Four Nicolet students had the opportunity to attend Northwestern Mutual’s Investments Learning Day! 📈
Students connected with professionals across Investment Strategy, Public Investments, NM Capital, and Real Estate to get a real behind-the-scenes look at the world of investing. From hands-on learning to meaningful conversations, they explored how investment decisions are made and what careers in finance can look like.
Experiences like this help bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world — and inspire the next generation of leaders in finance and investing.
A huge thank you to Northwestern Mutual for creating such an impactful experience for our students! 👏
Students connected with professionals across Investment Strategy, Public Investments, NM Capital, and Real Estate to get a real behind-the-scenes look at the world of investing. From hands-on learning to meaningful conversations, they explored how investment decisions are made and what careers in finance can look like.
Experiences like this help bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world — and inspire the next generation of leaders in finance and investing.
A huge thank you to Northwestern Mutual for creating such an impactful experience for our students! 👏

Kelly Mulcahy Wendel will be joining the Nicolet Athletic Department as the Head Varsity Boys Volleyball Coach for the 2026 season🏐
Wendel, a Nicolet alum, was a 4 sport athlete receiving All-Conference honors in both volleyball and basketball.
Wendel, a Nicolet alum, was a 4 sport athlete receiving All-Conference honors in both volleyball and basketball.


Nicolet Union High School is hiring the following positions
🔵 School Psychologist
Nicolet is making an investment in comprehensive student support services through the addition of a second school psychologist position, starting the 2026-2027 school year. Join a forward-thinking high school district committed to strengthening school-based mental health systems, preventative practices, and student-centered outcomes through collaborative, data-informed work.
If you or someone you know is interested in making a meaningful impact with students, we encourage you to apply share this opportunity ⤵️
🔗 https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/261961
🔵 Special Education Teacher (Cross-Categorical)
Nicolet Union High School is seeking a passionate Special Education Teacher to join our team and support students through our inclusive co-plan/co-serve model of service delivery for the 2026-2027 school year.This role focuses on collaborating with general education teachers to ensure students with disabilities have meaningful access to rigorous curriculum and a supportive learning environment.
If you or someone you know is interested in making a meaningful impact with students, we encourage you to apply share this opportunity ⤵️
🔗 https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/261955
🔵 School Psychologist
Nicolet is making an investment in comprehensive student support services through the addition of a second school psychologist position, starting the 2026-2027 school year. Join a forward-thinking high school district committed to strengthening school-based mental health systems, preventative practices, and student-centered outcomes through collaborative, data-informed work.
If you or someone you know is interested in making a meaningful impact with students, we encourage you to apply share this opportunity ⤵️
🔗 https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/261961
🔵 Special Education Teacher (Cross-Categorical)
Nicolet Union High School is seeking a passionate Special Education Teacher to join our team and support students through our inclusive co-plan/co-serve model of service delivery for the 2026-2027 school year.This role focuses on collaborating with general education teachers to ensure students with disabilities have meaningful access to rigorous curriculum and a supportive learning environment.
If you or someone you know is interested in making a meaningful impact with students, we encourage you to apply share this opportunity ⤵️
🔗 https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/261955

The Innovation Arts Department invites you to "A Knight of Art" for our Semester 2 art students 🎨📷
Students will be showcasing work from all types of current art classes including ceramics, art metals, photography, illustration etc. The reception is Thursday, May 28th from 5 -7pm and is open to the public. All are welcome and encouraged to come see what our amazing students are creating in our new spaces.
Students will be showcasing work from all types of current art classes including ceramics, art metals, photography, illustration etc. The reception is Thursday, May 28th from 5 -7pm and is open to the public. All are welcome and encouraged to come see what our amazing students are creating in our new spaces.

Nicolet Choir invites everyone to our Pops Concert on Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00 PM🎶
You won’t want to miss hearing all of our talented choirs and students at this exciting concert next week.
What an incredible spring it has been for the Nicolet Choir Program:
🌟 All choirs performed for WSMA District
🌟 A Cappella Choir performed at Acapocalypse in Port Washington
🌟 “Not in Treble” performed at Carthage for a Tenor/Bass Festival.
🌟 Students from Treble Choir, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and A Cappella performed at the State Festival at UW-Parkside
🌟 Contemporary Vocal Ensemble put on a Royal Tea Party for the community!
A huge shout out to Shira Strick for being nominated for an Exemplary Solo on her classical performance, and to Mackenzie Wooten for earning an Exemplary Solo award for her musical theater performance!
We are incredibly proud of all the students who represented Nicolet so well throughout the season. We hope to see you at the Pops Concert as we celebrate an amazing year together!
You won’t want to miss hearing all of our talented choirs and students at this exciting concert next week.
What an incredible spring it has been for the Nicolet Choir Program:
🌟 All choirs performed for WSMA District
🌟 A Cappella Choir performed at Acapocalypse in Port Washington
🌟 “Not in Treble” performed at Carthage for a Tenor/Bass Festival.
🌟 Students from Treble Choir, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and A Cappella performed at the State Festival at UW-Parkside
🌟 Contemporary Vocal Ensemble put on a Royal Tea Party for the community!
A huge shout out to Shira Strick for being nominated for an Exemplary Solo on her classical performance, and to Mackenzie Wooten for earning an Exemplary Solo award for her musical theater performance!
We are incredibly proud of all the students who represented Nicolet so well throughout the season. We hope to see you at the Pops Concert as we celebrate an amazing year together!





Want to play a Fall Sport 🏈🏌️♀️🎾🏊♀️🏃♂️🏃♀️⚽🏐
Make sure to attend the sign-up meeting for your sport on Wednesday, May 20th
To find the location of the meetings please visit:
https://www.nicolet.us/o/athletics/page/tryout-start-dates
Current 8th graders students do not need to attend these meetings.
Current 8th graders students please complete and submit this interest form for Fall Sports: https://bit.ly/3EiMJQv
Make sure to attend the sign-up meeting for your sport on Wednesday, May 20th
To find the location of the meetings please visit:
https://www.nicolet.us/o/athletics/page/tryout-start-dates
Current 8th graders students do not need to attend these meetings.
Current 8th graders students please complete and submit this interest form for Fall Sports: https://bit.ly/3EiMJQv

The Nicolet Recreation Department & Nicolet Special Education Department invites you to the 19th Annual Autumn Artisan's Fair on Saturday, November 7th from 10:00am - 3:00pm at Nicolet High School🍂
We will have booths available for up to 70 artists. If you plan to join us this year as a vendor, register early, space will fill up fast!
For more info please visit➡️ https://www.nicolet.us/page/autumn-artisans-fair
We will have booths available for up to 70 artists. If you plan to join us this year as a vendor, register early, space will fill up fast!
For more info please visit➡️ https://www.nicolet.us/page/autumn-artisans-fair

Nicolet Forensics Honors Founders and Future Leaders at Annual Induction
The Nicolet forensics team was proud to celebrate the success of both individuals and the team by inducting new members into the National Speech and Debate Association Alex Avery delivered their impressive farrago piece at the event as a snapshot of the individual successes the team had this year.
The Baldwin Legacy
The evening’s most poignant moment was the announcement of the Lilith Baldwin Legacy Award. The honor is named for graduating senior Lilith Baldwin, who took the initiative to start the Nicolet Forensics team during her freshman year. To honor her impact, the award will be presented annually to a student who demonstrates Baldwin’s signature spirit of innovation by bringing new, successfully implemented ideas to the program.
A New Generation of Leadership
As the team looks toward the 2026/2027 season, the student leadership team was recognized for their stewardship over the past year. Elena Johansen, Maya Khayat, and Jackson Bruggeman will continue to lead the team next year as executives. They will be supported by a newly appointed team of Operations Leaders: Maiella Avalos, Alex Avery, Ruby Gruen, and Noah Burns.
NSDA Honor Society Inductions
A central part of the ceremony was the formal induction of students into the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) Honor Society. Membership is a significant achievement, requiring students to earn a specific threshold of service points through competition and community contribution.
The 2026 New Inductees include:
Maiella Avalos, Alex Avery, Landon Caler, Ava Carroll, Noah Burns, Caleb Conteras Trent, Norah Goetz, Ruby Gruen, James Hinchey, Stephanie Neely, Alia Reuter, David Smanz-Geier
Season Award Recipients
In addition to the new inductees, the following students were recognized for their outstanding contributions and performance throughout the forensics season:, Elena Johansen, Maya Khayat, Rishi Bhogavilli, Jackson Bruggeman, Noah Burns, Anaiya Deacon and Logan McMahon. In addition, the James Powered Legacy Award was given out for the first time to James Hinchey to celebrate a competitor's success in his first ever forensics competition.
In addition to the NSDA induction, all members were recognized with creative "duck awards" in the InDUCKtion celebration that celebrated the individual talents and personalities of each member.
To end the celebration, the entire team and coaches celebrated and recognized the efforts of Ms. Winkler for the Nicolet forensics program as this was set to be her last year as a part of the program.
Congratulations on a great season to the Nicolet forensics team❗
The Nicolet forensics team was proud to celebrate the success of both individuals and the team by inducting new members into the National Speech and Debate Association Alex Avery delivered their impressive farrago piece at the event as a snapshot of the individual successes the team had this year.
The Baldwin Legacy
The evening’s most poignant moment was the announcement of the Lilith Baldwin Legacy Award. The honor is named for graduating senior Lilith Baldwin, who took the initiative to start the Nicolet Forensics team during her freshman year. To honor her impact, the award will be presented annually to a student who demonstrates Baldwin’s signature spirit of innovation by bringing new, successfully implemented ideas to the program.
A New Generation of Leadership
As the team looks toward the 2026/2027 season, the student leadership team was recognized for their stewardship over the past year. Elena Johansen, Maya Khayat, and Jackson Bruggeman will continue to lead the team next year as executives. They will be supported by a newly appointed team of Operations Leaders: Maiella Avalos, Alex Avery, Ruby Gruen, and Noah Burns.
NSDA Honor Society Inductions
A central part of the ceremony was the formal induction of students into the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) Honor Society. Membership is a significant achievement, requiring students to earn a specific threshold of service points through competition and community contribution.
The 2026 New Inductees include:
Maiella Avalos, Alex Avery, Landon Caler, Ava Carroll, Noah Burns, Caleb Conteras Trent, Norah Goetz, Ruby Gruen, James Hinchey, Stephanie Neely, Alia Reuter, David Smanz-Geier
Season Award Recipients
In addition to the new inductees, the following students were recognized for their outstanding contributions and performance throughout the forensics season:, Elena Johansen, Maya Khayat, Rishi Bhogavilli, Jackson Bruggeman, Noah Burns, Anaiya Deacon and Logan McMahon. In addition, the James Powered Legacy Award was given out for the first time to James Hinchey to celebrate a competitor's success in his first ever forensics competition.
In addition to the NSDA induction, all members were recognized with creative "duck awards" in the InDUCKtion celebration that celebrated the individual talents and personalities of each member.
To end the celebration, the entire team and coaches celebrated and recognized the efforts of Ms. Winkler for the Nicolet forensics program as this was set to be her last year as a part of the program.
Congratulations on a great season to the Nicolet forensics team❗

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 ⚔️

To all the Moms out there, Happy Mother's Day❗

Nicolet FCS department is grateful to all of the parents and community members that are willing to share their careers with our students. It always means so much to the students to have an opportunity to speak with people in the field.
This week, Lisa Knigge and Didi Ismail did a wonderful job educating the Introduction to Healthcare Careers students about the exciting world of Respiratory Therapy. They brought in hands-on activities for the students to try.
Thank you for donating your time❗
This week, Lisa Knigge and Didi Ismail did a wonderful job educating the Introduction to Healthcare Careers students about the exciting world of Respiratory Therapy. They brought in hands-on activities for the students to try.
Thank you for donating your time❗



To all the school nurses, who dedicate their lives to the kids at school, we extend warm wishes on School Nurses Day to you. A Happy School Nurses Day to all the hard working, dedicated and inspiring school nurses who take care of students.
Thank you Kaitlin for all that you do 🩺

We were honored to welcome Dr. Felicia Saffold, Senior Director of Curriculum & Instruction for MPS, as a guest speaker in Nicolet’s Introduction to Teaching class.
Dr. Saffold shared valuable insights, experiences, and inspiration with our future educators, helping bring the profession to life in meaningful ways.
Thank you for investing in our students and the next generation of teachers❗
Dr. Saffold shared valuable insights, experiences, and inspiration with our future educators, helping bring the profession to life in meaningful ways.
Thank you for investing in our students and the next generation of teachers❗

It's Staff Appreciation Week✨
Being in education is a challenging and demanding profession, requiring patience, dedication, and a deep commitment to students' growth and wellbeing. This week we are expressing our appreciation for our dedicated staff. They show up each day with enthusiasm and passion for helping young people succeed.
Please join us in thanking them for all they do❗
Being in education is a challenging and demanding profession, requiring patience, dedication, and a deep commitment to students' growth and wellbeing. This week we are expressing our appreciation for our dedicated staff. They show up each day with enthusiasm and passion for helping young people succeed.
Please join us in thanking them for all they do❗

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 ⚔️

May 1st was National College Decision Day, the deadline for college applicants to confirm their enrollment for the Fall semester 🏫
To celebrate, our seniors are wearing clothes representing the colleges and universities they will attend next year ❗
To celebrate, our seniors are wearing clothes representing the colleges and universities they will attend next year ❗

Nicolet students recently took part in the German Day Competition at UW-Madison. The event brought schools from around the state to compete in seven different events.Buoyed by a perfect score on their advanced skit “Stadt, Land, Zukunft” and a powerful meme designed by freshman Henry Berenz, Nicolet was able to capture the state title 🏆
Congrats to this year’s German Day team: Taylor Abbott, Maiella Avalos, Alex Avery, Henry Berenz, Sienna Clark, Maddy Cook, Max Figlesthaler, Zoe Gapinski, David Smanz Geier, Norah Goetz, August Golden, Jackson Gueller, Max Hatzenbuehler, Maxwell Line, MIlena Meinhardt, Ben Mittag, Nzuri Njuguna, Priya Schaefer, Nolan Schulz, Mallory Thomae, Gabi Trachliev, Lily Trimmel, Norah Wadzinski, Roman Widlansky.
Nicolet is one of only two schools that has participated in each of the 34 competitions and has won a total of eight state titles.
Congrats to this year’s German Day team: Taylor Abbott, Maiella Avalos, Alex Avery, Henry Berenz, Sienna Clark, Maddy Cook, Max Figlesthaler, Zoe Gapinski, David Smanz Geier, Norah Goetz, August Golden, Jackson Gueller, Max Hatzenbuehler, Maxwell Line, MIlena Meinhardt, Ben Mittag, Nzuri Njuguna, Priya Schaefer, Nolan Schulz, Mallory Thomae, Gabi Trachliev, Lily Trimmel, Norah Wadzinski, Roman Widlansky.
Nicolet is one of only two schools that has participated in each of the 34 competitions and has won a total of eight state titles.

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 May!
Check out the full student nutrition menus here ⤵️
🔗 https://www.nicolet.us/o/nhs/page/student-nutrition
or on the Nicolet App
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 May!
Check out the full student nutrition menus here ⤵️
🔗 https://www.nicolet.us/o/nhs/page/student-nutrition
or on the Nicolet App


Good luck to the Nicolet music students at the WSMA State Solo & Ensemble this Saturday at UW-Parkside 🎶

Nicolet’s 18–21 transition program had the privilege of participating in a job shadow experience with our outstanding partners at Johnson Controls.
This opportunity was more than just a visit—it was a chance for our students to explore real-world career pathways, build confidence, and envision their futures in new and exciting ways.
A special thank you to Johnson Controls for their continued partnership this year. We’re so grateful for their support and look forward to continuing this important work together.
This opportunity was more than just a visit—it was a chance for our students to explore real-world career pathways, build confidence, and envision their futures in new and exciting ways.
A special thank you to Johnson Controls for their continued partnership this year. We’re so grateful for their support and look forward to continuing this important work together.




