Accelerating Achievement

The Nicolet Boys Basketball team has earned a #3 seed in the WIAA playoffs and will open their postseason run with a home game on Friday, March 6th at 7pm vs. #6 West Bend West 🏀

This is a WIAA postseason game and therefore all tickets are $7 and must be purchased on GoFan on a first come first serve basis. No passes are accepted including booster club, conference & senior citizen passes. All spectators including NHS students and NHS staff are required to purchase a ticket to attend these games. No cash will be accepted.

You can purchase tickets to both of these games by visiting ⤵️
🔗 https://gofan.co/app/school/WI19475

✨ Congrats to our Students of the Month ✨

English - Gabriell Brewer
World Language - Maya Khayat
Math - Jude Lenaker
Wellness - Paula Arias
Science - Mia Wanner
Student Services - Cory Harris
Student Support - Paula Arias
Social Studies - Marla Turecek

Nicolet Union High School has a Student of the Month program to help promote academic achievement, academic growth, leadership, and resilience in the classroom. Each month, each academic department will be selecting a Student of the Month who has demonstrated and displayed these characteristics. Each Student of the Month earns Nicolet swag, bragging rights, and schoolwide recognition for being one of our top students!

Congratulations to Nicolet gymnast, Magdalena Rosas-Sarmiento on qualifying for the WIAA State Tournament 🤸‍♀️

Good luck at state this weekend ❗
#KnightNation

This week, we celebrate National School Social Work Week, a time to recognize and appreciate the profound impact our school social worker, Maureen Newborn has on the Nicolet community ✨
Maureen tirelessly provides emotional support, guidance, and resources that enhance our students’ academic and personal growth. Whether it’s leading group sessions, one-on-one counseling, or developing strategies for overall student well-being, Maureen is always there with a compassionate heart and expert advice. Maureen Newborn has been a school social worker at Nicolet Union High School for 11 years. Thank you for your dedication to the Nicolet students❗

Fuel your mind and body 🍽️
Nicolet Union High School District and Aramark are cooking up a wide variety of healthy and appetizing meal options daily.
Get a taste of what's on the menu for March!
Check out the full student nutrition menus here ⤵️
🔗 https://www.nicolet.us/o/nhs/page/student-nutrition
or on the Nicolet App

Congratulations to following Nicolet gymnasts on receiving WHSGA All-State Scholar Athlete honors 👏

🤸‍♀️ Harper Bazelon
🤸‍♀️ Mary Kyzer
🤸‍♀️ Magdalena Rosas-Sarmiento

For more info please visit ⤵️
🔗 https://www.whsga.org/docs/d2AllState2026.pdf

#knightnation

As part of National Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month Nicolet is highlighting students who have gone above and beyond in their pathway 👏

🔵 Ella Lozoff (pathway - Fine Arts)
🔵 Mason Schwalbach (pathway - Health Sciences)
🔵 Monica Torres Alvarez (pathway - Education)

If interested in connecting about opportunities related to career based learning with Nicolet, contact: Stephanie O'Connor-Reiser, Career & Transition Coordinator:
stephanie.oconnor-reiser@nicolet.us

Congratulations to following Nicolet football student-athletes & staff on being selected for the 2026 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA) All-Star Game 👏
🏈 Aziz Ashour (defensive back)
🏈 Carter Zuithoff (wide receiver)
🏈 James Becker (head coach)
🏈 Terence Smith (assistant coach)

For more info please visit ⤵️
🔗 https://www.wifca.org/news_article/show/1356247

#knightnation

Nicolet Boys Basketball team named Team Of The Week 🏀

https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/02/23/high-school-boys-basketball-rankings-team-of-the-week-in-milwaukee/88821451007/

Congratulations to Nicolet gymnast Maggie Rosas-Sarmiento, who earned all North Shore Conference All-Around Honorable Mention honors ❗
Rosas-Sarmiento took 3rd place on Floor, 4th place - All Around & 5th place on Beam 🤸‍♀️

For more info on the all-conference teams please visit ⤵️
🔗 https://www.northshoreconference.com
#KnightNation

STEM Research students have been busy working on their projects in and outside of Nicolet these past few months. Here are some pictures of a few of our student researchers in action 🔬
Come check out student work at the Nicolet Science and Engineering Fair during the Public Viewing on Saturday, February 28th from 11:50 am - 12:45 pm in Nicolet's Cafeteria.

Nicole Brooks working in Dr. Claire C De La Cova's Lab at UWM. Her project title is An Analysis of Acute and Chronic Heat Stress to Caenorhabditis Elegans’ Mobility, Fertility,and Protein Aggregation.

Sophie Vielmetti is conducting research at UWM School of Freshwater Sciences Lab with support from Dr. Emmi Mueller, Dr. Eric Ostovich, Dr. Rebecca Klaper, and Dr. Ryan Newton. Her project title is "The Effects of Lemna minor on the Growth of Ralphidocelis subcapitata for the Management of Harmful Algal Blooms".

Nzuri Njuguna is doing her experiment at Nicolet with support from Dr. Simon Gilroy at UW-Madison. Her project title is, "Effects of several different Nitrogen-fixating Bacteria within the Nitrogen-deficient Martian simulant Regolith to improve the germination and growth of Pisum Sativum (Snap Pea)".

Thank you to Marquette University researcher & Nicolet community member Dr. Edward Blumenthal. He has provided support, advice and resources to students doing projects involving fruit flies.

This Black History Month, we celebrate the vibrant community at Nicolet Union High School ❗
Nicolet offers over 60 clubs & activities to their student population including the Black Student Union. BSU is a powerful example, bringing together over 80 students biweekly for discussions, support and mentorship.

We've got a busy week ahead at Nicolet 🏒🤸‍♀️🏀🤼🏫🧜‍♀️🔬
For the complete list of upcoming events please visit:
School ➡️ https://bit.ly/3QqzZHz
Athletics ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Qdi4Uz
*All WIAA post season events (home or away) require a purchased ticket on GoFan. Student IDs or Booster Club passes are not accepted at WIAA events.

Nicolet junior Jude Hill makes his way to the top and is the 2026 D2 State Champ in the 100 Yard Backstroke with a time of 50.23 🏊‍♂️
Congrats Jude👏
#KnightNation

As part of National Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month Nicolet is highlighting students who have gone above and beyond in their pathway 👏
🔵Anthony Scordato (pathway - Arts, Technology & Communication)
🔵Triniti Trimble (pathway - Manufacturing)
🔵Tigran Nemsadze (pathway - Transportation & Logistics (Automotive)

If interested in connecting about opportunities related to career based learning with Nicolet, contact: Stephanie O'Connor-Reiser, Career & Transition Coordinator:
stephanie.oconnor-reiser@nicolet.us

Thank you to Dr. Albojay Deacon from Marquette University for coming to speak to the Nicolet Introduction to Healthcare Careers classes about physical therapy, and also about Healthcare career opportunities at Marquette. The students' excitement matched Dr Deacon's energy — and it made for an inspiring and engaging experience for all ❗

Class of 2026 Senior Calendar & Graduation Information 🧑‍🎓
This is your go-to guide for all the important dates, deadlines, and events leading up to graduation day including Cap & Gown pick-up on February 25th
Please visit➡️ https://bit.ly/4r06yhP

The following Nicolet senior student-athletes signed their letter of intent to play collegiately⤵️

Alex Boehm - North Central College (lacrosse)
August Golden - Alfred University (lacrosse)
Ryan Deluca - Illinois Wesleyan University (lacrosse)
Finn Ragan - Lake Forest College (lacrosse & football)
Aziz Ashour - University of St. Thomas (football)
CJ Rasco - Ripon College (football)
Carter Zuithoff - UW-Whitewater (football)
Ian Harris - UW-Whitewater (football)
Tyler Griffin - UW-Whitewater (football)
Derrick Planter - UW-Stevens Point (football)
James Ensaldo - Concordia University (soccer)

Nicolet Union High School is proud to be recognizing the academic and athletic achievements of our special student-athletes ❗
#KnightNation

The Nicolet Theater Department will be presenting "The Little Mermaid", The Musical on February 26, 27 & 28 at 7:00pm & March 1 at 2:00pm 🧜‍♀️

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World."

Tickets are available by visiting ⤵️
🔗https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DPLA