Nixa has had students chosen every year to attend the Missouri Fine Arts Academy. The state department of education provides this. Students are selected to represent their school. They then submit a portfolio for review and are selected according to talent, written statements and references. It is a three-week all expenses paid academy held at Southwest Missouri State University.
Students learn in all areas of the fine arts, visual, vocal and instrumental music, drama and dance.
Over 700 students may apply but only 250 are chosen. Nixa has the current winner of the Missouri Organ donor poster contest, Carrie Capshaw. These posters promote the importance of donating organs to continue life. The posters are used in publications for medical personnel, shown in movie theaters, and currently is on a billboard located on National and Montclair near Cox South. Crissy attended the award ceremony in DC this summer along with Mrs. Bandy.