Nixa Public High School
Nixa High School is a public high school in Nixa, Missouri, United States. Nixa High School received the National Blue Ribbon in 2013
| Nixa High School | |
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| Address | |
514 S Nicholas Rd , , 65714 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°19′58″N 93°19′52″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public School |
| Established | 1908 |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Nixa Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. Stephen L. Kleinsmith |
| Principal | Dr. David Kelly |
| Teaching staff | 106.38 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,748 (2018–19)[1] |
| Average class size | 100-170 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.43[1] |
| Campus type | suburban |
| Color(s) | Red, White, and Grey |
| Fight song | Michigan State "Victory for MSU" |
| Team name | Eagles |
| Rival | Ozark High School |
| Publication | EagleAirTV |
| Newspaper | Wingspan |
| Yearbook | The Eagle |
| Website | www |
Background
The first Nixa High School was established in 1908 and was a one room school house. In 2000, the high school moved from the present day Nixa Junior High, (on Main Street), the new high school (on Nicholas Road).
Extracurricular activities
Athletics
Football
The Nixa football team consists of three teams: Freshman, JV, and Varsity.
The Varsity team received much recognition in 2014 when the team went to State, to compete in the Class 5 State Championship, competing against Battle HS.
Marching Band
The 220+ Crimson Corps Marching Band is one of the largest high school bands in the state of Missouri, with several awards of recognition. Including being a Bands of America Regional Finalist in Cedar Falls, Iowa in 2019, winning the Kansas City Championships in Blue Springs in 2019, Missouri; and winning Missouri State University's Ozarko Marching Festival in 2009, 2015, and 2019. As well, Summer trips to Oahu, Washington D.C., Boston, San Francisco and more.
The marching shows are as follows: R.E.M. (?), A Brand New World (2009), ESCAPE (2010) Juxtapose (2011) Wolf (2012), Room 218: Night at the Cresent Hotel: (2013), SUPER (2014), CONNECT (2015), Goodnight Moon (2016), JOY (2017), Birds of a Feather (2018), Thorns Remain (2019)
The band also marches in local parades, including the Nixa Christmas Parade, and Nixa Sucker Days Festival.
Concert Bands
During the spring semester, the 220+ Nixa High School band divides into three concert large ensembles including Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble, and several smaller ensembles, including Percussion, and Jazz ensembles.
While preparing for concert performances, community events, and MSHSAA large ensemble contests, students in these groups explore collaborative musicianship, while being encouraged to pursue solo literature and small chamber ensembles.
Theater
The Nixa Theater department performs two musicals per year.
Notable alumni
- Courtney Frerichs
- Jim Kreider
- Mickey Owen
- Cynthia Wright
- Stacey Wright
- Malorie Allen
References
- "NIXA HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 16, 2020.