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Please check back for additional updates to our Nixa Public Schools clubs and activities information. Updated on May 25, 2023.

If you have any questions, please email us at danelleblansit@nixaschools.net.

Nixa High School Clubs & Activities

Art Club

Organizer: David Mitchel

Organizers Email: davidmitchell@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 210

Meeting Info: Monthly or biweekly meetings

Description: Art Club’s mission is to allow students who are interested in art to participate in independent and collaborative art related activities. It will provide opportunities for students to explore art and craft forms beyond what is offered in the curriculum.
Ceramics Club
Chess Club
Cooking Club

Organizer: Ashley Newberry

Organizers Email: ashleynewberry@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 218

Meeting Info: Tuesdays, 2:40-3:15 p.m. and one Thursday each month, 2:40-5:00 p.m.

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

Organizer: Amber Brantner

Organizers Email: amberbranter@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 215

Meeting Info: First Tuesday of every month. Before and after school.

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

Organizer: Lakyn Wools

Organizers Email: lakynwools@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: AETOS

Meeting Info: Varies. See sponsor for more information.

Description: Drama Club was created to bring students together in theatre to promote social collaboration in creative thinking and communication through performance, directing, design, and technical aspects. Provides opportunities for college auditions and scholarships; Service learning opportunities; Promotes higher level critical and creative thinking; Engages students in a creative communication process; Creates a place where students can feel a sense of belonging and value.
Dungeons & Dragons Club

Organizer: George Villanueva

Organizers Email: georgevillanueva@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 309

Meeting Info: Varies. Mondays 2:45 p.m.

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.
eSports
FBLA

Organizer: Jordan Burns

Organizers Email: jordanburns@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 214

Meeting Info: 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month

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: The first Wednesday of each month (sometimes subject to change)

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)
FFA (Future Farmers of America)
French Club

Organizer: Nora Vansant

Organizers Email: noravansant@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 176

Meeting Info: Tuesdays after school until 3:40 p.m.

Description: Nixa High School French Club is an after-school group where students of all levels of French can come to learn about culture, make friends, and practice the language in a stress-free environment.
Girls After God's Heart (GAGH)
Green Team
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 Organization Students of America (HOSA)

Organizer: Jason Foster

Organizers Email: jasonfoster@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 268

Meeting Info: 1st and 3rd Tuesday 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
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 227

Meeting Info: We meet at various times throughout the year. This year it was the 2nd and 4th Thursdays both before and after school.

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.
National Art Honor Society

Organizer: Megan Johnson

Organizers Email: meganjohnson@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 228

Meeting Info: Days vary depending on student schedules.

Description: Students in NAHS work on various art projects consisting of community service projects, charity events, face painting, window painting, art shows, and sucker days. Students are able to collaborate with their peers and better their community in the process.
Nixa LIVE Production
Podcasting

Organizer: Beth Eggleston

Organizers Email: betheggleston@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 221

Meeting Info: First and third Monday of each month, 2:45-3:30 p.m.

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.
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.
Science Explorers & Stream Team

Organizer: Rachel McGowan

Organizers Email: rachelmcgowan@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.
Sewing Club

Organizer: Ashley Newberry

Organizers Email: ashleynewberry@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS Sewing Lab 223

Meeting Info: One Thursday a month, after school.

Description: This club is for anyone interested in sewing--beginner to advanced. There are no prerequisites to join--it is for anyone. The members of the club will work on a few new sewing skills at the beginning of each meeting and then proceed to work on one of the projects planned out at the beginning of the year.
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

Organizers Email: ashleydense@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

Organizers Email: ashleydense@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
Thespian Club

Organizer: Allison Fleetwood

Organizers Email: allisonfleetwood@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 328

Meeting Info: First Wednesday of the month.

Description: The Thespian Club is an honor society for theatre arts students. Students must earn 10 points to be eligible for thespians. Points are earned through participating in productions onstage and/or backstage. Thespians are eligible to attend the yearly State Conference and participate in Individual Events, Technical Challenges, and Scholarship Auditions.
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Vintage Video Game Club
Welding Club
Writers’ Guild

Organizer: Shane Lawless

Organizers Email: shanelawless@nixaschools.net

Meeting Location: HS 321

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.

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