In order to prepare for this year’s event, Nichols community members will be hosting Gift Gatherings & Shopping Parties. A gift gathering is an event that takes place before Nichols Night to help the Advancement Office secure items for the Auction.
Brand Bar will donate 10% of all purchases made in store and online at www.shopbrandbar.com (use code Donate10) back to Nichols. From 6 - 8 p.m. the store will have drinks and appetizers while you shop. Register here.
As a gift gathering attendee, you’re asked to bring an item in support of the auction, or purchase something at the shopping party to give back to the school. This could be anything that you think would be a good auction item with a value of at least $50. Past gift gathering items brought have included:
Support local: Restaurant gift cards or experiences, local distillery, wine or beer items, shopping gift cards or parties, spa gift cards, salon gift cards, jeweler gift cards or jewelry
Inviting all Nichols Alumni Basketball players to Nichols on Saturday, December 27, for the first annual ‘Jim Kramer Classic’. Nichols will host the Kramer Classic in the Gerard Gymnasium and is inviting all basketball alumni to watch the Varsity Boys take on Hutch Tech at noon. Register to attend.
Coach Matt Hartman is planning to gather the alumni together after the game, and more details on the gathering will be shared soon.
Save the date for Reunion 2026 ! Join classmates and friends for the biggest alumni party of the year.
Reunion years ending in ‘1’ or ‘6’ are especially encouraged to attend as you will be celebrating a milestone reunion. If you would like to help plan your class Reunion activities, please reach out to Janelle Zera, Nichols Director of Alumni at 716.332.5152 or email alumnioffice@nicholsschool.org.
Mark your calendars for the Nichols Open on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Pendleton Creek Golf Club in North Tonawanda, N.Y. Stay tuned for registration details.