Partnerships

The Hiawatha Parks and Recreation Department was a fantastic community partner this year. Working alongside our Volunteer Coordinator, Jessica Gabriel, they provided a free after-school enrichment program for students during the spring, offering both Arts Camp and Sports Camp opportunities. Students enjoyed activities such as painting, making slime, playing indoor Gaga Ball, and participating in a variety of fun sports and games. In addition, Hiawatha Parks and Recreation helped make our end-of-the-year picnic a success by preparing and serving lunch for students through a grant provided by Big Grove. We are grateful for their partnership and support of Nixon students and families, and we look forward to continuing to grow this relationship by exploring additional opportunities for students to utilize Hiawatha Parks and Recreation facilities and participate in future programs and activities.

Living Hope Wesleyan Church has been an incredible partner to Nixon Elementary, generously donating countless hours of time and service to support our students, staff, and families. Their members regularly volunteer at school events, helping with activities such as Carnival Night and our Halloween Bash, and they have provided meals for staff during conference nights. At the beginning of each school year, volunteers from Living Hope Wesleyan Church are always willing to lend a hand with projects to help prepare the building for students, including gardening, moving classroom materials, and other school improvement efforts. Pastor Chopper has also faithfully volunteered his time to build relationships with students by joining them for lunch throughout the year. Their kindness, generosity, and commitment to serving others have made a lasting impact on our school community. In recognition of his outstanding dedication, Pastor Chopper was named Nixon Elementary’s Outstanding Building Volunteer for the 2025–2026 school year.

Prairiewoods has been an incredible community partner for Nixon Elementary, providing meaningful learning experiences and support for our students and families. Throughout the year, students have visited Prairiewoods for field trips where they explored nature through activities such as nature walks, chalk art, building bird feeders, gardening, and learning about the environment. Prairiewoods has also partnered with Nixon for “Neighborhood Night Out”, helping bring families together through community connections, a shared meal, and bags of fresh produce grown right on their property. In addition, they generously donated gift cards for every Nixon student to help purchase school supplies at the beginning of the school year. We are grateful for the welcoming environment Prairiewoods provides and for the many ways they support our students, staff, and families. Their partnership has helped strengthen connections within our community while creating memorable experiences for our Bobcats.

Level 10 Apparel has been a valued partner of Nixon Elementary, providing high-quality Bobcat apparel for our students, staff, and families. Throughout the year, they have helped create opportunities for our school community to show their Nixon pride through a variety of fun and creative t-shirt and sweatshirt designs. Their support has helped strengthen our school spirit and sense of community, allowing Bobcats of all ages to proudly represent Nixon both inside and outside of school. We are grateful for their continued partnership and commitment to supporting our Nixon community.