Nichols Fund

In memory of ANDREW J. RICH '21

Thank you Nichols for making me. student athlete for life!

Thank you to faculty, staff, and coaches for all that you do!

In honor of David Laub ‘56

Nichols taught me the importance of working hard to achieve your goals, but also to have fun and make life long friends while doing so.

In honor of Mr. Ptak. Best teacher I ever had. Onward and upward!

Top-notch education and lifelong friends.

We are so grateful our kids are able to have the educational experience that Nichols School provides.

For my grandson, Daniel!

Go Vikings!

My Nichols friendships and educational foundation are lifelong

Continue to Green 💚 😎 Us As We Go, Nichols, GO VIKINGS, And May The Nichols School Live On Now, Always, And Forever!!!

In honor of Laura Dudley (Scirri) Class of 1985

Nichols was a transformative experience in my life. The terrific teachers and coaches I had made a great impact on my development. The friends I made at that time are still my best friends over 40 years later. I hope the current students take as much from their time at Nichols as I did.

Let’s Go Nichols!!

In honor of The Facilities Department and their hard work clearing snow and ice this winter.

Thank you Facilities Department for braving the cold, snow and ice this winter to keep the campus safe and accessible for everyone.

Its our privilege and honor to support an institution which is maintaining a very high standard of academics

In honor of the late Mr. Stratton

Mr. Stratton, you made an enormous impact on my life and my writing skills. Through the years, my writing has allowed me to excel in academic, personal, and professional capacities. Your support and encouragement helped me to become a confident person. I wouldn't be where I am without you. I miss you constantly, but I take comfort knowing that your legacy lives on here at Nichols through your many friends, colleagues, and former students, including me. I try to channel you when I am correcting student tests and papers in the hopes that it will help at least some of them like you helped me.

In honor of J. Michael Duffett ‘62

In honor of Jaron Bruzgal

In honor of Gary Wilson 1970

I support Nichols for the great education it provides.

In memory of Raymond Verril

In honor of My teachers & my parents

Thank you to all of my teachers, coaches and mentors who helped me along the way and for making Nichols my home.

In honor of David Lewis and Charles Duffy

In memory of Nick Hopkins.

Thank you to all of the people who make this school wonderful!

In honor of my Advisory from the Class of 2024: Carter, Dancy, Emmons, Gibbs, Honeine, Maidment, J. Michael-Saffire, R. Michael-Saffire, Sacher, Smith, Stoffman, and Williams. “In the long run, we find what we expect; we shall be fortunate then, if we expect great things.” - Henry David Thoreau

In honor of Ann Lewis, Mother of Peter & Andrew Lewis

In honor of Hon Betsy Glaser Hurley

Nichols was the seminal academic experience of my life. It was where I was challenged to become a dedicated and curious learner, something which I cherish as ongoing in my life. I was privileged to have the benefit of a Nichols education, and wish the same for kids from throughout the Greater Buffalo region.

In honor of The Admissions Team

In memory of Bob Strauss '79

In honor of Raymond Walter - Class of 1980

In honor of Ellen Markel, class of 1981

In memory of Michelle Isenberg-Agostinelli

Dedicated in memory of a bright light in our class, making us all laugh and bringing positivity to everyone!

In honor of Mama Crystal Seymour Austin

The faculty and staff are amazing at what they do! Thank you!

Great school!

Nichols expanded my vision and raised my sights.

“Acharya Devo Bhava” is a Sanskrit phase that translates to “Teacher is God”. We believe that teachers have a profound influence on students. We are forever grateful.

Go Big Green!

In honor of Mr. Crane

In honor of Jim Swiatowy

In memory of Alexander Fulciniti

In honor of George Kloepfer Fund

Please earmark this donation to the Kloepfer Fund

In honor of The amazing Middle School Faculty and Staff.

In memory of William F. (Kim) Kimberly, Jr.

Go Vikings

In honor of Our Children, John ‘30 and Henry ‘31

This is a particularly nice school with excellent teachers and kids!

In memory of Larry Regan

Even after his children graduated, Larry was still at so many Nichols basketball games because of his love for Nichols. Miss the conversations with Larry.

In memory of David Strachan

Dedicated educator who devoted and committed to teaching and the school

Nichols isn't just the best school in WNY, it is a community of eclectic individuals driven by the desire for education, experiential learning, and commitment to strive for success. It is a welcoming community where faculty interact with the students to help build confidence.

In honor of Nichols School Facilities Team

Thanks to the Nichols School Facilities Team for taking care the campus, buildings and grounds. You and your hard work are truly appreciated!

In honor of Dr. Chui Sien Chan, Dr. Daniel Rosenbaum, Mr. Josh Ring and Mr. Kevin Powers

Proud to be a Nichols alum.

In honor of Chelsy Collins

Go Class of 2005!

Thank you.

In honor of Ron Montesano

Hope to be there for the 65th reunion

In honor of Keith Celniker ‘84 Memorial Scholarship Fund

In memory of Raymond Walter

In honor of Mary Saperston

Great experience for myself as well as my daughter Callaway who is now at Middlebury College.

In memory of Dale Bruce Haidvogel

In honor of Laura Scirri Dudley

In memory of Richard Stratton

In support of my amazing arts colleagues!

In honor of Barney Walsh

In honor of James Williams ‘04

Class of 2028

In memory of George Truscott

Go A-Team!

In memory of Kim Kimberly (Mr. Kim) who inspired so many of us. We miss you.

In honor of Phil Celniker

In honor of My students over the years

With deep gratitude and affection for all of my students over the years. To all of the "wayward boys" advisories, to the "extended advisories," to all who have engaged in service work in our shared WNY community, and to all students of all identities, genders, backgrounds, talents, skills, interests, hopes, and dreams whose paths have crossed with mine: thank you. I have learned so much from my work as a member of our Nichols community. Being your teacher has allowed me to learn so much and to grow as a person in my own life. May we all always remember that the diversity of our community is its core strength. May we be mindful that, in life, we are all called to learn from and grow alongside one another. And, grounded in these values, may we work to have our actions in the world we all share be guided by our compassionate and merciful hearts. With gratitude & respect ~ kp

I’m so proud that my son is part of the Nichols community and the Nichols hockey team!

Grateful to Nichols for grants that helped me, my sister Delia, and my brother Charles to attend Nichols.

In honor of Emily Olczak

Supported me through tough times and allowed me to get to achieve my goals of getting to a great university.

In honor of the wonderful people at Nichols School I get to work alongside with each day, and the students that make me love my job

In memory of Susan Shapiro

In memory of Gordon L. “Billy” Rashman and in honor fabulous class of 1963

In memory of Hugh McLean'59

In memory of Laura Schirri

In honor of the wonderful people I work with every day!

In memory of Douglas N. Reed, Class of 1949

Thank you to all the teachers and staff that are so encouraging and supportive of the students! You make all the difference!

So happy to support our Nichols faculty - the heart of our school!

Remain grateful for the opportunity to attend Nichols more than 25 years ago, and love the chance to pay it forward to future students on financial aid 🙏

We're proud to support the work that the school does to expand the minds of our current and future students.

excellent school!

The education my child is receiving is amazing. Love the middle school teachers and staff.

In honor of James G.G. May, Sr '62

In memory of James G.G. May, Sr '62

I wish I were still a student at Nichols! The best 4 years ever!

In honor of Kari Achatz

You inspire your students to become the best versions of themselves. Your passion for the arts and dedication to your students is remarkable. You have created a welcoming and beautiful space where our children thrive.

In honor of Suggie Williams

Looking forward to our 45th! Thankful for Mrs. (Suggie) Williams and what the Williams family has meant to Nichols over the years.

In honor of Nichols Building & Grounds team

In honor of the Middle School faculty!

In honor of Nichols Middle School

Let’s go buffalo!

In honor of Mr. William “Kim” Kimberly

Continue to cherish the good times and learnings from time at Nichols and subsequent friendships with classmates.

In memory of J. David Schnatz, M.D. '49

In honor of Bruce Sanborn (previous teacher)

In honor of Pete Gabarro

In memory of Pete Gabarro

In memory of William F. "Kim" Kimberly

Mr Kimberly was my English teacher in the early 1970s, and introduced us to The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. His cheerful wit and love for literature was infectious and inspiring, and set me on course for a lifetime of reading, writing, and engagement in the great liberal arts tradition of western culture, especially of the English language. Mr Kimberly was also our neighbor in East Aurora, and is lovingly and eternally remembered.

In honor of Coach RonMon - “Stan”

Two MM team championships and counting. It’s been a blast, Coach. Thank you for letting me be a part of an amazing athletic program!

In honor of Greg Plumb

Your passion inspires! Thank you for all you do, seen and unseen. To more great times. Cheers!

In honor of Chuck Ptak

July 13, 2022. Friendship Baptist Church. You were there. Showing up matters. Thanks, Chuck.

In honor of London Vinson-Gates, Aniyah Wood, A'riyah Hollins

May each of your lights continue to shine, so that all may see your brilliance and great works.

In honor of Kevin Powers

Thank you on behalf of my 7th grade history class. You are a master teacher, and friend that I’ve had the good fortune to observe for years. Thank you!

In honor of Dr. Aranya Maritime

Modeling poise and professionalism is the best mentoring. Thank you for your steadfast commitment to educating kids.

In honor of Erin Habelt

Thank you for consistently and lovingly challenging us to be better for kids and each other. You make Nichols a special place. Thank you.

In honor of Aunt Emma Colston

God is good! Go Vikings!

It's easy to support a school that provides such great learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.

Nichols got me started on the right path in my educational career and made my college career that much easier for me

In honor of Kristen Grace Scott

Let’s go Class of 1987!!

In memory of Colin Wegner

In honor of Ed Ballow and Dom Colangelo

Go Vikings

In honor of Mr. Waltz

I certainly didn't appreciate being forced to stay after school to focus on math at the time, but now realize what he was doing for me.

In honor of Shawn Wnek '97

A wonderful community to be a part of! Keep up the great work!

In honor of Molly DiGiulio '25, Ella Murphy '25, & JJ Murphy '27

In honor of Barney Walsh

In honor of All the amazing and hard-working people I work with on a daily basis.