Nixa High School Clubs & Activities

Basketball Club - Intramural League

Organizer: Coach Boyce

Organizers Email: andrewboyce@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS Aux Gym

Meeting Info: (Mondays & Wednesdays in September when school is in session)

Sept 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 29th

Description: You do not have to be an expert to play. Athletes of all skill and ability levels are welcome. Basketballs will be provided.

Classic Board Game Club

Organizer: Alisha Herring

Organizers Email: alishaherring@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 213

Meeting Info: Mondays, 2:45 - 3:45 pm (starting September 8, 2025)

Description: do you like playing games? Do you enjoy friendly competition? Then come and join the Boardgame Club! We will be playing board and card games, such as Uno, Monopoly Deal, Scattegories, Taboo, Tenzi, Slapzee and more!

Cooking Club

Organizer: Ashley Newberry

Organizers Email: ashleynewberry@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 218

Meeting Info: 2 Mondays a month, 2:45-3:30 pm

Description: This club is for any student interested in cooking and having fun with other NHS students. All skill levels are welcome. It’s a great time to learn and practice new cooking skills, try a variety of foods, and have fun in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)

Organizer: Amber Brantner

Organizers Email: amberbrantner@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 215

Meeting Info: First Tuesday of every month. Before school at 7:00 am and after school at 2:40 pm.

Description: DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) is an association of marketing students that encourages the development of business and leadership skills through academic conferences and competitions. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

Drama Club

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Organizer: George Villanueva

Organizers Email: georgevillanueva@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 280

Meeting Info: Varies. Mondays 2:45 - 5:00 PM

Description: The Dungeons and Dragons Club is a student-friendly club where we play a pen-and-paper version of the greatest role-playing game of all time! D&D is a collaborative storytelling game where one person plays the narrator and supporting cast while everyone else plays a main character.

Eagles Unified

Organizer: Kallie Howard, Dawnielle Baker

Organizers Email: kalliehoward @nixaschools.net; dawniellebaker@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS Library, Glass Castle

Meeting Info: Every two weeks, 7:00 am

Description: The purpose of the Unified Champion Club is to promote inclusion, friendship, and respect by bringing together students with and without disabilities to participate in activities, build leadership skills, and create a school community where everyone belongs .

Educators Rising

Organizer: Stephanie Pycior

Organizers Email: stephaniepycior@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 227

Meeting Info: The 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month afterschool. Make-up meetings on Thursday Mornings at 7:05 AM. (Subject to change).

Description: Educators Rising is a career and technical student organization (CTSO) in which 1) Chapters provide our students a place for support and networking, a strong 2) Curriculum delivers a structured way for students to prepare for their future profession, while 3) Competitions give students a chance to prove themselves as professionals, and 4) Conferences provide a national stage in which to network and be recognized for their achievements to the profession and develop the, 5) Community that comes from being part of a network, a family of professionals, and a movement.

eSports

Organizer: Scott Dunn, Hannah Martin, & Ryan Burnside

Organizers Email: scottdunn@nixaschools.net or hannahmartin@nixaschools.net or ryanburnside@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: Library, Esports Lab

Meeting Info: Monday - Thursday, 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Description: Competitive high school esports teams. Competing in: Overwatch, Valorant, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros, Apex Legends, & Marvel Rivals.

FBLA

Organizer: Jordan Burns

Organizers Email: jordanburns@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 214

Meeting Info: 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month, 2:45 - 3:15 pm

Description: FBLA is the high school division of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. FBLA helps high school students prepare for careers in business through academic competitions, leadership development, and educational programs.

FCCLA

Organizer: Ashley Newberry

Organizers Email: ashleynewberry@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 218

Meeting Info: Wednesdays 7:10 - 7:25 am or 2:40 - 3:00 pm

Description: Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students in Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA offers intra-curricular resources and opportunities for students to pursue careers that support families. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life—planning, goal-setting, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal communication—necessary in the home and workplace.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Film Club

Organizer: Jon Spence

Organizers Email: jonathanspence@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 248

Meeting Info: tentatively monthly, no more than every other week

Description: Whether you're a lifelong film buff or just enjoy watching movies, the NHS Film Club is the place for you! Grab your popcorn and a friend and join us for monthly events, discussions, and watch parties.

First Priority Club

Organizer: Jason Foster

Organizers Email: jasonfoster@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS Library

Meeting Info: Tuesday morning from 7:00 - 7:25 am

Description: First Priority is a Christian student organization with the mission to take the hope of Christ to every student. Each week, students equip and encourage each other to pursue this mission in their first-priority mission field - their school.

French Club

Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)

Girls After God's Heart (GAGH)

Health & Wellness Club

Organizer: Ryan Widel

Organizers Email: ryanwidel@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 234

Meeting Info: Times will vary, but mostly Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Description: This club will be a learning environment for students to help steer the conversation about health and wellness aspects that directly affect them. We will dabble in things such as nutrition, exercise, and even how relationships and communications therein can affect our overall wellness.

Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)

Organizer: Jason Foster

Organizers Email: jasonfoster@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 277

Meeting Info: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, starting at 2:35 p.m.

Description: HOSA is an international student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education (HSE) Division of ACTE. HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the healthcare industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA's goal is to encourage all health science instructors and students to join and be actively involved in the HSE-HOSA Partnership.

Improv Club

Jesus Groups

JROTC Teams

Organizer: Ltc. Brennan Cook & Sgt. Robert Hodapp

Organizers Email: brennancook@nixaschools.net & roberthodapp@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 182 JROTC Classroom

Meeting Info: Monday - Friday 6-7 a.m. & 2:32 -5:00 p.m.

Description: JROTC sponsors several teams including: Raiders - Fitness, Drill - Precision Marching, Color Guard, Robotics/Drones - STEM, Archery - Marksmanship, and Leadership Team - Team Development/Management/Decision Making.

Leadership Academy

Math Competitive Team

Organizer: Sarah Garrison

Organizers Email: sarahgarrison@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 325

Meeting Info: Friday's before school 6:55 - 7:25AM and after school 2:35 - 3:30PM

Description: We meet and discuss contest math problems during practices. We have contests once or twice a month, with State being at the end of April for those who qualify.

Mock Trial Club

Model UN Club

Organizer: Kimberly Goodyear

Organizers Email: kimberlygoodyear @nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 249

Meeting Info: 1st and 3rd Tuesday after school 2:40 - 3:30

Description: The purpose of the Model UN is to simulate the real-world UN - including its processes, functions, design, and ideals in a classroom setting. Members will act as representatives of real-world countries, using ideals of that country's foreign policy and national interests, to help collaborate The ultimate goal of this Model UN is to increase knowledge about international relations and globalization, as well as provide a unique opportunity for debate and research.

Mu Alpha Theta

National Art Honor Society

Organizer: Ryan Widel, David Mitchell, and Elliott Mann

Organizers Email: ryanwidel@nixaschools.net; davidmitchell@nixaschools.net; elliottmann@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 234

Meeting Info: Days vary depending on student schedules.

Description: Students in NAHS work on various art projects consisting of community service projects, charity events, art shows etc.... Students are able to collaborate with their peers and better their community in the process, Members are accepted by Application only.

National FFA Organization

Nixa LIVE Production

Nixa Nexus Club

Nixa Running Club

Organizer: Dustin Martin, Ben Melton, Lance Brumley

Organizers Email: dustinmartin@nixaschools.net; benmelton@nixaschools.net; lancebrumley@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS APEX

Meeting Info: October 28 - February 19; Tuesday & Thursday 4:45 - 5:45 AM

Description: This program provides a safe, structured, and inclusive opportunity for students to engage
in regular physical activity during the winter months, supporting the Nixa Public Schools CSIP
goal of promoting student engagement, wellness, and lifelong healthy habits."

Philosophy Club

Organizer: Shane Lawless

Organizers Email: shanelawless@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 256

Meeting Info: Meeting Times: before school (7:10 am) with possibility of adding a repeat meeting after school (2:35).

Description: The club's purpose is to provide a safe yet challenging environment for students to work on developing metacognitive and critical thinking skills while learning about a diverse range of both historical and current issues through a philosophical lens as well as practice collaborative research and rhetorical skills.

Podcasting

Organizer: Beth Eggleston

Organizers Email: betheggleston@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: TBD

Meeting Info: Wednesdays 2:35 - 3:30 pm

Description: What makes for a good listen? Is it the story? The narrator? The background music or sounds? How do you keep listeners wanting to come back and hear more? Students will have the opportunity to learn about how to make podcasts. Students will write scripts, practice, and record their own podcasts! Students will be able to enter their podcasts into contests.

Poetry Club

Popular Science/ Science Fair

Organizer: Christina Shepherd

Organizers Email: christinashepherd@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 281

Meeting Info: Before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and after school on Fridays.

Description: Students will research and discuss current science trends and research. Students can also do personal research and experiments on current science topics and enter their research into science competitions of various types.

Prom Committee

Robotics

Science Club & Stream Team

Organizer: Brooke Thompson

Organizers Email: brookethompson@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 269

Meeting Info: Wednesdays at 2:35 p.m.

Description: Our club focuses on student-led, inquiry-based, practical applications of science. We will monitor water quality of a local stream through the Missouri Stream Team as well as maintain a set of raised bed gardens on school grounds.

Scholar Bowl (Formerly Academic Team)

Skills USA

Organizer: Kelly Fields

Organizers Email: kellyfields@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: COC 107

Meeting Info: The first Tuesday of each month, 6:30 a.m.

Description: Skills USA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. Skills USA is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students.

Spanish Club

Organizer: Ashley Dense, Kim Fergus

Organizers Email: ashleydense@nixaschools.net, kimfergus@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 170

Meeting Info: Usually every other Thursday, but meeting dates are announced ahead of time.

Description: This club offers activities for students interested in learning more about Hispanic culture and doing hands-on activities and field trips. We celebrate holidays from Spanish-speaking countries, create authentic crafts, have game days, and usually have a field trip or two throughout the school year. There is always food to celebrate each holiday!

Spanish Honor Society

Organizer: Ashley Dense, Kim Fergus

Organizers Email: ashleydense@nixaschools.net, kimfergus@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 170

Meeting Info: This varies greatly. We have a couple of meetings each semester, plus induction ceremonies after school. Everything else we do is volunteer activities around the community that happen at various times throughout the year.

Description: Spanish Honor Society is a group of students that are dedicated to supporting the Spanish language and culture in our community. Students tutor their peers that need help with their Spanish assignments or studying for tests. Students also volunteer around the Springfield metro area to give back to our community, with an emphasis on helping Hispanic families in the area.

Speech & Debate

Speech & Debate Club

Organizer: Jay Williamson

Organizers Email: j aywilliamson@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 169 or High School Library

Meeting Info: email club organizer for more info.

Description: To allow students who are not in speech & debate class to have time to meet with coaches and teammates to prepare for competition. Students are required to compete at tournaments throughout the year and officially join the team. There will be practices, research time, team-building events, and informational meetings.

STUCO

Tri-M Music Honor Society

Thespian Club

Welding Club

Writers’ Guild

Organizer: Shane Lawless

Organizers Email: shanelawless@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 256

Meeting Info: Monday after school

Description: Writers' Guild is a club where students write, revise, share, and receive guidance for expressing their individuality by composing creative works through the forms of poetry, short stories, drama, personal essays, and even novels. We develop and hone writing skills, learn to express constructive criticism and grow our unique voices as artists.