ✅ When you arrive, simply text “CURBSIDE DONATION” to 417-294-9157 and our team will come out and unload your donations! ✅ Please keep your children in the vehicle for their safety as we unload in the parking lot.  ✅ See the accepted / non-accepted items list in the comments below for a quick reference! 💥 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙧𝙤𝙥 𝙊𝙛𝙛 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨: 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙒𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 6𝙥𝙢 - 8𝙥𝙢  💥 We appreciate your generous support AND your willingness to help us keep this process as safe as possible for you, our clients, and our volunteers. We will continue to serve children in need via curbside appointments through the month of June.

Back to School Bash 2020 Families Sign Up Deadline Today June 1, 2020!

If you need assistance at back to school time to help with school supplies, clothing, and other items, please fill out the form at the link below. This is the initial sign up form for the 2020 Back to School Bash. The following registration form, including sizing information, will be sent out at a later date.  The only requirement is to be a Nixa Public Schools student who needs assistance. There are no income requirements or other requirements. Use the form below to sign up for the 2020 Nixa Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 15 at Nixa Junior High from 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Upon submission of this form, you will be contacted between June 1-12 with an appointment time for this day and a link to submit the size preferences for your child (children). All children in kindergarten through 6th grade attending the Back to School Bash must be accompanied by an adult. The registration form must be completed by  June 1, 2020 .

Family Sign Up

Interested In Sponsoring or Developing a Partnership for the Back to School Bash?

Interest in sponsoring or developing a partnership with Nixa Schools' annual event the Back to School Bash? This year's event will be on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 8:00 am- 4:00 pm. This will be a unique opportunity for your organization or business to be a part of something truly special for Nixa students. The Back to School Bash has served hundreds of Nixa school students. By submitting this form you allow us to reach out to you directly and we can craft your contribution to our students.  Submit this five question partnership request form and we will be in touch. You can also reach out directly to Tricia Chapman at triciachapman@nixaschools.com.

Partnership Request Form

You can help fund Childcare for First Responders & Healthcare Workers Food for the Community Supplies and Hygiene Items for Students

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What if I need assistance in areas?

There are a lot of options out there for you when it comes to assistance.  We will consistently update and maintain the www.nixapublicschools.net/covid19 website with Family Resources and direct links for assistance.

Internet Providers Stepping Up For Families With A Need

There are many companies that are offering free or discounted internet access services to those affected by Covid-19. However, some of these services require pre-qualifications. One of these pre-qualifications will be applying for and approval of the “free/reduced lunch” application which can be found here: https://www.nixapublicschools.net/mealassistance Review the full list of internet providers and their offerings at www.nixapublicschools.net/covid19

Promotion of Community/Family Resources and Assistance

We are looking for community businesses and organizations who provide family resources and assistance. We recently created a section on our Nixa Public Schools' website where we will share those resources with our community. If you are interested in being featured as a resource please contact, quicknews@nixaschools.net .

Sodexo (Maintenance Team) Night Custodians We are looking for night-shift staff members to work from 2:30pm to 12:00am. Our starting pay is $10.50 per hour with full benefits package and paid medical.  If you are interested or know someone who is, please contact SODEXO at  (417) 724-6390.

XLT/Eagle Care Is Hiring XLT is currently looking for  Part-Time Aides  in both: Before and After school program (up to 19hrs a week) Eagle Care program (29hrs a week) If you are interested or know someone who is, please contact Cris Torres at  cristorres@nixaschools.net  or 417-724-6191.

Alliance Bus Company We have school bus driver positions available. If you are interested or know someone who is interested in working with the Alliance Bus Company, send them to: 1083 Kathryn St. Nixa, MO.

Sodexo (Food Service Team) We have part-time positions available that only work on school days during school hours.  If you are interested or know someone who is, please contact SODEXO at  (417) 724-6385.

Nixa In The News

Christian County Headliner News Summer workouts under way at Ozark, Nixa Click Here Looking ahead to McKendree helps Weatherford, Flieschman keep spirts up Click Here

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