Nichols School | Private School in Buffalo NY for Grades 5-12

Nichols School | Private School in Buffalo NY for Grades 5-12
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Through caring guidance and unwavering support, Nichols School students are inspired to face academic, athletic, creative and social growth with confidence, determination and joy. The ease with which our students approach new learning opportunities and experiences becomes a mark of their characters.
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Just Get it Done: The Story of Joseph Goodly
4/21/2026
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Freshman Joseph Goodly ’29, from Derby, N.Y., brings a steady, disciplined approach to his time at Nichols. Balancing a demanding academic schedule, JV hockey, and a growing business, Joseph shares how consistency, effort, and a “just get it done” mindset shape his experience both in and out of the classroom.
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How Brotherhood Changed Nichols Basketball Culture
3/26/2026
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"The chemistry was different."
From a nine-game winning streak to deep playoff drama, the Nichols varsity boys basketball team proved they are one of Western New York's elite. Read how the 2025–26 squad turned a record-breaking season into a lifelong brotherhood.
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Meet Finn Riordan, Who's Already Onto the Next Thing
3/23/2026
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Meet Finn Riordan ’29, a Nichols School freshman who isn’t waiting for graduation to start his career. From composing original music to co-founding his own hot sauce company, Scorch, Finn’s journey is a testament to the power of student ambition and a supportive school community.
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Nichols School Takes In Minnesota Frost Game During Chipotle-USA Hockey High School Nationals
3/20/2026
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When the Nichols School girls hockey team went to watch the Minnesota Frost host the Ottawa Charge on Wednesday, the trip had a two-fold meaning.
One, the girls got to watch a game featuring six players who helped Team USA win Olympic gold last month. Second, players from the school in Buffalo, New York, also got to catch one of the school’s alums, Frost right wing Katy Knoll, in action.
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