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Nixon Elementary School

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Welcome to Nixon

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Welcome to Nixon

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Nixon Highlights

Discover what makes the Nixon experience exceptional!

FAST Literacy Up By 10%
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We increased our school's average FAST Literacy growth data by 10% from Fall 2025 to Spring 2026! 

18 % Decrease in Behavioral Referrals
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We had an 18% decrease in behavioral referrals from last year.

98% Average Daily Attendance Rate
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We maintained a 98% average daily attendance rate throughout the majority of the 2025-2026 school year

Iowa School Performance Profile Score
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We increased our Iowa School Performance Profile Score to a rating of "Acceptable"

PTA Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser
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Students, families and community members raised $6,232 for our schools PTA Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser

Jump Rope for Heart Challenge
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For our Jump Rope for Heart Challenge, students raised a total of $5,412.17 this past school year!

Community Voices

Discover Nixon through the eyes of our community. From the classroom to the sports field, read why our students, parents, and alumni love being part of the Nixon family.

Students

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Parents

Nixon Parent
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“We've been a part of the Nixon community since the 2019-2020 school year.  The staff at Nixon is so welcoming and they make you feel like you fit right in straight away. They genuinely care about all of their students like their own children. They pull together in times of chaos (pandemic and derecho). They keep the routines up as much as possible and are very inclusive for all the children that attend. To say we are a community is an understatement. I feel like at Nixon we are family. The older generation of students still like to come and chat it up with the staff even if they don't have younger siblings attending the school and the teachers welcome that. They are excited to see their students whether they had them in the past or in the present. The staff go the extra mile for our students and families. It is hard to know that this is the last year together. I am saddened to see our family torn apart. I am hopeful that some of the bonds and friendships my children made here at Nixon, not only with their peers, but also with the staff, continue to grow and we don't lose touch. We are losing our neighborhood school, it's sad, but it's not about the building, it's about the people and I am truly going to miss the Nixon family after this year is over.”

Staff

Kalie Williams

SEBH Interventionist

Denise Kinsella

“My favorite think about Nixon is everyone truly wants the best for each other. Our staff is full of so many unique talents that we have consistently. We want to see one another, our students, succeed in whatever we face. I can go on and on, but basically Nixon is a true community that loves one another."

Denise Kinsella

School Counselor

Denise Kinsella

“My favorite part about working with students at Nixon is getting to know them, their personalities, and interests"

Mr. Paulson

PE Teacher

Mr. Paulson

“The impact I hope to make on students at Nixon is that every student understands that exercise is important and fun! I hope students leave Nixon knowing how to stay active and healthy, while also learning how to be great teammates."

Mrs. Valenta

2nd Grade Teacher

Mrs. Valenta

“My favorite thing about Nixon is the students! It brightens my day when former students come say hello or give me a hug. The students here are truly the best!"