Twenty-eight students from the Nicolet High School Performing Arts Department recently completed a highly successful cultural and educational tour of London, United Kingdom . The immersive trip, led by Jamin Hoffman, was specifically designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and professional practice in music and theater.
Students gained professional inspiration by attending world-class performances, including Hamilton, Hadestown, and My Neighbor Totoro. Educational highlights included a performance by the Guildhall Jazz Voices and a technical visit to the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music, offering a direct look at international collegiate-level arts education.
For many students, this was their first international experience. They successfully navigated the complexities of a global city, managed their own schedules, and used the London Underground (Tube) system, leading to visible gains in maturity and independence. The program proved life-altering for some, such as graduating senior and bass player Jakai Norman, who found vocational clarity to pursue music as a career.
The tour was a resounding success, moving beyond sightseeing to become a foundational educational experience. Students returned with greater technical inspiration and a deeper understanding of their place in the global arts community.
Students gained professional inspiration by attending world-class performances, including Hamilton, Hadestown, and My Neighbor Totoro. Educational highlights included a performance by the Guildhall Jazz Voices and a technical visit to the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music, offering a direct look at international collegiate-level arts education.
For many students, this was their first international experience. They successfully navigated the complexities of a global city, managed their own schedules, and used the London Underground (Tube) system, leading to visible gains in maturity and independence. The program proved life-altering for some, such as graduating senior and bass player Jakai Norman, who found vocational clarity to pursue music as a career.
The tour was a resounding success, moving beyond sightseeing to become a foundational educational experience. Students returned with greater technical inspiration and a deeper understanding of their place in the global arts community.
The Nicolet Math Team team took home 2nd Place All-State, competing against 28 schools from across Wisconsin in the Class A division ➕
We also want to celebrate our individual standouts: several students earned medals for 1st and 2nd Place All-State Team honors for their exceptional individual performances.
We are so proud of this team's dedication and academic excellence. Way to go, Knights👏
We also want to celebrate our individual standouts: several students earned medals for 1st and 2nd Place All-State Team honors for their exceptional individual performances.
We are so proud of this team's dedication and academic excellence. Way to go, Knights👏
Congratulations to the team of Max Dykeman, Matan Steigmann, Tigran Nemsadze and Isabella Dlugosch for capturing the state championship at the Financial and Investment Challenge Bowl in Madison 👏
Their outstanding performance and deep understanding of financial concepts led Nicolet to its third consecutive state title, solidifying the school's reputation as a powerhouse in financial literacy and investment knowledge. This marks the first time a school has ever won three championships in a row.
Way to go, Knights 🏆🏆🏆
Their outstanding performance and deep understanding of financial concepts led Nicolet to its third consecutive state title, solidifying the school's reputation as a powerhouse in financial literacy and investment knowledge. This marks the first time a school has ever won three championships in a row.
Way to go, Knights 🏆🏆🏆
Nicolet Model United Nations concluded its 2025-2026 season with a very successful Nicolet High School Model United Nations conference, hosting five schools and 75 students for its first solo student-led conference. The conference team, led by Taylor Abbott and conference chair Gavin Babusiak, designed and ran four crisis committee simulations, partnering with a team from Pewaukee High School on the Joint Crisis Committee for the Spanish Civil War. Congratulations to Gavin and Taylor, Jacob Artlip, Rishi Bhogavilli, Layla Caples, Ivy Costello, Marley Gretenhardt, Jackson Phineas Gueller, Chace Haseman, Matthew "Kringle King" Hellman, Elena Johansen, Hazel Joseph, Ian Kostic, Mason Lee, Janelle O'Meara, and Theresa Saggio.
It was a busy season for Nicolet's Model UN team -- the team attended conferences at Carthage College, Arrowhead High School, McFarlane High School, the University of Chicago, and the University of Wisconsin. Award winners included Taylor Abbott, Gavin Babusiak, Walker Chapman, Hannah Gruendyke, Josie Miller, Theo Liro, Luke Nelson, Janelle O'Meara, and Lydia Presti.
Nicolet alums Orly Boland and Hannah Janicik (Nicolet Class of 2024) & Zee Twomey and Maia Bozovich (Nicolet Class of 2025) are all members of the University of Wisconsin Model UN Conference, with Orly serving as next year's Secretary General.
Congratulations to a hard-working and brilliant team👏
It was a busy season for Nicolet's Model UN team -- the team attended conferences at Carthage College, Arrowhead High School, McFarlane High School, the University of Chicago, and the University of Wisconsin. Award winners included Taylor Abbott, Gavin Babusiak, Walker Chapman, Hannah Gruendyke, Josie Miller, Theo Liro, Luke Nelson, Janelle O'Meara, and Lydia Presti.
Nicolet alums Orly Boland and Hannah Janicik (Nicolet Class of 2024) & Zee Twomey and Maia Bozovich (Nicolet Class of 2025) are all members of the University of Wisconsin Model UN Conference, with Orly serving as next year's Secretary General.
Congratulations to a hard-working and brilliant team👏
Nicolet FEAR is heading back to the World Championships for the 5th year in a row
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The team finished in 9th place in the state championships with a total of 218 points to earn a spot in the Worlds.
During the season, FEAR earned the Sustainability Award twice—an achievement no other Wisconsin team has matched.
Good luck FEAR in the World Championships in Houston👏
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The team finished in 9th place in the state championships with a total of 218 points to earn a spot in the Worlds.
During the season, FEAR earned the Sustainability Award twice—an achievement no other Wisconsin team has matched.
Good luck FEAR in the World Championships in Houston👏
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all of the wonderful administrative staff at Nicolet Union High School! You do so much to keep everything running, and we all appreciate you. Thank you for all you do for Nicolet👏
Nicolet Music Honor Society invites the community to "Royal Tea" on May 10th at 10am in the Nicolet choir room (entrance #4) 🫖
Dress up as your favorite fairy tale character prince or princess for a sing-along Tea Party
Purchase your tickets by visiting ⤵️
🔗 https://nicolet.revtrak.net/music-band-orchestra-choir-/choir/#/fo/Royal-Tea-Party3
Dress up as your favorite fairy tale character prince or princess for a sing-along Tea Party
Purchase your tickets by visiting ⤵️
🔗 https://nicolet.revtrak.net/music-band-orchestra-choir-/choir/#/fo/Royal-Tea-Party3
Congratulations to Nicolet Performing Arts on their Jerry Awards nominations for Disney's The Little Mermaid! Recognized for Outstanding Ensemble, six Outstanding Lead Performers, seven Outstanding Supporting Performers, and many other crew categories —what an amazing achievement🎭
Final winners will be announced in May. Best of luck to all the nominees👏
Final winners will be announced in May. Best of luck to all the nominees👏
Nicolet Prom is Saturday, May 16 🎭
Nicolet Junior and Senior students have selected Gatsby's Masquerade is this year's theme. Prom is at the River Club on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 6-10pm. Tickets are currently on sale and are $65 each.
Purchase tickets by visiting➡️ https://gofan.co/event/6464037?schoolId=WI19475
Nicolet Junior and Senior students have selected Gatsby's Masquerade is this year's theme. Prom is at the River Club on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 6-10pm. Tickets are currently on sale and are $65 each.
Purchase tickets by visiting➡️ https://gofan.co/event/6464037?schoolId=WI19475
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
#KnightNation
For the complete list of upcoming events please visit ⤵️
School 🔗https://bit.ly/3QqzZHz
Athletics 🔗https://bit.ly/3Qdi4Uz
#KnightNation
Nicolet's inaugural Knight Lights Community Resource Fair was held on Thursday. Over 250 students, staff and community members came through to meet, connect and learn about the 50 organizations within the community representing a variety of purposes - employment/internships, volunteering, human services, product showcasing, art/recreation.
Thank you to ALL the people who came together to make this a successful event❗
Thank you to ALL the people who came together to make this a successful event❗
Nicolet Health Occupations Students of America students competed in the HOSA State Leadership Conference April 8-10!
And a special congrats to the following⤵️
Benjamin Tongkumbunjong (Academic Testing Center Award; 5th place - Microbiology)
Bria Rutherford (3rd place - Respiratory Therapy)
Everett Lee (7th place - Research Poster)
Luke Nelson (Academic Testing Center Award; 2nd place - Organic Chemistry and 4th place - Pharmacy Science)
Seochan Lee (6th place - Surgical Technician)
Bria's 3rd place finish qualifies her for the International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, June 17-20 👏
Joel Cohen has been named Nicolet Head Boys and Girls Cross Country Coach 💨
Joel previously was the Head Girls Cross Country Coach at Cedarburg High School from 2021-2025, as well as Girls Head Track Coach in 2023 coaching several athletes
to state and school records.
Most recently, Coach Cohen coached 7th and 8th grade Boys basketball for the Nicolet Rec Dept, and is very excited to now be a coach at Nicolet Union High School.
Welcome Joel 👏
Joel previously was the Head Girls Cross Country Coach at Cedarburg High School from 2021-2025, as well as Girls Head Track Coach in 2023 coaching several athletes
to state and school records.
Most recently, Coach Cohen coached 7th and 8th grade Boys basketball for the Nicolet Rec Dept, and is very excited to now be a coach at Nicolet Union High School.
Welcome Joel 👏
Congratulations to our newly elected school board member, Laura Witkov Felix! We are excited to work with you to support our students, staff, and community.
Also a congratulations to Theresa Seem who was re-elected to serve in her fourth term as school board member. Thank you for your support and dedication to the Nicolet community.
GO KNIGHTS❗
Also a congratulations to Theresa Seem who was re-elected to serve in her fourth term as school board member. Thank you for your support and dedication to the Nicolet community.
GO KNIGHTS❗
Nicolet senior Nyla Deans has been awarded a HAMP Foundation Scholarship to attend UW-Madison! Each year, the HAMP Foundation offers two full, four-year scholarships to Milwaukee area seniors who will be attending UW-Madison or the University of Minnesota-Twin CIties. The scholarship covers tuition, room and board, fees and required class materials (books, supplies, etc.).
Way to go Nyla👏
Way to go Nyla👏
Nicolet's Black Student Union students recently explored HBCUs over Spring Break, experiencing rich history and culture.
The students visited Morgan St, Delaware State University, Howard University, Hampton University, Norfolk State, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina A&T and Winston Salem University.
"It was such a wonderful, well-organized, and impactful trip. Your efforts in opening these doors for our students mean the world to us. I’m incredibly grateful for your dedication and look forward to seeing where this pipeline takes us."
- Jaylen Cain
"This was an amazing opportunity. While touring, not only were the members of Nicolet's BSU club captivated by each planned-out university tour, but we were also able to sharpen their creativity and critical thinking skills along the way. It truly was something great to be a part of, and hopefully, we can do something even greater in the future."
- Kendashia McDowell
The students visited Morgan St, Delaware State University, Howard University, Hampton University, Norfolk State, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina A&T and Winston Salem University.
"It was such a wonderful, well-organized, and impactful trip. Your efforts in opening these doors for our students mean the world to us. I’m incredibly grateful for your dedication and look forward to seeing where this pipeline takes us."
- Jaylen Cain
"This was an amazing opportunity. While touring, not only were the members of Nicolet's BSU club captivated by each planned-out university tour, but we were also able to sharpen their creativity and critical thinking skills along the way. It truly was something great to be a part of, and hopefully, we can do something even greater in the future."
- Kendashia McDowell
The Nicolet Theater Department will be presenting their Children's show - The Emperor's New Clothes on April 25 & 26 👑
The kingdom of Glump has been taxed to abstraction ever since their emperor became a pampered clothes horse with a lack of taste! Not only is he an egotistical hypochondriac, he has three ’lovely’ children who are quickly becoming chips off the old blockhead. The emperor and his family are so busy mismatching their wardrobe, the rest of the kingdom is in a shambles. Enter two con artists who devise an ingenious plan for fleecing the emperor. Their pitch: a magic cloth which appears invisible to people unworthy of their position. By the end. characters learn a valuable lesson in humility. Based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen
Due to limited seating, and patrons acquiring tickets and then not attending the performance, ticket holders must arrive at least 10 minutes before show time to ensure their seats. At that time, unclaimed seats will be given to patrons on a waiting list who could not acquire tickets. Thank you!
Tickets are available by visiting➡️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DSEO
The kingdom of Glump has been taxed to abstraction ever since their emperor became a pampered clothes horse with a lack of taste! Not only is he an egotistical hypochondriac, he has three ’lovely’ children who are quickly becoming chips off the old blockhead. The emperor and his family are so busy mismatching their wardrobe, the rest of the kingdom is in a shambles. Enter two con artists who devise an ingenious plan for fleecing the emperor. Their pitch: a magic cloth which appears invisible to people unworthy of their position. By the end. characters learn a valuable lesson in humility. Based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen
Due to limited seating, and patrons acquiring tickets and then not attending the performance, ticket holders must arrive at least 10 minutes before show time to ensure their seats. At that time, unclaimed seats will be given to patrons on a waiting list who could not acquire tickets. Thank you!
Tickets are available by visiting➡️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DSEO
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
For the complete list of upcoming events please visit ⤵️
School ➡️https://bit.ly/3QqzZHz
Athletics ➡️https://bit.ly/3Qdi4Uz
Congratulations to Nicolet senior basketball player Rashaad Davis & Nicolet junior swimmer Jude Hill on their nomination for the 2025-26 Milwaukee High School Sports Awards 👏
For more info please visit⤵️
🔗https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/high-school/sports-awards/2026/04/07/milwaukee-high-school-sports-awards-winter-nominees/89438494007/
#KnightNation
For more info please visit⤵️
🔗https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/high-school/sports-awards/2026/04/07/milwaukee-high-school-sports-awards-winter-nominees/89438494007/
#KnightNation
Nicolet Union High School is seeking nominations for the Nicolet High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at a special induction ceremony, which will coincide with a home Nicolet athletic event. Nominations can be submitted year-round, but nominations must be submitted by May 31, 2026 to be considered for the 2026 class.
The Nicolet Hall of Fame honors former student athletes, coaches and other individuals who have provided distinguished service to Nicolet High School athletics. A Hall of Fame Committee composed of Nicolet Athletic Staff, past and present, will choose the seven individuals from a pool of nominees. Specific criteria for each of the three nomination categories – Athlete, Coach and Distinguished Service and the nomination forms are available online at https://www.nicolet.us/o/athletics/page/hall-of-fame
For more information, contact Nicolet Athletic Director Kirk Krychowiak at Kirk.Krychowiak@nicolet.us
The Nicolet Hall of Fame honors former student athletes, coaches and other individuals who have provided distinguished service to Nicolet High School athletics. A Hall of Fame Committee composed of Nicolet Athletic Staff, past and present, will choose the seven individuals from a pool of nominees. Specific criteria for each of the three nomination categories – Athlete, Coach and Distinguished Service and the nomination forms are available online at https://www.nicolet.us/o/athletics/page/hall-of-fame
For more information, contact Nicolet Athletic Director Kirk Krychowiak at Kirk.Krychowiak@nicolet.us
