December 10, 2018
QuickNews TV: Dental Health
How important is it to take care of your teeth? Students at Century Elementary learned all about tooth care during a visit with the Christian County Health Department.
Vote for Your Favorite Bus Grille
Nixa school busses are decked out for the holidays and we are holding a bus grille decorating contest! Vote for your favorite by December 18 .
It's Marco's Monday!
Stop by Marco's Pizza in Nixa today and mention the Back to School Bash or look for the Back to School Bash on Marco's website under the fundraiser section on the menu page to have your delivery or carry-out order help provide shoes for a child. Marco's Pizza is open from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
NEF Murder Mystery Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets for the Nixa Education Foundation's fundraiser, "The Not-So Newlywed Murder Mystery," are on sale now! Limited tickets are available. This rain or shine event will be held on Saturday, February 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Greenhouse Two Rivers. Tickets are $75 and help boost funds to reach Nixa students.
Learning with Loden: Safety & Security
Join us tomorrow, December 11  at 9 a.m. for a discussion on safety and security. Safety and security is one of the most important items a school can focus on. If students do not feel safe, they cannot learn and operate at the maximum potential. Learn what Nixa has done, is doing, and plans to do to help keep our students safe.  Learning with Loden will take place in the Faught Administration Center Community Room. Childcare is available.
Join the Project Grad Team for a Fundraising Event at Primas
Come out and dine at Primas Mexican Grill in Ozark this Thursday, December 13 and 10% of all sales will be donated to the Nixa High School Project Graduation!
Need a Parent's Night Out?
Nixa's XLT is having a Parents' Night Out this Friday, December 14  for anyone with children ages six weeks to 12 years old. Check in will be at 7 p.m. the Faught Administration Center Gym and pick up will be at 10 p.m. A $5 per child donation can be made on SchoolPay and all proceeds will benefit the Back to School Bash. Activities will include A Charlie Brown Christmas and The Grinch movies along with a pizza dinner. Registration is first come first serve.
Nixa High School's Wingspan Magazine Wins First Place
Nixa High School's Wingspan magazine won First Place in the Best Overall Publication category at Missouri Southern State University's Media Showcase Day on Thursday, December 6. Close to 400 students gathered at the Joplin event, with a variety of schools from the southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas area. This year's competition featured around 500 entries in print and video work. Congratulations!
Nixa High School Art Students Created a Calendar for You!
Purchase your 12 month 11x17 calendar featuring drawings of local businesses and landmarks from Nixa High School art students on School Pay today! You may pick up your calendar in the front office of the high school. Calendars are $12. All profits will go towards the 2D Visual Arts Scholarship that students are able to apply for at the end of the school year.
Advertise on School TVs
Does your business want to advertise on the TVs in one of our school buildings? For only $25 per month, per ad space, you can place your ad on a TV at High Pointe, Inman, JTSD, Summit or Faught Administration Center.

Contact  zacrantz@nixaschools.net  to reserve your ad space. There is a limited number of ad spots on each TV, so get yours before they run out.

Note: There is no proration of ad space if purchased after the first of the month in which the ad would run.
Nixa Junior High Drama Club Presents Christmaspalooza
Christmaspalooza 2018 will be this  Thursday, December 13  at 7 p.m. in the junior high auditorium! Join us for an evening of fun holiday themed scenes and sketches. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students. Get a dollar off your admission ticket by brining any non-perishable food item!
Nixa in the News
Christian County Headliner
Nixa Never Lets Up in its Classic Victory

Nixa Wins "The Game that Counts" Against Clever

Nixa's Fugitt, Marec and Downs Win Titles

Nixa Falls to Current No. 1
Ozark Sports Zone
Nixa 73, St. Clair 55 at Stephanie Phillips Classic

Lebanon Girls Wrestling Quad with Nixa, Rolla, & Waynesville

Neosho Wrestling Sweeps Duals with Nixa

Nixa Triangular with Joplin and Neosho

2018-19 Winter Preview: Nixa Wrestling
Stop by the Christian Associates Thrift Store to shop 
or donate unwanted furniture, clothes, household items, and more.
Athletic Scores and Upcoming Games
Thursday, December 6

Seventh-grade Girls Basketball (A) vs. Ozark: L 23-36
Seventh-grade Girls Basketball (B) vs. Ozark: L 15-17
Varsity Men's Basketball at Lebanon: L 56-59
Women's Basketball at Stephanie Phillips Classic Tournament: W 73-55

Friday, December 7

Seventh-grade Girls Basketball (A) at Waynesville: W 44-39
Eighth-grade Boys Basketball (A) vs. Waynesville: W 55-18
Seventh-grade Girls Basketball (B) at. Waynesville: W 20-6
Eighth-grade Boys Basketball (B) vs. Waynesville: W 56-25
Women's Basketball at Stephanie Phillips Classic Tournament: W 71-55

Saturday, December 8

Women's Basketball at Stephanie Phillips Classic Tournament: L 46-50
Men's Basketball at Ozark Mountain Shootout: L 54-68

Monday, December 10

Seventh-grade Girls Basketball (A) at COC Tournament: TBD
Eighth-grade Girls Basketball (A) at COC Tournament: TBD
Women's Basketball vs. Glendale: 5 p.m.
Seventh-grade Boys Basketball (A) vs. Republic: 5:30 p.m.
Eighth-grade Boys Basketball (A) vs. Republic: 5:30 p.m.
Women's Basketball vs. Glendale: 6:15 p.m.
Seventh-grade Boys Basketball (B) vs. Republic: 6:45 p.m.
Eighth-grade Boys Basketball (B) vs. Republic: 6:45 p.m.
Women's Basketball vs. Glendale: 7:45 p.m.

Tuesday, December 11

Seventh-grade Girls Basketball (A) at COC Tournament: TBD
Eighth-grade Girls Basketball (A) at COC Tournament: TBD
Freshman Boys Basketball at Glendale: 5 p.m.
Junior High Wrestling vs. Waynesville: 5:30 p.m.
Junior High Wrestling at Lebanon: 5:30 p.m.
JV Men's Basketball at Glendale: 6:15 p.m.
Men's Basketball at Glendale: 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 12

Women's Basketball at Ozark JV Tournament: TBD
Freshman Boys Basketball at Freshman Classic Tournament: 6 p.m.


For more scores and upcoming games visit NixaAthletics.net