Nichols Night 2025

The annual Nichols Auction will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, chaired by current families: 

Dina & Todd Benderson P'25,'29
Jamie & Austin Kelly P'23,'28,'28
Dora & Paul Iskalo P'23,'27

We are excited to announce that this year's Nichols Night will feature a Cirque du Soleil theme where attendees will be wowed by "The greatest show oN earth" in an atmosphere filled with aerial performances and circus inspired decor. Once again, we will be hosting the Auction on campus in our newest space,

The Class of 1961 Student Commons starting at 5:30 p.m.  

As the School's major fundraising event, all proceeds - 100% of donations - benefit our students and their Nichols experience. As we plan for this years event, we are grateful to our team of volunteers who are helping us make the event the best one yet, our Nichols Night Committee:

Deidre Batson-Griggs '03 P'31
Carla Becker P'26
Rohini Bhala P'30
Claudia Buttenhoff P'28
Angela Campagna P'26
Chris Capalbo P'28,'30,'31
Jen Coppola P'27, '30
Erin & Sean Cornelius P'30
Gunjeet Gurtoo P'27
Jessica Hapeman '95 P'28, '28
Brooke Leboeuf '97 P'31
Becky Locke P'26
Tracy Masiello P'26
Theresa Miyashita P'28
Kenisha Morgan P'29
Nicole Tzetzo P'28

Donate an Auction Item to Nichols Night

This year, we anticipate more than 250 people will attend the festivities in-person, as well as thousands of others who will virtually participate in the Auction to bid on these unique and sought-after item We would be honored to have a gift certificate, one of kind experience, or item for our auction, as it would be a tremendous reminder to patrons attending, viewing, and bidding what amazing local businesses and families we have in our surrounding community.

Please complete the Auction Donation Form to Submit with your Item 

Wish List items include:

• 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
• Nichols branded handmade items
• Unique Artwork
• Sports memorabilia
• Show & Sports tickets
• Electronics 
• Designer Accessories
• Gift Cards: Amazon, Visa or Airfare 
• Premium & Live Items: Vacation stays, Jewelry, Unique experiences, Golf Trips
• Cash contributions are always welcome as we are able to buy items from this Amazon Wish List. Please note, you can also choose and purchase an item from the list that you can bring or mail to the school.

Amazon Wish List

If you have questions, email Sara Wiese at swiese@nicholsschool.org with the Auction Donor Form.

Gift Gathering Information

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. 
To add to your calendar for these parties are:

• Tuesday, April 15 at drop off (7:15-8:00 a.m.) or at the end of the day at pick up (3:15-4:00 p.m.) at Nichols! During these times drop off a donation for the upcoming Nichols Night Auction. Just roll down your window and give your item to one of our volunteers and receive a sweet treat for your generosity. Locations for item drop-off will be in the circle next to the Middle School and at the back door of Mitchell Hall.

• Wednesday, April 16 at 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. hosted by Amy & Mark Hutchinson P'28 at at Hutch's (1375 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209)

RSVP For Hutch's

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.

Thank you to everyone that joined us and supported Nichols Night at our past Gift Gatherings.

We would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Rachelle Nurse & Dr. Joseph Goodly P'29, Urban Air, Emily Constantine Doren '00 P'30, P'31 & Holly Constantine Ortman '96 P'27, Lace & Day, Jamie & Austin Kelly P''23,'28,'28, Heather Wolf Rochford & Brian Rochford P'28, Spruce on Main, Brand Bar and Dina & Todd Benderson P'25,'29 for agreeing to host events for the Auction.