QuickNews: October 26, 2026
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.
Claire Clark is our High School Artist of the Week 🎥
🎭 Claire Clark is our High School Artist of the Week, proudly sponsored by Rocco's Pizza of Nixa! 🎉
"Claire Clark has grown into such a confident performer and leader, and we couldn’t be prouder! Whether she’s shining onstage in Shrek, being an A+ dance tutor, or directing her peers in class, Claire brings kindness, humility, and hard work to everything she does. She has a special way of lifting up those around her, and we are so grateful she is part of Nixa Theatre!" - Dr. Allison Fleetwood, Nixa High School Theatre department head ⭐
"Four years ago, I never could’ve imagined the person I would become through theatre. I never knew I had this much confidence, passion, or love for something until I found it. Theatre helped me discover parts of myself I didn’t even know were there, and gave me a family I never knew I needed. It’s become such a big part of who I am, and when I look back at the person I was before theatre, I can’t help but feel grateful for everything it’s given me. I truly don’t know if I would be the same person today without it." - Claire Clark 🎥
Amelia Herron is Our Junior High School Artist of the Week 🎭
"Amelia is a fantastic theatre artist! She is joyful, kind, and passionate. Amelia spreads positivity and demonstrates focus and dedication throughout every rehearsal, class, and performance. Most importantly, she makes others feel included. Amelia shows others the power of community in the arts." - Ashlyn Elliott, Nixa junior high theatre teacher ⭐
"I love theatre because it means that everybody gets heard, it means that everybody is themselves and is happy when they finally get to the theatre room and can just relax. When I wake up in the morning, I get so excited to walk into the theatre room and be fun, spunky, myself, funny, and just happy. I hope as many people as possible can join the theatre and have the time of their lives." - Amelia Herron 🎥
🦅💚 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 Tennis Makes History with First-Ever State Medalists! 🎾🏅
🏅🎾 NIXA’S FIRST-EVER GIRLS TENNIS STATE MEDALISTS! 🎾🏅
🎉Congratulations to our doubles team of McKenna Kembell and Hannah Schiman, who placed 7th in the MSHSAA Class 3 State Doubles Tournament, defeating Liberty North, to become Nixa’s first-ever girls tennis state medalists!
🦅 What an accomplishment!
2026 Courtside Carnival
Date: Saturday, Nov. 14
Location: Nixa High School Main Gym
Time: Carnival Noon – 2 p.m. | Scrimmages 2–3:30 p.m.
The Nixa High School Girls Basketball program will host a Courtside Carnival Fundraiser to help kick off the season and raise funds for the program. The fundraiser will feature multiple basketball-themed carnival games where participants can win prizes, as well as numerous other activities, including a meet-and-greet with the team, concessions, merchandise for purchase, and live scrimmages featuring our Nixa Youth Girls Basketball Teams following the carnival. T-shirts will be available for purchase at the event.
Grades: K-6th | Open to both boys and girls.
Cost: $20 | Price includes a T-shirt.
Additional Information, please contact Head Coach Jennifer Talbert at jennifertalbert@nixaschools.net
High Pointe
Nixa Junior High
🔍📚 The Nixa Junior High library has a special resident, Stanley the tortoise! 🐢
For Stanley’s birthday, junior high students learned that the average lifespan of a Hermann’s tortoise is up to 100 years! They also fed Stanley and completed a turtle-themed scavenger hunt around the library.
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