Nichols Elementary School

The students and staff of Nichols Elementary School held an assembly to celebrate kindness. This event was the culmination of several weeks of kindness activities and discussions,...

Brian from eeSmarts came to visit all of our kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade classes on Thursday. Our kids are becoming energy saving experts!

The PTO hosted the well-attended, "Under the Stars" dance on Friday, April 25th. The energy was high throughout the night, and everyone is looking forward to next year's dance!

The annual 6th Grade Basketball Game was held at the Stratford High School Gymnasium this year and attracted a record-size crowd. After a close first quarter, the staff built a l...

Students in Grades 3 - 6 were treated to a concert by several groups from the Stratford High School Music Department. The energetic show included performances by the Concert Band...

All three first grade classes recently visited the Audubon Center in Milford. They learned about animals and how their different body parts help them to survive and thrive! Afte...

Mrs. Reilly's fourth grade class had a real treat to celebrate "Read Across America" Day. The Honorable Judge Moore took time out of her busy schedule to visit and read to the cl...

The 6th Grade Art Enrichment groups completed four new ceiling murals which have been installed near the main lobby. This continues a long tradition of using our building to show...

All four sixth grade classes participated in the "Scary Tales" writing project. Students were given certificates to celebrate their accomplishments.

The Energy Academy visited Nichols on February 26th. All students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade enjoyed the interactive show that focused on defining and saving energy. This comple...

On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, all of the Nichols kindergarten students had a visit from District Videographer, Lou Spetrino. Mr. Spetrino wasn't there to film, but rather to rea...

Mrs. Lesko has been busily updating our "Heritage Map" near the gymnasium. Each family and staff member who took part in her survey had their country of origin marked on the map....

On Wednesday, December 18th, Nichols' students enjoyed a sing along in their PJ's while raising money for a very important cause. All money donated will be given to the Conne...

Nichols children and staff helped to raise funds for a new Gaga Ball Pit for the playground with a Pajama Day right before Thanksgiving! The first grade classes staged their own ...

The three Kindergarten classes came together on November 26th to perform a Thanksgiving show for their families. The children did a great job and got multiple rounds of applause....

Three "Mad Science" teachers named Mr. Static, Fiona Fusion, and Nitro Nick, visited Nichols' 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classrooms on Tuesday. The scientists brought several materi...

Over 300 prizes were awarded to Nichols families at a sold out BINGO night on the last Friday before Thanksgiving. Mr. Greist and Mrs. Clearly called the numbers while PTO voluntee...

Thirteen veterans visited Nichols on Friday, November 8th. They were honored by over 400 students who read original poems, sang patriotic songs, and presented letters of apprecia...

On October 15th, the Audubon Center came to visit Grade 5 at Nichols School. Students engaged in a hands on activity with Audubon of Milford Point, to gain an understanding of wa...

On October 29th, guide dogs came to visit grade 4 at Nichols School. This tied into our reading curriculum on the five senses and the story "Blind Ambition", which follows the jo...