Nixa Junior High Clubs & Activities

Organizer: Jacob McCammon & Katelyn Hammons

Organizers Email: jacobmccammon@nixaschools.net & katelynhammons@nixaschools.net 

Meeting Location: JH S8

Meeting Info: Thursdays 3-4 p.m.

Description: To build a society of students whose focus reaches beyond their community. The purpose of this club is to expose students to outside cultures and create a safe environment where they can explore their interests in supportive ways.

Organizer: Christina Martinez

Organizers Email: christinamartinez@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: JH S5

Meeting Info: Tuesdays 3-4 p.m. 

Description: Students will do monthly art projects based on school needs, community involvement, and student interests. 

Organizer: Jan Lutze

Organizers Email: janlutze@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: JH Commons

Meeting Info: Wednesdays 3-4 p.m.

Description: To introduce the language for the deaf and hard of hearing through American sign language. Club members will be taught the alphabet, basic signs and phrases, practice, worksheets, games and songs. 

Organizer: Julie Peterson (Parent Volunteer)

Organizers Email: petersoncokefam@hotmail.com 

Meeting Location: JH Flex Room

Meeting Info: Every other week - Day TBD

Description: Fosters one-to-one friendships between middle school students with and without IDD (Intellectual Developmental Disability), in which they share interests, experiences, & activities. 

Organizer: Jacob McCammon & Katelyn Hammons

Organizers Email: jacobmccammon@nixaschools.net & katelynhammons@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: JH S11

Meeting Info: Wednesdays  3-4 p.m.

Description: This is a club where students can learn to play trading card games such as Magic the Gathering, Yugioh, Pokemon, etc. Students will be able to use critical thinking skills, creativity, and strategy when engaging in these games to have fun and spend time with their peers. 

Organizer: Darrel Priddle

Organizers Email: darrelpriddle@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: JH E14

Meeting Info: Thursdays 3-4 p.m.

Description: Drama club is a chance for any Nixa JH students to participate in drama functions and activities. In drama club students will work on skills for acting, and other aspects of producing a play. Drama club members will have some opportunity to perform and participate in some drama related activities such as festivals and speech tournaments. Members of the drama club can earn membership into the National Junior Thespians Society. 

Organizer: Andrea Kaplafka

Organizers Email: andreakaplafka@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: JH C23

Meeting Info: Tuesdays 2:50-4:05 p.m.

Description: This is a chapter of the state and national FCCLA organization. At NJHS, we focus on community service within the Nixa/Christian County Area.  There is also a $15 fee for joining FCCLA which covers club dues and purchases your student a FCCLA T-shirt. 

Organizer: Kerry Cook

Organizers Email: kerrycook@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: JH Auditorium

Meeting Info: Fridays 7:10-7:30 a.m.

Description: This is a student-lead club that encourages athletes/non athletes of faith to come together. It will be a relaxed atmosphere for devotions and prayer. 

Organizer: Megan Nelson

Organizers Email: megannelson@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: JH W3

Meeting Info: Thursdays 3-3:45 p.m.

Description: A student-led club where we can develop skills, like leadership, integrity, character, teamwork, time management, event planning, organization, social skills, and public speaking through Christian principles. Our goal is to be leaders who make a positive impact in our school and invite others to do the same. Everyone will be welcome to attend, and there is no fee. We also want to partner with other clubs and projects that make a positive difference in our school. 

Organizer: Allan Blaue

Organizers Email: allanblaue@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: JH E12

Meeting Info: Wednesdays 3-4:30 p.m.

Description: Students will have the opportunity to work in the greenhouses and raised beds at Nixa Junior High.  We will learn gardening skills that will hopefully give students the ability to help create their own gardens in the future.  

Organizer: LTC Brennan Cook & SFC Robert Hodapp

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

Meeting Location: JH - Room TBD

Meeting Info: Mondays & Tuesdays 3-4 p.m. 

Description: Promotes physical fitness, discipline, citizenry, and leadership among Nixa Junior High School students. Inspires interest in the JROTC program at Nixa High School by allowing students to experience the many teams that JROTC competes in, such as Armed and Unarmed Drill, Raider, Rifle Marksmanship, Color Guard, Robotics, and Archery.