QuickNews: October 29, 2026

๐ Nixa FFA Students Engage in Hands-On Learning at Livestock Center
A couple of weeks ago, Nixa FFA students joined students from other area districts for a visit to the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center. Students participated in a real-world simulation of purchasing cattle with a set amount of money, toured the facility, learned how drones are changing agriculture, and watched a demonstration on how cuts of meat are graded.
The students walked away with a newfound appreciation for the agriculture industry and are already looking forward to returning to compete next year!
State of the Community 2026 | See Reports from Community Organizations
The annual Nixa State of the Community Dinner sponsored by Central Bank of the Ozarks was held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Community leaders from across the city, county, and state joined Nixa Schools Superintendent Dr. Gearl Loden to reflect on the past year and offer a glimpse of what's to come in 2027.
๐ November Breakfast & Lunch Menus ๐ฝ๏ธ
To view breakfast and lunch menus, please go to www.nixapublicschools.net/menus and then select your school.
Parents and students can rate the menu items by going to the school finding the menu item and then giving it the appropriate number of stars for items they like or do not like.
No Excuse Early Voting Now Open In Missouri
Missouri has now opened early voting if you would like to get your vote completed before the November 3 election.
For more information on location and hours, look at your county's county clerk site.
Events and Successes
Nixa Crimson Corps Places 19th Overall, Earns Division I Rating at BOA Super Regional ๐บ๐
๐ Congratulations to the Nixa Bands students of the Nixa Crimson Corps for their performance at the Bands of America St. Louis Super Regional this past weekend! ๐
๐ The band presented their show โCymatics: The Shapes of Sound,โ which scored 79.55 and earned a 1 rating. Out of the 69 bands attending, coming from 9 different states, the band finished 19th. And out of the 24 Missouri bands in attendance, the band placed 4th.
๐ Additionally, the band placed 6th overall in the Visual Individual caption and 11th overall in Music Individual.
๐ฆ There are only three BOA Super Regional competitions in the nation, making them the largest competitions outside Grand Nationals. Bands travel from Missouri and surrounding states, as well as Minnesota, South Dakota, Kentucky, and Texas.
๐ญ Nixa High School Theatre Presents: Shrek ๐
๐ญ Showings: November 12 & 14 at 7 p.m., 15 at 2 p.m.
๐ Location: Aetos Center for the Performing Arts in the Meridian Title Performance Hall
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.
Shrek presents a treasure trove of creative opportunities, including costumes, sets, puppets (there is a fire-breathing dragon after all) and more! Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
๐๏ธ Tickets: Adult $15 | Student & Senior Citizen $12
๐ผ๐ท Don't Miss Out: Upcoming Band, Choir, and Theatre Events at Nixa! ๐ถ๐ญ
Explore upcoming band, choir, and theatre events on the Nixa student art calendars!
Visit www.aetoscenter.net/arts for all the details. Check back oftenโevent calendars are updated throughout the year!
To see more highlights around the district follow Nixa Public Schools at Facebook.com/NixaPublicSchools
Advertising & Sponsorships
To put your business message in front of decision-makers,
just contact Tricia Chapman at 417-983-0314 or TriciaChapman@NixaSchools.net.
๐ฃ Get Your Business in Front of Nixa Families!
Looking for a unique way to connect with our community? Check out these sponsorship opportunities ๐
๐ฆ ๐ 18,000 REASONS TO ADVERTISE WITH EAGLE EXPRESS!
Want to get your business noticed in the Nixa community? We've got just the opportunity!
๐ฐ The Winter 2026 edition of Eagle Express magazine is coming, with a circulation of 18,000!
That's an incredible opportunity to showcase your business, build brand awareness, and connect with the Nixa community while supporting Nixa Schools!
โจ ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
- โญ Full Page โ $2,100
- โญ ยฝ Page โ $1,200
- โญ ยผ Page โ $550
- โญ โ Page โ $275
Whether you want to make a BIG splash or simply keep your business top of mind, there's an option for you!
๐ฉ Ready to get your business in front of the Nixa community?
Contact TriciaChapman@NixaSchools.net for advertising information!
๐คผโโ๏ธ PUT YOUR BUSINESS ON THE MAT! ๐ช
We're looking for local businesses to step up and sponsor a mat at the upcoming Youth Wrestling Tournament at Nixa High School!
๐ Dates: January 16โ17, 2027
๐ Location: Nixa High School
๐คผ 900+ youth wrestlers competing over TWO days!
For just $200, your business can become a MAT SPONSOR and receive signage featuring your business logo!
It's a great opportunity to support youth athletics while getting your business name in front of wrestlers, families, and spectators!
๐ READY TO GET IN ON THE ACTION?
๐ง Reserve your sponsorship by contacting TriciaChapman@NixaSchools.net.
Athletics
To see athletic updates follow Nixa Athletics at Facebook.com/NixaAthletics, X.com/NixaAthletics, and Instagram.com/NixaAthletics.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
- GIRLS TENNIS CLASS 3 STATE SEMIFINALS VS LIBERTY @ COOPER TENNIS COMPLEX | 12PM
- C SOCCER VS NEOSHO | 5PM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
- BOYS SWIM/DIVE SWMO CHAMPIONSHIPS โ PRELIMS @ SPRINGFIELD NATATORIUM | 2PM
- GIRLS TENNIS CLASS 3 STATE THIRD PLACE VS ROCK BRIDGE @ COOPER TENNIS COMPLEX | NOON
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
- VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY CLASS 5 DISTRICT 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS MEET @ BOLIVAR MUNICIPAL GC | 10:30AM
- BOYS SWIM/DIVE SWMO CHAMPIONSHIPS โ FINALS @ SPRINGFIELD NATATORIUM | 10:30AM
- SOCCER CLASS 4 DISTRICT 5 QUARTERFINALS VS KICKAPOO @ GLENDALE | 2PM
Nixa Boys Soccer Wins Christian County Cup, Reaches 20 Wins for First Time in Over a Decade โฝ๐ฆ
โฝ Boys soccer concludes the regular season with a dominating victory over Ozark and retains the Christian Co. Cup in Nixa! The victory also marks win No. 20 on the year, and gives the Eagles its first 20-win season in over a decade!
โ Final Score: 5โ1
โ Goals: Spencer Rinne (2), Gavin Shaw (2), Sergio Zaragosa
โ Record: 20โ3
โ Next Game: Saturday, Oct. 31 | Class 4 District 5 Quarterfinals vs. Kickapoo at Glendale | 2pm
๐ The JV team also defeated Ozark, 1-0, capping off an undefeated season at 19-0-1. Our C team was victorious 5-2.
๐๐ฆ Congratulations to our soccer program, and good luck at districts!
Nixa Swimmer Broghan Dee Wins COC Medal ๐
๐ COC MEDALIST ๐
๐Congratulations to sophomore swimmer, Broghan Dee, on setting a new personal best in the 100-yard backstroke at the COC championships meet!
๐ฅ Dee finished with a time of 1:14.33 and stepped onto the podium with a 3rd-place medal. He had continued success at the COC by capturing a top-10 finish for Nixa in the highly competitive 50-yard freestyle, sprinting to yet another personal best (26.70).
๐๐ฆ Outstanding work, Broghan!
Around the District
Early Childhood
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Nixa Junior High
Nixa High School hosted a college and career fair for juniors and seniors on October 21! College and military representatives provided information and answered questions about a variety of career paths.๐ผ๐ฎ๐จ๐ปโโ๏ธ
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