Nichols School

This week our amazing faculty took some time to relax and reconnect. Nichols faculty are the secret to our student’s successes. They support students in the classroom, on the field and stage, and beyond.

Support from the Nichols community makes it all possible. We are so close to hitting our Annual Fund goal, with only 190,000 to go! Please visit our website to donate today!

https://nicholsadvancement.org/campaigns/nicholsfund

School may be out but the learning hasn’t stopped! There is a great group of students and faculty at Yellowstone National Park. They spend time in the classroom and then out in the field! Follow their trip on Instagram .at.nichols.school.

Construction is underway on the Buyers Family Arena! Over the summer we work on many projects to enhance our campus. These improvements wouldn't be possible without the support of the Nichols community.

Our exceptional faculty and staff are dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and it is your contributions to the Nichols Fund that make it all possible. Your donation can make a significant difference. Support our school, students, and teachers with a gift today. Visit our website to learn more! https://nicholsadvancement.org/campaigns/nicholsfund

Reunion 2024 was a tremendous success! Thank you to everyone who returned to campus to celebrate with us. It was wonderful to see the Nichols community come together to support and reconnect.

With only a few weeks left to meet our Annual Fund goal, every gift is crucial. Help us reach our target and enhance the student experience by visiting our website today! https://nicholsadvancement.org/campaigns/nicholsfund

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2024! 🎓

Today, we celebrate your hard work, dedication, and countless achievements. As you embark on new journeys, remember to embrace challenges and discover your true potential. You have made Nichols School proud.

Best wishes for a bright and successful future!

🎓 Commencement Update! 🎓

Join us on the Quad at the new time of 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the amazing Class of 2024! We can't wait to see you there and make this a day to remember!

As we wrap up the school year, we're celebrating the many talents and achievements of our students and recognizing the exceptional efforts of our faculty. The Gannon Family Foundation Faculty Award honors a Nichols faculty member nominated by peers for outstanding contributions to student education. This year's recipient is Phil Coburn.

Last year's winner, Josh Ring, had this to say about Phil, 'Despite all you do to support your colleagues, the Nichols students are truly the focus of your work. You communicate your love of the discipline of physics in a classroom space that embraces teaching and learning as joint endeavors. A visitor to your classroom is more likely to find you kneeling next to a young 9th-grade student rather than delivering from the front of the room. One student described your style as 'gentle guidance,' asserting that you make solving even the hardest problems seem achievable. Your instruction is appropriately challenging and organized, yet never constraining. You encourage your students to explore, to question, and construct their own understanding of the discipline.'

Thank you to Mrs. Gannon for joining us and for your support of Nichols over the years!

Today, our 5th grade students showcased their year-end Science and Central Studies projects. These classroom endeavors, developed over recent weeks, truly highlight the creativity thriving in our 5th grade.

For Science, students created zoo biome presentations, focusing on zoologists, conservationists, botanists, or biome experts. Each group presented an educational poster to the audience.

In Central Studies, students delved into medieval times, exploring the Mayans, the African Empire, Ancient China, or the Black Death. They used diverse methods to teach their topics, and each student hosted a station where guests could engage in hands-on experiments.

Thank you to all the families that could join us today! Your continued support of Nichols is what makes this community so special!

Congratulations to Kayleigh Rizzo on being named Coach of the Year by the Basketball Coaches Association of New York! Your dedication and leadership inspire us all.

In her first year at Nichols, Coach Rizzo led the team to a perfect 12-0 season and an MMHSAA Double-A Championship. This year, she continued her outstanding success.

Thank you, Kayleigh, for your unwavering support of the Nichols community. We look forward to seeing the team's future achievements under your guidance!

Hey, Nichols community! Two great events are coming up: Reunion 2024 and The Nichols Open!

There is still time to register for this year's Reunion. Campus tours begin at 4:00 p.m., and the party starts right after.

The Nichols Open is on Monday, July 22, at Cloverbank Country Club. Get your team together and register today!

Visit the Nichols website for all the details: www.nicholsschool.org

Today, Nichols School hosted the first-ever Student Research Conference with East Aurora High School. Students from Nichols and East Aurora showcased their AP Research projects, with Nichols students also presenting work from Research Scholars and Robotics. Some of the topics covered today were:

“The Incidence Rate of Second Primary Cancer after Initial NSCLC Diagnosis From 2010-2014 Compared To 2015-2019”

“The Effects of Prosthetics on Patients’ Level of Activity”

“Autonomous Path Planning for FTC Robotics”

“Effect of Activity on Music-Based Interventions”

The Keynote Speaker was Nichols alumnus Dr. Annie Burke ’97, who presented on “Transdiagnostic Risk and Resilience in Mental Health.”

Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, and supported our students along the way! A special thank you to Dr. Aranya Maritime, who organized this event!

We are thrilled to announce that Jack DiBenedetto '19, a proud graduate of Nichols School and, most recently, the University of Denver, has earned a spot on the Utah Archers Professional Lacrosse League (PLL) roster! 🥍👏 His dedication, skill, and perseverance have truly paid off, and we couldn't be prouder. Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement and wishing them the best of luck in their professional lacrosse career!

"Every gift gets to the HEART of our mission'.

Thanks to generations of donors, Nichols School thrives with over 130 years of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics. Your support of the Nichols Fund makes a profound impact. Each gift builds on the last, amplifying the power of participation.

We have one month to reach our Annual Fund goal and need your support. Every gift, no matter the amount, directly impacts the student experience. Consider donating today!

https://nicholsadvancement.org/campaigns/nicholsfund

A huge congratulations to junior Macay Jimerson for being named Player of the Year in the MMHSAA league! Your talent, hard work, and dedication have truly set you apart. We are so proud of your incredible achievement!

Congratulations to our outstanding Nichols School lacrosse athletes on being named 1st and 2nd Team All-Catholic! Your commitment, perseverance, and skill on the field have made us incredibly proud. Go Vikings!

Congratulations to senior Linda Ullmark on her invitation to join the US Under-19 Women's Youth National Team in Spain! Linda, along with 19 other elite players, will travel to Spain to train and compete in two matches against Spain's Under-19 team. Well done, Linda! To learn more, click here: https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2024/05/u-19-wynt-will-travel-to-spain-for-training-camp-and-two-matches-against-the-hosts

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Let us reflect on their courage and dedication as we come together as a community.

Today was one of the best days of the year, Verdian Day! We celebrated the Class of 2024 and recognized the many award winners. Yearbooks and Sharpies were passed out so we could all leave special messages to our friends. Finally, Mr. Cloutier and Mr. Robinson brought the National Lacrosse League Championship Trophy so we could celebrate their big win!

Thank you to everyone who supported CultureFest 2024! It was a wonderful afternoon of delicious food, engaging games, and fantastic company. This success wouldn't have been possible without the incredible Nichols community!

🌟 A heartfelt thank you to all the new Nichols families who attended our New Student Orientation last night! 🌟

We were thrilled to meet you and are excited to welcome you into the Nichols community. Here's to embracing challenges and discovering the potential within each of our students.

If you want to learn more about Nichols, call the Admissions Office! Visit our website for more information and to schedule a tour! www.nicholsschool.org/admissions

Join us for The Nichols Open in just two months! Mark your calendar for Monday, July 22nd at Cloverbank Country Club.

This annual event is a summer highlight. Gather your friends and register your team today!

https://nicholsadvancement.org/events/nicholsschool-the-nichols-open-2024

Congratulations to our student-athletes on their college and junior team commitments! We are proud to announce the following Nichols School students who will be continuing their academic and athletic journeys next year:

⚽ Tommy Maidment - Soccer at St. Lawrence University

⚽ Jakob Sacher - Soccer at Mount Union

🏒 Jack Sullivan - Junior Hockey at Brooks Bandits (BCHL)

🏒 Brayden Scibor - Junior Hockey at South Shore Kings (NCDC)

🏒 Mason Losel - Junior Hockey at Westchester Wolves (NCDC)

🏒 London Goodwin - Junior Hockey at Utica Comets (NCDC)

🎾 Amelia Greenawalt - Tennis at Niagara University

🏆 Jacob Stoffman - Squash at Hamilton College

⚾ Jakson Ross - Junior College Baseball at Cayuga CC (JUCO)

🎾 Ryan Tingley - Tennis at St. Lawrence University

🏀 Parker Rey - Basketball at St. John Fisher

🏒 Tessa Morris - Hockey at Plattsburgh

🏒 Olivia Visco - Division 3 Hockey at Potsdam

We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication both on and off the field. Embrace the challenge and discover yourselves at the next level!

There’s still time to register!

We can't wait to see you at Reunion Weekend, especially for the All-Alumni Party on the Quad at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7. Don't miss out and register today.

https://bit.ly/3WO3jym

Want to know who will be attending Reunion? Check out the attendee list: https://bit.ly/454pKlb

Nichols is excited to announce our 2024 Commencement Speaker: Nichols graduate Daniel “Tad” Roach ’75! Tad graduated from Williams College in 1979 and earned a graduate degree from Middlebury College. After this, he joined the faculty of St. Andrew’s School in Middletown, Delaware, where he served as a teacher, coach, in various administrative roles, and ultimately as Head of School.

We look forward to welcoming him to campus on Friday, June 7.

This morning, Gi Sword, from Gay and Le***an Youth Services (GLYS), came to present to the Upper School in preparation for Pride month in June. They shared a historical overview of Pride while connecting to current LGBTQ+ issues pertinent to present-day society.

Thank you to the GSA club on campus for coordinating this presentation!

Congratulations to our talented 8th Grade Middle School theater students on a spectacular performance of "Murder in the Air"! Your dedication and hard work brought this interactive mystery to life, captivating the audience from start to finish. With each twist and turn, you kept us guessing and engaged in the thrilling storyline. Bravo to the entire cast and crew for delivering an unforgettable experience!

Looking to purchase one of the puzzles our 7th graders created? There are two ways you can get your hands on one. They are currently for sale in the Nichols bookstore! Come on over and grab one for you and a friend. You can also visit https://buffalogames.com/ to order online to be shipped directly to your home.

All proceeds from the puzzles go directly to a local charity, White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary!

This morning, the Nichols community gathered together on the Quad to commemorate the ten lives lost during the shooting at Tops Market on May, 14, 2022. We hosted Tiffany Gaines and Julia Bottoms. Tiffany is the Curatorial and Digital Content Associate at Burchfield Penney Art Center and is also the first Black person to serve as an in-house curator at the Burchfield Penney Art Center. Julia is Buffalo-based artist with a number of murals in the region.

Tiffany’s collaborative work, Before and After Again is an exhibition of artwork, prose, and poetry by Buffalo-based artists and fellow cultural producers Julia Bottoms, and Jillian Hanesworth. Their works respond to the tragic slaying of ten Buffalo residents on May 14, 2022, at the Tops Friendly Market on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo, New York.

“These works were created out of dialogue with members of our community, including those families directly affected by the tragedy, in consideration of their deep humanity and resilience in the face of systemic racism and unspeakable violence.”

Thank you to Tiffany and Julia for your words this morning.

A Big Weekend for Nichols Vikings!

Crew snagged the State title this weekend! Finn B. ‘24, Anthony V. ‘24, Sayward M. 24, Bennett ‘24, and Sun Jae ‘25 were in the winning boat and Clare G. ‘25 and Eleanor B. ‘24 won second in Double Varsity!

In Boys Tennis Vonn D. ‘26 won the 2024 Monsignor Martin Tennis Championship at First Singles. Ryan T. ‘24, who will be playing tennis for St. Lawrence University next year, took the Second Singles prize, and Joey T. ‘25 and Matthew T. ‘26 won Second Doubles. Nichols also won the Monsignor Martin Team Award again this year!

Our Girls Varsity Lacrosse won the semi-final game against Sacred Heart 14-6 and has moved on to the finals! We hope you can join us in cheering on our undefeated Vikings tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14 at 6:00 p.m. vs. St. Mary’s of Lancaster at Canisius University!