QuickNews: October 22, 2026
New Podcast | Learning with Loden: Sodexo Staff
In this episode of Learning with Loden, presented by Cox Health, Dr. Loden visits with staff from Sodexo, which provides custodial and maintenance services for the district, and discovers what it takes to get a building ready and how they are a part of the school family.
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.
Vote for Nixa in the NLA Cafe Gives Back Community Choice
Nixa Public Schools Negative Lunch Accounts is one of this month's NLA Cafe Gives Back Community Choice finalists. If selected as this month's recipient, the support from NLA Cafe Gives Back could help provide assistance toward negative lunch account balances for students in need.
Students are not turned away from a meal because their lunch account has a negative balance.
Voting ends on Sunday, Oct. 25 and you can vote once everyday.
Nixa Schools Rank Among Missouri’s Top 7%
In the middle school rankings, Inman Intermediate is the #15 state, Summit Intermediate is #20 in the state, and Nixa Junior High is #28 in the state. Inman was the second highest and Summit was the third highest in the Springfield metro behind Central High School's magnet program. JTSD was the #2 elementary school in the Springfield metro area. 👏
These results continue to show how Nixa is one of the elite districts in the state of Missouri. 🦅
Nixa High School Veteran's Day Assembly and Luncheon
📆 Date & Time: Wednesday, November 11
🦅 Location: Nixa High School
The assembly will begin at 10:45 a.m. After the assembly in the main gym, we invite all of our veterans and their guests to attend a special luncheon in the library that is sponsored by Gettin’ Basted. The event should conclude by 12:45 p.m.
If you are a veteran who would like to attend, please RSVP by completing this form. 🇺🇸
🦅💚 18,000 REASONS TO ADVERTISE WITH EAGLE EXPRESS!
Want to get your business noticed in the Nixa community? We've got just the opportunity!
📰 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!
✨ ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
- ⭐ Full Page — $2,100
- ⭐ ½ Page — $1,200
- ⭐ ¼ Page — $550
- ⭐ ⅛ Page — $275
Whether you want to make a BIG splash or simply keep your business top of mind, there's an option for you!
📩 Ready to get your business in front of the Nixa community?
Contact TriciaChapman@NixaSchools.net for advertising information!
Nixa Girls Golf – 2026 Season Highlights
With the season concluding on Tuesday evening at the state tournament, we wanted to recognize and highlight the program's successful 2026 campaign. Thank you, seniors!
Varsity Season Highlights
- 18 medalists
- 4 All-COC selections
- 4 state qualifiers
- Team state tournament qualification — 1st time in program history
- 2026 COC East Tournament Champions
- 2nd place finishes at Camdenton, Springfield Catholic, Bolivar, Ozark, and Pearson
JV Season Highlights – Tournament Champions
- Reeds Spring: Chyler Plein — Individual Champion; Lucia Howe — 2nd place
- Springfield Catholic: Allison Keller — Individual Champion; Brooklyn Rolf — 2nd place; Lucia Howe — 3rd place
- Rogersville: Brooklyn Rolf — 2nd place; Allison Keller — 3rd place
Nixa Softball is Class 5 District Champions 🦅👏
🥎🏆 NIXA SOFTBALL — CLASS 5 DISTRICT 5 CHAMPIONS! 🥎🏆
❗❗ In an extra-inning, back-and-forth thriller, Nixa, the No. 4 seed, prevails over Kickapoo 19-17 to capture its first district title since 2021!
Nixa will travel to Lee’s Summit on Saturday, Oct. 24, in the quarterfinal round. Time TBA.
🦅 👏Outstanding job, girls! Congratulations!
Nixa Early Childhood
🏫The Board of Education and district administrators visited Nixa Early Childhood on Tuesday, October 20. 🌟
They toured the Early Childhood Center and Early Learning Center, joined some students for a fun round of Community Helpers Bingo, and wrapped up with an alphabet hunt with Cassie Baker's class. 👏
Nixa High School
On October 15, Nixa High School Advanced Journalism students took part in a friendly competition at Missouri State University. They first visited the Ozarks Public Television station, then set out across MSU's campus to uncover stories on the theme of "Reflection." Each team had until 1:15 p.m. to publish multimedia packages and photo essays, complete with interviews, photos, videos, and graphics.📷📝
Read the students' final results at NixaJournalism.net
